
Discover! 5.0 Special Stay Rate
Attending the Discover! 5.0 festival at the Don Harrington Discovery Center? Make it an unforgettable night by staying at Hyatt Place Amarillo-West, where we’ve secured a special rate just for you! Enjoy modern comfort and exceptional amenities, conveniently located just minutes from John Ward Memorial Park.
How to Book: Click the link below to reserve your room with our exclusive event rate—no promo code needed!
A Texas Panhandle tradition – a family-friendly festival that’s back from the 90s!
Originally a staple of the Amarillo community from 1989 to 2004, the Discover! festival is making a return for the Don Harrington Discovery Center’s 50th anniversary celebration. Enjoy all-day festivities for the family and a live outdoor concert from the Amarillo Symphony as they play American classics in honor of the 250th anniversary of our country.
Discover! 5.0 will include:
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Food truck alley
- Local food favorites for lunch, dinner, or snacks throughout the festival
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Kids Zone
- $5 per person for access to bounce houses, face painting, games, activities, and DHDC, including the exhibit Dinosaurs Around the World before it leaves on September 7th
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Community group performances
- Live music, local talent, and so much more
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Live music from Insufficient Funds
- Playing for over 20 years, the band Insufficient Funds will close out the daytime festivities before the Amarillo Symphony’s evening performance
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Live music from the Amarillo Symphony
- In honor of the original event, the Amarillo Symphony will be the final performance of the evening, beginning around 7:30 pm behind the Don Harrington Discovery Center
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A drone show finale
- Choreographed with the final pieces played by the Amarillo Symphony, Discover! 5.0 will end with a drone show finale
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VIP seating
- Access to an open bar, a catered dinner, priority parking, and front row seats to the Amarillo Symphony’s outdoor performance and finale
VIP Seating Pricing
VIP includes preferred seating, private catering, and an open bar. |
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Quarter Table |
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$400 |
Half Table |
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$750 |
Full Table |
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$1,500 |
Sponsors
First United Bank | Lott Brother Construction Co. | Hyatt Place West | Tide Dry Cleaners | KAMR Local 4 and Fox 14
Want to see your company represented at the biggest event in Amarillo?
Become a sponsor today! Your business’s logo could be lit up in our 300-drone finale, surrounding our exclusive VIP area, or part of this event’s branding throughout the day. We anticipate over 5,000 attendees. Join in on the celebration!
Contact Daniella Mendoza to learn more: [email protected] | 806-355-9547 x106
Thank you to our Discover! 5.0 committee members and individual donors:
Honorary Co-Chairs: Laura Street & Mark Bivins
Discover! 5.0 Committee: Sherry Forbes, Daniella Mendoza, Jennifer Anguiano, Katt Massey, & Sarah Forbes
Dinosaurs Around the World
Nature Network
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon Show

