2012 TEXAS : APRIL 2012
Food & Wine Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008)
April 4, 2012 Dining Out in Dallas 'Battle of the Chefs' - Dallas, Texas
Come join the fun as select chefs from the finest Dallas restaurants battle it out to be voted as the crowd favorite. Dining Out In Dallas is the signature fundraising event for the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation, raising over $1,000,000 since 1995.
April 13-15, 2012 Poteet Strawberry Festival - Poteet, Texas
One of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas
April 14, 2012 Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival - Buda, Texas
Food & Music. This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 5,000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Entertainment, music.
April 14, 2012 Côtes du Coeur Int’l Fine Wine Auction & Celebrity Chef Dinner - Dallas, TX
16 chefs, a tasting menu and wine pairing from 32 elite wineries. Multicourse fine dining created around a specific wine varietal for each dish. Live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences & a silent auction of more than 2,000 wines. One of the top 7 galas for the American Heart Association.
April 14, 2012 Alvin Kiwanis Crawfest-Shrimp Boil Festival - Alvin, Texas
Great crawfish, excellent gumbo, boiled shrimp, assortment of desserts are available to please the palette. Crafts, Entertainment, etc.
April 14-15, 2012 Spring Fling - Food Truck Rally - Grand Prairie, Texas
Traders Village flies into spring with a new event featuring fun for everyone in the family. There will be a Gourmet Food Truck Rally, live music with the Dennis Cavalier Band, face painting and more. Then on Sunday an appearance by Spider-Man from 1p to 3 p.
April 17, 2012 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza - Houston, Texas
Featuring the Iron Fork Chef Competition, the event will showcase the culinary talents of our city with food sampling from over 30 area restaurants alongside wine, beer and spirit sampling. Guests must be 21+. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids' Meals.
April 18, 2012 El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade - Houston, Texas
Celebrate the art of making Paella and pair it with Rioja wines. This cook-off competition, in which chefs known for their Spanish cuisine showcase their culinary talents, is sponsored by El Coto de Rioja wines, imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons. This event benefits Action Against Hunger ACF International and a local culinary college.
April 18-22, 2012 Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair - Sugar Land, Texas
The five-day event, formerly The Grand Wine & Food Affair, brings together internationally acclaimed wineries and chefs with Texas's regional superstars for an unbelieveable series of wine tastings, delectable cuisine, live music, entertainment and more. We welcome you to enjoy The Grand Tasting, the Sip & Stroll at Imperial and the around the world Bistro.
April 19-22, 2012 2012 Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival - Galveston, Texas
Galveston Island prepares for a four-day festival with of over 100 wines, 22 vineyards, 11 restaurants, art and jewelry vendors and wine enthusiasts from across the state. This year's theme, Wines from Around the World, is sure to make Galveston worth the trip.
April 26-27, 2012 28th Annual San Angelo Wine & Food Festival - San Angelo, Texas
Fine wine, exceptional food, live music and more. Events include Uncorked Wine & Food Pairing road trip, Wine & Dine Gourmet Dinner & Grand Auction, Fork & Cork Tasting Finale. Proceeds benefit the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council.
April 27-28, 2012 Real. Texas. Festival. - Mesquite, Texas
Taste of Mesquite Barbecue Cook-off, Carnival, Rodeo, Entertainment, etc.
April 27-29, 2012 Chicken Fried Steak Festival - Lamesa, Texas
Come spend the day with us with a chicken-fried steak cookoff, classic car show, kids games, and pony rides, and take a tour of our very own Delaney Vineyard Winery.
April 27-29, 2012 Austin Food & Wine Festival - Austin, Texas
The best in national and international celebrity chefs, wine makers, featured guests and musicians. Attendance: 9,000.
April 28, 2012 Wine and Roses Festival - Bryan, Texas
Celebrates the blooming of the roses and the grapes with wine tasting, food tents, live music, grape stomping competition, and arts & crafts.
April 28, 2012 Ranch Day - Lubbock, Texas
This 42nd annual event features history-based ranch activities and demonstrations, samples of chuck wagon food, and live cattle in the shipping pens. Also enjoy music and period dance demonstration. National Ranching Heritage Center.
April 28, 2012 Texas Beer Fest - Humble, Texas
This daylong celebration features beer tasting and pairings with Texas-made food.
April 28-29, 2012 Texas Barbecue Festival - Vidor, Texas
Features a barbecue cook-off, vendors, carnival, live entertainment and dancing, classic car show, games and more. Last weekend in April each year.
April 29, 2012 Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, Texas
For over 30 years, The Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters has been Tarrant County's premiere food and wine tasting event featuring the gourmet cuisine of the county's finest restaurants while benefiting the children of our community. Fort Worth's finest eateries join together for one delicious evening to showcase their gourmet skills and support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Fine food, premium wines, spectacular live entertainment and an incredible auction make this event one of Fort Worth's best.
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