One thing about Amarillo, we love to eat. This town is packed with great restaurants, and when something new opens, we show up. Just look at the grand opening of Long John Silver’s or scroll through the restaurant review pages. If there’s food involved, Amarillo is there.

Over 50 Restaurants and Wineries Under One Roof

For 18 years now, over 50 restaurants, food trucks, and wineries have converged on the Rex Baxter Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds to celebrate food, wine, entertainment, and a little friendly cooking competition. It has grown into the biggest night of the year for Amarillo’s food industry.

When and Where to Attend Restaurant Round Up

The Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association is proud to present the 18th Annual Restaurant Round Up on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 9 pm. The event takes place inside the Rex Baxter Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds.

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Tickets are $40 per person and may be purchased here or at the door.

The event will also spotlight the next generation of chefs as culinary students from around the Texas Panhandle. They will be showing off their culinary talents and giving you a glimpse of the future of restaurant food.

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Supporting Amarillo’s Future Chefs

Proceeds from the event benefit the Panhandle Restaurant Association Scholarship Fund, supporting workforce development, advocacy, and education.

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Get ready to stuff yourself silly, enjoy some chef competition, and support a great cause while backing our local restaurants.

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