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ᯓ★ Save the date ★ᯓ

POSTPONED UNTIL April 2026

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S. 4th Street, Downtown Waco

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About the festival

ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to overwhelming interest and participation, we have had to postpone the festival until April 2026. We’re planning on an even bigger and better festival that honors the city of Waco and its culinary tastemakers.

In its inaugural year, the festival is set to become an annual highlight in Waco’s culinary calendar, bringing together community, culture, and flavor, highlighting the impact of hospitality on the community.

This one-day festival draws food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and visitors from across the state for an unforgettable experience of tastings, live music, chef demonstrations, and curated activations. 𓃔

What’s included

  • Festival access on 4th Street, Downtown Waco, from 12pm - 5pm

  • Waco’s best, from participating restaurants, wineries, breweries, and purveyors.

  • Chef demonstrations and live music scheduled all afternoon.

  • 21+ to drink!

  • That’s right! … Giddy Up!

Lineup

    • King’s Wings

    • Taco Station

    • Le's Kitchen

    • Frenchie Dog Co

    • More coming soon!

    • Alley Cat

    • Lucky Bucks Roof Top Bar

    • More coming soon!

    • Red Herring

    • Terry Blacks BBQ

    • Opals

    • Milo

    • Butcher's Cellar

    • Moroso

    • Helberg BBQ

    • Curry Up & Wok

    • BLVD Steak House

    • More coming soon!!

    • Stay tuned for the line up release!

    • WineShoppe

    • Valley Mills Vineyard

    • Noblemen Wines

    • Balcones Distilling

    • Dripping Springs

    • Casamigos Tequila

    • Big Country

    • Altos Planos Tequila

    • Long Drink

    • Corazon Tequila Margarita Bar

    • Citadelle Gin

    • & MORE…..

…MORE ADDED WEEKLY!

Experiences & Schedule

  • Short pours and bites from Waco’s favorite restaurants, distilleries, breweries, and makers.

  • Live cooking demos with special guests and Waco culinary talent.

  • A rolling set of local artists and DJs throughout the afternoon.

  • Channel your true cowboy/girl while braving Waco’s fiercest mechanical bull.

  • Gates open at 12pm and last pour is at 5pm… keep the party going and venture on in to Red Herring or up to the rooftop at Lucky Buck’s!

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tickets!!!

ON SALE SOON!

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Sponsors

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plan your day

  • Gates open 12; last pour 5pm. Spend the day exploring!

  • Best drop-off at 4th & Webster. Parking available at [lots/garages].

  • Outdoor street festival—comfortable shoes; check the forecast here!

  • Valid 21+ ID if you’re drinking, small bag; no outside alcohol. Empty water bottles allowed.

  • Street-level access; ADA drop-off at [location]. For specific needs, email adriana@herringbonewaco.com

  • Stay at Hotel Herringbone—steps from the festival. Check Availability!

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Address: South 4th Street between Jackson Avenue & Mary Avenue - Downtown Waco, Texas

Travel & Parking: Rideshare drop-off at S. 4th & Clay or Franklin Avenue. Street & lot parking in town.

The festival will be hosted on 4th Street and in the Plaza at Hotel Herringbone.

Location & Getting here

APRIL 2026

Exact date TBD

First-timers guide

  • Start with a plan: Scan the lineup, pick must-try restaurants, then wander for surprises.

  • Pace your pours: Sample sizes keep it fun; hydrate at water stations between tastings.

  • Catch a demo: Chef demos run on a schedule—arrive a few minutes early for a good spot.

  • Save room for sweets: Dessert and non-alcoholic makers are sprinkled throughout the street.

  • Merch & memories: Limited T-shirts and glassware—swing by the merch booth before sell-out or take a spin on the mechanical bull 𓃔

FAQs

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025.

    12pm - 5pm

  • South 4th Street, between Mary Avenue and Jackson Avenue.

    Downtown Waco, Texas!

  • 21+ to drink.

  • Rain or shine!

    Non-refundable.

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  • Street-level access. For specific needs, email wacofest@herringbonewaco.com.

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