Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of October 5, 2017

Gruene Music & Wine Festival

Thursday 5

GRUENE MUSIC & WINE FESTIVAL Four days of music, craft beer, wine, and food events at Gruene Hall. All proceeds benefit Harvey Disaster Relief. Thu.-Sun., Oct. 5-8 Various locations, New Braunfels. www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org

HARVEST MOON PARTY As a part of their Full Moon Party series, 77 Degrees will host a Harvest Moon Party which will include fire dancers, bongo drummers, photo booth fun, a henna tattoo artist, and other activities. Thu., Oct. 5 - Fri., Oct. 6, 9pm-2am. (2017) 77 Degrees Rooftop Bar, 11500 E. Rock Rose Ave, 512/589-2925. www.77-degrees.com

SLACK & DAVIS' OKTOBERFEST Network with attorneys over authentic German beer, cuisine, and music. Thu., Oct. 5, 5:30-8:30pm. (2017) Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, 512/478-4500. $25-50. www.fourseasons.com/austin

Friday 6

SCHLOTZSKY’S DAY Visit Schlotzsky’s South Lamar to attempt breaking a Guinness World Record for the most contributions to a painting by numbers title. Fri., Oct. 6, 11am-10pm. (2017) Schlotzsky's. https://www.schlotzskys.com/texas/austin/1517

Saturday 7

PRAIRIE EXPERIENCE VIII: WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE Journey on this Wild About Wildlife safari to Goldthwaite, Texas, for an evening of delectable wild game and live entertainment. The evening will feature a wildlife dinner prepared by Jesse Griffiths, chef/owner of Dai Due. Help raise money to continue with the next phase of the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center. Sat., Oct. 7, 5-9pm. (2017) Legacy Plaza Pavilion, 1150-, 1288 Fisher St, Goldthwaite. $150.

SOUR DUCK MARKET PREVIEW BAKE SALE The Sour Duck Market team is back for their third preview bake sale for a good cause. This bake sale will benefit Jabo’s Garden at Zilker Elementary School and offer a sneak peek of what's in store from the team behind Barley Swine and Odd Duck. Barton Springs Mill will also be on hand selling fresh milled organic heritage flours used in the baked goods. Sat., Oct. 7, 10am-1pm. (2017) Odd Duck, 1201 S. Lamar, 512/433-6521. oddduckaustin.com

Sunday 8

OKLAHOMA SUKS BEER YOGA WITH RICKY WILLIAMS & INDEPENDENCE BREWING Independence Brewing Co., and legendary running back Ricky Williams are teaming up for rivalry week with a beer yoga class. Williams, a certified yoga instructor, will lead attendees through a sunset yoga practice on the Whole Foods Flagship rooftop to prepare for Saturday’s big game in Dallas. Complimentary ice cold cans of Oklahoma Suks beer plus a Williams meet and greet. Sun., Oct. 8, 6:30-8:30pm. (2017) Whole Foods Market Downtown, 525 N. Lamar, 512/476-1206. $35. wholefoodsmarket.com

Monday 9

AUSTIN TACO PROJECT’S BEER DINNER Hilton Austin’s newly opened restaurant, Austin Taco Project, is set to host the third beer dinner of its series with a special five-course menu paired with beers from Deschutes Brewery. Mon., Oct. 9, 7-10pm. (2017) Austin Taco Project, 500 E. Fourth, 512/682-2739. $50. https://www.austintacoproject.com/

RAMEN EXPO USA This business-to-business event will feature Japanese food distributors, including multiple manufacturers of noodles, gyoza, toppings, seasonings, sauces, soups, beverages, tableware, and machinery. Oct. 9 & 10, 2-5pm Travis County Expo Center (Banquet Hall), 7311 Decker. $40 for general public.

THE CRAFT SERIES AT 1886 This October, the culinary team at the Driskill's 1886 Cafe & Bakery will join forces with Guns and Oil for another installment of the Craft Series beer pairing dinner. Four courses, four beers for $40. Mon., Oct. 9, 6-9pm. (2017) 1886 Cafe & Bakery, 604 Brazos, Driskill Hotel, 512/439-1234. $40/person; 21+. www.1886cafeandbakery.com

Tuesday 10

BREAKFASTCLUB BreakfastClub, a global event series, connects culinary and design innovators through the ritual of breakfast. This fall chefs all over the country turn their dream morning meal into fast food: a main dish, two sides, coffee/tea, and a special prize inside. Guests are encouraged to stay, eat, and meet new people, or grab-and-go. Oct. 10-12, 8-10:30am Various locations. $30.

Ongoing

BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

BEE CAVE FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday from 10-2, rain or shine, the Bee Cave Farmers Market showcases over 35 local purveyors of delicious produce, meats, and artisanal goods at the central plaza of the Hill Country Galleria. Browsing local farmers’, ranchers’, and artisans’ wares is a great reminder of how much talent and natural bounty the Central Texas region has to offer. And even if you can’t afford to make it your grocery haul, a farmers’ market brunch trip is never a bad idea. Vendors include Goodie Dumplings, grass fed Wagyu purveyors Linzer Ranch, Farmer Dave’s heirloom tomatoes, peaches, corn, and other produce, Bee Delightful CBD honey, and Blanco Booch raw kombucha. – Lina Fisher Sundays, 10am-2pm. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. beecavefarmersmarket.com

HOPE FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. hopefarmersmarket.org

MATTIE'S LAWN HAPPY HOUR Enjoy happy hour drinks and live music under the shade of Mattie's lawn's breathtaking live oak trees. Tues.-Sat., 4-9pm. Mattie's, 811 W. Live Oak, 512/444-1888. www.mattiesaustin.com

SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096. sfcfarmersmarket.org

TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700. texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline

TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm Branch Park Pavilion, 2006 Philomena. texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller

BOGGY CREEK FARM STAND Wed.-Sat., 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650. boggycreekfarm.com

SPRINGDALE FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899. springdalefarmaustin.com