Field Guide Festival Returns to Austin in 2025

News Summary

The Field Guide Festival is set to return to Austin from April 25 to April 27, 2025, showcasing 65 local chefs and farmers while benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. Attendees can enjoy unlimited bites featuring locally sourced ingredients, a special dinner at Boggy Creek Farm, and a symposium on sustainability. Meanwhile, Austin’s Cork & Barrel has opened a speakeasy called Dead Poet, and Uchi is teaming up with Cookie Rich for a special Valentine’s Day cookie box. With plenty of culinary excitement ahead, Austin is the place to be for food lovers.

Exciting Times Ahead in Austin: Festivals, Cookies, and Speakeasies!

Austin is buzzing with excitement as it gets ready to welcome back the Field Guide Festival from April 25 to April 27, 2025. This annual event promises to be a delightful treat for food lovers, featuring an impressive lineup of 65 local chefs and farmers from the Austin area. Attendees will find themselves immersed in a whirlwind of flavors, with the chance to enjoy unlimited bites crafted from the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.

The roster of participating chefs reads like a who’s who of Austin’s culinary scene. Noteworthy names include Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley from Foreign and Domestic, as well as Amanda Turner from Olamaie, and Ariana Quant of Uchibā. Food enthusiasts can already feel their mouths watering at the thought of tasting creations from these talented chefs!

Tickets for the festival are currently available, and the best part is that proceeds from the event will benefit the Central Texas Food Bank. So not only will you be indulging in amazing food, but you’ll also be contributing to a fantastic cause!

Kicking Off with a Special Dinner

The festival will kick off with a special Land to Larder dinner at the picturesque Boggy Creek Farm. Guests can look forward to a delicious four-course meal made entirely from locally grown ingredients. What better way to celebrate local produce than by enjoying it right at the source?

Field Guide Symposium on Sustainability

On April 26, there will be a dedicated Field Guide Symposium at Fiesta Gardens that will focus on sustainable practices and the critical role of farming in our food system. This will be an enlightening event for anyone interested in understanding where their food comes from and how they can support sustainable practices.

Then comes the main festival day on April 27, featuring a variety of activities including a pop-up farmers’ market, live fire cooking demonstrations, and even a pizza happy hour! If you love food, this day is not to be missed.

New Speakeasy Hidden in Plain Sight

Cork & Barrel has just unveiled a new speakeasy called the Dead Poet. It’s tucked away in the pub’s former wine cellar. To get a reservation, guests will need to click on a hidden link on Cork & Barrel’s website. Sounds like a fun little treasure hunt, right? After making a reservation, guests will receive an email with instructions on how to access this secret spot.

Valentine’s Day Treats from Uchi

Uchi has teamed up with Cookie Rich for an exclusive limited cookie drop this Valentine’s Day. The cookie box features a lineup of four delectable cookies, including the fried milk cookie inspired by Uchi’s famed fried milk dessert. Can you imagine savoring a dark chocolate cookie blended with mini chocolate chips, cornflake buttercream, and salted caramel?

FoodieLand Festival Coming This Summer

FoodieLand festival happening at the Circuit of the Americas from June 7 to June 9, 2024. With over 190 vendors showcasing multicultural foods, this festival is sure to be a foodie’s paradise. Expect a lively atmosphere filled with games, live performances, and a marketplace featuring local artisans.

Tickets for FoodieLand are priced at just $7 per day, and children under five can enter for free! So gather your family and friends, and get ready for a fun-filled foodie experience.

With these exciting events lined up, Austin is truly the place to be for food enthusiasts and those seeking fun adventures in 2025. Whether you’re indulging in local gourmet bites, exploring a secret speakeasy, or satisfying your sweet tooth, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant city!

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Additional Resources

• Eater Austin: Dead Poet Speakeasy
• Wikipedia: Austin, Texas
• Austin Chronicle: Field Guide Festival
• Google Search: Austin Food Festivals 2025
• KVUE: Sazon Latin Food Festival
• Google Scholar: Local Farming and Food Festivals
• CultureMap Austin: Food and Wine Festival 2024
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Culinary Festivals
• ATX Today: Austin Festivals 2025
• Google News: Austin Festival News

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