Flavor Fest
Flavor Fest: Big flavors. No flight required.
Make your next airport trip all about the food. At our first-ever Flavor Fest, taste restaurant favorites, watch airport chefs compete and vote for your favorite bite.
Tickets are $30 and include a small plate from each participating restaurant, beverages, live entertainment, a commemorative gift and parking.
Proceeds benefit Wings of Compassion, a nonprofit that helps members of the Houston Airports community facing hardship.
Join us at Hobby Airport on Nov. 10 or Bush Airport on Nov. 17. Both events are open to the public and take place before security. Flavor Fest tickets are required. No boarding pass needed.
HOU | Hobby Airport
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Before security, near the Southwest Airlines ticketing counters
$30 per person. Blue Garage parking included.
IAH | Bush Airport
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Terminal D ticketing lobby
$30 per person. C/D/E Garage parking included.
Proceeds from Flavor Fest will benefit Wings of Compassion, a nonprofit organization that supports members of the Houston Airports community during times of need.
Learn more about Wings of Compassion - Houston Airports.
Small Plates and beverages
Enjoy a small plate from each participating restaurant, with beverages included in your $30 ticket.
Chef competition
Watch airport chefs compete and showcase their culinary skills.
Live entertainment
Enjoy live entertainment while you eat and explore.
People’s Choice
Taste the dishes and vote for your Flavor Fest favorite.
Gifts and activities
Take home a commemorative gift and enjoy photo opportunities and activities from participating airport shops.
Common Bond: American/European bistro fare
Killen's BBQ: Pulled pork sliders
Landry’s Seafood: Crawfish étouffée
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Caramel apples, chocolates and Blue Bell ice cream
The Rustic: handcrafted American and Texas-inspired comfort food
The Spot: Queso and fire-roasted salsa, plus a nonalcoholic drink
Velvet Taco: Fusion-inspired tacos
Yard House: Poke nachos
From participating airport shops:
- City Point Market: Cold sandwiches, wraps and snacks
- Hudson: An assortment of pastries, snacks, coffee and other offering
Non-alcoholic refreshments are included with your ticket and sponsored by Paradies Lagardère.
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar: Assortment of quesadillas and street tacos
Chick-fil-A: Nuggets, cookies, chips and lemonade
El Premio Tex-Mex Bar & Grill: Quesabirria with broth
El Tiempo Cantina: Fajita nachos and mixed green salads with beef or chicken
Jamba Juice: Smoothies and mozzarella bites
Landry’s Seafood: Fish tacos and crawfish étouffée
Lavazza: Coffee
Little Purse Dumpling Den: Dumplings
Q-Bar Texas BBQ: Brisket
The Annie: Crab tostadas and mixed green salad with beef or chicken fajitas
Velvet Taco: Tex-Mex favorites.
Non-alcoholic refreshments are included with your ticket and sponsored by Hudson by Avolta.
Both events take place before security. Follow Flavor Fest signs and ask event staff for directions when you arrive.
Hobby: Federal Inspection Services Area (near the Southwest Airlines ticketing counters) | 7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
Bush: Terminal D Check-In | 2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Parking will be validated for Flavor Fest guests. Guests can pick up their parking validation at the registration table as they exit the event.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. Flavor Fest is a limited-capacity, ticketed event.
What does my ticket include?
Your $30 ticket includes admission, parking validation, tastings from participating restaurants, live entertainment, a commemorative gift, and access to the live chef competition.
Can I purchase tickets on-site at the event?
No. All tickets must be purchased in advance prior to the event. No tickets will be sold on-site.
Do I need an airline ticket or boarding pass to attend?
No. Both events take place pre-security. You do not need to be flying or have an airline boarding pass. You only need your Flavor Fest ticket to enter.
Where is Flavor Fest?
HOU: Pre-security, near the Southwest Airlines ticketing counters
IAH: Pre-security, Terminal D ticketing lobby
Keep an eye out for Flavor Fest wayfinding signs and team members who will be available to help guide you to the event location.
Where should I park?
HOU: Blue Garage
IAH: CDE Garage
Parking will be validated for Flavor Fest guests. Guests can pick up their parking validation at the registration table as they exit the event.
Disclaimer: Food allergies and dietary restrictions
Food served at Flavor Fest may contain seafood, shellfish, nuts, dairy, wheat and other allergens.
If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, ask participating vendors about ingredients and food preparation before eating.
Houston Airports is not responsible for allergic reactions or other adverse reactions to food consumed at the event.
Have questions?
Email FlavorFest@houstontx.gov