2019 TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 2019 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS (see also: 2018 - 2017)
August 1-Sept 2, 2019 Houston Restaurant Weeks Houston, Texas
August 30-Sept 1, 2019 46th Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off - Brady, Texas
August 30-Sept 1, 2019 Annual BrewMaster's Craft Beer Festival Galveston, Texas
August 30-Sept 2, 2019 19th Texas Potjie Festival - Rusk, Texas September 7-8, 2019 - The Nourished Festival - Dallas, Texas The Largest Gluten Free, Allergy & Special Diet Festival in the United States. Whether you're looking for specialty products that taste great or trying to learn how to cook and bake to meet your dietary needs, the Expo is the place to be! September 8-10, 2019 FSTEC - Dallas, Texas The Foodservice Technology Conference. As technology develops at an ever-increasing pace and new innovations dramatically change business models, FSTEC continues to be the industry’s most compelling technology conference—the only event of its kind focused exclusively on foodservice. September 12-15, 2019 33rd Annual 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 20-22, 2019 - Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest Lancaster, Texas The Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers present OKTOBERFEST! Open to the public - rain or shine! Lancaster's oldest, traditional Oktoberfest! A celebration of German food, beer, music, song & dance. Hours: Fri. 6-11 p.m. Sat. 1:00-11:00 p.m. Sun. noon-6:00 p.m. General Admission: Adult - $6 Child age 6-15 - $2 Child 5 & under - N/C September 21-22, 2019 Texas Hot Sauce Festival - Houston, Texas The festival is a showcase for award winning products such as hot sauce, salsa, marinades, rubs, wing sauce, pickled products, jams/jellies, dips, not to mention Arts & Crafts and more. We have vendors coming from all over the country including, California, Seattle, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Texas of course, and Australia! Browse, sample and buy flavorful gourmet products that are mild to hot. You’ll find products that satisfy your palate… collectibles… and, of course, for the brave of heart (or just crazy) super hots – XXX hot! There’s always plenty of cold beverages and food concessions. The festival benefits the Snowdrop Foundation who raise money for pediatric cancer patients. Attendance: 20,000. September 21-22, 2019 PalmFest: Fiesta de Palmas - McAllen, Texas PalmFest will feature major attractions, historical displays, shopping, art, family games, rides and kids activities, cooking competitions and demonstrations, live entertainment, classic car show, diverse food and beverage. Over 40,000 people will enjoy the event inside the Convention Center and all around the grounds in the Oval Park and Reflecting Pond. Attendance: 40,000. September 22, 2019 Taste of Georgetown - Georgetown, Texas An epicurean festival celebrating with creative tastes from more than 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants. This year, guests will be able to enjoy beer and wine as they stroll from booth to booth. In the heart of Georgetown, on K Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street and along the scenic Georgetown Waterfront. This longstanding event in Georgetown benefits the Georgetown Ministry Center’s mission to support the homeless. September 26, 2019 Taste of Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, Texas The Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce hosts the 11th Annual Taste of Grand Prairie at Traders Village! Come and enjoy some amazing food, meet with different businesses and crafters and ride on some spectacular rides! Gates open 4:00p.m. for Seniors and 5:00 p.m. for all others. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Senior Citizens, $5 Students (K-12). All proceeds benefit the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. September 26-29, 2019 Culinaria Festival Week - San Antonio, Texas A tailor made week of Taste! Come celebrate all things food, wine, spirits & beer! San Antonio's Culinaria Festival Week delights with Dinners, Food Trucks, Grand Tastings, The Best of Mexico and Burgers, BBQ & Beer. Don't miss this Texas made food extravaganza! September 27-28, 2019 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Galveston, Texas Three full days of shrimp, music, friends and fun begins on Friday and runs through Sunday. Event activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Free Outdoors Show, Official 5k, Lil' Shrimps Parade, Live Music, Vendors, Kids Area and a Strand Merchant Walk-About! There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy! Attendance: 10,000. September 27-29, 2019 Texas Reds, Steak & Grape Festival Bryan, Texas The City of Bryan’s signature event – Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival – can be described in just one word: Fun! Events include music, arts, food, kids zone amd steak cookoff. September 27-28 & Oct 2-5, 2019 50th Annual 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. 2018 TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 2018 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events still waiting for new datesSeptember 21-23, 2018 - Chocolate & Wine Weekend - Salado, Texas Chocolate & Wine Tasting, Chocolate Demonstrations, Chocolate Sampling, Music and More. September 26-27, 2018 19th Nutrition and Food Summit San Antonio, Texas Theme: Unleash Key Research Findings for Making Food Systems More Efficient, Inclusive and Resilient. September 28, 2018 Epic Eats Celebration - Grapevine, Texas Epic Eats Celebration is a free event features professional chefs from around the state gathering to compete live for the title of Epic Eats Champion. Our chefs will be given a theme and tasked with creating a culinary masterpiece to follow suit. From 11a.m. to 3p.m. visitors can watch these artists work, sample their creations and vote for their favorite, plus enter to win lots of great prizes. 2017 TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 2017 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events still waiting for new datesSeptember 27, 2017 - East Texas Poultry Festival Chicken Cooking Contest - Center, Texas Citizens of Shelby County show off their cooking skills with their favorite chicken recipe. Trophies and cash prizes for the top chefs. September 29, 2017 - Taste of Georgetown Dinner & Auction Georgetown, Texas Wine and food tasting showcasing the best of Georgetown local restaurants and Texas wineries. 6pm Georgetown Community Center. Benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown Attendance: 12,000. |