Indulge in artisanal food, wine, beer and spirits from hundreds of purveyors at the Austin Food & Wine Festival. This indulgent event will return to Austin for its 15th anniversary on November 6-8, 2026. Attend interactive demos and tasting sessions, mingle with chefs and learn their kitchen secrets, feast under the stars and party into the night, Austin-style.

Image of people attending the Austin Food + Wine Festival at Auditorium Shores with the downtown skyline in the background.
Credit to Dusana Risovic.

Featured Events

Fire Pit
Get a chance to enjoy hot bites fresh off the pit while you mingle and get first-hand advice from the pitmasters and chefs themselves. 

Hands on Grilling
Find a partner and put your skills to the test by grilling a delicious meal over a charcoal grill. While you grill Chef Tim Love will give tips and pointers on how to become the ultimate pitmaster.

Made in Texas
VIP ticketholders will be able to experience a tasty homage to all things Texas cuisine. Imagine a tailgate, dine-around atmosphere and while enjoying Lone Star-inspired bites right off the fire.

Sip and Savor
Pair savory bites from locally and nationally renowned chefs with an incredible selection of wines and spirits

Image of a food demonstration with a chef and a room full of people watching at Austin Food & Wine Festival 2023.Credit to Dusana Risovic.

Chefs at the Austin Food & Wine Festival

The Austin Food & Wine Festival brings out the biggest names in the industry. The 2026 festival is set to feature an incredible lineup with some of Austin's top chefs including Ali Clem of la Barbecue, Jakub Czyszczon of Lutie's and Leila Bazahm of Siti, Michael Carranza of Tare, Amir Hajimaleki of Roya and many more.

The festival will also feature appearances from nationally known tv personalities and chefs including Tim Love, Esther Choi, Andrew Zimmerman and more. Visit the Austin Food & Wine Festival website to view the full list of chefs and participating restaurants.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the 2026 Austin Food & Wine Festival are available for purchase beginning August 18. Choose the VIP ticket and gain access to the weekend festival as well as an exclusive evening event on Friday. Or, opt for the single-day ticket that includes access to cooking demos, guided tastings, brand activations and more.

To learn more, visit www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets!