Austin, August 24, 2025
News Summary
The Austin Food & Wine Festival is set to take place at Auditorium Shores, featuring a range of culinary talents and experiences. Ticket sales have begun, with proceeds benefiting the Texas Food & Wine Alliance. Options include one-day and two-day passes, with added VIP experiences. Attendees can look forward to cooking demos, tastings, and more, all in a vibrant atmosphere aimed at celebrating Texas cuisine.
Austin
The Austin Food & Wine Festival will be held from November 7–9, 2025 at Auditorium Shores, with ticket sales now open and proceeds benefiting the Texas Food & Wine Alliance. Tickets are available in one-day and two-day formats, with prices starting at $200 for Sunday access and rising to $750 for all-inclusive access. The event is open to attendees aged 21 and up.
Key details and ticketing
Tickets include general admission and VIP options. VIP experiences provide added perks such as early access and separate entry lanes. Both one-day and two-day passes are offered. A Friday evening “Made In Texas” tasting is listed as an additional experience but is currently placed on a waitlist. Another special activity called “Hands-On Grilling” will allow attendees to cook their own meals as part of a cookout experience. Organizers encourage early hotel bookings due to expected high demand in the city during the festival weekend.
Who will appear and what to expect
The festival lineup features national and regional culinary talent, including celebrity chefs listed for the event and notable chefs from San Antonio. Attendees can expect long rows of chef and vineyard stations serving small bites and finger foods. A central Chef Showcase will present participating chefs representing local restaurants, primarily from Texas. Cooking demonstrations will be staged live with step-by-step preparation shown on a large screen. A Fire Pit area will offer more rugged meals prepared by chefs and foster a laid-back atmosphere with opportunities for interaction between chefs and attendees.
Format and additional experiences
The event’s programming is designed to combine tasting stations, scheduled demonstrations, specialty areas, and interactive sessions. Core elements include:
- Chef and vineyard stations offering small plates and tastings.
- Cooking demos presented live on a big screen to guide viewers through recipes.
- Chef Showcase highlighting local restaurants and Texas-based chefs.
- Fire Pit area with rustic preparations and informal chef engagement.
- Hands-On Grilling cookout allowing attendees to prepare their own meals.
- Made In Texas tasting event on Friday evening (currently waitlisted).
Beneficiary and purpose
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the Texas Food & Wine Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides backing for the hospitality industry in Central Texas. The festival aims to broaden attendees’ knowledge of the Texas food scene, helping visitors make more informed dining choices year-round.
Logistics and practical notes
The festival site is Auditorium Shores, a central venue in Austin. Entry is restricted to persons aged 21 and older. Given the mix of ticket tiers and VIP offerings, attendees are advised to review pass details at purchase to confirm included access and perks. Additional passes and specialized experiences may be limited or placed on waitlists. Organizers have recommended early reservation of hotels to manage high demand over the festival weekend.
Background and context
The Austin Food & Wine Festival is positioned as a regional showcase that brings together established chefs, rising culinary names, wineries, and food producers. Its scheduling over a three-day weekend follows a format common to large food festivals, combining tasting stations, live demonstrations, special events, and branded experiences. By channeling proceeds to a local nonprofit that supports hospitality, the festival links public programming with a philanthropic aim focused on Central Texas industry resilience.
Ticket price summary
Ticket offerings start at $200 for single-day Sunday access up to $750 for an all-inclusive festival pass. VIP tiers and add-on experiences carry higher price points and may include early entry, separate lanes, and exclusive tastings.
What the schedule highlights
- Festival dates: November 7–9, 2025
- Made In Texas tasting: Friday evening (waitlisted)
- Hands-On Grilling: scheduled as a festival experience; day/time to be confirmed in full schedule
Table: Key features of the festival
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 7–9, 2025 |
| Location | Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas |
| Age limit | 21 and up |
| Ticket types | One-day, two-day, VIP, all-inclusive |
| Price range | $200 (starting) to $750 (all-inclusive) |
| Beneficiary | Texas Food & Wine Alliance (nonprofit) |
| Main attractions | Chef & vineyard stations, cooking demos, Chef Showcase, Fire Pit, Hands-On Grilling |
| Special events | Made In Texas tasting (Friday evening, waitlisted) |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| November 7–9, 2025 | Austin Food & Wine Festival at Auditorium Shores | Announced; tickets on sale |
| Friday evening, November 7, 2025 | Made In Texas tasting | Announced; currently waitlisted |
| November 7–9, 2025 (schedule TBD) | Hands-On Grilling cookout (attendee participation) | Announced; specific day/time to be confirmed |
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FAQ
When and where is the Austin Food & Wine Festival in 2025?
The festival will take place from November 7–9, 2025, at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas.
Who can attend the festival?
The festival is open to attendees aged 21 and up.
What are the ticket options and prices?
Tickets include one-day and two-day options, VIP experiences, and all-inclusive passes. Prices start at $200 for Sunday access and go up to $750 for all-inclusive access.
Are VIP experiences available?
Yes. VIP experiences are available and provide added perks such as early access to events and separate entry lanes.
Which chefs will appear at the festival?
The lineup includes celebrity chefs and regional talent, with named appearances from chefs listed for the event and local restaurant representation primarily from Texas.
What kinds of activities will be offered?
Activities include long rows of chef and vineyard stations with small bites, a Chef Showcase, live cooking demonstrations shown on a big screen, a Fire Pit area with rugged meals, the Hands-On Grilling cookout, and a Made In Texas tasting event.
Is the Made In Texas tasting open to all ticket holders?
The Made In Texas tasting is an additional Friday evening experience and is currently waitlisted.
Where do proceeds from ticket sales go?
Proceeds will benefit the Texas Food & Wine Alliance, a nonprofit that supports the hospitality industry in Central Texas.
Should attendees make travel and hotel arrangements early?
Yes. Attendees are encouraged to book hotels early due to expected high demand during the festival weekend.
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