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2009 TEXAS 2009 (see 2010 - 2008)
TEXAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS
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February 5, 2009 Epicurean Evening
Houston, Texas
Join us for "A Taste of Space" at Space Center Houston on Thursday, February 5th and enjoy samples from more than 40 area restaurants and food establishments.
February 12, 2009 Taste of Laredo
Laredo, Texas
This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 17-21, 2009 National Barbecue Association Conference & Expo
Austin, Texas
The National Barbecue Association’s annual conference is where you are invited to attend and welcomed to participate in learning more about the passion of barbecue from every imaginable level.
February 20 , 2009 Jalapeño Festival
Laredo, Texas
This event is part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration January 22 to February 22, 2009
February 20 , 2009 Taste Washington, Austin!
Austin, Texas
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and the Washington Wine Commission invite you to the 2nd annual Taste Washington, Austin! Featuring over 50 Washington vintners and superb cuisine
February 20-22, 2009 The Way Out Wineries Mardi Gras Road Trip!
Texas
Come join one of our most popular Road Trip events and warm up your party groove.
February 22, 2009 San Antonio Wine Festival
San Antonio, Texas
This event benefits KLRN- TV, Public Television for South Central Texas.
February 26-28, 2009 Commodity Classic
Grapevine, Texas
Join wheat, corn and soybean producers from throughout the United States as the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) joins the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) at Commodity Classic.
March 2-5, 2009 Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference
Dallas, Texas
The Food Marketing Institute's Annual Business Conference provides a tremendous opportunity for suppliers to interact with their distributor trading partners.
March 5-8, 2009 30th Annual Fulton Oysterfest
Fulton, Texas
Each year the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors Oysterfest, a salute to the tasty bi-valve found in our local waters. Oysterfest features carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music, unique vendor booths and most of all - FUN!
March 6-7, 2009 5th Annual Savor Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Taste delicious food from over 60 top chefs. Sample 500 premium wines, spirits and imported beers. Enjoy events in beautiful locations in the Arts District, Victory Park, Plaza of the Americas, and the Westin City Center Dallas.
March 7, 2009 Wine Auction and Dinner
Houston, Texas
Enjoy champion wines with a seated dinner to begin the evening of bidding for the award-winning wines from the International Wine Competition.
March 15-18, 2009 WFF Annual Leadership Development Conference
Grapevine, Texas
Women's Foodservice Forum Annual Leadership Development Conference.
March 20-21, 2009 23rd Bluebonnet Brew-Off
Irving, Texas
The Bluebonnet Brew-off is one of the largest single site homebrew competitions in the United States. It is the first leg of the Lone Star Circuit of homebrew competitions. It is both AHA and BJCP sanctioned as well as an MCAB Qualifying Event.
April ?, 2009 Annual Spamarama
Austin, Texas
Still waiting for new information on the next Spamarama - I believe there were licensing problems to be worked out with Hormel (nothing yet - 3/2/09)
April 3-5, 2009 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 3-4, 2009 14th Annual Crawfish Festival
Clear Lake, Texas
Crawfish eating contests, a gumbo cook-off, live entertainment, a silent auction, arts & crafts booths, games for the kids and lots of great crawfish!
April 4, 2009 Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
Austin, 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 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Entertainment, music.
April 4, 2009 Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff & World Championship Pickled Quail Egg Eating
Grand Prairie, Texas
Cooking teams compete for $5,000 in cash prizes by displaying their talents with a salute to the official state dish. Free, continuous activities all day long. And don’t miss the granddaddy of them all “The World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating”. Where contestants see how many jalapeno soaked quail eggs they can eat in 60-seconds.
April 4, 2009 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hertiage Park
League City, Texas
The League City Heritage Foundation presents its Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Park. The League City Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the beautification of League City and scholarship programs for area high schools.
April 15, 2009 Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour
San Antonio, Texas
Meet producers from Paso Robles in Los Angles, Orange County, Chicago, and San Antonio. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste more than 150 wines from California's fastest growing wine region.
April 16-19, 2009 Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival
Austin, Texas
Over 100 restaurants, 60 wineries and 30 events.
April 17, 2009 Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner
Dallas, Texas
14 chefs, a tasting menu and wine pairing from 28 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 22-26, 2009 Dallas Wine & Food Festival
Dallas, Texas
Celebrate five days of entertaining and enlightening events focused on the pleasures of the table. You can take in dinner and a movie, catch a rising star, enjoy the best of Texas, learn how to entertain with style, and taste world class award-winning wines and cuisine.
