We're thrilled to welcome you to the 39th Annual Austin Wine & Food Foundation Auction Weekend on Saturday, November 8!

YOUR AUCTION WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
You're registered for both the Auction and Gala experience! Your day includes:

Austin Wine Auction – 4:30-6:30 PM
Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala – 6:30 PM-10:30 PM

This is our most comprehensive celebration of exceptional wine, culinary excellence, and giving back. You will enjoy the extensive auction lineup in the afternoon and the elegant four-course dinner and celebration at the Gala. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you.

Click here for the 2025 Auction Weekend Catalog to preview all of this year's incredible auction packages! You’ll receive a physical catalog upon arrival.

Austin Wine Auction
Saturday, November 8 | 4:30-6:30 PM 

Immerse yourself in our premier wine auction featuring an exceptional collection of rare wines, luxury experiences, and exclusive packages for our most passionate collectors and bidding enthusiasts. This intimate pre-gala event offers the full catalog of auction lots before transitioning seamlessly into the Gala.

⏰ IMPORTANT: Please arrive promptly by 4:30 PM to allow time for check-in, paddle pickup, and welcome remarks.

Auction Schedule:

● 4:30 PM — Auction check-in and welcome reception
(arrive by this time!)

● 5:00 PM — Live auction begins

● 6:30 PM — Auction concludes; transition to Gala
You wont need to check in again, but hang on to your bidder paddles! 

Pro tip: Plan to arrive early and complete your credit card information before the event (see Action Item below) to expedite check-in.

 

Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala
Saturday, November 8 | 6:30 PM 

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.

Gala 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: 
Enter Your Credit Card Information

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. Click here to manage your account. 

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.

We can't wait to celebrate with you for this evening of wine, food, and philanthropy!

Cheers! 
The AWFF Team