We're thrilled to welcome you to the 39th Annual Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala on Saturday, November 8!
(If you are receiving this message, you are registered to attend the gala (6:30-10:30pm), but NOT registered to attend the Austin Wine Auction (4:30-6:30pm).
If you believe this to be in error, please contact us at auction@winefoodfoundation.org.)
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, November 8 | 6:30 PM -10:30 PM
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Location: JW Marriott, Grand Ballroom, 4th Floor
110 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Parking: We strongly encourage all attendees to use rideshare services. The JW Marriott offers self-park garage and valet options, though valet wait times can be lengthy during peak hours.
Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala
Experience an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and giving back. The Gala features an exquisite four-course dinner with expert wine service from a team of Austin's finest sommeliers, a curated selection of 10-15 premium live auction lots (including luxury vacations, exceptional wines, and exclusive dining experiences), and an exciting raffle with coveted prizes.
We're thrilled to have Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyard as our 2025 Featured Winemaker.
Your participation directly supports our philanthropic initiatives, including AWFF programming, the battle against food insecurity in Austin, and our scholarship program for local hospitality professionals. Click here to view our 2025 Giveback Report.
Schedule:
● 6:30 PM — Welcome Reception featuring wines from Featured Winemaker
Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyard
● 7:15 PM — Ballroom doors open; program and dinner begin
● Evening program includes keynote from Eric Jensen, live auction, Fund the Mission,
raffle winners announcement, and a DJ, late night wine bar, and snacks.
● 10:30 PM — Event ends
ACTION ITEM:
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Credit card information is required to receive a bidder paddle. We highly recommend entering your information before the event to use our express check-in lanes and avoid longer wait times.
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A NOTE ABOUT THE AUSTIN WINE AUCTION
New this year! We're hosting the Austin Wine Auction from 4:30-6:30 PM, immediately before the Gala, for our most passionate wine collectors and bidding enthusiasts. The Gala still includes a curated selection of 10-15 premium live auction lots, but if you'd like to experience the full auction lineup, we'd love to see you there!
Click here for the 2025 Auction Weekend Catalog to see all of this year’s incredible Auction packages! You’ll receive a physical catalog upon arrival. Details and Auction Tickets can be found on our website.
Early Bird Raffle Tickets - Buy before 4 PM Friday, November 7!
Purchase your raffle tickets before 4 PM on Friday, November 7 and receive one free bonus entry! Each $100 ticket enters you to win one of five fabulous prizes.
Special bonus: Purchase $300 or more in raffle tickets and receive a mystery wine gift (valued at minimum $50) as our thank-you! One gift tote per person—no peeking! Click here to see the fabulous raffle prizes and buy your Early Bird Raffle Tickets.
🍷WINE VALET: As always, there will be a curated wine list for you to enjoy.
If you are bringing wine from your personal collection, we will have a wine valet to escort your bottles to your gala table and into the capable hands of your sommelier for the evening.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
The AWFF Team |
