SPECIAL EVENTS

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WACO RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIAL EVENTS

 
 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 KICK OFF EVENT

The Spirit of Cooking: A Waco Restaurant Week Kickoff Event

Come enjoy food from 8 restaurants to the distillery for a friendly competition featuring Balcones spirits! Each restaurant will compose one dish, which will be voted on by the ticketed guests. Tickets are only $10.

The winning restaurant will receive bragging rights, the coveted Balcones WRW trophy and an automatic bid to return next year to defend their crown. The event will also feature gift card giveaways from each participating restaurant and a popup from Hole in the Roof doing live screen printing of WRW tote bags! Tickets are required to attend!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
4PM-6PM
PADDLES & PIZZA

Sunshine Paddle Adventures and Slow Rise Pizza on the Brazos are partnering together to bring Paddles & Pizza to Waco Restaurant Week on October 20th from 4pm - 6pm. Participants will meet at Brazos Park East at the south ramps at 4pm to rent kayaks for only $5!! Then we will paddle down to Slow Rise Pizza for a special menu to pair with our adventure!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 5PM - 9PM
ALLEYCAT POPUP AT BALCONES

Alleycat Cocktail Bar popup at the Balcones tasting room on October 20th, from 5pm - 9pm.

Enjoy a specialty menu of cocktails and vibes.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 6PM | WOMEN IN SERVICE PANEL

Waco Women In Service is built-from-scratch group of leaders who have a passion for the service industry. While serving comes from a place of passion, the pitfalls and gaps can easily be experienced by many.

In this panel hear from:
Madison Gessner from Texas Restaurant Association, Nitza Cuevas from Good Work Austin, and Erin Smith from Feges BBQ & serves as a Board of Director of the Southern Smoke Foundation

This event is free and open to the public, no registration required.

WEDS, OCTOBER 23 | 5-7PM AT LUCKY BUCKS

Like you need another reason to enjoy a BOTTOMLESS HOTDOG BAR. Come join us from 5-7pm at Lucky Bucks rooftop bar for $10 bottomless hot dogs.

Some sales proceeds will be donated to Keep Waco Beautiful! More reasons to come and enjoy a dawg.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 | 6-8PM
CULINARY, CRAFT, & COMMUNITY CREATORS PANEL

Join us for drinks and snacks at Revival Eastside Eatery and hear from local creators who have been making a difference in our city’s vibrancy.

Hear from: Jaja Chen, Co-owner of Cha Community and Asian Leadership Network Board of Director, Tneyah Thomas, BLACCENT a community nonprofit empowering black leaders, and others!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 | FRIED CHICKEN NIGHT AT WINE SHOPPE

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Crispy Chicken + Wine Shoppe by-the-glass list. Nothing pairs better.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 | GREEN + GOLD DAY!

Enjoy special ALL OVER WACO to welcome alumni and celebrate the Bears for Baylor Homecoming Weekend!

 
 
 
 

SPONSOR GUIDE
Indulge, savor, and revel in the vibrant spirit of Waco as you explore, tantalize your taste buds, and toast to unforgettable moments. Learn more about what Waco has to offer by visiting our presenting sponsor’s guide!