SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2027
W HOTEL

BIG REDS AND BUBBLES
GRAND TASTING ROOM
7-10pm

This elevated sip-and-stroll style tasting event will include more than 100 of the best sparkling and red wines from around the world, alongside bites from some of the best restaurants in Austin!

Our theme this year is "Champagne Disco" - get ready to celebrate in style!

Save $30 per ticket with Early Bird Pricing until January 1, 2027!

Early Bird Tickets: $130 AWFF Members/$150 Non-Members

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BIG REDS AND BUBBLES
MEMBERS-ONLY VIP TASTING
5-6:30pm

At this Members-Only VIP Tasting that precedes the Grand Tasting, we’ll pop some highly-allocated bottles paired with elevated bites at a sommelier-led experience. Your VIP ticket includes entry to the Grand Tasting Room. This VIP Tasting always sells out quickly, get your tickets now!

Tickets including main event: $275

Available to AWFF Members Only. Not a member? Click here for more info and to sign up!

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ATTIRE:
There is no required attire for Big Reds & Bubbles! However, we invite you to wear your cocktail best. If you’d like to follow the theme more closely, we encourage you to dress festive, disco-themed, or sparkly!

PHILANTHROPY: Your participation in this beloved celebration of food and wine directly supports our philanthropic initiatives, including AWFF programming, the battle against food insecurity in Austin, and our scholarship program for local hospitality professionals advancing their careers through education.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Big Reds & Bubbles includes one of the most exclusive restaurant lineups of any Austin event. Every year, we are fortunate to welcome an incredible lineup of partner restaurants. In 2026, we partnered with La Barbecue, Guest House, Aris Steakhouse, and many more. Check back in as we add our 2027 Restaurants!

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

Our participating wineries share select sparkling and red wines from around the world.
Check back in as we add our 2027 Winery Lineup!

PHILANTHROPY

Your participation in this beloved celebration of food and wine directly supports our philanthropic initiatives,
including WFF programming, the battle against food insecurity in Austin,
and our scholarship program for local hospitality professionals advancing their careers through education.

AWFF Grants

AWFF is committed to preventing and battling food insecurity in Central Texas. In 2026, we granted a total of $75,000 to the following organizations.

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AWFF Hospitality Scholarships

The Austin Wine & Food Foundation Scholarship Program exists to support hospitality professionals in their career growth and achieve their career goals. We believe that every dedicated service professional deserves access to the tools and training needed to advance their career, regardless of financial barriers.

Our comprehensive scholarship initiative provides funding for industry certifications, specialized training programs, and continuing education opportunities. From sommelier certifications and culinary arts programs to hospitality management courses and service excellence training, we support professionals at every stage of their career journey.

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