Austin's premier food festival showcasing local and national restaurants, cafes and food trucks, with live music from Texas bands, games, contests and giveaways.
Austin Food Fest returns to Republic Square on Sunday, October 18, 2026. It's one of the city's biggest food days, bringing together local and national restaurants, cafes, and food trucks in one spot. If you've spent any time eating your way through Austin, you know the drill: a mix of the spots you already love and a few you've never heard of, all set up for a day of grazing.
Beyond the food, there's live music from Texas bands playing throughout the day, so you can hang out and listen while you eat. They've also got games, contests, and giveaways running alongside the booths, which keeps it from being just a long line of food stalls. It's built as a family-friendly event, so it's the kind of thing you can bring the kids to without worrying about finding something they'll actually eat.
The whole thing runs for eight hours, which gives you plenty of time to work your way through the different vendors without having to rush. You can spend the morning sampling, take a break for the music, and then head back for more in the afternoon. It's a full day's outing rather than a quick stop, so come hungry and plan to stay a while.
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Republic Square is at 422 Guadalupe Street, right in the heart of downtown Austin. The festival runs for eight hours on Sunday, October 18, with local and national restaurants, cafes, and food trucks on site, live music from Texas bands, and games, contests, and giveaways throughout.
