MARCH 27, 2026
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BIG REDS AND BUBBLES
GRAND TASTING ROOM
7:30-10pm

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 "Midnight Masquerade", so prepare your best Venetian garb, ball gowns, and masks.

Ticket Prices:

General Admission – AWFF member

$175

General Admission – non-member

$215

Tickets

SOLD OUT! BIG REDS AND BUBBLES
MEMBERS-ONLY VIP TASTING
5:45-7:30pm

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: $250

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

TICKETS

ATTIRE:
We invite you to wear your best Midnight Masquerade attire: ball gowns, suits or tuxedos, venetian-inspired prints, and of course your most mysterious mask.

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.

EARLY BIRD

Enter to Win!

Pre-purchase your raffle tickets online before Friday, March 20, and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!

1 ticket: $50
3 tickets: $100

Pricing will go up to $75 per ticket after March 20.

*Anyone can enter - winners will be notified by email on Sunday, March 29th.

GRAND PRIZE

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY WITH LA BARBECUE!

Enter to win this rare package:

An interactive, private session for you and 9 friends with Michelin-Starred Chef Ali Clem, who will share her BBQ journey with the group in an exclusive after-hours experience from 6-9pm.
A signature dinner featuring their famous brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and all sides.
Open Bar service!

ENTER TO WIN THESE AMAZING PRIZES!

Taste of the Town - Thank you to participating BRB Restaurants who have so generously donated to our raffle! This coveted package includes $1,400 in gift cards to Industry, Parkside, Banger's, Juliet Italian, Loudmouth, and Cousin Louie's. Top it all off with 25 pieces of artisanal cotton candy party favors from Fancy Fluff!

Reset & Recharge - Enjoy a two-month unlimited membership to Strong Pilates' downtown studio (valued at $640!) and two Myers Cocktail IV's from Hydrate IV.

The ZaZa Staycation Experience - The ultimate weekend getaway! You'll get overnight accommodation for one night at Hotel ZaZa paired with a $150 Group Therapy gift card for dinner and a $150 ZaSpa credit to enjoy during stay.

Raise the Bar - Stock your bar with this all-encompassing package featuring several wines, liquor, bar equipment, and some AWFF Merch to keep you stocked and ready to host— powered by our friends and sponsors at Twin Liquors!

GET RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Check back for more!

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 2025, we granted a total of $65,000 to the following organizations.

Learn More About Grants

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.

Learn More About Scholarships