2026 TEXAS : JANUARY 2026
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
(See also: 2025 - 2022 - 2020 - 2017 - 2016)
January 6-8, 2026
Potato Expo - Dallas, Texas
Potato Expo is the largest conference and tradeshow for the potato industry held in North America. Network with key decision makers and international industry leaders, learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry and grow your business! January 11-13, 2026 School Nutrition Industry Conference
Austin, Texas
School Nutrition Association. Strengthen your business connections, further your professional knowledge and help SNA build the future of School Nutrition. January 16-17, 2026 17th Annual Chili Quest & Beerfest
Galveston, Texas
Come on down to the historic Galveston Island to let your tastebuds run wild! Sign up to participate in the extra fun Beerfooter 5k on the Seawall. Then, head to the Strand historic district as Amateur Cook Teams compete in the 'Quest to Find the Best'. Vote for your favorite team's Chili! Witness the Jackpot Margarita Contest, Cornhole Tournament, and Live Music while strolling the Strand! Head over to the Indoor Beer Fest, featuring 70+ Beers and Spirits to sample. Sample alcohol on a balcony while overlooking the action on the historic district! Purchase your tickets early before prices heat up and increase! January 16-February 7, 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Fort Worth, Texas
Join us for 23 days of heart pounding rodeo, world class livestock, kid-friendly exhibits, live music, cowboy cuisine, our “Moo-seum Experience,” the carnival/midway and four acres of incredible shopping.
January 17-31, 2026 Restaurant Weeks - San Antonio Area, Texas
Restaurant Weeks celebrates food at all of our local restaurants! It is a cross section of the culinary scene that encompasses a diverse range of cuisines and includes some of our most time-honored restaurants and buzz-worthy newcomers. Restaurant Weeks gives visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the quality, variety and hospitality that embody the Boerne, New Braunfels, and San Antonio dining experience. January 18-20, 2026 64th Annual United States Sweetpotato Convention - Fort Worth, Texas
The United States Sweet Potato Council is the advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. sweet potato growers. January 25-28, 2026 Dairy Forum - San Antonio, Texas
IDFA's Dairy Forum brings together the leadership of the U.S. dairy industry — processors, producers, suppliers, retailers, policy makers, academics and agricultural media — to build relationships and discuss the current landscape as it relates to the future of the dairy industry.
2025 TEXAS : JANUARY 2025
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
Events Waiting For New DatesJanuary 16-February 28, 2025 - 127th Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration - Laredo, Texas
Most folks probably could never guess where the largest celebration of George Washington’s birthday is held. Believe it or not, it is staged each year in the border city of Laredo, Texas. True enough, Laredo is hardly the first thing that comes to mind when Americans think of their first president. However, it is Laredo that throws the largest and oldest Washington Birthday Celebration. Founded in 1898, this month-long celebration attracts over 400,000 visitors each year. Over the years, the event has grown to include a variety of entertainment and activities. This year’s celebration is scheduled to include parades, concerts, fireworks displays, a carnival, fun run, BBQ cookoff and more. In short, there really is something for everyone at this 'International celebration of a traditionally American holiday.' Attendance: 400,000. January 30, 2025 Epicurean Evening - Houston, Texas
Showcase your business at Epicurean Evening inside Space Center Houston! Epicurean Evening is the annual event that highlights the most outstanding food establishments in Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to have your goods and services viewed by two thousand people and build your customer base.
2022 TEXAS : JANUARY 2022
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
Events Waiting For New DatesJanuary 22, 2022 Laredo-Webb County Bar Association Tequila Tasting y Mas - Laredo, Texas
The Laredo-Webb County Bar Association presents its annual Noche de Agave Tequila Tasting event held this year at Laredo Center for the Arts. Tequila aficionados can expect to sample various luxury tequilas (up to thirty) at this fundraising event! Live music; and, traditional Mexican antojitos that will tantalize your palates. All proceeds benefit a scholarship fund awarded to local students attending Laredo Community College and/or Texas A&M International University. (Washington's Birthday Celebration Association).
2020 TEXAS : JANUARY 2020
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
Events Waiting For New DatesJanuary 15-19, 2020 - San Antonio Cocktail Conference
San Antonio, Texas
Brings together top bartenders for five days of education seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties. Conference proceeds will benefit HeartGift San Antonio. January 25, 2020 31st Annual Cy Fair BBQ & Chili Cook-Off
Houston, Texas
Traders Village. January 31, 2020 Pasadena/DP/LaPorte 24th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
La Porte, Texas
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