Event Type 2 Food + Drink
october
01oct6:00 pm9:00 pmPreservation Austin's Legacy Business Month Kick-Off Party
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Preservation Austin kicks off Legacy Business Month with a party at Zilker Taproom on Oct. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring a limited-edition beer from Zilker Brewing
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Preservation Austin kicks off Legacy Business Month with a party at Zilker Taproom on Oct. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring a limited-edition beer from Zilker Brewing Company. Pick up a free passport to explore 10 longtime Austin businesses throughout October, collecting stamps with purchases for a chance to win prizes. Register your passport to qualify, then celebrate at the wrap party at The Tavern on Nov. 4.
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October 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
03oct12:00 pm10:00 pmAustoberfest at Scholz Garten
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The 14th annual Austoberfest returns to Scholz Garten on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 10 p.m., with live music throughout the day and a sausage competition featuring
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The 14th annual Austoberfest returns to Scholz Garten on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 10 p.m., with live music throughout the day and a sausage competition featuring nine Central Texas contenders. Sampling begins at 1 p.m., and guests can vote for the 2026 People’s Choice Award. Sausage samples and commemorative beer steins are limited, so early arrival is recommended.
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October 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
04oct9:00 am1:00 pmMozart's Fall Porsche Show
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Mozart’s Coffee Roasters hosts its Fall Porsche Show on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring new and vintage models spanning more than 50 years from
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Mozart’s Coffee Roasters hosts its Fall Porsche Show on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring new and vintage models spanning more than 50 years from the Hill Country Region Porsche Club. Enjoy live music, browse Porsche merchandise and grab coffee and pastries during the family-friendly event. Admission is free.
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October 4, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
04oct6:30 pm10:00 pmCanje Presents: My Jamaican Table
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Join Canje for an evening celebrating My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, the latest cookbook from three-time “Chopped” champion Chef Andre Fowles. The ticketed book signing
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Join Canje for an evening celebrating My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, the latest cookbook from three-time “Chopped” champion Chef Andre Fowles. The ticketed book signing features cocktails, passed bites from the cookbook and a conversation with Fowles and Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Tickets include a signed copy of the cookbook, one cocktail and passed bites.
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October 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
04oct6:30 pm10:00 pmCanje Hosts Chef Andre Fowles for ‘My Jamaican Table’ Cookbook Celebration
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Join Canje in welcoming three-time “Chopped” champion and international restaurant consultant Chef Andre Fowles for a two-night collaboration celebrating his newest cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched
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Join Canje in welcoming three-time “Chopped” champion and international restaurant consultant Chef Andre Fowles for a two-night collaboration celebrating his newest cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island.
On Sunday, Oct. 4 from 6:30–10 p.m, guests can join Fowles and Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph for a book signing featuring cocktails, passed bites inspired by the cookbook and conversation with both chefs. Tickets are $65 per person and include a signed copy of My Jamaican Table, one cocktail and passed bites.
On Monday, Oct. 5, Fowles and Bristol-Joseph will team up for a one-night collaboration dinner. Dishes from Fowles’ cookbook will be available à la carte alongside Canje’s regular dinner menu. The cookbook will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. Canje will be open from 5-10 p.m., and reservations are available on OpenTable.
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October 4, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
05oct5:00 pm10:00 pmCanje Hosts Chef Andre Fowles for ‘My Jamaican Table’ Cookbook Celebration
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Join Canje in welcoming three-time “Chopped” champion and international restaurant consultant Chef Andre Fowles for a two-night collaboration celebrating his newest cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched
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Join Canje in welcoming three-time “Chopped” champion and international restaurant consultant Chef Andre Fowles for a two-night collaboration celebrating his newest cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island.
On Sunday, Oct. 4 from 6:30–10 p.m, guests can join Fowles and Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph for a book signing featuring cocktails, passed bites inspired by the cookbook and conversation with both chefs. Tickets are $65 per person and include a signed copy of My Jamaican Table, one cocktail and passed bites.
On Monday, Oct. 5, Fowles and Bristol-Joseph will team up for a one-night collaboration dinner. Dishes from Fowles’ cookbook will be available à la carte alongside Canje’s regular dinner menu. The cookbook will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. Canje will be open from 5-10 p.m., and reservations are available on OpenTable.
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October 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
21oct6:00 pmUrban Roots Presents “Tour de Farm: Rooted Rivalry”
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Urban Roots will host “Tour de Farm: Rooted Rivalry,” its signature fundraising event, Oct. 21 at Barr Mansion. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m.,
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Urban Roots will host “Tour de Farm: Rooted Rivalry,” its signature fundraising event, Oct. 21 at Barr Mansion. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., featuring seasonal bites from Austin restaurants including Paperboy, Austin Oyster Co., Siti and Eldorado Cafe, followed by dinner and a chef competition at 7 p.m. Pecan Square Café executive chef Chelsea Fadda and Comedor chef-owner Philip Speer will face off using seasonal produce from the Urban Roots farm, with Urban Roots youth serving as judges. Dinner will be catered by La Pera and paired with Texas wine. Proceeds support Urban Roots’ youth leadership and food access programs.
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October 21, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
25oct4:00 pm6:00 pmMahjong Night at Swedish Hill
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Swedish Hill South First will host a beginner-friendly mahjong night Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. So Bam Fun will lead American mahjong lessons and open
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Swedish Hill South First will host a beginner-friendly mahjong night Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. So Bam Fun will lead American mahjong lessons and open play for players of all experience levels. Pastries and wine will be available for purchase.
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October 25, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
29oct6:00 pm9:00 pmFeaturedFood for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future
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Food for Thought, Communities In Schools of Central Texas' signature fundraiser and Austin's premier tasting event, returns for its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at ACL Live at
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Food for Thought, Communities In Schools of Central Texas’ signature fundraiser and Austin’s premier tasting event, returns for its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. This unforgettable evening brings together acclaimed local restaurants, music and community champions to celebrate three decades of impact while raising critical funds to help students access mental health support, school supplies, academic intervention and college and career guidance. With this year’s theme, “Recipes for the Future,” the event is both a celebration and a call to action to ensure every Central Texas student has the support they need to succeed.
Participating Restaurants:
Brodie’s Worldwide
Casa Fina
Eberly
Handmade By Hays Café
Il Brutto
La Condesa
La Popular
Mama Betty’s Tex Mex y Cantina
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Parkside
Serenade
sway thai
Tumble 22
VERDAD True Modern Mexican
Verbena
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October 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
november
06nov1:00 pm9:00 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
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November 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
07nov1:00 pm9:00 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
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November 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
08nov1:00 pm9:00 pmAustin Food & Wine Festival
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across
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The Austin Food & Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores Nov. 6-8 for its 15th year, bringing chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Austin and across the country together for a weekend of tastings and culinary events. Friday’s Made In Texas event will feature Texas-inspired bites, drinks and live music, followed by Chef Showcase events Saturday and Sunday with food tastings, cooking demonstrations and beverage samplings.
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November 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)