Austin Food and Wine Festival
Event Info
The Austin Food & Wine Festival held its first event in 2012 in Austin, Texas. The predecessor to this festival was the Texas Hill Country Food & Wine Festival, which was held until 2011. The Texas Hill Country Food & Wine Festival took place in Austin for 26 years before it made its transition into the Austin Food & Wine Festival. This festival benefits the Austin Food & Wine Alliance, a nonprofit organization. This nonprofit awards 3 grants that total $20,000 to people in Central Texas who are in this industry and meet the criteria for their grants.
During the inaugural event in 2012, major names were brought in to headline this event. Some of the headliners of this first event included celebrity chefs including Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Gail Simmons, and Marcus Samuelsson. There were also music events headlined by Mayer Hawthorne and Lucinda Williams. This festival had 35 cooking demonstrations as well as wine and cocktail seminars for attendees to enjoy.
The 2021 Austin Food & Wine Festival is set to take place from November 5th to November 7th. You can buy tickets for this event online from the official website of this event. The organizers hope that this event can still go on so that they can support the restaurant industry that has been impacted by the pandemic.
FAQ
Has the event been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns? If so, was it canceled for 2020, 2021, or both?
Austin Food and Wine Festival was cancelled in 2020, and for 2021 Austin Food + Wine Festival’s 10th anniversary is scheduled on November 5-7, 2021.
What is your current timeline for the event? When is it set to occur? Was it postponed or moved from its original date?
The 2021 Austin Food & Wine Festival takes place from November 5th to November 7th.
If the event is still occurring, what precautions are taken to mitigate the pandemic and keep attendees safe?
Event Organizing Committee in collaboration with IFEMA has set strict rules for safety of audience by implementing Social distancing and other precautionary measures.
When will tickets be made available for purchase? Where will they be sold?
You can buy tickets directly from their ticket page or click here to purchase. Tickets reservation is currently not available.
Are the tickets restricted in any way? Does the event cater to a specific segment of the population or is it for the general public? How far in advance are the tickets sold? Has the pandemic changed the way sales, refunds, or cancelations are being handled?
The Festival is 21+ only. A valid ID is needed to enter all festival events.
If applicable, are there any recommendations for specific locations for food and lodging while people attend event?
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