April 22-26, 2009 The Grand Wine & Food Affair
Houston, Texas
Whether you're a culinary connoisseur, or you simply enjoy wine, food and fun, don’t miss this annual event that showcases talented winemakers and chefs for a five-day gourmet extravaganza!
April 24-26, 2009 Real. Texas. Festival.
Mesquite, Texas
Taste of Mesquite Barbecue Cook-off, Carnival, Rodeo, Entertainment, etc.
April 25-, 2009 Wine and Roses Festival
Bryan, Texas
A traditional viticulture practice allows winemakers to gage the health of their vines by placing a rose bush on the end of each row of grape vines. The more delicate rose bush will catch disease and be affected by a drought before it reaches the vine. This Old World method, now perfected by modern science, is still practiced by Messina Hof, which continuously pays homage to the tradition.
April 30 - May 2, 2009 25th Annual San Angelo Wine & Food Festival
San Angelo, Texas
The oldest wine festivals in Texas. 3 days of fine wine, exceptional food, live music and more. Events include Uncorked & Unplugged Wine & Food Pairing, Wine & Dine Gourmet Dinner & Grand Auction, Fork & Cork Tasting Finale. Proceeds benefit the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council.
May 3, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Houston, Texas
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 4-6, 2009 FMI Leadership Institute 'FutureConnect'
Dallas, Texas
Food Marketing Institute
May 8-10, 2009 Annual Taste Addison
Addison, Texas
May 9, 2009 Cajun French Music & Food Fest
Anhalt, Texas
May 15-16, 2009 36th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Pasadena, Texas
May 16, 2009 Annual Texas Steak Cookoff, Beef Symposium & Tourist Trap
Hico, Texas
May 17, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Dallas, Texas
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
May 17, 2009 14th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash
Houston, Texas
The largest single style beer competition in the world.
May 23-24, 2009 13th Annual Festival of Wine & Food
Rockport, Texas
Presented by the Texas Maritime Museum.
May 23-25, 2009 Austin Wine Festival
Austin, Texas
Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs have bloomed from a pioneering few, into an internationally awarded and recognized wine region. The number 2 wine destination in the nation, second only to Napa!
May 26-31, 2009 Wine & Food Week
Houston, Texas
The largest, most comprehensive destination culinary and wine event from New Orleans to Aspen, with 40 sensational events, a myriad of wine and culinary icons toasting the novice to the enthusiast. Renowned chefs from throughout Texas and beyond showcase their culinary expertise partnered with 500 wines from around the world.
May 28, 2009 Tour de Champagne
Houston, Texas
Featuring many prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of each host city’s most talented chefs. Silent auction benefiting a local non-profit organization will also take place.
June 5, 2009 Fort Worth Zoo Beastro
Fort Worth, Texas
The Fort Worth Zoo presents its third annual tasting event!. Cuisine from the area's finest restaurants, live music, live animals, open bars and more!.
June 11-13, 2009 37th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ
Lockhart, Texas
With Music Festival. BBQ & Chili cook-offs, arts & crafts, etc. Always 2nd week in June.
June 12-13, 2009 Columbus Annual June BBQ Cookoff
Columbus, Texas
Proceeds Benefit Columbus FFA Students. Help us send our students to Washington Leadership Conference!
June 13, 2009 118th Dr Pepper Birthday Celebration
Dublin, Texas
Dublin Dr Pepper is the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world.
June 13, 2009 20th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival
Nacogdoches, Texas
Tons of fresh blueberries, blueberry pancakes, blueberry pie, blueberry cobbler and blueberry ice cream contests. Kids will love the Blueberry Bounce Park, petting zoo, make and take arts and crafts, pet parade, The Big Blue Murals and more. Classic car show, Honda Goldwing motorcycle show, pie eating contests, horse shoe and washers tournaments, food and arts vendors.
June 18-20, 2009 Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee
Stockdale, Texas
First celebrated in 1937, the Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee is one of the oldest watermelon festivals in Texas. Always the third weekend in June (Thurs-Fri-Sat)
June 19, 2009 Food for Thought at the Tower Club
Dallas, Texas
Presented by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL). The event benefits Big Thought, an organization that helps enrich the lives of children through arts, culture, and education. Local celebrity chefs will demonstrate their culinary expertise with samples for the crowd to enjoy. The night will include a silent auction featuring items donated by area businesses.
