VIP Ticket includes Friday Made In Texas Evening Event Access and special perks for the Saturday & Sunday Daytime experience.

 Friday evening event access to Made In Texas includes:

• Join us from 7 - 9:30pm to kick off the weekend with an evening that brings Texas to life through flavor, sound, and spirits! Celebrate the rich culture of the Lone Star State with chef-driven dishes, expertly crafted drinks, and live music.

‍Saturday & Sunday Daytime Festival Access includes:

• NEW for 2026! VIP Saloon at the Fire Pit. Enjoy rotating access to a honky-tonk private bar, shade, seating, a direct view of the fire pits, and bites right off the flames
• NEW for 2026! Rotating access to the VIP Mezcal Speakeasy Lounge (I think we keep this generic until the map comes out and in case we need to move it)
• Bites in the VIP Grove. Enjoy specialty food & drink you won’t find at the Grand Taste served daily between 1:30 - 4:30pm
• 30-minute early entry to daytime festival
• Dedicated VIP lane into the festival
• Access to VIP-only Grove with shaded seating and premium restrooms
• Food from 50+ Top Restaurants
• Wine, beer and spirit selections from 25+ Top Makers per day
• Cooking demos with the industry's most innovative and engaging chef
• Guided tasting sessions from master sommeliers, mixologists, winemakers and brewmasters
• Hot bites served by pitmasters at the interactive live fire pit 
  
  

Good to Know:

Rotating access gives each guest 30 minutes to enjoy the space.


Ticket price includes all food & beverages. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend Austin Food & Wine Festival. Food & beverage offerings available while supplies last.

Festival talent is subject to change or cancelation at any time without notice. No refund will be owed if the festival performer is changed or canceled.

Prices subject to change without notice.