Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Top Chefs Bring Farm Fresh Eats to Autry Park

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

Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewing Co.

Friday–Sunday
2032 Karbach

Karbach continues its beloved Bavarian celebration, Karbachtoberfest, for its second of three weekends. 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.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2520 Airline

The Houston Farmers Market kicks off the season with its annual Fall Festival, featuring live music, storytime, kids’ concerts, seasonal bites, local vendor shopping, a pumpkin-painting station and family fun from Toddler Towns to pickleball. The free festival also marks the return of the market’s beloved Pumpkin Patch, open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 26.

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival at Historic Strand District

Saturday, 10 a.m. (gumbo stroll noon)
2302 Strand

The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival returns with its shrimp gumbo cook-off, vendor exhibits, live music and a Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run. You’ll also find a Gumbo Stroll (sampling both amateur and pro teams), plus arts, entertainment and food from local favorites. Gumbo stroll tickets start at $15 in advance.

Chefs for Farmers at Autry Park

Saturday–Sunday

Chefs for Farmers is going down this weekend at Autry Park, featuring unlimited tastings, live entertainment and new activations like The Rosé Ranch, Tailgate Experience and Texas Love BBQ Zone. Proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank and Urban Harvest. Tickets are $145 GA and $195 VIP per day, with weekend passes available.

Negroni Week

All weekend long

Negroni Week continues through this weekend, as Houston bars and restaurants join thousands of venues globally in celebrating the iconic Negroni cocktail while supporting Slow Food’s mission for a more equitable and sustainable food and beverage world. Participating spots include HiFi at The Finn, Rosie Cannonball, Bayou & Bottle, Flora, Eight Row Flint East End and more.

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

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