Your ticket for a weekend long epicurean extravaganza, The TASTE Pass delivers a sumptuous experience perfect for every palate. This year’s expanded Grand Tastings feature over 100 food, wine, and spirits purveyors. Learn the art of each chef’s craft during your pick of over 40 cooking demos and informative wine seminars. Take advantage of ample opportunity to sip and sample gourmet delights while interacting with participating chefs and winemakers at dedicated stations around the park. Trust us; your taste buds will thank you. If you attended last year, read about our 2013 updates.

Kick-off the festival with an all-star lineup of talent from the Texas culinary scene. Under the live oak trees of Republic Square park, these Lone Star chefs will be serving up dishes reflective of their own signature style. Taste your way across the park, then dance the night away to music by Delta Spirit and Whiskey Shivers. It’s the indulgent first course of a mouth-watering weekend. Read More >>

Austin’s own reigning champion Chef Tyson Cole will be back to defend his title for the greatest taco in the land. Marcus Samuelsson, Susan Feniger, Tim Love, and more, will go head-to-head putting put their own spin on the tortilla-wrapped treat. Guests will sample each inventive taco creation under the Texas stars , and cap off their evening with the retro-soul sounds of Allen Stone. Read More >>

The SAVOR Pass unlocks the ultimate Austin FOOD & WINE Festival experience. Enjoy early seating at cooking demos and wine seminars, early access to each day’s Grand Tasting and the comfort of a dedicated Savor Lounge — complete with private food and drink tastings throughout the day. Then, continue the gourmet perks into the evenings at Friday night’s Taste of Texas event to the tunes of Delta Spirit and Whiskey Shivers, and Saturday night’s Rock Your Taco Celebrity Chef Showdown featuring a performance by Allen Stone.