Foodies are drawn to barbeque festivals all over the country each year, and with so many takes on the cuisine and so much craft and care going into each variety, it's easy to see why they would. That’s why barbeque connoisseurs and food fans alike will flock to the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival in Austin. At this event, you can sample delicious dishes from 27 barbeque restaurants from Texas Monthly Magazine’s “best of” list. Your ticket covers all you can eat, so be sure to bring your biggest appetite. If you really want to go all out, don’t miss the Brisket Brunch, which happens the day before the main event.
What’s more, this festival will serve up Texas’ own Shiner Beer as well as cocktails from Legacy Whiskey to help satisfy your thirst. Live music from Warren Hood and Santiago Jimenez, Jr. will keep the party going, while games and giveaways from various local and national sponsors provide the fun.
Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
When: Oct. 30
Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX
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