Big Reds & Bubbles VIP Tasting Guests,

We look forward to hosting you at Big Reds & Bubbles this Friday!

Your support enables the Austin Wine & Food Foundation to continue our mission of cultivating a community that celebrates the art, culture, and enjoyment of wine and food through educational programs and unparalleled events.

We harness the collective power of this community to fuel our philanthropic initiatives, including grants for our 2026 beneficiaries fighting food insecurity in Central Texas and our AWFF Hospitality Scholarship Program, which supports continuing education and training for industry professionals.

Meet our 2026 Grant Recipients: Sustainable Food Center, Keep Austin Fed, Caritas of Austin, Good Works Austin, Green Corn Project, and Sunday Lunchbox.

If you purchased multiple VIP tickets, please forward this to others in your group.

The ticket holder's name will be at the door; no need to print or show any ticket confirmations. 

Read on for everything you need to know about the event!

We can't wait to raise a glass with you!🥂

Win The Raffle! 

This year's raffle prizes are some of the best we've ever featured! We highly encourage you to enter to win. Whether you take home a private dinner for ten with a Michelin-starred pitmaster, a staycation at the opulent Hotel ZaZa, or a fully stocked bar cart -- you really can't go wrong.

One ticket: $75. Three tickets: $150. Each ticket = one entry to win.

Where: LZR (formerly La Zona Rosa) | 612 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
***Please note: VIP Entrance will be on Rio Grande Street, just around the corner from the venue's main entrance. 

When: VIP Event (SOLD OUT!):
Doors open at 5:45 pm | Seated Tasting Program: 6:00 -- 7:30 pm
Main Event: 7:30 -- 10:00 pm

You'll receive your wristband at VIP check-in, so no need to check in again when the main event begins!

ATTIRE: Midnight Masquerade 🎭

Dressing up is entirely optional, but we invite you to lean into this year's theme with your best Midnight Masquerade look: ball gowns, suits or tuxedos, Venetian-inspired prints, and of course, your most mysterious mask. 

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

We strongly recommend a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.

Paid lots and garages nearby:
300 San Antonio St | 401 W 3rd St | 601 San Antonio St

PURCHASING WINE FROM THE VIP TASTING

Wine featured in the VIP tasting will be available to order through H-E-B via order forms provided at the event. Turn in your form before heading into the main tasting room.

PURCHASING WINE FROM THE MAIN TASTING ROOM

All wines poured in the main tasting room will be available for purchase, thanks to our friends at Twin Liquors! Pricing sheets will be available at their table. Wine orders are fulfilled 7- 14 days after the event and available for pickup at the Twin Liquors location of your choice.