Local Food and Drink Events in Texas This Week of February 24 to March 2
2023 Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival
We are going to kick of the 2023 crawfish season RIGHT!!! Grab your friends and join us on Feb 25th
To guarantee a great experience, there are a limited number of tickets available for sale. This event will sell out, so we suggest getting your tickets TODAY!!
FEATURING-ALL YOU CAN EAT and Gen Admission tickets
-Great Bands and Djs rocking all day
-Plenty of food vendors serving a variety of food
-Beautiful outside park venue
For Vendor Info: GreatStateEvents@gmail.com
Extra Info:
Q: Are Kids Free
A: Kids 8 and Under are free
Q: Is Seating Available
A: Yes, there is a good number of places to sit. You may also bring a folding chair or blanket. Tents and coolers are not allowed
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
Location
Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels Street, Houston, TX 77003, United States
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The Brunch! February Market
We are so excited to kick off our Market season at our Houston home: Pitch 25 Beer Park! We will be featuring a Small Business Vendor Market, Live Music Performances, Brunch and drink specials,
Topo chico giveaways and family and pet friendly fun! This event is free. For vendor information, please visit our website: thebrunchofficial.com Follow us on Social media @thebrunchofficial | #thebrunchofficial
Date and Time
Sunday, February 26, 2023
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
Location
Pitch 25, 2120 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77003, United States
Click here for more information.
Fredericksburg Oyster Festival
Great Tasting Gulf Oysters served raw with all the accompaniments at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon.
Fredericksburg Oyster Festival - ​Big Beautiful Texas Oysters served raw alongside delicious accompaniments like Bankersmith's World Famou Burger, Pulled Pork Fries, Bloody Marys, beer, wine and spirits...with fun live local music.
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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2023 Annual AKFCF Convention
KFC Family – Welcome to OUR House!
A strong family organization gets its form and strength in the same way a house does. With a solid foundation that holds everything up and in place. Our KFC family organizations need a strong foundation to build greatness on as well. We all want the glitz and glamour of a dream family, and we often dream of that like we do a dream house. Much like that dream house, we need to pay attention to the foundation of who and what we are building. And we are, building something great!
We see the house from the outside but under each successful organization is a strong family foundation of values that are followed every day, values that the Colonel instilled in us. We need to take the time to lay that foundation for everyone involved. The stronger the foundation is laid in values, the easier it is to build success.
Although we all have a seat at the table as a family, we can get distracted. A family meeting is an opportunity to accomplish something specific in person without any distractions from the outside world. During our family meeting in Austin, we will communicate operational procedures, deal with specific problems, gather information about change, reinforce brand values, share timely information, learn to manage solutions, and celebrate achievements.
We’re thrilled to welcome you in the legendary Live Music Capital of the World! Get ready to experience AKFCF’s and Austin’s creative energy and captivating inspirations. Whether you come a little early, stay a little late, or carve out some time in between the Convention, discover all that this vibrant Convention and city has to offer.
The AKFCF Convention has always been a celebration of…Family! A time to unite, rekindle relationships and make new ones, inspire, and be inspired…and as peers, partners, and friends, imagine and explore new ideas and possibilities.
We look forward to spending time together as a family with you in Austin!
Date and Time
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Feb 25, 1:00 pm - Mar 1, 2:00 pm
Location
110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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2023 Austin Oyster Festival
Oysters served raw, grilled, roasted and fried...alongside delicious seafood accompaniments, Bloody Marys, beer, wine and spirits...with a side of live local music . THIS IS A PET FREE EVENT. WHILE WE LOVE OUR FURRY FRIENDS, SPACE IS LIMITED AT THIS FOOD EVENT.
FOOD + DRINK Austin Oyster Festival presents a variety of Gulf and East Coast oysters prepared in nearly every way imaginable - on the half shell, grilled, roasted, fried, in gumbo and more! With other offerings including Creole BBQ shrimp, Shrimp Po'Boys, and Crispy Spiced Pommes Frites the beautiful bivalves will be enjoyed with perfect accompaniments. Also, Bloody Mary Bars featuring BLOODY REVOLUTION , mineral water by TOPO CHICO, specialty cocktails by Tito's Handmade Vodka and Still Austin premium wine selections from FAVORITE BRANDS, and craft beers from Altstadt Brewing, Seltzer from Blue Northern and Meade by Meridian Hive will round out the extensive beverage menu. ​ MUSIC Chansons et Soulard , The Blue Mist, The Lost Pines. RAFFLE PRIZES A ton of awesome stuff from local spots including Mongers, Night Cap, Salt Traders, Shore ATX, Bloody Revolution and more coming soon! $70 General Admission includes entrance fee, live entertainment and 7 festival vouchers(valued at $5 each) . Additional $5 vouchers may be purchased inside the festival as needed.​ No fee for children under 8 years of age. You may share your food vouchers with them and purchase more once inside ($5 each).​​ 125 VIP Admission Includes entrance fee, live entertainment, 9 festival vouchers(valued at $5 each), private bathrooms access to VIP oyster tastings by talented local chefs , craft bar, perk-filled VIP lounge, and automatic entry into a choice of the prize raffles. Additional vouchers may be purchased inside the festival. This year’s VIP Lounge will feature chef's special oyster tastings to be announced soon. These lauded local chefs will present VIPs with private oyster tasting bites through out the day included in the VIP Package. Also included is a complimentary gift bag upon exiting the event.
