Elevate your weekend at the 2026 Austin Food & Wine Festival with an exclusive VIP experience for two (2), featuring special access created for Wyndham Rewards members. Enjoy a weekend celebrating Austin's vibrant food and beverage scene, with opportunities to sample bites and beverages, discover exciting culinary talent, and take in live demonstrations and festival programming. In addition to VIP festival access, you and your guest will enjoy two exclusive Wyndham Rewards experiences: a Chef Meet & Greet with Richard Blais and a Sommelier Wine Tasting Experience with Anthony Giglio. Meet acclaimed chef Richard Blais, widely recognized as the winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars and a co-star of FOX's Next Level Chef . Blais is a chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author known for his creative approach to cooking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Blais in person during this exclusive festival experience. Join celebrated wine and spirits writer and educator Anthony Giglio for an intimate Sommelier Wine Tasting Experience. Giglio will share rare bottles with Wyndham Rewards members, discuss their history, and lead guests through an exclusive tasting. A longtime contributing wine editor at FOOD & WINE , Giglio is known for his approachable, engaging style and for making wine education accessible and enjoyable. This package for two (2) includes: VIP admission to the 2026 Austin Food & Wine Festival One (1) exclusive Chef Meet & Greet with Richard Blais on Sunday, November 8 One (1) exclusive Sommelier Wine Tasting Experience with Anthony Giglio on Saturday, November 7 Tasting of rare bottles selected and presented by Anthony Giglio Access to participating food and beverage tastings Access to cooking demonstrations and festival programming Access to VIP festival amenities WHERE: Auditorium Shores Austin, TX WHEN: November 6-8, 2026 Please note: Timing and additional details for the Chef Meet & Greet with Richard Blais and Sommelier Wine Tasting Experience with Anthony Giglio will be shared closer to the event. Festival wristbands will be shipped prior to the event date. This package does NOT include travel, accommodations, or parking. Once redeemed, this item cannot be refunded or cancelled. You must be at least 21 years of age to redeem this package and attend Austin Food & Wine Festival. If you have a question about the package, please reach out to a customer service representative at WyndhamRewards@multiplier.co . Ticket purchases are subject to Front Gate Tickets website terms and conditions, privacy policy, and other applicable policies. This auction is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., Hot Fire, LLC and its landlords or licensors (related to the Austin Food and Wine Festival), if any, C3 Presents, LLC, Austin Food and Wine Alliance, the City of Austin, TI Gotham Inc., Downtown Austin Parks, LLC, or any of its affiliated companies. Wyndham Worldwide Operations, Inc. is solely responsible for conducting this auction, in compliance with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the verification of the winner and the fulfillment of the auctioned items. Inquiries regarding the auction should be directed to Wyndham Worldwide Operations, Inc.