Welcome to flavor town: a guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2024
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We hope you’re hungry . Everybody eats when they attend the Austin Food & Wine Festival , and it’s shaping up to be delicious.
Now in its 12th year, the festival will showcase 70+ restaurants , dozens of local chefs, a host of wine and spirits vendors, tasting sessions, demos, and “Meet the Maker” events.
The fun begins on Friday, Nov. 1 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 3 at Auditorium Shores. VIP and resale tickets are still available, starting at $195 for a day pass, $275 for a weekend pass, and $750 for a VIP pass. Let’s dig in.
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.) but parking is available at the RiverSouth Garage and One Texas Center Garage.
The festival is 21+, so don’t bring anyone underage.
Tasting and Meet the Maker sessions fill up quickly, so make sure to get in line early.
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 .
Locals eats to try
If there’s a restaurant you have yet to try in Austin, now’s the time to give them a taste. Here’s a few Austin restaurants we’re planning on visiting.
Fire Pit sessions offer festival-goers a chance to try some meats hot off the flame made by chefs from around the US, with more than half from San Antonio. Here’s who hails from Austin:
Aside from the local lineup, attendees will also be able to catch Courtney Storer — aka the Culinary producer from “The Bear” — at the Demo Tent at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Anthony Giglio of Food & Wine Magazine during a Meet the Maker events at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, and “Top Chef” alum Michelle Wallace at the fire pit on Sunday.
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