June 19-20, 2009 Enrichment Festival & BBQ Cook-Off
Rotan, Texas
Silent Auction/Dinner/Dance; BBQ Cook-OFF Competition; Bake-Off Competition; Vendors (Food, Exhibitors, Amusement)
June 20, 2009 DairyFest
Stephenville, Texas
DairyFest is held each year to recognize and promote the influence of the dairy industry in Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton counties. Bring the whole family and remind your employees, neighbors, and friends to come enjoy all the dairy-related food, games, and entertainment.
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
Dallas, Texas
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)
June 21, 2009 Real Men Cook
Houston, Texas
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington D.C., Phoenix, St. Louis, Bahamas (dates may vary in some cities)
June 25-28, 2009 56th Annual Luling Watermelon Thump
Luling, Texas
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Melon Eating Contests, Music, Midway, Food, Arts & Crafts, Car Show, etc.
June 28-30, 2009 Southwest Foodservice Expo
Dallas, Texas
As the largest foodservice tradeshow in the region, Expo brings together all aspects of the industry for three days of business, networking, education and fun.
July 4, 2009 Avery Tomato Festival
Avery, Texas
July 10-11, 2009 4th Annual K-Town BBQ Cookoff & Sausage Fest
Kosciusko, Texas
July 17-18, 2009 Night In Old Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas
Great German food & drink, German & Texas music, arts and crafts, kids area, historical exhibits.
July 18, 2009 Annual Hempstead Watermelon Festival
Hempstead, Texas
The Watermelon Capital of Texas. 3rd Saturday in July each year.
July 19-21, 2009 Texas Food and Fuel Expo
San Antonio, Texas
July 25-26, 2009 6th NAS BBQ & Chili Cook-off
Tahoka, Texas
Come eat BBQ & enjoy talented local West Texas musicians & artists. There is something for everyone!
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 1st Annual Rib America’s Bulls & BBQ Festival
San Antonio, Texas
August 5-8, 2009 American Cheese Society Annual Conference & Competition
Austin, Texas
The Society’s membership includes farmstead, artisanal and specialty cheesemakers; academicians and enthusiasts; marketing and distribution specialists; food writers and cookbook authors; and specialty foods retailers from the United States, Canada and Europe. Each year the Society hosts an annual conference and a world-renowned judging and competition, which culminates in the Festival of Cheese.
August 7-8, 2009 LaVernia Park Foundation BBQ
La Vernia, Texas
IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cooking competition, where teams from across the state compete for the best BBQ chicken, beef, and ribs. A 2-day family event with something for everyone. All proceeds from this event go towards helping the La Vernia Park Foundation meet it's main goal and objective : Making park improvements!
August 10-23, 2009 Houston Restaurant Week 2009
Houston, Texas
Houston Restaurant Week showcases and promotes Houston’s incredible array of fine restaurants to the fine dining crowd while raising money for the Houston Food Bank.
August 27, 2009 RCA: Pit B-B-Q Education & Networking Event
Dallas, Texas
Research Chefs Association (RCA) South Central Regional Event. Taking part in this dinner meeting will enable participants to explain: What pit BBQ smoked meats are. Difference between pit smoked flavor meat vs. sauce. Different proteins. Trends - the value economy. Where other smoke flavors come from and more.
August 30, 2009 Share Our Strength's 'A Tasteful Pursuit' Touring Dinner Series
Dallas, Texas
The food and company of the country's top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America.
September 4-5, 2009 6th Annual Pit Rassler BBQ Classic
Mt. Pleasant, Texas
A Texas State Championship IBCA Sanctioned Cook Off!
September 4-6, 2009 Kerrville Wine & Music Festival
Kerrville, Texas
Over 100 songwriters and their bands. Concerts, wine tasting, wine seminars, arts & crafts, kid’s areas, food vendors and camping. RV’s are welcome. Activities throughout the day, evenings concerts.
September 4-7, 2009 Texas Potjie Festival
Rusk, Texas
A potjie is a 3 legged cast-iron pot brought to Texas by South African immigrants.
