Supporting entrepreneurs and innovative women in the culinary arts by showcasing the Austin area’s top chefs and bartenders while benefiting The Junior League of Austin

Save the Date:
Austin Entertains Returns March 6, 2025

The Junior League of Austin (JLA) proudly kicks off Women’s History Month with the ninth annual Austin Entertains: A Night to Sip and Savor on March 6, 2025. The event showcases the Austin area’s top chefs, bartenders, spirit purveyors, winemakers and industry leaders while benefiting The Junior League of Austin. 

Participants are invited to apply for one of the Austin Entertains fellowship awards which help further their educational, business, and professional development. Since 2020, eight participants, including Jen D. Rodriguez (3 Small Plates Catering), Michelle Dayon (Michelle’s Patisserie), Elisia Velasquez (Teddy V. Patisserie), and Krystal Craig (Intero Restaurant), have received a total of more than $67,000 in awards.

The Austin Entertains fundraiser is proud to spotlight one of JLA’s signature programs, Food In Tummies (FIT), which combats food insecurity in East Austin and the Del Valle Independent School District. Last year, Austin Entertains raised over $88,000, which is equivalent to 17,500 bags of food.

Learn more about Austin Entertains

Austin Entertains 2024 Impact Report

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Take your Austin Entertains 2025 experience to the next level with our Friend of the Chef ticket package! In addition to you and a guest enjoying our incredible VIP experience, you can receive special recognition and an exclusive opportunity to support a culinary or beverage participant.

Friend of the Chef Tickets are available for purchase now. This ticket package includes two VIP tickets, Austin Entertains 2025 commemorative merchandise items, one raffle ticket, special recognition signage at one chef or beverage table at the event, one-on-one time with the participant before General Admission opens, and the participants’ first bite or sip of the night!  

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Austin Entertains is a food and beverage event which raises money for the fellowship award winners and JLA’s signature programs. The event attracts chefs, beverage and spirit purveyors, CPG companies, and other culinary and beverage participants to showcase their craft. Austin Entertains 2025 anticipates a sold-out event with 500 guests and more than 35 culinary and beverages participants.

Your support of Austin Entertains will increase your organization’s visibility to thousands of potential customers, including JLA Members, community partners, and supporters through social media, website recognition, print and digital publications, and event attendees. 

Interested in learning more about participating, sponsoring, or donating a silent auction item?

Contact our Austin Entertains Chair

 

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