Sip & Savor
Savor bites from Central Texas favorites and top chefs from across the country, perfectly paired with wines, brews, and spirits—all with views of Austin's iconic skyline.

Tips From The Tastemakers
Learn pro tips for your home kitchen at our Chef Demos, and then sip and discover global wines, spirits, and more at our guided Tasting Sessions.

Fire Pit
Enjoy sizzling bites and live-fire cooking at the Fire Pit, where pitmasters serve BBQ and share tips straight from the source.

Made In Texas
New Ticket Option for 2025! Kick off your weekend with the Friday evening event celebrating Texas, foodie-style. Think tailgate, cooking over open flame or Lone Star favorites hot off the grill!

Hands-On Grilling
Kickstart your festival weekend on Saturday, November 8 with Hands-On Grilling! Grab a partner and cook a delicious meal on a charcoal grill while Chef Tim Love gives pointers on how to become the ultimate pitmaster.

2025 Talent Lineup

Adam Yoho
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Andrea Juarez
Walton's Fancy & Staple
American Dessert/Baked Goods
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Ben Savage
Kalimotxo
Spanish
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Daniel Berg
Teddy's
Southwestern
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Dino Gonzalez
Juliet
Italian
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Enma Lopez
ABW Can Tina
Mexican
American
Brewery
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Faseeh Vohra
JABS
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Gangster
RedFarm
Chinese
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Hale Thomas
Woodneck Kitchen
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Holden Fulco
Parish BBQ
BBQ
Chef Showcase - Saturday

James Miranda
Uchi
Japanese
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Jason Dady
Jason Dady Restaurants
American
Fire Pit - Saturday

Jason McVearry
Poke-Poke
Hawaiian
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Jeff Bekavac
Goodwins
American
Fire Pit - Saturday

Ji Peng Chen
Wu Chow
Chinese
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Joshua Melton
Skipjack Oyster
Seafood
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Julio Jarillo
Loro
BBQ
Asian Fusion
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Kate Rousset
The Cavalier
Southern
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Kristina Zhao
Dashi
Chinese
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Krystal Craig & Ian Thurwachter
Intero
Italian
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Laura Loomis
Lil' Bros BBQ Shack
BBQ
Fire Pit - Saturday

Louis Ciola III
Cousin Louie's
Italian
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Nay Castillo
Swift's Attic
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Nicholas Hall
Lonesome Dove
Western Bistro
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Raheem Sealy
Oko
Filipino
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Roberto Espinosa & Jesus Juarez
Tacodeli
Mexican
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Stephen Hood & Gabe Rivera
Parkside
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Tatu Herrera
Desert Spoon
American
Southern
Fire Pit - Saturday

Zack Sutton
Local Foods
American
Chef Showcase - Saturday

Auditorium Shores:
Saturday: 11:00am-12:30pm - Hands-on-Grilling with Chef Tim Love
Saturday: 1p-5:30p
VIP entry is at 12:30pm each day (Saturday & Sunday)

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