2011 TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 2011
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates
September 2-3, 2011 World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off - Brady, Texas
The True Heart of Texas. 38th annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off. Arts & crafts fair, games for the kids, horseshoe/ washer pitching tournament, plenty of great tasting food, live entertainment, and of course, a barbeque goat lunch! Bring the whole family and don't forget to "Get your goat on!"
September 2-4, 2011 Kerrville Wine & Music Festival - Kerrville, Texas
With over two dozen singer-songwriters and their bands, this annual 3-day event combines music, camping and the best wines Texas winemakers have to offer. In addition to afternoon and evening concerts, there are Saturday and Sunday wine seminars which pair food morsels with the vintners choice of wine.
September 2-5, 2011 Texas Potjie Festival - Rusk, Texas
A potjie is a 3 legged cast-iron pot brought to Texas by South African immigrants. The festival celebrates South African heritage and features foods such as boerewors, droerwors, biltong, and koeksusters. Cook-off, cricket match and Afrikaans church service.
September 2-5, 2011 2nd Annual BrewMaster's Int’l Beer Festival - Galveston, Texas
BrewLicious Beer and fine food pairing, daily live music, Island Discovery tours and the BrewTopia Beer Garden are just the beginning. Immerse yourself in unique beer educational seminars for novice and enthusiasts alike, offerings include Burgers, Brats, BBQ, Beach and more along with a Final Night Fireworks showcase! These are just a few of the things that encapsulate the BrewMaster's International Beer Festival.
September 4, 2011 Beer & Bar B Que Festival - Buda, Texas
Texas Brew B Que is a one-day, outdoor festival combining BBQ, Beer and Country Music - not to mention the Annual Chihuahua Dog Races and the Beer Olympics Games!
September 10, 2011 Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival - Driftwood, Texas
Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce hosts, Wine & Food Festival with: Texas wineries, Texas Brewed Ale, Culinary Demonstrations, Food & Specialty Vendors, Fine Art / Entertainment, People’s Choice Award. Wine may be purchased at the event.
September 10, 2011 27th Annual Kolache Festival - Caldwell, Texas
Kolaches are a Czech fruit or meat filled pastry. Over 10,000 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 15-18, 2011 25th Anniversary GrapeFest - Grapevine, Texas
Enjoy award-winning wine and culinary treats perfectly paired with the fun and excitement of Historic Downtown Grapevine at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Grapevine Winery Tasting Room Tours, Culinary Pavilion, GrapeFest Tennis Classic, KidZone, GrapeStomp, People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic – the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, six stages of entertainment and much more!
September 15-18, 2011 Texas Pecan Festival - Groves, Texas
Pecan cooking contest with appetizers, entrees, and desserts categories. Treasure hunt, parade, pecan toss, pet show and stick horse barrel racing.
September 16-17, 2011 Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival - Fredericksburg, Texas
Celebrate the chili pepper and all things related. Entertainment, demonstrations and vendors.
September 17-18, 2011 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. Attendance: 20,000.
September 22, 2011 Tasting The Town - Humble, Texas
Sample the best from local restaurants, caterers and chefs as well as the best from wineries and breweries all under one roof! New this year: outdoor Grillin' & Chillin' Pavilion; "the wine walk"; live music; free seminars on food, beer and wine pairings; an exclusive wine dinner; wine auction and more! An annual event.
September 23-25, 2011 Chocolate & Wine Weekend - Salado, Texas
Chocolate & Wine Tasting, Chocolate Demonstrations, Chocolate Sampling, Music and More.
September 23-25, 2011 Wild Texas Galveston Island Shrimp Fest - Galveston, Texas
Amateur and professional teams will vie for the title of Best Shrimp Gumbo on Galveston Island, Galveston Jamz Bands music will fill the streets as the public strolls the Strand sampling gumbo and visiting vendors while the kids play in the expanded kids area complete with dunking booth only to stop as the Lil’ Shrimp’s Children’s Procession rolls down Strand. Attendance: 10,000.
September 24-25, 2011 Houston Wine Fest - Houston, Texas
Dedicated to great wines, delectable foods, & the people who love them. Showcasing over 200 wines from around the world, including South Africa, Italy, and of course, Texas. Many of Houston's finest restaurants will be on-hand, cooking up their favorite dishes to compliment the many and varied wine samplings that will be available at the festival.
September 25-27, 2011 MUFSO 2011 - Grapevine, Texas
(MUFSO) Multi Unit Foodservice Operators Conference.
September 25-28, 2011 FSTEC and MUFSC Conferences - Grapevine, Texas
The Foodservice Technology Conference will be co-located with the Mulit-Unit Foodservice Operators conference.
September 27-28, 2011 Menu Trends & Directions - Grapevine, 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.
September 28-Oct 2, 2011 Texas Rice Festival - Winnie, Texas
An annual event held since 1969, honoring rice farming in the Southeast Texas region around Winnie. Includes a carnival, two parades, livestock show, longhorn show, open horse show, BBQ cook off, nightly street dances, antique car show, rice cooking contest, pageants, and features food made with rice and flavors of the Cajun culture.
September 29, 2011 Celebrity Chef Tour 2011 - Houston, Texas
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation, featuring Award-Winning Chefs
September 30-Oct 2, 2011 Oktoberfest - Fredericksburg, Texas
A Top 10 Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the US. German heritage with German food and drink, polka and waltz contests, music on three stages -all weekend, artisans, Kinderpark, souvenirs and more! Fun for the whole family!
September 30-Oct 3, 2011 16th Annual Lebanese Food Festival - Lewisville, Texas
Enjoy Authentic Lebanese Food including favorites such as Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kibbi, Tabbouli, Hummus, Kafta, Falafel, Garlic Chicken Sandwiches, Baklava and much more! There is a full entertainment schedule, a Children's Play Area, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and a Raffle with some great prizes!
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