NACE Alamo Chapter

06/18/2026

✨ MEMBER PERK ALERT! ✨

We absolutely love our NACE members, so we’re bringing you some serious love for Taste of the Alamo! 😍

The first 30 members locked in a spectacular $50 Early Bird rate... and there are ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT at this price! 🕒 The clock is ticking, so drop what you're doing and secure yours right now.

💥 Missed the early bird? Don't sweat it! We still have you covered. We are treating our NACE members to the full VIP experience for the exact same cost as General Admission ($60)!

That means you get:

🌟 1-hour early entry to beat the crowds (5:00 PM)

🍳 First access to all 15 culinary and beverage competitors

🍹 Unlimited food tastings & drink samples

🎁 Reserved VIP seating & a commemorative event gift

Whether you snag the last $50 spot or use your regular member ticket, you're getting elite VIP treatment for a steal.

REGISTER NOW!
🎟️ https://nace.glueup.com/event/taste-of-the-alamo-177406/

📅 When: Tuesday, July 14th
📍 Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens
🕛 VIP entry at 5:00pm, General Admission entry at 6:00pm

06/17/2026

We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to be partnering with the stunning San Antonio Botanical Garden for this year’s Taste of the Alamo! 🌸✨

There truly is no better location to host this epic night. The Garden’s lush, vibrant backdrop is the perfect setting to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our local culinary community. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of amazing flavors under the stars!

What is Taste of the Alamo?
Whether you are a devoted foodie, a hospitality industry professional, or just looking for a unique and memorable night out, this is your chance to experience the absolute best of San Antonio's culinary scene—all in one magnificent place.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14th
📍 Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden
⏰ The Vibe: Epic eats, fierce competition, and unbeatable atmosphere.

🔥 Don't Wait – Take Action Today!
🎟️ Want to Attend? Ticket sales are flying! Don't miss out on the ultimate foodie night of the summer. Secure yours before they are gone!

👨‍🍳 Want to Compete? Show San Antonio what you've got! We still have a few select spots open for competitors. Register today to lock in your station and put your culinary skills or cocktail craft to the test.

👉 Click the link to grab your tickets or register as a competitor!
https://nace.glueup.com/event/taste-of-the-alamo-177406/

06/16/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL SAN ANTONIO CHEFS, BAKERS, CATERERS, AND MIXOLOGISTS! 🚨

Ready to put your brand in front of hundreds of eager foodies, event planners, venue partners, and industry decision-makers? 🍽️✨ Registration is officially OPEN for competitors at the all-new Taste of the Alamo!

📅 Tuesday, July 14th
📍 San Antonio Botanical Gardens
🏆 8 Trophies Up For Grabs (Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice!)

Whether you want to build brand awareness, generate a flood of new bookings, or earn major industry recognition, this is the ultimate platform to showcase your culinary excellence.

🍳 CULINARY COMPETITORS
Showcase your talent against the region's top culinary professionals! Your Registration Includes:
Dedicated Space: A designated competition station complete with linen and signage.
Team Access: 4 competitor badges for your event crew.
Massive Exposure: Pre-event social media blitz, marketing material recognition, professional event photography, and media exposure.
Elite Networking: Direct access to attendees, event planners, and venue partners.
Eligibility to Compete For: 🏆 Best Savory | 🏆 Best Dessert | 🏆 People's Choice Award

🍹 BEVERAGE COMPETITORS
Put your signature drink in front of hundreds of guests and compete for recognition as one of SA's top beverage creators! You provide a 3-gallon batch of your signature cocktail or mocktail, and the official NACE Beverage Team handles the rest from our high-profile featured bar.
Your Registration Includes:
Featured placement at the Taste of the Alamo Beverage Bar with custom signage.
2 competitor badges.
Full marketing, social media promotion, and professional media exposure.
Eligibility to Compete For: 🏆 Best Cocktail | 🏆 Best Mocktail

⏳ Spaces are strictly limited to ensure maximum exposure for our participants. Don't let your competition take your spot!
👉 https://nace.glueup.com/event/taste-of-the-alamo-177406/

06/15/2026

🍇 Taste. Vote. Celebrate. Welcome to the brand-new Taste of the Alamo! ✨
We’ve rebranded and reimagined our signature summer event (formerly Taste of NACE) into a full-blown community culinary showdown at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! 🌿🍂
Here is the breakdown:
👩‍🍳 15 Chefs & Pastry Artists serving up unlimited savory dishes and decadent desserts.
🍹 Top Mixologists battling it out with signature craft cocktails and innovative mocktails.
🗳️ YOU hold the voting power to help crown the People's Choice champions! (Plus, high-stakes blind judging by local influencers!)