September 11-12, 2009 Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, Chuckwagon Cook-off and Ranch Rodeo
Georgetown, Texas
The Williamson Museum's Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, Chuckwagon Cook-off & Ranch Rodeo. Watch a chuckwagon cook-off and an authentic longhorn cattle drive. Entertainment for all ages including live cowboy music, food, western art show, western demonstrators, a ranch rodeo, and a kids’ chuckwagon cook-off.
September 11-12, 2009 6th Annual Barbeque Cook-Off
Groves, Texas
State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off.
September 11-13, 2009 Texas ZestFest 2009
Fort Worth, Texas
A Fun and Profitable Weekend As the ultimate gathering for zesty food lovers, ZestFest invites the tastemakers of the bold and flavorful to exhibit and showcase their products to thousands of potential new customers.
September 12, 2009 Kolache Festival
Caldwell, Texas
Kolaches are a Czech fruit or meat filled pastry. Over 10000 are sold at the annual one day festival that features polka music, 100's of arts and crafts booths, lots of food and 'pevo' beer!
September 12, 2009 Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival
Driftwood, Texas
Designed to showcase area wineries, restaurants and caterers, visitors will be wowed by gourmet food, fine wine and the ambiance of the Hill Country.
September 17-20, 2009 23rd Annual GrapeFest
Grapevine, Texas
Largest wine festival in the Southwest. Voted one of the Top 100 Events in the USA & Canada for 2009 by the American Bus Association. Grapevine Winery Tasting Room Tours, Culinary Pavilion, GrapeFest Tennis Classic, KidZone, GrapeStomp, The People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic – the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, entertainment and much more!
September 19, 2009 4th Annual Austin Chocolate Festival
Austin, Texas
Local chocolatiers and chocolate artisans including restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, patisseries, authors, and catering companies. The vendors will compete against each other in several categories, offer samples to festival guests, and sell their products.
September 19-20, 2009 Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival
Houston, Texas
This sizzling festival draws over 20,000 Chiliheads to the area. Hot sauce, salsa, spices, marinades, chips, dips, jam, jellies, pickles, peppers, bloody mary mix, condiments, gourmet food, recipes, etc.
September 25, 2009 Culinary Encounters- An Evening of Fine Food and Flight
Houston, Texas
Special culinary creations prepared by Executive Chef Reedy and stimulating wine pairings featuring Etude Wine from Foster's Wine Estates will transform your pallet, while you dine in the ever-captivating Starship Gallery.
September 25-26, 2009 24th Annual Pecan Festival
Mansfield, Texas
This is the 24th annual festival, with all types of food, fun and activities for adults and children alike. Arts and Crafts vendors, Bake-Off, 5K Run, Hometown Idol, Live Bands, and more. (also: www.mansfieldchamber.org/PecanFestival.asp )
October 1, 2009 Kiepersol Estates Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp
Tyler, Texas
Come and celebrate the grape harvest with food, wine, music, and fun for the whole family. Old world grape stomp,children's activities, unique vendors.
October 2-4, 2009 Oktoberfest
Fredericksburg, Texas
Voted eighth favorite Texas Festival by Texans in 2005. German food and drink, polka and waltz contests, music, artisans, Kinderpark
October 3-4, 2009 RGV Cookoff 2009
McAllen, Texas
An Official Texas State BBQ Championship Competition.
October 4, 2009 Wineapalooza
Houston, Texas
Not your grandma's wine tasting festival. We're offering 120+ wines, real, good food, live DJ and a damn good time. No lines, no hassle. We're here to drink.
October 4-6, 2009 MUFSO 2009
Dallas, Texas
(MUFSO) Multi Unit Foodservice Operators Conference.
October 6-7, 2009 Menu Trends & Directions
Dallas, Texas
Menu Trends & Directions is a menu-focused, research-driven event for anyone involved in menu development, planning and promotion. This conference delivers a spectacular buffet of culinary insight, education and networking.
October 9-10, 2009 Oktoberfest 2009
Lancaster, Texas
Join us for Fine German Food & Beer, Music, and good Family Fun.
(also - http://www.lhsweb.org )
October 9-11, 2009 Cuero Turkeyfest
Cuero, Texas
Food, Beer, Arts & Crafts, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Turk Olympics, Chili Cook-Off, Barbecue Cook-Off, Washer Pitching, and Horseshoe Throwing. Worthington, Minnesota and Cuervo, Texas have been competing for 35 years to claim the title for their city as the "Turkey Capitol of the World" (see also Minnesota, September King Turkey Day).
