Fifth Street DMC

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Fifth Street DMC

Passion for Events. Passion for Place. Passion for People. Currently serving Austin and Montana.

Fifth Street DMC offers a full range of destination management services for corporate events coming into Austin for the full local experience, drawing from a deep well of local expertise and longstanding relationships within the city’s hospitality industry. Focusing on thoughtful, connective human experiences that break the mold of traditional destination-based events, Fifth Street DMC's services

are thoroughly infused with creativity and intuition far beyond the "same-old, same-old." Its offerings include the planning and production of activities and excursions, themed events, spouse/partner programs, transportation and more, all executed with fresh, modern flourishes and a deep respect for connection, inspiration and growth.

07/02/2024

Fun fact: ‘s pug, Ru (aka Ru Pug), is named after Ru Paul, and she’s got the wrapped to prove she’s one of the world’s biggest fans.
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Hallie’s passion for the fast-paced, controlled chaos of event production is unmatched, and we’re thrilled to have her as an event producer on our team! If you know or have worked with her - you’ve experienced her infectious energy and meticulous attention to detail that make every event a FUN and unforgettable experience.
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We love that whether she’s attending concerts (most recently Parcels at Red Rocks), or organizing incredible trips around the world with friends, she lives the life she wants: on purpose!
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Outside of work you can find her often on instagram stories on trips or attending concerts at some of the best venues, at a pilates class, or enjoying a home cooked meal in her personal oasis: her backyard
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Thank you, Hallie, for your dedication and passion. We are so grateful to have you on our team! 🌟

05/03/2024

Last chance today for public voting! While we don’t do it for the awards, bringing this home would mean a lot for this team that puts our heart and sweat in representing our city!

Use the link in our bio and take 2 min to cast your vote for us for the Stella Award for Best DMC in the Southwest Region!

We won silver in 2023, help us bring the gold home! 🏆

03/01/2024

To the team that makes our world go round… happy ♥️.

Missing some of this growing team here… all the more reason for a team happy hour soon!

Join us in showing the FS team some love!!!

02/20/2024

WHAT’S IN A NAME?… When we set to rebrand in late 2022, it was no small decision. This is our 25th year in business and we’re proud of a long history in Austin AND Montana as the first DMC (Destination Management Co) in each location.
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….That means 20+ years of being known in our city under our previous name.
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The exploration of our forever name had us dwelling on location - specifically our ATX HQ on E. 5th Street.
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Almost every city has a 5th street - and it’s for the locals to know.
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Fifth Street is more than just a physical location – it represents the heart of our communities, where stories are shared and connections are made. It’s an opportunity to honor the unique fabric of the cities we call home. It’s an homage to our roots, a celebration of place, and a promise to always look beyond the map to create bespoke experiences that are bursting with curiosity and rooted in local magic.
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THE ICON: Magic in the smaller details; all comes together to create a larger picture.
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There are hidden elements within this logo that may not be obvious: Two F’s (bottom right and top left, flipped) - together they create 5 “blocks” and a number 5 in the middle white space.
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Our dedication to the importance of location + place and paying homage to our roots is represented through an aerial view of a street symbol.
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01/24/2024

The many spaces and faces of Fifth Street DMC’s 2024 retreat. 💕💗💕

01/05/2024

Suited up for 2024.

12/21/2023

PROMOTION ALERT! Meet Event Producer, Kiera Fassnacht!

Kiera’s journey into the events industry began with planning her own wedding, sparking a career pivot fueled by newfound passion. Having previously worked as a project manager and consultant for tech companies, she loves now working in a more creative industry. Kiera joined us early this year as an Event Coordinator and has quickly excelled, having been essential on our biggest and highest profile events of this year.

When she’s not at the office you’re likely to run into her at the pickelball court!

We can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in 2024, Kiera!

12/19/2023

He’s all hat and no cattle.
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Shot by .stills

12/05/2023

"That was the most fun I've ever had as an adult!" —
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This spring, we split this 80 person crew of international hospitality pros into 6 groups, each led by a lead singer (thanks ) - and each group had the once in a lifetime opportunity to write and record a song at the iconic !
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It didn’t stop there.
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Overnight, the Arlyn team mixed the songs and sent then over to who took footage from the day and created custom music videos for each group to greet each of them in their inbox the next morning!
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This was an Austin event planning dream - and that exclamation from a man in his 50’s on his way out at the end of the day made OUR day.

