{"id":195534,"date":"2025-09-03T01:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T01:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/195534\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T01:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T01:18:15","slug":"2025-texas-eats-food-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/195534\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Texas Eats Food Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, TX<\/strong> \u2013 You can watch \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/texas_eats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Eats<\/a>\u201d on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, <a href=\"http:\/\/ksat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KSAT.com<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/features\/2021\/12\/23\/stream-ksat-12-free-with-ksat-plus-live-and-on-demand-news-weather-high-school-sports-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KSAT Plus<\/a>, our free streaming app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The <b>Texas Eats Food Festival<\/b> is back on <b>Saturday, September 20, 2025<\/b>, and this year it\u2019s leveling up inside the <b>Boeing Center at Tech Port with A\/C to beat the heat<\/b>. Expect an afternoon packed with flavor, live music, free parking and some of the best chefs in the state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>\ud83c\udfab&gt;&gt; GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\"><b>www.TXFoodFest.com<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Texas Eats Food Festival will take place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>Quick Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd <b>Boeing Center at Tech Port<\/b> \u2014 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio, TX<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udcc5<b>Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u23f0<b>VIP: 3\u20137 p.m. | GA: 4\u20137 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83c\udfb6 Live music from <b>Gunpowder Soup<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73<b>20 award-winning chefs<\/b> + <b>Al Frugoni welcome experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83c\udf78 Drinks available for purchase at the bar<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udeab 21+ only, no outside food or pets, rideshare encouraged<\/p>\n<p>Experience an open-fire Argentinian cooking demo from acclaimed chef Al Frugoni at the 2025 Texas Eats Food Festival (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>A Bigger, Bolder Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Last year\u2019s debut proved San Antonio was hungry for this kind of party, and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger. More than <b>20 award-winning chefs<\/b> will be serving up their signature dishes, from smoky BBQ to creative twists on Texas classics. The energy will be fueled by a dance floor and a live performance from <a href=\"https:\/\/gunpowdersoup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/gunpowdersoup.com\/\"><b>Gunpowder Soup<\/b><\/a>, and Argentinian pitmaster <b>Al Frugoni<\/b> will help kick things off with a special welcome before general admission doors open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>\ud83c\udfab&gt;&gt; GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\"><b>www.TXFoodFest.com<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for live music from the award-winning musical group Gunpowder Soup (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>Meet KSAT 12 On-Air Personalities + More<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Come out and meet some of your favorite on-air KSAT TV personalities including Texas native and Hell\u2019s Kitchen runner-up, chef Mary Lou Davis.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for 20+ award-winning Texas Chefs at the Texas Eats Food Festival 2025 (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>Confirmed Chefs &amp; Restaurants<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Confirmed chefs and restaurants at the 2025 Texas Eats Food Festival include:<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Food Vendors Texas Eats Food Festival 2025 (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/2msmokehouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/2msmokehouse\">2M Smokehouse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfrugoni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/alfrugoni.com\/\">Al Frugoni<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cullumsattagirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cullumsattagirl.com\/\">Chris Cullum and Cullum\u2019s Attaboy and Attagirl<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barloretta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.barloretta.com\/\">Bar Loretta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmsmokehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/cmsmokehouse.com\/\">CM Smokehouse (Austin)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/crankygrannys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/crankygrannys.com\/\">Cranky Granny\u2019s Sweet Rolls (Pflugerville)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sichuandashi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sichuandashi.com\/\">Dashi Chinese Kitchen + Bar<\/a>, Fife &amp; Farro, J Bar M BBQ (Houston), Chef Jason Dady, The Jerk Shack, La Panaderia Bakery + Caf\u00e9, Laika Cheesecakes &amp; Espresso, Naco, Pharm Table, Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery, Suck It the Restaurant, The Chef Kaius Xperience, The Desert Spoon, The Wagon Wheel (Eagle Pass), Ladino, and the reigning 2024 People\u2019s Choice winners Tu Asador Mexican Steakhouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>\ud83c\udfab&gt;&gt; GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\"><b>www.TXFoodFest.com<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>VIPs get early access to the Texas Eats Food Festival 2025 (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>VIP vs. General Admission<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There are two ways to experience the festival:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>VIP Early Access <\/b>\u2014 Get in at <b>3 p.m.<\/b>, beat the crowd, and head up to the VIP level overlooking the arena floor. You\u2019ll enjoy exclusive bites from <b>San Antonio\u2019s UNESCO City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassadors<\/b>, plus special drink options at the cash bar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><b>General Admission <\/b>\u2014 Join the party at <b>4 p.m.<\/b> but hang out at the welcome lounge starting at <b>3 p.m<\/b>. and enjoy everything the arena floor has to offer until <b>7 p.m.<\/b> Pro tip: get there a little early so you don\u2019t miss the Al Frugoni welcome.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2025 Texas Eats Food Festival will take place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Beyond the food and music, the festival is about community. KSAT 12 will be making a donation in the event\u2019s name to the <b>Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country<\/b>, helping support neighbors across the region impacted by the devasting July 4th floods.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an on-site vehicle activation from Cavender Grande Ford (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)<b>Our Partners<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Thanks to the Boeing Center at Tech Port, Cavender Grande Ford for the on-site vehicle activation and DiMartino\u2019s Pizza for the ticket partnership.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to Be Part of It<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Tickets are on sale now through KSAT\u2019s official ticketing site. Whether you\u2019re grabbing VIP for the early access or rolling in at GA, this is a festival you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>\ud83c\udfab&gt;&gt; GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.TXFoodFest.com\"><b>www.TXFoodFest.com<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Vote for the best bite at the event and select this year&#8217;s People&#8217;s Choice Winner at the Texas Eats Food Festival 2025 (Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.)Texas Eats<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">Exclusive sneak peeks, giveaway details, and more food!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Texas Eats and David Elder on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KSATTexasEats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/texaseatstv\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for more food info, pictures, videos and giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, TX \u2013 You can watch \u201cTexas Eats\u201d on Saturdays at 10&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":195535,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5133],"tags":[108818,5229,108823,108820,108815,990,37155,108817,108819,108825,7202,7203,358,108822,108814,108816,108824,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,108821],"class_list":{"0":"post-195534","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-al-frugoni-pitmaster","9":"tag-america","10":"tag-award-winning-chefs-texas","11":"tag-community-foundation-texas-hill-country","12":"tag-elder-eats","13":"tag-food","14":"tag-food-festival","15":"tag-gunpowder-soup-band","16":"tag-ksat-tv-personalities","17":"tag-live-music-san-antonio","18":"tag-san-antonio","19":"tag-sanantonio","20":"tag-texas","21":"tag-texas-culinary-events","22":"tag-texas-eats","23":"tag-texas-eats-food-festival","24":"tag-texas-food-festival-tickets","25":"tag-tx","26":"tag-united-states","27":"tag-united-states-of-america","28":"tag-unitedstates","29":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","30":"tag-us","31":"tag-usa","32":"tag-vip-food-festival-tickets"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115137734811251210","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=195534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=195534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=195534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=195534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}