{"id":391903,"date":"2026-07-30T12:47:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/391903\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:47:08","slug":"top-food-drink-events-in-houston-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/391903\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Food &#038; Drink Events in Houston: August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"402\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/top-food-drink-events-in-houston-this-month-august-2025-The-Lymbar-696x402.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"top-food-drink-events-in-houston-this-month-august-2025 The Lymbar\"\/>Chef David Cord\u00faa&#8217;s restaurant, The Lymbar, located at The Ion in Midtown, has a robust Houston Restaurant Weeks menu featuring a fusion of Latin American and Mediterranean dishes. | Photo courtesy of The Lymbar<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dine on delicious dishes and enjoy our top 17 picks for the top food and drink events taking place around Houston in August 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From prix fixe dining deals and wine tastings to White Linen Night celebrations and chef-driven dinners, August brings plenty of reasons to eat and drink your way through Houston and beyond. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re sipping Texas wines, exploring Houston Restaurant Weeks menus, or booking a one-night-only culinary experience, these are the food and drink events worth adding to your calendar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s where to eat, drink and have fun this August around Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Top 17 Food &amp; Drink Events &amp; Offerings in Houston This Month: August 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/5kLDBj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Wine Festival at Houston Railhouse<\/a> | Saturday, August 1 \u2013 Sample 40+ Texas wines at an indoor festival featuring pours from wineries across the state, including boutique producers and new releases, on Navigation Boulevard in the East End. Guests will receive a souvenir glass and tasting guide, with live music, food vendors, and opportunities to learn more about the wineries behind each bottle. All ages welcome; $24 for ages 18+. Noon to 8pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/5kLDBj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelgoodgrp.com\/event-calendar\/white-linen-night-2024-t2hlh-2xg7y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20th Annual White Linen Night in the Heights on 19th<\/a> | Saturday, August 1 \u2013 White Linen Night returns to The Heights for its 20th anniversary, transforming 19th Street into a pedestrian-friendly street fair with live music, street performances, local artisan vendors, bites, drinks, and interactive experiences. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire while supporting neighborhood businesses and makers. Coolers and pets allowed. $20; free ages 12 and under free. 6pm to 10pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlnon19th.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/events\/8275108859976288\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/events\/8275108859976288\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">White Linen Night Pit Stop at Agnes &amp; Sherman<\/a> | Saturday, August 1 \u2013 Take a break from the White Linen Night festivities with an air-conditioned pit stop featuring restrooms, a dedicated bar, and food and drink specials available throughout the evening. OpenTable Gold Reward members can also snag an exclusive survival kit while supplies last. A separate White Linen Night <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/events\/8275108859976288\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ticket<\/a> is required for entry. 6pm to 10pm. $25. <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/events\/8275108859976288\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ticketstripe.com\/events\/8275108859976288\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunkhousehotels.com\/hotel-daphne\/events\/the-daphne-affair-a-white-linen-soiree\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A White Linen Soir\u00e9e at Hotel Daphne<\/a> | Saturday, August 1 \u2013 Folks preferring to skip the White Linen Night crowds on the street can enjoy a courtyard celebration a block away at Hotel Daphne. Featuring spritz-forward cocktails from Hypsi, live DJ sets and a menu of bites including East Coast oysters, shrimp with pepperoni butter, focaccia pizzas, spiedini and hot sandwiches. 6pm to 11pm. $125. