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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Saturday
Sunday

Burgers, Bourbon & Beer

Maverick Plaza in La Villita, 415 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

VIP Admission (12:00 PM Entry) $150
General Admission (1:00 PM Entry) $75

Under 21 Admission (1:00 PM Entry) $20 

Day of Door Admission (If Available) $150 | VIP not available at the door

Get ready to experience the ultimate indulgence! Burgers, Bourbon & Beer is here to bring you exquisite flavors and seriously good times. Our event celebrates an array of delectable burgers, aged bourbons, and craft beer from around the world! Your taste buds will be in for a treat as you explore all the deliciousness - from grass-fed beef burgers to sliders and many more. Wash it all down with a round of drinks like smooth bourbons, high-quality whiskeys, and an exciting sampling of beers. Plus, we've got loads of fun activities thrown in - think product vendors serving up amazing goodies and educational sessions that just might make you an expert on your next night out! Join us for a day packed with unmatched culinary delights and endless entertainment!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12 NOON - VIP Admission

1:00 - General Admission Opens

1:00 VIP Lounge Opens at Hilton Palacio del Rio in the Lobby Bar

12:30 PM - Tanya Holland Cooking Demonstration with Cookbook Signing immediately following

1:30 pm Assemble Cocktail with Lillian Oler Seminar (in the VIP Lounge)

1:40 pm - Weathered Souls: Food + Beer Pairing Seminar (Fairmount Hotel Downstairs)

2:00 pm - Nicola Blaque: Creating the perfect Jerk Seasoning

3:07 pm - Sarah Grueneberg Cooking Demonstration with Cookbook Signing immediately following

3:15 pm - Kuleana:  Sharing the Hawaiian Experience as an Exhale from the Everyday
Seminar  (Fairmount Hotel Downstairs)

* All Events for the day of are subject to moving, changing and evolving *

THE TALENT

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BLAIS

RICHARD BLAIS

RICHARD BLAIS

INSTA: @richardblais

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VIBBER

BRETT VIBBER

THE TABLE AT JUNIPINE

INSTA: @bvibber

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ZHAO

KRISTINA ZHAO

DASHI

INSTA: @sichuandashi

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SAMUEL

CHARLOTTE SAMUEL

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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CARTER

CALEB CARTER

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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CLARK

PATRICK CLARK

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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TOMPKIN

SCOTT TOMPKIN

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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MARTINEZ

JOSEPH MARTINEZ

TRIBUTARY

INSTA: @tributary_sa

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CARR

ROBERT CARR

LA CASCADA

INSTA: @chefbobbyboy

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GRUENEBERG

SARAH GRUENEBERG

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MARENTES

EMILIANO MARENTES

ELEMI

INSTA: @elemi.ep

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EDWARDS

PJ EDWARDS

MEADOW

INSTA: @meadow_sa

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ROBERTS

SEAN ROBERTS

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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BLAQUE

NICOLA BLAQUE

THE JERK SHACK

INSTA: @thejerkshacksatx

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MIRANDA

FELICIA MIRANDA

CAKES BY FELICIA

INSTA: @cakesbyfeliciasa

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SMITH

BRAUNDA SMITH

LUCY COOPER'S ICE HOUSE

INSTA: @lucycoopersicehouse

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GONZALEZ

JOSE GONZALEZ

TU ASADOR

INSTA: @tuasadort.satx

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HOLLAND

TANYA HOLLAND

THE BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN

INSTA: @mstanyaholland

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HOANG

QUY HOANG

BLOOD BROS BBQ

INSTA: @the_bbquy

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HALLIER

ELIZABETH HALLIER

H-E-B

INSTA: @HEB

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DAVILA

LEO DAVILA

STIX AND STONE

INSTA: @stixandstone

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DONNELLY

MILES DONNELLY

LA FRITE

INSTA: @lafritesatx

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OIYE

JENNIFER OIYE

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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DAVID

MATT DAVIS

HEB

INSTA: @HEB

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BALFOUR

JEFF BALFOUR

SOUTHERLEIGH

INSTA: @YGGY225

All tickets are all-inclusive. Join us for this four-day festival celebrating all things Texas and what makes the Lone Star State the tastiest.  *Act fast! Ticket prices could go up if inventory sells out early. Don't miss out on flash sale or early bird pricing.

TICKET INFO

VIP Tickets Include:

  • Early Entry to Southern Hospitality at 6:30 PM

  • Early Entry to Grand Tasting; Burgers, Bourbon & Beer at 12:00 PM Noon

  • Access to VIP lounges (where applicable) 

  • All-Inclusive food and drinks

  • Commemorative Tasting Texas glass 

  • First access to talent

  • Access to festival grounds with wine, cocktails, breweries, music, JBF nominated and award winning chefs, curated local vendors and more!

General Admission Tickets Include:

  • 1:00 PM Entry to Grand Tasting and  Burgers, Bourbon & Beer

  • 7:00 PM Entry to Southern Hospitality 

  • Commemorative Tasting Texas glass 

  • Access to festival grounds with wine, cocktails, breweries, music, JBF nominated and award winning chefs, curated local vendors and more!

Military Discount Tickets - Available after Early Bird Sales are Complete

  • 50% off of the following events: Southern Hospitality; Grand Tasting; Burgers, Bourbon & Beer, Classic Cocktails and Champagne and HalloWine. 

  • All-Inclusive food and drinks

  • Discount does not apply to: Ticket Packages, Thursday Night Dinners, Riverboat Brunch or Under 21 Admission. Military ID is required at time of admission.

  • Enter Promo Code at Checkout: MilitaryLove23

  • Commemorative Tasting Texas glass 

  • 1:00 PM Entry to Grand Tasting and  Burgers, Bourbon & Beer

  • 7:00 PM Entry to Southern Hospitality 

  • Not applicable to Ticket Packages or VIP - Must present Military ID 

Under 21 Tickets 

  • $20 Grand Tasting

  • $20 Burgers, Bourbon & Beer 

  • All-Inclusive food and drinks

  • Under 21 wristband

EAT, DRINK, GIVE.
Make a difference and indulge in some delicious food and drinks! Your purchase will support the James Beard Foundation, and the events happen rain or shine, there's no reason not to come to this epic event! No refunds are allowed. Your furry friends are allowed at The Grand Tasting, Burgers, Bourbon & Beer, and HalloWine. Just remember to show your valid ID for entrance. See you there!

EVENT RECORDING NOTICE
Get ready to shine - attending this event means you're giving us permission to snap some pics or film some footage of you! But don't worry, we'll only use your likeness in our promotional or marketing materials. So strike a pose and let's make some memories!

CLEAR BAG POLICY
For your safety and ours, only clear bags or non-clear bags that are 4.5” x 6.5” or smaller are allowed at Festival Events. No entry will be permitted and no refund issued in the event of bringing a non-clear bag. This is applicable for Southern Hospitality, Grand Tasting and Burgers, Bourbon & Beer. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed at any event. 

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A Culinary Festival with a Purpose

Realizing a shared vision with the James Beard Foundation to make good food for good™, and spotlight women and minority communities, a partnership between the Foundation, Visit San Antonio, and Culinaria was a natural progression. Proceeds from Tasting Texas will benefit the James Beard Foundation’s scholarship programs, which in turn, provide opportunities for minority culinary talent to develop their skills and experience. Further, by providing high-level exposure to chefs from Texas, the city of San Antonio, and others across the country, Tasting Texas aims to help the restaurant industry, locally and nationally, grow from the devastating financial effects of the pandemic.

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