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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Fredericksburg Grape Stomp and Wine Bash
Wine, craft cocktails, grape stomping and music! This casual Grape Stomp is held in Fredericksburg Texas at the Grapetown Winery and Fredericksburg Polo Club!
Grape Stomps are at 1PM and 3PM (ish).Grape Stomps are open to all guests! Come enjoy a day in the Texas Hill Country. Family and pet friendly, held on a beautiful property with donkeys, goats, alpacas and more to meet! Safari Wine Tours (no pets allowed) to meet our Zebras, Camels and more are also available but must be purchased in advance (www.grapetownvineyard.com) Please note that we have a no refund policy. This is clearly stated on our website: https://thebestoftexas.org/ If you are not able to attend the event anymore, for any reason, we'll gladly change your ticket to any future event.
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Location
8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, TX, USA
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Cane Island Alers Operation Fermentation IX Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony celebrating the art of homebrewing. Beer, food, and a merry evening for all!
Join us for the Cane Island Alers' Operation Fermentation IX's awards ceremony on Saturday, February 25th! The Ceremony includes a catered dinner, a club bar stocked with homebrew, award-winning beer and mead tastings, tons of raffle prizes from Inkbird, Tilt, and others, and of course our famous goblets for the Award-winning homebrewers!
We're pleased to reveal that this is year has the most diverse pool of winners this competition has ever seen! If you entered into Operation Fermentation, you should definitely grab a ticket to the event to accept your award in person!
Please be responsible if you are planning on enjoying the evening and grab a room at the hotel with our special block rate! https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1675462420902&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Not a member of the Cane Island Alers but want to be? To become a member visit here:
https://cialers.org/Become-a-Member/
Or you can purchase a temporary membership for just the event itself if you don't want to take advantage of the other club benefits.
Huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors for helping make this event happen!
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST
Location
Aloft Houston Katy, 25330 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, TX 77494, United States
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Moontower Crawfish Boil by Josh Bumb
((ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL THIS YEAR)) Hey Guys- year after year we give it the best we can, spend the most, buy the best, sell the cheapest... just soooo many people out there doing it now- its flooded the market and for us, it's a ton of work (love work, but work) so this year-- we're limiting our boils. 6-9 total we think-- truly unsure so-- please grab em while you can! Promise you will not be disappointed-- only spoiled.
Purchase comes with free parking and whatever entertainment is going on at bar- generally really busy and fun days! All Crawfish must be picked up by end time of event. No refunds as they cost nearly as much to make as to sell. Our crawfish come with Potatoes, sausage and corn. Sometimes we throw in other goodies as well to mix it up-- but mostly its crawfish as thats's what you pay for. 5lb increments only to help us keep costs low. May be eaten on site or taken to go. Spice level about 6 of 10 to try and please everyone-- but keep an eye out for super spicy, or 'Texas Style' options. We but the best crafish we can get delivered straight from the farm-- however, for any reason they cannot supply the entire amount required to boil, orders will be executed on first come first serve and those we cannot serve will have orders postponed or refunded without fees. This has not yet happened with our boils but-- must be said etc etc Thank you so much and we cant wait to please you!
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST
Location
Moontower Saloon, 10212 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748, United States
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Austin Public Library: Eat the World
Experience various cultures around the world through their food!
This month we are collaborating to bring you a full day of cooking related events.
11:00-1:00pm Community Swap - kitchen utensils, gadgets and thingamabobs
**Bonus - index cards will be provided to swap recipes1
:00-2:00pm Cooking Club social - learn about this new program starting in March and chat with other folks interested in attending
2:00-3:15pm Eat the World - In celebration of Black History Month, we will have a cooking demonstration of a traditional African American dish.
Date and Time
Saturday, February 25, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CST
Location
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States
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Piada Aliana Pre-Opening VIP Event
Thank you for registering to be a Piada Aliana Pre-Opening VIP! You and a friend are invited to try Piada on us before we open our doors to the public. Please select the quantity of tickets needed (limit 2), then choose the time that works best with your schedule. Spaces are limited and times will close once we hit capacity.
Our team will be snapping a few photos throughout the event. Your Piada Aliana VIP participation includes consent to photographs taken at Piada Aliana and includes the rights to publication of the photographs by Piada Italian Street Food for advertising, promotional and marketing purposes.
Date and Time
Friday, February 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023, 11:00 AM – Feb 27, 2023, 8:00 PM CST
Location
19320 West Bellfort Boulevard suite 100, Richmond, TX 77407, United States
