Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival
November 8-10, 2024
Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other as San Antonio and Culinaria join hands once again with the prestigious James Beard Foundation to present the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival.
This extraordinary culinary event, set against the picturesque backdrop of La Villita in downtown San Antonio, gathers the most celebrated chefs in Texas and beyond for an exciting weekend of delicious culinary adventures and education. Make plans to join us for an unparalleled four-day celebration of food, wine, and culture, showcasing distinguished top culinary leaders across the U.S. and Mexico, including up-and-coming chefs from all across Texas and diverse culinary talent.
Join us and experience vast culinary offerings in the Culinary Capital of Texas – San Antonio!
Tasting Texas Event Sampler
These are just some of the incredible events you must experience!
Becker Luncheon
Friday, November 8, 2024
Dr. Richard Becker and his team host some of Texas’ most notable winemakers for a multi-course luncheon at Becker Vineyards with a menu executed by some of San Antonio’s favorite chefs.
Southern Hospitality, Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
Friday, November 8, 2024
One-of-a-kind seated dinner featuring visiting and local star chefs, complete with cocktails, wine pairings, and entertainment at a to-be-announced location.
The Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 2024
Chefs from across Texas, Mexico, and around the country put their best bites forward with wine, spirits, beer, and more following suit at Maverick Plaza at La Villita. Also features live entertainment, chef demonstrations, beverage seminars and more.
Bubble the Night Away
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Raise a glass of bubbles and savor tasty bites while taking in San Antonio’s beautiful skyline. This exclusive VIP offering will be hosted near our Grand Tasting for those who want to keep the party going.
A Culinary Festival with a Purpose
Realizing a shared vision with the James Beard Foundation to make good food for good™, and spotlight women and minority communities, a partnership between the Foundation, Visit San Antonio, and Culinaria was a natural progression. Proceeds from Tasting Texas will benefit the James Beard Foundation’s scholarship programs, which in turn, provide opportunities for minority culinary talent to develop their skills and experience. Further, by providing high-level exposure to chefs from Texas, the city of San Antonio, and others across the country, Tasting Texas aims to help the restaurant industry, locally and nationally, grow from the devastating financial effects of the pandemic.
Come for the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival, stay for the authentic experience of a welcoming city rich in diverse cultures and heritage with over 300 years of history. Book your trip today and see what we mean.
About Visit San Antonio
Visit San Antonio’s vision is to elevate San Antonio as a must-experience destination where Texas culture and history begins. Visit San Antonio is bringing the world to San Antonio.
About Culinaria
Culinaria is committed to promoting San Antonio as a premier food and wine destination while fostering community growth and enrichment within the city we call home.
About the James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.