OMG WordPress BBQ at SxSW
This weekend, thousands of WordPress users and fans (including many hosted here on WordPress.com) are among the people attending the South by Southwest (SxSW) Interactive conference in Austin, TX. To celebrate this, we’re throwing a WordPress BBQ at SxSW tomorrow so that there’s a place for us all to get together.
If you’re a WordPress.com user attending SxSW (or you just happen to be in Austin), please join us for lunch after 12pm* tomorrow, Sunday March 14. Come, eat, meet some of the WordPress.com team, talk about the cool things you’re doing with WordPress on your site, let us know what we can do better, talk about some of the new features and themes you’ve been seeing here lately, etc. Think of it like a WordCamp without presentations. See how many WordPress.com staff you can spot chowing down on Matt’s favorite meal. 
Location: Conjunctured coworking space, 1309 East 7th St., Austin, TX 78702. From the convention center, walk up to 7th Street, hang a right, and walk until you get to #1309. If you’re tired of walking, taking a cab is a decent option. Note that this is on the other side of I-35 from the convention center.
* We’ll keep serving until we run out of food, so probably until around 2 or 3? We’ll have a hundred pounds of bbq meat, a bunch of sides, and dozens of gallons of iced tea, so come hungry.
March 13th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
First comment! Wish i could be there, but aww… too bad
March 13th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I am so so sorry i cannot come to Austin Texas for WordPress BBQ, because i am from Hellas United Europe member. (Greece) if you dont know Hellas, i bet you dont, but this is the right name. Really I want to but I cant. I love so much USA.
March 13th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Perfect! I regret I won’t be able to move from Poland to US before June. It seems PR WordPress team will make use of the old Slavic saying “through stomach to the very heart” in very professional a manner!
March 13th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
OMG!!! We were in Austin last weekend and will be there March 18-22. Sooo… We totally mised your big fandango!!!! Eat hearty!!! Enjoy!!! No one does bbq better than Texans, eh? Okay, this also applies to those who love TX sooo much that their heart and soul is Texan. OMG!!! What was that? My husband just asked if I wanted us to drive there tomorrow!!! Wouldn’t that be the Cat’s Me-OW?!! Thanks for the invite!!! Next time…
March 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
LOL… That’s what I get for typing without my glasses on. That’s missed… two eses, not one… Y’all have an absolutely fantabulous time!!! I’m sooo excited for y’all. You’re the best!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
I wish I could go, but I live in Chicago!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Too far south!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Thanks so much and appreciate the invitation. However I have got a restaurant to run and I am also expecting lots of business during weekend. But thanks W.P. anyway for your super administration.
Have fun.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
I live too far away, but I would go if it was closer to my home. It’s sad I’m missing out on this opportunity.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Sounds like a blast! Too bad I’m in NY, esp with the intense wind and rain we’re having!
Have fun everyone!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Yummy.. but too far away
March 13th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
sounds like fun!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
I’ll jump on a plane right now! Sounds great! Maybe next year…
This year I’ll just have to hold out for WordCamp SF BBQ!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Wow! Contact with skin on! What a concept!!
When are you guys coming to Salt Spring Island in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada? Let me know so we can make plans to sink the island!
Have heaps of BBQ FUN!
Amy
March 14th, 2010 at 12:28 am
All the best friends enjoy yourself.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Sounds delicious! Although I’m unable to attend I can imagine the messy fun you’ll have eating all of that bb-q!
March 14th, 2010 at 12:41 am
You guys are wonderful thank you for supplying a great service to the people !
March 14th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Nice to see such news. I have lots of suggestions. The suggestions would get more and more people to use WordPress. Maybe if I have time I will post all my suggestions and queries so that we improve together. Next time have a meeting in India. The note on lunch is very nice.
March 14th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Dear WordPress Online Stars, Thanking you very much for efforts to invite me to your BBQ. And see you all there.
March 14th, 2010 at 2:04 am
Wow! That sounds so fun! Ever think of having a BBQ in New York City?
March 14th, 2010 at 2:11 am
Have a fab time, would love to meet you and say thanks in person for demystifying the blog and website scene for me. Have a business blog and my personal one as a practice piece so I have a better shop blog. You guys are fantastic and all your funky plugins have made it possible for me to have a highly variable site that won’t cost me squillions to maintain for my business. Kisses, hugs etc
Dionne
March 14th, 2010 at 2:22 am
Oh man! I wish I were able to be in Austin with y’all! Have a great time!
March 14th, 2010 at 2:31 am
First come first serve! All the best to everyone attending it.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:29 am
I would love to be there
March 14th, 2010 at 4:33 am
That sounds like fun.
