Austin Entertains 2026 – VIP – Tastemaker

Our Tastemaker Package provides two (2) guests a premium VIP experience plus special sponsorship recognition at the event. Join us for a fun night of food, cocktails, and live music as we support Austin’s most talented female chefs, winemakers, brewers, and spirit purveyors. Each VIP guest will enjoy a grand tasting experience of savory and sweet bites; signature cocktails at multiple bars; access to chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirit purveyors; live entertainment and interactive activities; access to an amazing silent auction and raffle; photo opportunities; and more! Tastemaker ticket holders receive the following in addition to General Admission experiences: - Signage recognition at one chef or beverage table - Feature in the Austin Entertains 2026 program - Recognition in the JLA member newsletter and on social media - VIP experience and lounge entry at 6 p.m. - VIP-only food and beverage tastings - VIP-only live entertainment and activities - VIP-only open bar with signature VIP cocktails - VIP swag bag - Fast pass event check-in - Early access to Grand Tasting Event starting at 6:45 p.m. - One-on-one time with a culinary participant and their ""first sip/bite"" of the night before doors open to General Admission - 1 raffle ticket Thank you for supporting The Junior League of Austin's efforts to continue to build a better community! Parking at the Community Impact Center (CIC) is limited. We recommend guests carpool or rideshare. To redeem this ticket, please print it and bring it with you or have it available on your phone to scan at the event. All ticket holders must be 21+ and will receive a wristband that must be worn at all times. One Tastemaker purchase provides two ticket QR codes. Each QR code admits one. Tickets have no redemption value and cannot be exchanged for cash. All tickets are non-refundable. Doors will not open to the CIC until the time of event, regardless of weather conditions. This ticket does not include entry before 6 p.m. This purchase includes a raffle ticket. You must be a resident of the State of Texas. Event purchases help fund The Junior League of Austin's community programs. The Junior League of Austin (JLA) provides volunteers and funding to area nonprofits for the benefit and enrichment of the Austin community and the development and education of our JLA volunteers. Austin Entertains is proud to spotlight JLA's signature impact program, Food in Tummies (FIT), which combats food insecurity in Austin.