The 2026 Wine, Dine & Jazz Festival features celebrity chefs, jazz performances, and creative culinary experiences throughout the weekend. A seated five-course dinner kicks off the festivities, prepared and presented by three celebrity chefs along with Horseshoe Bay Resort’s culinary team led by Culinary Director, Chef Gilbert Moore, and Resort Executive Chef, Tommy Suddeth.
Saturday features celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, followed by the Wine, Dine and Jazz Stroll – an afternoon of wine tastings, exquisite food samples from top regional chefs and restaurants, and live jazz performances.
FEATURED ARTISTS 2026
Saxophonist Paul Taylor, guitarist/vocalist Steve Oliver, saxophonist Michael Paulo, keyboardist Gregg Karukas, vocalist B. Valentine, drummer Land Richards, bassist Darryl Williams, drummer Eric Valentine
WINERIES FROM 2025
Wedding Oak | Spicewood/Yates | Portree Cellars | Hye Meadow | Perissos | Torr Na Lochs | Graveyard Vineyards | William Chris/Lost Draw | Becker | Carter Creek | Amici | Halter Ranch | Bending Branch | Pedernales Cellars | Peters Prairie Vineyards
Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2026
-Guest Accommodations Friday & Saturday Night
-Friday Celebrity Chef Five-Course Wine Dinner with Live Jazz
-Saturday Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations + Wine, Dine & Jazz Stroll
Saturday, November 7
-Guest Accommodations Saturday Night
-Saturday Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations + Wine, Dine & Jazz Stroll
Saturday, November 7th
-Saturday Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations + Wine, Dine & Jazz Stroll
Everyone Welcome | Resort Stay Not Required
Reception at 6:00pm | Dinner at 6:30pm
Enjoy live jazz and a five-course wine dinner, featuring dishes. Celebrity chefs to be announced soon. Each course is paired with select California and Texas Hill Country wines. Jazz performer by saxophonist Michael Paulo, vocalist B. Valentine, and drummer Eric Valentine.
Celebrity Chef Demonstrations | 11:00am-1:45pm
Watch our celebrity chefs live in action as they prepare a recipe from their storied repertoire. A Q&A with the chef follows each demonstration.
Wine, Dine & Jazz Stroll | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday features a curated selection of restaurants and chefs offering the best bites off their menu. Their delicious dishes are complemented by wine tastings from the best winemakers in the Texas Hill Country Wine region. Enjoy live jazz on the lawn while you taste your way through Texas. Performances by nationally renowned jazz musicians.
Smooth jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor is known for his soulful tone and high-energy performances that keep audiences on their feet. With multiple chart-topping hits and a signature sound that blends smooth jazz with funk, R&B, and pop influences, Taylor brings a fresh, groove-driven style that sets him apart. His vibrant stage presence makes him a standout performer at this year’s Wine, Dine & Jazz Festival.
Contemporary jazz guitarist Steve Oliver is known for his smooth melodies, soulful vocals, and dynamic live performances. Oliver has released more than a dozen albums and earned multiple Billboard contemporary jazz hits, including the chart-topping single “Fun in the Sun.” Blending jazz with elements of pop, Latin, and world music, his signature sound brings vibrant energy to the stage.
Hawaiian-born saxophonist Michael Paulo is an internationally recognized smooth jazz artist known for his soulful tone and dynamic live performances. Over his career, he has toured and recorded with legendary artists including Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, Patti Austin, and Jeffrey Osborne. Blending contemporary jazz with pop and soul influences, Paulo brings an energetic and captivating sound to the stage.
Grammy-winning keyboardist and composer Gregg Karukas is a leading figure in contemporary jazz, known for his soulful melodies and signature blend of jazz, R&B, and Latin influences. Over his acclaimed career, he has collaborated with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Larry Carlton, and Richard Elliot. His smooth, expressive style and vibrant performances have made him a favorite jazz stage around the world.
Back by popular demand! B. Valentine is a dynamic contemporary jazz vocalist known for her soulful sound and captivating stage presence. Blending smooth jazz, R&B, and pop influences, her performances deliver powerful vocals and heartfelt energy. Don’t miss the unforgettable energy she brings to the stage!
Drummer Land Richards is known for his powerful rhythms and versatile style, blending jazz, funk, and R&B influences into dynamic live performances. A seasoned performer and sought-after collaborator, Richards brings precision, energy, and groove to the stage.
Bassist Darryl Williams is a renowned contemporary jazz musician and producer known for his smooth grooves. A longtime collaborator with many of today’s top jazz artists, Williams has built a celebrated career as both a performer and bandleader, delivering soulful bass lines and dynamic performances.
Drummer Eric Valentine is an accomplished musician known for his dynamic rhythms and engaging live performances. Blending jazz, funk, and R&B influences, Valentine’s energetic style brings a powerful groove to the stage.
Amanda has had the pleasure of working for incredible chefs and mentors in a variety of settings: from a three-star Michelin restaurant to a five-star, five-diamond hotel, and too many Italian restaurants to count. After the Culinary Institute of America in New York and work in San Francisco and Chicago, she returned to Austin. Now she is known for her flagship bakery, Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop, in East Austin, which embodies all her favorite things: Caffeine, Gluten, Butter, Sugar, Booze.
Chef Maribel Rivero is a James Beard Award–nominated (2019) Best Chef, Executive Chef, Chef-Owner, and Latin-focused culinary entrepreneur known for bold flavors, fire-driven technique, and disciplined execution. She made her mark in Austin as the first female chef to establish a contemporary Peruvian restaurant with Yuyo Peruano Restaurant, introducing modern Peruvian cuisine to the city and earning national recognition for her work. Building on her success in independent restaurants, Chef Maribel transitioned into modern food platforms, applying fine-dining standards to scalable systems. As a CookUnity Partner Chef, she is the #1 chef seller in Texas & bordering states, and Florida, delivering consistently top-rated meals and strong customer loyalty. Her cuisine draws from Mexico, Peru, Argentina, the Latin Caribbean, Spain, and the Southern United States, blending traditional techniques with modern recipe development and operational excellence.
Raised in a family-owned restaurant that has operated for more than 44 years, Chef Kevin Taylor developed his culinary foundation at a young age. In 1999, he attended the Culinary Institute of America and completed an internship in Dallas under renowned Chef Dean Fearing at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. In 2005, he joined the acclaimed Inn at Little Washington under Chef Patrick O’Connell, where he deepened his appreciation for farm-to-table cuisine and local sourcing. He later returned to his family’s restaurant, Los Amigos, serving six years as Executive Chef. In 2012, he joined the Starr Restaurant Organization, working at Barclay Prime before becoming Executive Chef of El Vez. His career eventually led him to Austin, where he partnered with Guy and Larry Restaurants to open ATX Cocina, Bulevar Mexican Kitchen, and Sugarwolf, continuing his passion for innovative hospitality and culinary excellence.