Someone have a hot dog for me….but no beer. I really hate beer.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:48 am
OMG ! I wish I could be there and join the BBQ and all the fun….Enjoy ,everybody and eat for me…from far-off Philippines….MarmaladeAngel
March 14th, 2010 at 6:05 am
Wish i could be there
March 14th, 2010 at 6:51 am
I wish I am in Austin too to celebrate with Matt’s favorite meal! Congrats guys…
March 14th, 2010 at 9:25 am
wish i could go but we’re having a victory celebration for the PACMAN. besides..im on the other side of the PACIFIC! cheers to wordpress!!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:06 am
wow…i want to go there! but…very dificult for go because i am sick….hikshikshiks(cry)
March 14th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Actually, I want to join this party, but sorry it is too far for me.
Have good party!
March 14th, 2010 at 11:24 am
What a great idea. As I live in Switzerland, I am not likely to make it, but have a great time.
March 14th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I wish I could go… I luv me some barbeque!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Are you having hamburger patties for your BBQ or proper meat [like we have “down under”
March 14th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Nikita, our BBQ meat was most definitely proper. BBQ etiquette is a requirement to work on WordPress.com!
March 14th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Sounds delicious!
March 14th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I’m trying to perfect a recipe for home made BBQ… if any of the wordpress cooks at the BBQ have tips to pass on to me I would love and adore you!
Sadly the reason I need to make mine home made is that I live in the Netherlands and you will understand that Texas is too far to commute for one meal!
Whilst I sit here far away drooling and feeling envious, I wish all who are able to go to Austin have a HEAP of fun!
March 14th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
What a great idea. Hope to see these in other locations in the future!
March 14th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Yeah. Its too far from my home. I wish I can join this big celebration. I love wordpress so much. Its enlighten my life.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I live close and did not know about this. I could not have made it this year because I was sick. But it coincides with spring break I could. Is this a regular thing? Is Austin always the locale for SxSW? If so, let me know and I’ll plan to go next year.
My blog the Trough after only one year here has taken off. Thanks WP. This is home.
Heloise
March 14th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
SxSW is always held in Austin, and yes, there is a tradition of a WordPress BBQ dating back many years now. Hope you can make it next year!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Well I’m thousands of miles away in the UK…otherwise I would be there for lunch!!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Where are you next going to be in the United Kingdom or Europe??
March 14th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
We’re often at WordCamps all over the world — looking at the schedule posted to http://central.wordcamp.org/schedule/ the next WordCamps in Europe are in Paris on May 8 and Milan May 21-22.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Thanks. I just looked it up and I guess you are part of the whole SxSW deal. I know Austin well and it must be crunchy up in there with the already bad traffic. I would drive and then park and walk or take shuttles. Love Austin though. Since the movie fest is there I will get press pass for next year as well. Can’t wait.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
hi Paul, I’m glad to hear that! BBQ and patties are just a no-no to me…
March 14th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
BBQ and WordPress…two of my favorite things!! I can’t be there, but set aside some BBQ for when you come to Pennsylvania….
March 15th, 2010 at 2:25 am
i wish i had gone!
March 15th, 2010 at 2:34 am
nice, but so far. I live in indonesia
March 15th, 2010 at 4:03 am
I wish I could go, but I live in Canada
March 15th, 2010 at 11:55 am
i’m so jealous. I can smell the food and fun all the way from Motown. **inserting green w/envy face gritting teeth here***
March 15th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
ahah same here I live in Canada, but I would have went if I lived in Austin.
March 15th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Well, I live in Austin but family matters prevented my participation. And I LOVE BBQ! Let’s hope WordPress does it again next year.
March 15th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Ooh! This is nice!
Sadly, I’m in Mumbai, India, and won’t be able to meet the WP team.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I wish I could be there!
March 16th, 2010 at 3:12 am
like it ..but too far….
March 16th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Vancouver would be a great spot for next year’s BBQ!
March 16th, 2010 at 5:27 am
wew, that’s nice …. wish im in there. but its very far from my country.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:55 am
WordPress crew rocks! Sorry, I missed it, if you do one here in SFO, let me know.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Have a great time guys and keep on the good work !
March 16th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
aww man i would just jump on a plane and fly there! but gee i hope you guys keep having these bbq.
its an add on to the list of things i want to do before i die, to go for a wordpress bbq! woots!
wordpress rock on!
p.s im from singapore
March 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
As much as I am free to attend any event related to food, I’m afraid I’ll have to pass up on this one.
Reason: You guys are halfway round the World LOL
March 16th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Yeah, this event would be incredible to be able to attend. One of the many disadvantages of living in Pennsylvania…you’re never near anything fun.
Oh well, hope you guys have lots of fun!
March 16th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Well i hope that everyone who made it had a lot of fun
March 16th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I want BBQ food! Love it!! Need some to keep up my energy for all the challenges!
