A full week in March when Austin stops being a city you can eat in casually. Downtown queues for everything and the barbecue joints hit their annual peak.
Dates and details checked September 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Austin around 15 to 21 March 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
SXSW runs 15 to 21 March. These are the food tours and tastings in Austin to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Six East Austin smokehouses in three hours, including a MICHELIN One Star pitmaster and three Bib Gourmands. Skip every line, ride in an air-conditioned van, and come hungry.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Exploring Austin's Food scene on an e-bike is one of the Best Things to do in Austin! Food restrictions? No problem! Enjoy family style, 2 stops, eat like a local. See...
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Enjoy a brewery tour with live music, beer tastings, and a meal. Visit 3 local breweries, learn about the craft beer scene, and enjoy a small meal from a food truck. F...
7-9 Nov
Austin Food and Wine Festival
National chef tasting and Texas wines
23-25 May 2027
Hot Luck Festival
Live-fire chef collaborations and live music
7-8 Nov
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
Texas barbecue from the Top 50
26-28 Sep 2027
Austin Taco and Margarita Festival
Tacos and margaritas, including taquerias and food trucks
7 Nov
ATX Wing Fest (Austin Chicken Wing Festival)
Wings from 30+ Austin restaurants
22 Mar 2027
Bull City Food & Beer Experience
Durham
6-7 Mar 2027
Busch Gardens Food, Wine and Garden Festival
Tampa
19 Mar 2027
Festa di San Giuseppe
Palermo
March
Genoa Pesto World Championship
Genoa
2-21 Mar 2027
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Houston
13-15 Mar 2027
JXN Food and Wine Festival
Jackson
