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October 19, 2014
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival returned to Zilker Park in the capital of Texas for two weekends this month: October 3 to 5 and 10 to 12. Ten people were given golden bracelets that gave them special access to the Golden Porta Potty. The gold-painted single stall was air-conditioned and included Wi-Fi, an array of high-end toiletries, and a screen streaming performances from the festival stages.

Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
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