📅 Tuesday, July 14th
⏰ 5:00 PM VIP | 6:00 PM GA
📍 San Antonio Botanical Gardens

🚨 CALLING ALL COMPETITORS: Want to put your food or beverage brand in front of hundreds of guests, venue partners, and industry leaders? Spaces are officially open for Culinary & Beverage competitors! 🍳🍸

🎟️ Tickets & Competitor Registration are LIVE
https://nace.glueup.com/event/taste-of-the-alamo-177406/

06/13/2026

Join NACE Alamo for a French Wine Adventure! 🍷

Are you ready to truly wine down this summer? We invite you to an exclusive, limited-seating experience that's a perfect vintage of professional networking and exquisite education. NACE Alamo is taking a trip to France—right at Total Wine!

The Details:
Date: Thursday, July 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Total Wine & More
La Plaza Del Norte Shopping Center
125 NW Loop 410 #260

The Experience:
This isn't just a tasting; it's a Master Class on French Wines.
We will explore the greatest winemaking regions of France, simplifying the complexities so you can master wine aisles and restaurant wine lists with total confidence.

This guided journey includes:
🍇 Exploring the marvelous range of often-overlooked wines of the Loire Valley.
🍷 Savoring the elegant Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Burgundy.
Learning how to decode labels and understand AOC regions.

🎟 Member Priority Registration (Act Fast!):
Because this class requires intimate interaction and focused tasting, we have strictly limited seating. As a professional courtesy, we are offering our dedicated NACE Members "first grabs" at this unique experience.

We expect these seats to be claimed quickly. Register now to secure your spot on this unforgettable French expedition. Non-member registration will open on June 20th, but only if seats remain!

Vive la France! We can't wait to see you there.
🔗https://nace.glueup.com/event/nace-alamos-summer-wine-down-183308/

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

✨ Introducing: Taste of the Alamo ✨
(Formerly Taste of NACE / Tasty Bites)

San Antonio, get your palates ready!
This summer, NACE Alamo is reimagining its signature event into a celebration worthy of our city's vibrant culinary culture:
Taste of the Alamo.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the San Antonio Botanical Garden as some of San Antonio's most talented chefs, pastry artists, and mixologists go head-to-head in a battle for culinary bragging rights.

Taste your way through incredible savory bites, decadent desserts, craft cocktails, and innovative non-alcoholic beverages while casting your vote for the coveted People's Choice Award. Along the way, you'll discover new favorites, meet the faces behind the flavors, and help crown this year's champions.

Whether you're a devoted foodie, hospitality professional, or simply looking for a unique night out, Taste of the Alamo is your chance to experience the very best of San Antonio's culinary scene—all in one place.
Taste. Vote. Celebrate.

📅 When: Tuesday, July 14th
📍 Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens
555 Funston
⏰ Timeline: 5:00 PM VIP Entry | 6:00 PM General Admission

🏆 The Competition Categories
Competitors will be battling across four major pillars for ultimate bragging rights:
Best Savory Dish
Best Dessert
Best Cocktail
Best Mocktail

How the Judging Works:
Industry leaders and local influencers will conduct a blind tasting to determine the Judge's Choice award winners, recognizing excellence in culinary and beverage creativity.
Guests will also help crown the People's Choice Award, with one ballot included with each ticket to vote for their favorite culinary competitor.
Want to support your favorite beverage creations? Additional Beverage Vote Tokens may be purchased on-site for $3 each. These tokens count toward the Best Beverage and Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage competitions while supporting NACE Alamo's educational and professional development initiatives.

06/05/2026

⏳ LAST CALL, NACE FAM! 🌿 Our events have been on a major sold-out streak, and you do not want to get left in the dust for this one!

On Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00 PM, we’re going "back to our roots" with an immersive, hands-on field trip to ! 🚜✨ We’ll tour this gorgeous urban oasis, learn how they are transforming the Eastside of San Antonio, and then roll up our sleeves to give back and help the garden grow!

But wait... let’s talk about the "Field Trip Fuel" 🤤👇
Our incredible culinary sponsor, The Curated Plate, has designed a hyper-local, garden-to-table masterpiece for us:
🍱 Garden Crispy Rice Duo (Ahi Tuna & Smashed Avocado)
🥗 Rainbow Chard & Honeyed Fig Salad
🍗 Grilled Garden Herb Chicken with summer squash gratinée
🍰 Signature Garden Berry Cake with honey cream

🍷 Plus, we’ll have a beer & wine bar featuring selections from Carter Creek Winery!

Grab your tickets today and come grow with us!
🛑 DEADLINE: Friday, June 5th at 5:00 PM!
🎟️https://nace.glueup.com/event/growing-together-gardopia-gardens-field-trip-181305/