Austin event guide

Austin Food & Wine Festival Weekend

Three days of chef demos and tastings at Auditorium Shores on Lady Bird Lake. Stay close to the water, pace yourselves, and save room for Austin's barbecue and taco classics.

By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source

  • 3 days
  • Groups of up to 14
  • Nov 6–8, 2026
Photo: Sk5893, CC BY-SA 4.0

Where to stay for the festival

All Austin stays

Suggested plan, day by day

These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.

Day 1 · Fri: Lake walk & a big dinner

Ease in by the water.

  1. Outdoors · Afternoon

    An easy waterside walk with skyline views.

    Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Restaurant · Dinner

    Austin's best-known sushi. Reserve well ahead.

  3. Nightlife · Evening

    Bungalow bars and food trucks.

    Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0

Good to know

  • Getting in

    Fly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Arrive a day early to miss the event-day rush.

  • Tickets

    Weekend and day passes can sell out. Check the official site early.

  • Weather

    Evenings cool down quickly by the lake.

  • Optional extras

    Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef for the group, booked and paid separately.

Frequently asked questions

South Austin or downtown, close to Lady Bird Lake. The picks above are AvantStay's closest group stays to Auditorium Shores.

November 6–8, 2026.

On the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, just across the river from downtown.

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