Saturday, October 28
The Grand Tasting
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
At the Door Admission (If Available) $150 | VIP not available at the door
Introducing the Grand Tasting—the ultimate exploration of all things wine, food, and cocktails! Take a culinary journey with us through an innovative walk-around experience, sampling delicious food and beverages while connecting with vendors and learning more about their products.
At the Grand Tasting, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy an array of menu items from the best restaurants around town and throughout the great state of Texas and sip on specialty drinks crafted right in front of you. You can also explore the amazing flavors and take part in tasty educational seminars led by experienced chefs and beverage experts that will sharpen your cooking skills and teach you how to pair the perfect dish with the perfect wine.
Experience something new as we bring to life a unique event filled with good vibes and great flavors! Gather your friends for an afternoon at the Grand Tasting because everything is included in one ticket price! Won’t you join us on this wonderful tasting adventure? We promise it’ll be grand!
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
1:10 PM - Richard Blais Cooking Demonstration with Cookbook Signing immediately following
1:30 pm Gin Blending with Jacki Schromm and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Seminar (in the VIP Lounge)
1:40 pm - Bending Branch: Pushing, Pioneering and Taking Chances Seminar (Fairmount Hotel Downstairs)
2:10 pm - PJ Edwards, Dried Corn and The Southern Table
2:20 pm - Redefining Excellence in Dining: What Consumers Should Know
3:10 pm - Leo Davila Cooking Demonstration
3:15 pm - Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits with Pulp Coffee: Tequila and Coffee Seminar (Fairmount Hotel Downstairs)
* All Events for the day of are subject to moving, changing and evolving *
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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:
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Early Entry to Southern Hospitality at 6:30 PM
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Early Entry to Grand Tasting; Burgers, Bourbon & Beer at 12:00 PM Noon
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Access to VIP lounges (where applicable)
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All-Inclusive food and drinks
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Commemorative Tasting Texas glass
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First access to talent
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Access to festival grounds with wine, cocktails, breweries, music, JBF nominated and award winning chefs, curated local vendors and more!
General Admission Tickets Include:
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1:00 PM Entry to Grand Tasting and Burgers, Bourbon & Beer
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7:00 PM Entry to Southern Hospitality
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Commemorative Tasting Texas glass
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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
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50% off of the following events: Southern Hospitality; Grand Tasting; Burgers, Bourbon & Beer, Classic Cocktails and Champagne and HalloWine.
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All-Inclusive food and drinks
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Discount does not apply to: Ticket Packages, Thursday Night Dinners, Riverboat Brunch or Under 21 Admission. Military ID is required at time of admission.
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Enter Promo Code at Checkout: MilitaryLove23
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Commemorative Tasting Texas glass
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1:00 PM Entry to Grand Tasting and Burgers, Bourbon & Beer
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7:00 PM Entry to Southern Hospitality
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Not applicable to Ticket Packages or VIP - Must present Military ID
Under 21 Tickets
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$20 Grand Tasting
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$20 Burgers, Bourbon & Beer
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All-Inclusive food and drinks
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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.
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.