We hope you have the munchies. Austin Food & Wine Festival is gearing up for its 13th delicious year.
The festival will showcase 70+ restaurants, dozens of local chefs, tons of wine and spirits vendors, tasting sessions, demos, plus “Meet the Maker” and “Made In Texas” events.
The fun begins on Friday, Nov. 7 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 9 at Auditorium Shores. Sunday passes and resale tickets are still available. Let’s chow down.
Know before you go
- Bags need to be clear or have only one pocket — all bags will be searched before entry.
- Reusable water containers are encouraged but must be empty upon arrival.
- Ride share is encouraged — pickup and drop-off will be located at 950 W. Riverside Dr.
- The festival is 21+, so don’t bring anyone underage.
- Tasting, demos, and Meet the Maker sessions fill up quickly, so make sure to get in line early.
- Download the Festiverse app to get up-to-date schedules and alerts.
- Pro tip: make the day’s schedule your home screen so you don’t miss any sessions.
Need information about ADA and accessibility before you head over? Check here.
Local eats to try
This year, some cuisines are trending: American, Mexican, Italian, and barbecue are among the most popular. Austin-based restaurants are showing up in a big way this year — we recommend putting these at the top of your list.
- Eberly | Chef Sarah Seghi | American
- Ember Kitchen | Chef Iradel Price | American
- Parish BBQ | Chef Holden Fulco | Barbecue | MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
- Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop | Chef Amanda Rockman | Dessert/Baked Goods
- Suerte | Chef Fermín Núñez | Mexican | MICHELIN Recommended
- Tare Sushi | Chef Michael Carranza | Japanese | MICHELIN Recommended
Click here to view a full list of restaurants participating from around the US.
Must-see sessions
Learn how to make delicious dishes from eight chefs at the Demo Tent sessions or meet five trailblazing tastemakers. These folks come from Austin:
- Jam Santichat of Thai Fresh | 1:30-2 p.m. on Saturday
- Kevin Fink & Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Pullman Market and Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group | 1:30-2 p.m. on Sunday
- Sergio Ledesma of Geraldine’s | 1:30-2 p.m. on Sunday
Fire Pit sessions offer festival-goers a chance to try meats hot off the flame + cooked by chefs from Central Texas and beyond. Here’s who hails from Austin and San Antonio:
- Jason Dady | Saturday
- Tatu Herrera | Saturday
- John Bates | Sunday
- Holden Fulco | Sunday
Not able to make this fest? Check out other events happening this month.