Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Southern Smoke is Back and Bringing the Heat

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 

Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

3511 Yoakum

The iconic Original Greek Festival is back with a weekend full of Mediterranean eats, live music, dancing and family fun. Festival-goers can load up on Greek specialties like souvlaki, spanakopita, pastitsio, dolmades, baklava and loukoumades. Expect cultural performances, church tours and plenty of Greek wines to wash it all down. Tickets are $10 at the gate and kids under 12 get in free. 

Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Co. 

Friday–Sunday

2032 Karbach

It’s the final weekend of Karbachtoberfest, Karbach’s beloved Bavarian celebration that takes over the brewery for Oktoberfest-style fun. Pop by for live music, stein-hoisting contests, bratwurst tosses, wiener dog races, seasonal Karbachtoberfest brew, German food, bingo, giveaways and family-friendly fun. The fun is free and open to the public. 

Houston Food Fest at Midtown Park

Saturday, 2 to 10 p.m.

2811 Travis

Hit this food fest to find more than 70 vendors, from local trucks and pitmasters to ice cream slingers global street-food setups. There’s also a live music stage, dancing and family-friendly vibes all day long. Tickets are $6+ in advance and kids 8 and under get in free. 

Southern Smoke Festival at Discovery Green

Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m. (3 p.m. VIP)

1500 McKinney

One of Houston’s most epic fundraisers, Southern Smoke Festival 2025, returns to Houston’s Discovery Green for an unforgettable evening celebrating food, drink and culture. Guests can expect over 85 top chefs, beverage professionals, live music, world-class food and drink offerings, cooking demos and more. This year’s highlighted chefs include Nicolas Vera and Stephanie Velasquez of Casaema, Aaron Bludorn, Rodney Scott and Cheetie Kumar, among others. General admission tickets are $225 and include all food, drinks and entertainment, with VIP tickets for $550. 

H-E-B Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort

Saturday, 4 to 7 p.m.

2301 North Millbend

The 21st annual H-E-B Wine Walk hits The Woodlands for an evening of indulgence. Guests can sip through more than 50 wine tasting tents, plus enjoy 40 craft beers and dozens of culinary offerings from top local restaurants and chefs. Tickets start at $79 for general admission.

This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.

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