Looking for the best foodie and fitness events offered during SXSW? I’ve got your round-up right here. Additional updates to come as more events are announced.
I don’t really love SXSW music and film events but I do love the foodie and fitness-focused events that come along with all the music and movie hype! Although SXSW does have a designated food-track of lectures and events, you must be a SXSW badge holder to participate.
Since the price of a badge is a little too steep for my pockets, I’ve tracked down the top foodie and fitness events that won’t break the bank. Below is my list of the top events you need know about during the next few weeks of SXSW. Some of the events are free, others require the SXSW Guest Pass and a few have a minimal cost that won’t break the bank.
Hope to see you at a few of the events!
Foodie Events
March 9th
Free BBQ and Beer at Cooper’s for the taping of BBQuest. Music performance TBD. More details here.
March 9th-17th
SouthBites Trailer Park 6th Annual event will kick-off on March 9th. Features this year include SouthBites Market from March 14th-17th serving globally diverse treats and a Roasters Village highlighting tea & coffee from March 10th-12th.
Skip the line by pre-ordering & paying with the Partake app when ordering with partner food trucks: Belly Up, Burro Cheese Kitchen, Dee Dee’s Northern Thai, juice Austin,kebabalicious, mmmpanadas, Noble Sandwich Co., Ranch Hand, Taco Flats
March 9th-12th
Don’t have a badge but still want to attend foodie-focused lectures? Land-o-Lakes is hosting The Food Effect at Trinity Hall open to the public with 4 days worth of food-focused conversation. Check out the full schedule of talks here. This one seems like the ulitimate must-do for me!
March 9th-14th
One of the co-founding chefs of the acclaimed Noma restuarant, Mads Refslund, will be hosting five SXSW pop-up dinners featuring local Austin ingredients with Nordic flair. Full details here, reservations required.
March 10th
Grab a free burger from Pool Burger and sip tiki drinks to refuel after your first full-festival day with Saved by the Brunch. Registration recommended.
March 11th
Learn about gluten-free baking with Chef Vanessa Musi and Athlete. The event includes demo + bites. Register here.
Food and travel chat with A Taste of Koko sponsored by Athleta. The event will include raffles and refreshments. RSVP here.
Grab free Lick Ice Cream while checking out The Beekman Boy’s book signing at Tom’s. Details here.
March 12th-13th
SNICKERS inspired tacos and foods at the SNICKERS Social Eatery. Music, tacos, drinks. RSVP here.
March 13th
Brainfood is sponsoring a conversation at the Capital Factory about Austin’s booming food scene and how they’re utilizing innovation and technology to feed the industry. Tickets are $25 and includes bites and drinks. I already purchased a ticket and am excited about the spearkers here!
Also on March 13th, get cheesy with the Washington Wine Quesoff at the SouthBites park. Chefs and commoners compete for the title of Best Queso. BYO-Chips!
March 14th-15th
Global One Farm is hosting a list of events over the course of two days including the chance to make your own floral crown, participate in a salsa challenge and indulge in globally inspired eats. Full details here.
March 13th
Country music, Salt Lick BBQ, beer, and other libations. Request an invite here.
March 16th
NadaMoo’s hosting a SXSOLA with free food and drinks from some of their favorite Austin companies. They’ll also be premiering their newest gluten-free, dairy-free ice cream flavors with free scoops. Details here.
March 17th
Rachael Ray’s Feedback returns to Stubb’s for its 11th year. This year’s food features hot dogs for both meat eaters and vegetarians. The music line up includes Salt-n-Pep, Girl Talk, and Bob Schneider among others.
March 18th
Celebrate the end of SXSW with Nickel City. First 50 people get a free gift, there will also be 99 cent Aperol Spritzes, coney dogs and chair massage. Facebook event details here.
Fitness Events
March 9th
Fitvent is hosting a full day of fitness-focused events with brands showcasing new innovations and trends in the health and fitness industry. They’ll also have a bunch of goodies, freebies, and giveaways. Register to attend. Hoping to swing by here after work on Friday!
March 10th
Under Armour HOVR run with free breakfast tacos starting at 8:30am. Details here.
JackRabbit & RogueRunning are also hosting bRUNch open to the public. Register here.
March 10th-11th
SXSW Wellness Expo at the Palmer Events Center, open to the public with a Guest Pass from 11am-6pm. Watch demonstrations, attend workshops and listen to the speakers. More details here. I also heard Outdoor Voices has an amazing AR experience to showcase!
March 11th
Free yoga class at The South Congress Hotel sponsored by Lifeway. Also, free healthy bites all day at the Life Lounge.RSVP here for yoga classes and to stop by the lounge during the day.
March 14th-22nd
Ballet Austin is offering discounted dance and fitness classes for SXSW starting at $9. See the full schedule here.
March 15th
FREE Cycle + Strength Class at Castle Fitness sponsored by the PS Snacks. Register here.
March 17th
3 mile run with Outdoor Voices and The Loop Running Supply Co. Hang out after for treats from The Juice Society and breakfast tacos. You must RSVP.
OV and WeWork are also hosting a few other yoga and pilates events throughout SXSW. See them all here.
