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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Austin Grill Off & Fest

August 22, 2026 • Columbus Park 12pm - until dusk

The Austin Grill Off Fest is one of the West Side’s most anticipated summer gatherings, bringing together great food, local businesses, live entertainment, and community pride.

A Celebration of Community

    Columbus Park is one of the West Side’s greatest public spaces, and this event is about showing how powerful it can be when the community comes together in a positive way.

    Our Partnership

    In 2025, the Austin Collaborative for Business Development joined as a strategic co-producer to expand the festival’s scale, increase  deepen sponsors relationships, and elevate the event as a citywide culinary and tourism experience.

    The History

    For 12 years, Urban Smoke Cafe has hosted a celebrated barbecue festival featuring local grillers, small businesses, and civic leaders. In 2025, the event welcomed over 500 attendees, 9 grillers, 12 vendors, and special guests including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Chris Taliaferro.

    Austin Grill off & Fest

    • Local grill masters will compete to see who truly rules the grill.
    • Expect bold flavors, friendly competition, and plenty of bragging rights.
    • Attendees will have the chance to taste food from participating grillers and vote for their favorites while judges crown the official Austin Grill Off Champion.

    Local Vendors & Small Businesses

    The Austin Grill Off & Fest is also a marketplace for local talent.

    Expect to find:

    • Food vendors
    • Clothing brands
    • Artists and makers
    • Local entrepreneurs
    • Community organizations
       

    When you shop at the fest, you are directly supporting local businesses and neighborhood entrepreneurs.

    Vendor opportunities

    Interested in vendor opportunities, contact us!

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    By becoming a sponsor, your organization helps support local businesses, youth engagement opportunit

    Event Sponsorship

    Title Sponsor - $10,000

    Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

    Community Sponsor - $5,000

    The Title Sponsor receives top recognition as the lead supporter of the event.

    Sponsor Now

    Community Sponsor - $5,000

    Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

    Community Sponsor - $5,000

    Community Sponsors help expand the reach and programming of the festival while receiving strong brand visibility.

    Sponsor Now

    Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

    Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

    Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

    Supporting Sponsors help ensure the event remains accessible and welcoming to the community.

    Sponsor Now

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