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-daphne-affair-a-white-linen-soiree-tickets-1993945705280\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/messinahof.com\/harvest-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">49th Annual Harvest Festival at Messina Hof Estate Winery &amp; Resort<\/a> | Through Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Celebrate Texas wine country with grape picking and stomping, vineyard tours, wine tastings and special dinners during Messina Hof\u2019s annual Harvest Festival in Bryan. Highlights include moonlit harvests with buffet dinners and Port grape stomping, daytime harvests with brunch and sangria add-ons, immersive murder mystery dinners, intimate cellar dinners, chef-driven wine pairing experiences and a five-course Grand Finale Gala celebrating the season. Prices and times vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/messinahof.com\/harvest-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houstonrestaurantweeks.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">23rd Annual Houston Restaurant Weeks in Greater Houston<\/a> | Saturday, August 1 to Labor Day, Monday, September 7 \u2013 Houston\u2019s largest annual dining fundraiser returns with 38 days of prix fixe menus at restaurants across the metro prea, giving diners a chance to try multi-course meals while supporting the Houston Food Bank. Including some of the city\u2019s top dining destinations, 350+ participating restaurants offer special brunch, lunch, dinner, and to-go menus. $25 brunch and lunch; $39 or $55 dinner. Places and times vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonrestaurantweeks.com\/searchresults\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.localwineevents.com\/view\/event\/a-cena-da-mimo-guided-wine-dinner-prix-fixe-menu\/1020433\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cena da Mimo: Guided Wine Dinner at Mimo<\/a> | Monday, August 3 \u2013 The East End neighborhood eatery hosts an intimate Italian wine dinner featuring a 3-course prix fixe menu paired with wines from Marchesi Antinori. Guests will be guided through each pairing by Mimo owner Mike Sammons and Patrick Bayne of Vinattieri 1385, exploring the regions, traditions, and history behind each selection. $120. 6:30pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localwineevents.com\/view\/event\/a-cena-da-mimo-guided-wine-dinner-prix-fixe-menu\/1020433\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trulucks.com\/promotions\/an-intimate-happy-hour-and-yellowstone-bourbon-tasting-with-stephen-beam\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yellowstone Bourbon Tasting at Truluck\u2019s Houston<\/a> | Thursday, August 6 \u2013 Meet Stephen Beam, seventh-generation distiller and founder of Yellowstone Bourbon, at an exclusive whiskey tasting in Uptown. Sample four Yellowstone Bourbon expressions alongside chef-curated pairings and a signature cocktail while learning about the Beam family\u2019s 150-year distilling legacy. 5:30pm. $50+. <a href=\"https:\/\/trulucks.com\/promotions\/an-intimate-happy-hour-and-yellowstone-bourbon-tasting-with-stephen-beam\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trulucks.com\/promotions\/an-intimate-happy-hour-and-yellowstone-bourbon-tasting-with-stephen-beam\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchrestaurant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Season XII: Portugal at March<\/a> | Debuts Friday, August 7 | Ongoing \u2013 The Mediterranean dining destination, unveils its latest season. The new menu explores Portugal\u2019s culinary traditions with a 7-course tasting menu. Chef Felipe Riccio highlights Atlantic seafood, Iberian pork, preserved ingredients, breads, broths, and convent-inspired pastries, pairing courses with Portuguese wines spanning regions from Vinho Verde to Madeira. Dinner service available After opening, dinner service will be available Tuesdays through Saturdays. Prices and times vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/march-houston\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/qWNYzO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/qWNYzO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stella\u2019s Wine Games: Blind Tasting Bingo at Stella\u2019s Wine Bar at The Post Oak Hotel<\/a> | Saturday, August 8 \u2013 Test your wine knowledge\u2014or gain some\u2014blind sampling a tasting flight, guided by a custom bingo board. Recurs monthly on second Saturdays. $91. 4pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/qWNYzO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/qWNYzO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmns.org\/events\/mixers-elixirs-latin-night\/?perfDate=08-14-2026&amp;pID=69397\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mixers &amp; Elixirs: Latin Night at Houston Museum of Natural Science<\/a> | Friday, August 14 \u2013 HMNS\u2019s after-hours party\u2019s August edition offers a Latin-inspired night with live music from Houston Quimbara Band, DJs spinning Latin beats, dancing through the museum halls, cocktails, and bites from local food vendors. Guests can explore exhibits while enjoying a lively night out under the dinosaurs. $30+. 