March 16th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Belgium is a bit too far from your BBQ-spot, but I’ll be there with my thoughts …Have a good time, and thank you for everything that you have made possible for us!
March 16th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Excellent, but so far. I live in Egypt.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
What a great idea! Wish I could’ve been there.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
So far away.. from Indonesia,when come to Indonesia
March 17th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Oh man! Wish I could be there but I’m literally on the other side – Singapore.
Have a blast!
March 17th, 2010 at 3:16 am
Wish I could attend. It would be great! Haven’t been home to US since 03. I miss where I’m from a lot Phoenix and LA.
Have a good time.
March 17th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Awwww, how about Indonesia? Have a lot of fun there…..
March 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
What about us Vegetarians?
March 17th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
How about having one here in London? We still manage to hold up our blogs amongst this concrete slabbed city, plus the sun’s out! BBQ time!
March 17th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Gosh i wish that I was there, but I couldn’t be there. It’s too far away even though I am from MA!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Rats! Just saw this note, so missed out. And as a native Austinite, I love the BBQ. Still in Austin? Try out an excellent dive at House Park BBQ, 908 12th Street: http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A451555
And for road trips, don’t miss the Top 50 Texas BBQ google map: http://www.texasmonthly.com/magazine/bbq/map
March 17th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Thank God it’s not in Vegas. Ugh.
March 17th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
I’ll be there in Spirit. -@BigRyanPark
March 18th, 2010 at 2:51 am
Wow…Maybe Next Time. We are located in Dallas Texas.
We are NEW to Word Press Blogs. Thanks!
March 18th, 2010 at 3:31 am
xD awwww, in Texas??? Save me some ribs!
March 18th, 2010 at 7:27 am
hello, we are glad to know of this action, but as we are a rugby club for children with small budget too have no money for travel. it was good one such movement can and a possible fundraiser for children who practice this sport and have no material possibilities. best regards.
March 18th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Okay guys you have fun in Texas…
Next one, should be here in California!!! =]
March 18th, 2010 at 10:29 am
I might be too late for the potato salad, but listening to SXSW concerts online is making me feel like I’m almost there (almost)! Next time, webcast!
March 18th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
would like to make this ……
March 18th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
we just talked today about Austin!
I am jealous for all who can make it
enjoy it!
next one should be in Portland OR
March 18th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
too bad i live in SWEDEN!11
March 19th, 2010 at 4:02 am
As a very satisfied new user, I would have loved to make it, since I am only a short drive away…But I had to work. Dang, I would have loved to show up and let ya’ll know how much I am enjoying being a part of the WordPress family. Plus, ya know, you had Bar-B-Q. And I L-O-V-E me some good Bar-B-Q. Hope the eats were as great as the company. Would love to try to attend a such event in the future!
March 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
yum sounds fun!
March 19th, 2010 at 7:52 am
guess I wont be making it this year, shucks I LOVE BBQ
March 19th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Hope some of these are closer to home – Ichabod’s kin
March 19th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Unless I’m having sinful transgressions of another nature, I’ll be there. Or unless I can’t find parking.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Come to Southern California. I’ll be there!
Paulo
March 19th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Doesn’t sound like vegetarians would get more than “sides”…
March 19th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Wish I could be there. You picked a great city to host the event!
March 20th, 2010 at 9:36 am
I would love to com. How far is that BBQ from Antwerp in Belgium (Europe)?
March 20th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hello from Ukraine !
I am sorry I will not be able to attend such a glorious event, which I would dearly love to, but the 1 aircraft that flies out of Ukraine is in repair this week, the rope used to hold the wings on has worked its way loose, and as there is a shortage of such rope here it will take some time before some more is located.
I wish you happy times at this event my dear WordPress people.
Sincerely,
Marina.
Ukraine.
March 20th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
A BBQ in sunny Austin sounds great to me right now, but I’m stuck in rainy Oxford, England.
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Have fun, but not too much.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
the next BBQ has to be in singapore – the food paradise. so make our dreams come true. thanks for the hard work, everyone at the wordpress team. it has been a delight writing on this platform. (:
March 20th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Awww to bad I wasn’t there for that would’ve loved to attend, even though me nor my crew wasn’t there we enjoy every moment of the sites members right here.
Meeting 100’s of interesting & inspiring people without even leaving the house or office, now thats the best event ever!
hope those that were there enjoyed themselves
March 21st, 2010 at 10:52 am
Hi, i’m from Indonesia so obviously i can’t attend this event ^^; But hey, i hope you guys & gals can have loads of fun.
WordPress ROCKS!! XD
March 21st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
It’s a bummer I can’t come. . . I love BBQ. . .