Photos by .peskova_

11/22/2023

Photos are in from our biggest Montana event to date! Thank you to ranch and our amazing vendor partners!
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11/16/2023

Our fastest event of 2023! 🏎️💨

We cannot WAIT for y'all to see the video of this unforgettable evening at ! Our 1,200 person group got the thrill of a lifetime with hot laps around the track, and dinner inside the paddock garages with neon accents. The excitement didn't stop there – garage doors ascended to reveal a post-dinner carnival and private concert by the incredible !

Thank you to our partners on this!

Photos by .stills

11/10/2023

Coming up on a year under our new name and headed into our 25th (!!) year in business in 2024!

We've executed high impact events for some of the most visible brands in the world thanks to the combined power of our local community of creatives and vendors!

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we highlight some of these incredible Austinites along with some of our work from the year as we celebrate our small (but mighty) team and a milestone year of work with our local community we love so much!

11/03/2023

Austin may debate with Nashville on who’s the “Music Capital”… but there’s no debate when it comes to BBQ. Texas just does it better. This weekend at the world sees why.

See you in Lockhart tomorrow for the BBQ World’s Fair & Sunday for the Top 50 Picnic. All events supporting

It’s a lifestyle.

11/01/2023

The team ♥️

Thank you to for hosting - so excited to get in the space!

10/18/2023

When that lounge just hits right! Grateful for our local event rental partners for always elevating our design and keeping inventory fresh. We have a chair crush on this beauty from .

Photo by .stills at

10/06/2023

Welcome to the Live Music Capital of the World! As people from all over ascend on - we are reminded of the sheer abundance of talent in our own backyard.

Here’s just a few of the incredible artists we’ve worked with this year alone.

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We take pride in showcasing Austin’s talent to our clients from around the world. These private events are a great way to support local artists, and getting to hang with and have a front row seat to their talent is certainly one of our favorite parts of the job!

10/04/2023

Fun fact: somehow ALWAYS has a fresh manicure.
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Our Managing Director is gearing up for a BUSY fall season -- so here we are to collectively gas her up and reintroduce her to you!
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Ariana began in the creative design space with us in 2018 and was quickly showed to be a natural in the industry. After a brief hiatus, her passion for project management led her back to us post-Covid (lucky us!). Ariana is a budgeting mastermind – she understands the importance of ROI for our clients while also making the effort to deeply understand their “why”. No detail is too small for Ariana, as each touchpoint is critical in creating an experience that narrates the client’s story in a way that inspires and endures.

09/26/2023

Hot off the press! We are honored to have our recent event featured in 's "30 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed" September event highlight alongside , , the , and more!

Link in our bio for the full article and list!

"Fifth Street DMC recently held a 1,200-person client event called A Night at the Track at racetrack in Austin. Upon arrival, guests were greeted within the paddock club area by professional drivers, who showcased their skills with high-speed laps around the track. Later, the paddock garages opened to reveal a dining setting set in the hub where F1 and NASCAR teams make their preparations. The dinner ambiance included dynamic neon accents that complemented a plated, multicourse dinner from . Other vendors included rentals from , , and ; lighting from ; sound from ; and shipping containers from .

As dinner came to a close, the opposite end of the garage doors ascended to unveil the carnival-themed after-party. The celebration included an array of games from Talley Amusements followed by a private concert featuring .”

Photographed by .stills and we can't WAIT for y'all to see the video coming from

09/15/2023

Sometimes the uniform for an Austin event planner looks like this. 💪

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09/12/2023

THANK YOU!

To the city we love for being a continual source of inspiration.

To our local community of vendors, venues, and hotel partners who meet every challenge and opportunity, supporting us in making every event excellent.

To our clients for giving us continual opportunities to be creative and defy expectations!

20 more client events in the pipeline before we end 2023 and enter our 25th year in business!

📸 from our Float at this years

09/02/2023

We’re back! 🤘

09/01/2023

Symphony in the park for 1,000 please!

This evening was so special. Thank you to and our amazing vendor team for closing out 's Austin visit.

Lounge from
Tent from
Picnic essentials from &
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Photos by

08/29/2023

When the band gets the photo assignment!

and her incredible band curated the most incredible jazz set for this client buyout at the iconic

Shot by

08/19/2023

We’re headed to for a big client event this October! Time for a lil refresher and walk down memory lane of one of Austin's most historic venues.

Established in 1996, Stubbs Amphitheater began as a modest barbecue joint, slowly evolving into the renowned music venue we enjoy today.

Over the years, it has hosted an insanely impressive lineup of artists -- our team alone has seen

… and more we can’t remember!

The outdoor setting of the amphitheater, situated downtown, offers a unique and captivating backdrop for unforgettable performances (and private events!)

