Join Tre Wilcox, Bravo's Top Chef contestant, for a hands-on demonstration. Nationally recognized for his daring, globally-inspired cuisine, Chef Wilcox has twice been nominated for the James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Chef award. He'll enchant and excite your tastebuds with this culinary journey as well as share some insight into his inspirations.

Location:
Central Market Cooking School

Blooming wildflowers, rolling hills, a multi-course luncheon prepared by star Texas chefs and paired with the signature wines of Texas’ most popular wineries – these memorable luncheons are a trademark of the Festival and sell out quickly. Ground transportation available to all locations. Riders must be in posession of a bus ticket. Buy now!

This walk-round tasting features wines from the up-and-coming wine regions of Spain: Toro, Bierzo, Rueda, La Mancha, Priorat, Ribera del Duero and Rias Biaxas, among others. Renowned wine authority Michael Bonadies will address the sea-change in the quality of wine pouring out of these previously overlooked regions, and introduce the wineries and winemakers. Tapas from Spanish restaurants will be paired with each wine. Chef Alejandro Duran of Malaga restaurant hosts this tasting at its location on 4th Street.

Location:
Malaga , 208 West 4th Street, Austin

Chef Paul Petersen of The Gage Hotel in Marathon, and Chef Josh Watkins formerly of the Driskill Grill, compete in a no-holds barred, Iron Chef-style duel. The two young chefs will set a fast pace with lively banter as they each prepare dishes from a limited list of ingredients.

Tickets for this class must be purchased separately through the Central Market Cooking School. Call 512.458.3068 for reservations.

Location:
Central Market Cooking School

An evening of gourmet food and wine in the charming hill country surroundings of Barton Creek Resort and Spa. The Darrell Royal ballroom is the setting for a five course dinner expertly paired with wines and Champagnes from Moet Hennessy. Festival Guest Chefs, Joey Campanaro (The Little Owl, New York), Danny Trace (Cafe Adelaide, New Orleans), Tre Wilcox (Top Chef contender), Naomi Gallego (TRIO, Austin) will be joining Barton Creek's Executive Chef Phil Bouza in creating a menu to tantalize and delight. Valet parking will be available and is complimentary for Lexus owners.

Please view the Dinner Menu.

Location:
Barton Creek Resort & Spa

MacMurray Ranch's Kate MacMurray presents "The Caine Mutiny" at the Alamo Drafthouse @ The Ritz. Guests will enjoy a wine-paired multi-course meal while watching Fred MacMurray as Lt. Tom Keefer and Humphrey Bogart as Captain Queeg. Bogart and MacMurray give performances that are fresh and compelling. Guest chefs Aimee Olson (Texas Culinary Academy, Head of Pastry), Robert Brady (Ventana at Texas Culinary Academy) and Lawrence Kocurek (Roy's) join the Alamo's own Trish Eichelberger and John Bullington in preparing exquisite food to pair with MacMurray Ranch wines. Austin wine expert, and movie maven Wes Marshall will introduce Ms MacMurray and chair a Q & A after the movie.

Please view the Dinner Menu.

Location:
Alamo Drafthouse @ The Ritz

A new event for this Festival, this not-to-be-missed party exudes everything Austin in an "anything goes" atmosphere featuring great food and wine, live music and good company. You'll feel right at home at Threadgill's World Headquarters with fabulous wines, beers and cocktails served in a casual backyard venue set against the lights of the Austin downtown skyline. Enjoy a night under the stars in the heart of Texas listening to A-list bands as we kick off the Festival weekend. Valet parking will be available and is complimentary for Lexus owners.

Location:
Threadgills Restaurant