REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Get ready, y'all!
The 2026 Texas Restaurant Show is back in San Antonio!
July 12 & 13, 2026

 

After delivering more than 20% growth in attendance in 2025, the 2026 Texas Restaurant Show, presented by Eat Local., Eat Often. is on pace to welcome 8,000+ attendees and feature 600+ exhibitor booths in San Antonio. This year’s show will be full of energy, innovation, and connection, proving once again that the Texas restaurant industry is bold, resilient, and ready to lead.

The Texas Bar & Nightclub Convention has been merged into the 2026 Texas Restaurant Show, the all new Bar & Nightclub Showcase, delivers expanded products, services, and education designed for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and alcohol-serving establishments. Operators will gain access to the tools, insights, and partnerships they need to grow smarter and faster. Exhibitors will connect with a powerful audience of owners, buyers, and decision-makers actively seeking solutions.

Discover What's Next at the Texas Restaurant Show!

Adding even more energy to the event, the inaugural Lone Star Tapas Showdown - the first officially sanctioned World Tapas Competition event in the United States - will bring chefs, culinary talent, media attention, and live competition directly to the Show floor.

2026 Event Highlights
8,000+ restaurant, bar, nightclub, and hospitality professionals
600+ exhibit booths showcasing products, services, and solutions
4 on-floor education stages driving traffic and engagement
Two high-energy days built for networking, discovery, and sales
The largest hospitality industry gathering in the Southwest

Stay inspired. Stay connected. Stay at the forefront.

 

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TRA restaurant & bar members & ProStart educators receive complimentary admission
simply register using your TRA login credentials. No registration fees.
No hassle. Simply register using your TRA login credentials.

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

TEXAS RESTAURANT SHOW FLOOR & EDUCATION
  • Sunday, July 12 | 9:30am - 4:00pm | Texas Restaurant Show exhibit floor and education sessions - industry only
  • Sunday, July 12 | 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Texas Restaurant Awards
  • Monday, July 13 | 9:30am - 4:00pm | Texas Restaurant Show exhibit floor and education sessions - industry only
  • Download the Show app to plan your visit!

 

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Pricing and Registration

Texas Restaurant Show Registration Early Bird Price
(January 5 - June 12)
Regular Price
(June 13 - July 13)
TRA Restaurant/Bar Members Free Free
TRA Non-Member Restaurant/Bar $50 $75
TRA Allied Members $395 $395
Non-Exhibiting Suppliers & Vendors, TRA non-members  $795  $795
Students & Educators Free  Free 
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Who Should Attend

If you’re shaping the future of foodservice, bars, or nightlife in Texas, this show is built for you. The Texas Restaurant Show brings together the leaders who run it, grow it, and elevate it.

Restaurant Owners and Operators
Independent restaurants, multi-unit brands, franchises, and everything in between. Discover Texas-sized opportunities to streamline operations, boost margins, and stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

Bar, Nightclub, and Beverage Leaders
Bar owners, bar managers, beverage directors, hotel bar managers, and entertainment venue operators. Explore trends in spirits, beer, wine, cocktails, equipment, and technology while connecting with brands and solutions that drive profitability behind the bar.

Chefs and Culinary Leaders
Executive chefs, sous chefs, and kitchen leaders looking to sharpen skills, spot trends early, and connect with the tools and partners that elevate menus and execution.

General Managers and Operations Leaders
The people who make it all run. Find practical solutions, real-world education, and peer insights that improve efficiency, compliance, and guest experience.

Marketing, Technology, and Finance Professionals
From brand growth to payments, data, and systems. Discover innovations that help hospitality businesses attract guests, control costs, and scale smarter.

Hospitality Entrepreneurs and Emerging Concepts
Opening your first concept or launching the next big thing. Gain expert resources, supplier connections, and insider knowledge to start strong and grow fast.

Industry Partners and Solution Providers
Suppliers, distributors, and service providers looking for exclusive access to decision-makers across Texas’ restaurant, bar, and nightlife community.

Bottom line: if you want to connect, learn, and lead at the forefront of hospitality, you belong at the Texas Restaurant Show.

"We did not expect [the show] to be this big!"

"This is where we can connect with people on a personal level."

"We get to see new concepts, foods & beverages, and be introduced to key decision makers."

"This is where we're able to put a face to a name and getting to know people on a personal level"