Major Texas event
Austin Food & Wine Festival
November 6–8, 2026 · Austin, Texas · Travis County
The festival weekend runs November 6-8, 2026. Friday is the separate Made In Texas kickoff event at the Long Center, followed by daytime festival programming Saturday and Sunday; ticket access varies by product.
Why plan around Austin Food & Wine Festival?
Austin Food & Wine Festival brings chef-driven tastings, live-fire cooking, wine and spirits programming, demonstrations and Texas-focused food experiences to central Austin over a three-day November weekend.
Verified event details
Official-source details checked 2026-09-02. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Match the ticket to the day you actually want
The organizer confirms November 6-8, 2026. Friday's Made In Texas event is a separate evening kickoff, while Saturday and Sunday center on daytime festival access, so verify the ticket product before building the trip around all three days.
Treat Friday and the weekend as different venues and formats
Made In Texas is scheduled at the Long Center on Friday evening, while the daytime festival and Hands-On Grilling programming use the Auditorium Shores area. Review the current schedule and ticket inclusions before assuming one entrance plan covers the entire weekend.
Prioritize tastings and demos instead of trying everything
The organizer promotes chef showcases, tasting sessions, demonstrations and live-fire programming with a large talent roster. Pick a few priority experiences before arrival and leave room for lines and movement between festival areas.
Keep exploring
- Explore Travis County — Extend the festival into a broader Austin and Travis County visit.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other major Texas food festivals.