October 10, 2009 Wine & Arts Fair on Monterey Square
Wharton, Texas
Sip and stroll featuring Messina Hof wines, art, and music in shops on the square in historic downtown Wharton, Texas. Free event with free classical guitar concert in restored Plaza Theatre.
October 10-11, 2009 26th Annual Int’l BBQ Cookers Association Cookoff
Grand Prairie, Texas
This is one of the largest BBQ events in Texas and this year’s event is expected to be even larger. Over 100 cookers will prepare over 600 judging samples, in the two days of competition. Thousands of dollars in prize money will attract BBQ cooks from across the state and beyond.
October 14-16, 2009 Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Conference
San Antonio, Texas
Culinary Institute of America. "American Kitchens: Envisioning a Future of Excellence, Innovation and Opportunity"
October 15, 2009 20th Anniversary of La Dolce Vita
Austin, Texas
The Austin Museum of Art’s annual international food and wine tasting event is held on the shores of Lake Austin at AMOA-Laguna Gloria. Sample from over 50 restaurants and over 20 Texas wines and spirits, and also a variety of international wines from Twin Liquors. La Dolce Vita was awarded "Best Food Event" by the Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll 2008.
October 16-18, 2009 5th Annual Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and Heritage Days
Llano, Texas
Friday Wagons arrive and set up , VIP Chili Supper,Campfires and Live Music. Saturday Public Meal served at noon $15, Live Music. Sunday Cowboy Breakfast & Cowboy Church. Great food,family fun and entertainment all set along the beautiful banks of the Llano River. Satuday Heritage Day around the historic Llano County Courthouse Square and Red Top Jail
October 17, 2009 Taste of Georgetown
Georgetown, Texas
Wine and food tasting showcasing the best of Georgetown local restaurants and Texas wineries, held inside the historic, newly restored Williamson County Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown. A fun date night, dress is “Denim & Diamonds” – tickets are $25/each.
October 17, 2009 The Peanut Festival
Grapeland, Texas
Held the 2nd Saturday in October annually.
October 17, 2009 14th Annual Asian Arts Egg Roll Festival and Health Fair
Grand Prairie, Texas
Join us for a day of celebration of Asian cultures, art and food. Bring your entire family to enjoy this unique cultural event and experience a little bit of Asia right here in the Heart of Texas!
October 22, 2009 TexasAgExpo
Stephenville, Texas
This annual event, sponsored by TriCounty Agribusiness Association, gives agribusiness suppliers the opportunity to reach area dairymen, farmers, ranchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
October 24, 2009 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest
Fredericksburg, Texas
19th year in 2009. Held in downtown Fredericksburg. It is a full-course celebration of Texas food, wine, music, specialty booths, food court, and fun for all.
October 25-27, 2009 DiRoNA’s Annual Conference and Gala
Dallas, Texas
Distinguished Restaurants of North America. The stars of the culinary world will assemble in the Lone Star state to celebrate and discuss the state of the distinguished dining industry in the current economic environment.
October 28, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
Houston, Texas
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
October 29, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour
Dallas, Texas
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
November 5, 2009 Taste of the Town
Pasadena, Texas
This food-tasting extravaganza will include 30 of Pasadena's finest restaurants, as well as offering beer and wine. A live auction features signed sports memorabilia, jewelry and more. Live music.
November 5-7, 2009 43rd Annual Original Terlingua Int'l Chili Championship Cook-off
Terlingua, Texas
Includes a barbecue cook-off. There is live music each night, plus many other activities.
November 6-7, 2009 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival of Texas & Texas Wines
Houston, Texas
The festival will featuring chocolate sampling, wine tastings, culinary cooking classes, chocolate competition and little chefs kids korner. Also “Death by Chocolate” murder mystery dinner. A portion of the proceeds will benefit culinary arts education students.
November 6-8, 2009 4th Edition of the Romanian Food Festival
Colleyville, Texas
A unique opportunity for Dallas locals to explore the Romanian culture and cuisine right in their backyard. Festival highlights include ethnic foods, traditional costumes, orthodox icons and impressionist paintings exhibits, movies about Romania, gymnastic shows, folk artifacts, decorations and other shopping options, live entertainment and lots of fun for adults and children as well (petting zoo, games, dancing, and more).