7pm to 11pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmns.org\/events\/mixers-elixirs-latin-night\/?perfDate=08-14-2026&amp;pID=69397\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/messinahof.com\/harvest-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">49th Annual Harvest Festival at Messina Hof Estate Winery &amp; Resort<\/a> | Through Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Celebrate Texas wine country with grape picking and stomping, vineyard tours, wine tastings and special dinners during Messina Hof\u2019s annual Harvest Festival in Bryan. Highlights include moonlit harvests with buffet dinners and Port grape stomping, daytime harvests with brunch and sangria add-ons, immersive murder mystery dinners, intimate cellar dinners, chef-driven wine pairing experiences and a 5-course Grand Finale Gala celebrating the season. Prices and times vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/messinahof.com\/harvest-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbludorn.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scenes from An Italian Restaurant at Bar Bludorn<\/a> | Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Bar Bludorn is transformed into an old-school neighborhood Italian ristorante for a special dinner featuring Italian classics, flowing wine, and live music from Thomas Cokinos. Guests can settle in for dishes like eggplant Parmesan and tiramisu while enjoying a night inspired by the comfort and charm of an Italian dining room. Menu prices vary. Seatings 5pm to 8pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbludorn.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/YVo7DO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/YVo7DO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Chef Series: A Night at the Theater Grand Finale Dinner at Vic &amp; Anthony\u2019s Steakhouse<\/a> | Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Landry\u2019s Signature Restaurants\u2019 annual summer dining series wraps up its \u201cA Night at the Theater\u201d season an elegant 6-course dinner featuring dishes from executive chefs across Landry\u2019s Signature Group restaurants. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and passed appetizers inspired by iconic films, followed by courses paired with wine or cocktails, including dry-aged Australian Wagyu picanha, harissa butter shrimp, and a chocolate dessert finale. $199. 6pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/YVo7DO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/YVo7DO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okrafestgalveston.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">12th Annual OkraFest at Historic Galveston Water &amp; Electric Light Community Center<\/a> | Saturday, August 15 \u2013 Celebrate a dozen years of \u201cThe MET Gala of Galveston\u201d by blasting into outer space. The joyfully unserious fundraising dress-up party and celebration has food, drinks and live music, all to support Groundswell and Galveston\u2019s Own Farmers Market. $125+. 7pm to 10pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okrafestgalveston.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/3kOg7y\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/3kOg7y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tiki Takeover Dinner at Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou<\/a>\u00a0| Thursday, August 20\u00a0\u2013 Escape mid\u2011summer heat with a 5\u2011course Caribbean-inspired dinner expertly paired with handcrafted tropical cocktails. Held lakeside at Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou, guests will enjoy dishes like lomi lomi salad, crispy soft-shell crab, Kalua pork, huli huli chicken, mahi mahi, and more. Reservations required. $125. 7pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandvinetime.com\/events\/2026\/nach-yo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel &amp; Convention Center<\/a> | Saturday, August 22 \u2013 Sip your way through an all-inclusive tequila tasting featuring a wide selection of agave spirits, along with food pairings and plenty of opportunities to discover new favorites. The annual tasting event from Food &amp; Vine Time Productions brings together tequila lovers for an evening celebrating one of Mexico\u2019s most iconic spirits. $45+. 6pm to 9pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/3kOg7y\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/consumer.pxf.io\/3kOg7y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/get-a-nightlife-houston-june-2019.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/get-a-nightlife-houston-june-2019.jpg\" alt=\"get-a-nightlife-houston-june-2019\" class=\"wp-image-151496\"  \/><\/a>HMNS\u2019 Mixers &amp; Elixirs returns for August with its popular Latin edition. | Photo courtesy of the Houston Museum of Natural Science  <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t Miss Out on Tomorrow\u2019s Fun!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Sign-Up-for-our-FREE-email-newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe<\/a> to our <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Sign-Up-for-our-FREE-email-newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free Weekend Guide newsletter <\/a>and receive a round-up of great things to do every weekend in Houston, hitting your inbox on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t want to miss anything? 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