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

Tickets on Sale Now! Austin Entertains Returns March 6, 2025

AUSTIN ENTERTAINS

Thursday, March 6, 2025
VIP entry at 6 P.M.
General Admission entry at 7 P.M.
The Junior League of Austin’s Community Impact Center
5330 Bluffstone Ln, Austin, TX 78759

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.

 

For a taste of our Austin Entertains 2025 Main Tasting and VIP experiences with more being announced soon…

 

Austin Entertains Tickets On Sale Through March 4!

Tickets for Austin Entertains 2025 are on sale now. Ticket options include General Admission, VIP, and the return of our ticket bundle for two guests, Tapas for Two, to the General Admission or VIP experience.

• Join us on the General Admission floor for a fun night of food, cocktails, and live music as we support Austin’s most talented female chefs, winemakers, brewers, and spirit purveyors. 

• VIP includes all of the fun of General Admission, but adds an extra hour in the VIP exclusive lounge with VIP-only food and beverage tastings, live entertainment and activities, open bar with signature VIP cocktails, and access to our expanded VIP Marketplace where you’ll have the chance to build-your-own swag bag and beer pack! 

• By purchasing one of our Tapas for Two GA or VIP ticket bundles, you will save $15! 

Friend of the Chef Tickets are also available for purchase. This ticket package includes two VIP tickets, two of our commemorative Austin Entertains 2025 “Chef’s Kiss” chamomile and fig candles, 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! 

Purchase Your Austin Entertains Tickets!

	Bedazzled with Benold’s Raffle! Enter for a chance to win this luxurious pair of wavy hoop earrings with round brilliant diamonds weighing an approximate total of 2.01 CTW and set in 14k white gold from Benold’s Jewelers. Approximate size is 1″ across and 1″ in length. Retail value of $7,500.
	Go Long with Isaiah Bond Raffle! Take home this football signed by University of Texas-Austin Wide Receiver and 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft eligible player Isaiah Bond. A first-year wide receiver who transferred to Texas from the University of Alabama in spring 2024, he started in 12 games for the Longhorns this past season and showcased world-class speed and strength while catching through contact throughout the season. He was named to the Honorable Mention list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week following his performance versus UTSA on Sept. 10, 2024. Bond has announced his intent to enter the NFL Draft, taking place April 24-26, 2025, and is a Top 5 pick for Wide Receivers. Retail value of $1,000.
	Wine Down in Napa Raffle! You do not want to miss a chance to book this trip to enjoy the stunning wine country of Napa Valley, CA. This package includes a gift card for a two-night stay at one of three Four Sisters Inn Napa Valley hotels, the Dr. Crane Experience for up to 4 guests at Salvestrin Winery and a magnum (1.5L) of their 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, a gift card for tasting experiences at the HALL St. Helena Winery, a $50 gift card for breakfast or lunch at Bouchon Bakery, and a gift certificate for two people for the Gourmet Dinner Package on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Retail value of $2,230.

Enter for a Chance to Win the AE 25 Raffles!

 

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

 

Photos from Austin Entertains 2024: