Preservation Austin Launched Fourth Legacy Business Month
Residents can collect stamps throughout October at ten local spots to win hotel prizes.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Preservation Austin has kicked off its fourth annual Legacy Business Month to spotlight independent shops and restaurants that have served our community for at least 20 years. The initiative, officially recognized by the Austin City Council, encourages locals to visit and support these staples of our city identity.
Why it matters
The program aims to protect and highlight the long-standing, independent businesses that define the local character of our neighborhoods. It provides a way for residents to actively support these institutions as they face the pressures of a fast-growing city.
This fourth annual event features 10 selected local businesses, each requiring a minimum of 20 years of operation to qualify. Participation data is collected via physical passports for a chance to win prizes.
The players
Preservation Austin
A local organization dedicated to protecting the historic character and unique heritage of the city.
Austin City Council
The local governing body that officially designated October as Legacy Business Month.
Zilker Brewing Company
A local brewery supporting the program by producing a commemorative beer.
The details
Residents can participate by picking up a physical passport at any of the ten featured businesses. By making purchases at these locations throughout the month, customers collect stamps for entry into a prize raffle featuring stays at The Driskill and Hotel San José. Additionally, Zilker Brewing Company has released a commemorative beer, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Preservation Austin's ongoing advocacy efforts.
Timeline
Legacy Business Month runs throughout October 2026.
The Texas Context
This program follows the precedent set by the Austin City Council's official designation of October as Legacy Business Month. It continues the city's effort to formally codify support for businesses that have survived decades of rapid regional growth.
You can participate throughout October by collecting stamps with purchases at the ten featured businesses. Completed passports enter you into a raffle for stays at local hotels, while supporting the city's long-standing culture.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the participating businesses to support the local institutions that define our city's history. Grab a physical passport this month to start collecting your stamps for a chance to win a stay at a local landmark hotel.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest retail and business changes across the city on our Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEYE.
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