November 7, 2009 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival of Texas
Houston, Texas
Sample delectable chocolates from local and national chocolatiers, chefs, and bakeries including truffles, bon-bons, fondue-along with sampling great Texas wines. Take your sample glass and enjoy sample from all your favorite wineries. A New Sugar & Spice Kids Korner, Chocolate Competition, Crafts & Culinary Gift Items, Culinary Theatre, Chocolate Baking Classes, Demonstrations and Culinary Classes by some of Houston's and Texas' Best Chefs.
November 8, 2009 Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef Dinner
Dallas, Texas
Wine & Food Foundation of Texas. This event is a five-course, seated wine dinner with each course presented by a different celebrity chef. Proceeds from this dinner fund the $15,000 Stephan Pyles Culinary Scholarship which is awarded through a rigorous statewide competition.
November 8-15, 2009 New World Wine & Food Festival
San Antonio, Texas
The New World Wine and Food Festival features something for everyone, regardless of age or culinary taste. From a black tie event, grand tasting, winemaker dinners and a day of family fun, the variety of Festival events guarantee that you will find something to please your palate.
November 13-14, 2009 Messina Hof 2009 Wine Premiere
Bryan, Texas
Join us for Messina Hof's annual Wine Premiere of our new vintages
November 14-15, 2009 International Wine Competition
Houston, Texas
A premier attraction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, wines from across Texas, the United States and throughout the world will be presented medals by our wine experts.
November 19, 2009 26th Annual French-American Wine and Food Festival
Houston, Texas
Celebrating Taste with Style: Soiree Beaujolais and Beyond.
November 20, 2009 26th Annual Beaujolais Wine Festival
Addison, Texas
Organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce Dallas/Fort Worth. An estimated 2,000 wine and food lovers will be among the first to taste the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau as well as many excellent Beaujolais vintages.
December 1-3, 2009 Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show
Amarillo, Texas
The 25th Annual Farm & Ranch show will feature over 500 companies showcasing the latest agricultural products and services for producers from southern Kansas, western New Mexico and the Panhandle region of Texas and Oklahoma.
2010 TEXAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS 2010
February 19-20, 2010 Texoma Farm and Ranch Show
Wichita Falls, Texas
In its 16th year, the Texoma Farm & Ranch Show promises to once again provide a complete gathering of suppliers serving the needs of producers in the Wichita Falls, Texas region. Meet with more than 100 companies displaying the latest in farm and ranch equipment and supplies.
February 21, 2010 The Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup and Best Bites Competition
Houston, Texas
Sample award-winning wines and enjoy signature bites from Houston-area top chefs.
February 25-27, 2010 World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
Houston, Texas
Launch event for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is three days of cooking, competition, eating and dancing. The sweet aroma drifts over the Houston metropolis, drawing crowds over 200,000.
March 2-21, 2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston, Texas
Agriculture, horse show, livestock show, wine show, etc.
(also: http://www.hlsr.com/ )
May 28-29, 2010 Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
We'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish … Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage.
June 6-8, 2010 International Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo
Houston, Texas
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors, and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying and educational event.
July 23-24, 2010 Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival
Fredericksburg, Texas
Celebrate the chili pepper and all things related. Entertainment, demonstrations and vendors.
July 25-27, 2010 Texas Food and Fuel Expo
Grapevine, Texas
2008 TEXAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & SHOWS 2008
waiting for new 2009 dates
March 7-9, 2008 Shoulda Been A Cowboy Association BBQ-Cookoff
Houston, Texas
April 4-5, 2008 Party In The Patch
Kilgore, Texas (no website)
Features sanctioned barbecue cook-off, art show, horseshoe pitching, rod run, music, motorcycle show, kid's area, Friday Night Street Dance. Kilgore City Park.
Contact Merlyn Holmes - Phone: 903-984-5571 Alt Phone: 903-736-4265 email: merlynh@easttexastreatment.org
April 22, 2008 Houston Highlights, a Celebration of the Chefs
Houston, Texas
Once again, the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NF) has teamed up with Houston’s finest chefs to raise money and help find a cure for NF.
May 17-18, 2008 Annual Cajun Festival
Grand Prairie, Texas.
June 28, 2008 Grapeland Watermelon Festival
Grapeland, Texas
Fun, food and fellowship and of course those delicious Pennington Watermelons.
July 21-22, 2008 Latin American Food & Beverage Expo
Grapevine, Texas
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