Weekend Food Bets: 50-Cent Oysters and 100+ Wines

Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

Friday–Sunday

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The island’s epic wine festival returns with three days, more than 100 wines, Gulf Coast bites and celebrity chefs. The lineup includes a White Linen Seafood Extravaganza on Friday, Penguins and Pinot in the Aquarium on Saturday with wine and spirit tastings, restaurant bites and marine animal encounters, plus a Sunday wine-paired dinner. Saturday also brings a ‘Tinis and Bikinis pool party with live music, while Sunday’s festival finale includes a drone show. Individual tickets are available.

Pickled Pepper Fest at Karbach Brewing Co. 

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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Pickles, peppers, food and beer take over Karbach for an epic Pickled Pepper Fest. Folks can discover new briny and fiery treats, join contests and fun activities throughout the day and cool off with frosty Karbach suds.

Sunday, 5 p.m.

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The San Leon oyster house invites those 21+ to break out the white for a summer send-off by the water this Sunday. Taking over the lower marina, the ticketed party features DJ beats, food and drink specials, live entertainment and an aerialist. Tickets are $5; guests planning to dine should make a separate dinner reservation. 

Labor Day Brunch and More

Friday–Monday

From oysters and frozen margaritas to cookouts, crawfish and plenty of cold drinks, Houston is serving up plenty of ways to eat and drink your way through the long weekend. Check out our Labor Day food, drink and party guide for the best bets around town.

Houston Restaurant Weeks

Friday–Monday

Last call for Houston Restaurant Weeks. The annual month-long dining fundraiser comes to a close on Labor Day, with over 200 restaurants offering prix fixe menus in benefit of the Houston Food Bank. Menus run $25 for brunch and lunch options and $39 or $55 for dinners, available for dine-in and takeout, with this year’s participants spanning longtime favorites like Rainbow Lodge, Hugo’s and Pondicheri to newer names including Aiko, Bar Xolo, Chardon and Murray’s Pizza & Wine. 

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