Stubbs Amphitheater has played a pivotal role in shaping Austin's cultural landscape, fostering a community of music enthusiasts who gather to appreciate the diverse range of talents showcased on its stage.

08/16/2023

Fun fact: used to work in tech sales for one of Austin's largest companies before getting her Masters in Graphic Design in Barcelona.
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Our team's introduction to Alina is the closest thing you'll get to an HR "meet cute".
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Picture this: her sister works in our building, and one day while strolling by, she spots our neon sign and decides to look us up. Lo and behold, we were on the lookout for a graphic designer! In a twist of fate, our HR leader was at her desk when Alina walked in without appointment, resume in hand. The rest, as they say, is history!
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Alina loves the variance in all her projects with Fifth Street and our partner brands. In her time with us, she's designed for big brands like Dropbox, First Aid Beauty, and Nascar - and help develop our own visual identities.
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When she's not at work you can find her exploring her new home in Denver (we miss you!), going for a run, and planning her upcoming wedding in Mexico City!

08/12/2023

See y'all tonight at the parade - we're floating for the first time alongside our friends at , and .

Our local event industry is an inclusive and welcoming place for ALL! 🏳️‍🌈

Excited to reveal our float design! Keep an eye on our stories and for a recap tomorrow!

08/10/2023

🌏Welcome aboard, .events, our new mates from Australia, to the fold!

DMC Network unites over 100 destination partners, all proudly member-owned, no big national chains in sight.

Why does this matter? Well, it means that every destination’s dream team is right on the pulse of their local scene. When you work with us, you're getting a crew that's deeply invested and trusted right where we call home.

We've got each other's backs, playing matchmakers by connecting clients to our tried-and-true partners.

Our paths crossed with the ACI team at our recent DMNNetwork shindig in Milan, and we stoked to watch them grow!

Here's to the exciting journey ahead - and the hope that the next time we get to Australia we can have this view, one of the travel group activities on our bucket list.

08/08/2023

It’s a casual 106 degrees today in Austin which feels like no better time to daydream about one of our favorite Montana venues for client groups:

Looking forward to our October client event here, packed with activities like fly fishing & guided horseback rides.

Have you been to big sky country?

08/02/2023

We really tested the capacity of on this one! Thank you to for an incredible few days during their stay at

Photos by

07/31/2023

When the CEO is an adrenaline j***y and typical event activations just won't do... enter chainsaw art by
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Drew Davis has been performing live since she was 11-years-old and began writing music when she was 6-years-old. Fun fact: At the early age of 14, Drew was the youngest musician ever to play at the National Women’s Music Festival. Currently, Drew is based in Austin, TX and identifies herself as an Austin musician. She has a stellar 6-piece band she performs all over town with, they can often be found performing at Whisler's! @drewdavismusic .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #kdmcaustin #AustinDMC #party #eventplanning #love⁠ #atx #austintx #texas #austintexas #eventplanner #events #music #austintexas #atxmusic #atxmusicscene #atxmusician #humansofatx

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Our Story

Recognized for our excellence in the event production and destination management industries, the team at Kennedy Creative Events and Kennedy DMC has built a reputation for being nimble, innovative and vision-driven. We’re the leading and longest-succeeding woman-owned destination management company (DMC) in Austin, and we’re known for producing brilliant experiential events, corporate conferences, product launches, team retreats, executive excursions and more.

Whether building custom installations to transform a venue into Mars for SpaceX or dramatically recreate a cinematic location à la Wes Anderson for HomeAway, our creativity and tenacity are fully recognizable in every partnership we take on. We take pride in our unwavering attention to detail and our ability to anticipate contingencies, coming up with solutions before they're even needed. To hear our clients tell it, we've figured out how to make working with us feel like a dream: create experiences so unforgettable that guests can’t stop talking about them and be such a reliable and impressive partner that clients keep coming back for more.

We've won the "Best Entertainment" and "Best ILEA Team Effort" categories in the 2019 ILEA Texas Star Awards, and in 2018, we took home ILEA Texas Star Awards for "Best Technical" and "Best Corporate Event, $75-150K." In 2017, we were nominated in the "Best Creative/Teambuilding Event" category at the ADMEI Achievement Awards. 2014 heralded a "Best Multi-Day Event For a Corporation or Organization” nomination at the Special Event Gala Awards, and in 2013, founder Natalie Kennedy was named Best Female Entrepreneur at the Stevie Awards.That year, Kennedy was called one of the Best Places to Work in Central Texas by Austin Business Journal -- a title we take seriously to this day.

Headquartered in Austin since 1999, we're a woman-owned small business (WOSB) certified by the Women's Business Enterprise Network Council.