Upcoming Events


Texas Book Festival
Nov
16
to Nov 17

Texas Book Festival

  • Downtown Austin - Texas State Capitol (map)
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Texas Book Festival (TBF) began with a simple purpose: to bring authors and readers together in a celebration of literature and literacy. Held each fall in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, the annual Festival Weekend features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country. Jesse Griffiths is a featured author.

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Big Time Bird Hunt
Oct
14
to Oct 15

Big Time Bird Hunt

One Big Time Bird Hunt winner will enjoy three unique bird hunting trips.

BONUS IN 2024: Acclaimed wild game chef, hunter and author of 3 hunting books, Jesse Griffiths, will join the turkey hunt and give a private cooking lesson. “Griffiths is a serious outdoorsman who serves venison ceviche and slow-cooked wild boar at his wild game restaurant and teaches classes in hunting and fishing on the side,” says Garden & Gun Magazine.

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MeatEater Tailgate Tour
Sep
28

MeatEater Tailgate Tour

The MeatEater Crew will be hitting the road this fall with Athletes First to celebrate the longstanding connection between football and the outdoors. We will be cooking up some bison chili, playing outdoor games, challenging the fans with local trivia, and showcasing our newest MeatEater logo wear and First Lite Whitetail systems.

Come join our tailgate, grab some free food, and hang out with the MeatEater Crew - we hope to see you there!

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Archery Country Summer Bash
Jul
29

Archery Country Summer Bash

Join us for an evening hosted by wild game chef and author - Jesse Griffiths, and our pals from MeatEater's The Element - KC Smith & Tyler Jones. Jesse will be doing a live whole hog butchering seminar and will be serving pork from one of his cookbook recipes. Tickets are $100 and include food, drink, live seminar, and your choice of Jesse Griffith's Hog Book or Turkey Book. Signed by the man himself. Books available for pickup at the event. First Lite is giving away tons of gear, and we'll have prizes from our other partners like MKC, Turtlebox, and more.

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First Light Books: Conversation w/ Jesse Griffiths
Apr
26

First Light Books: Conversation w/ Jesse Griffiths

Join us for an evening of conversation with renowned Austin chef, author, and hunter Jesse Griffiths, to celebrate the release of THE TURKEY BOOK, in conversation with Saba Rahimian. Tickets include a reserved seat at the event and a copy of the book. Any unreserved seats are free and open to the public.

THE TURKEY BOOK is a hunting chef’s ode to a single turkey season spent traveling the country, pursuing America’s most famous native bird with a group of passionate hunters who love to cook turkeys and experienced chefs who love to hunt them.

Jesse Griffiths is an Austin-based chef, author, hunter, and fisherman, and he's also the co-owner of Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club and the New School of Traditional Cookery.

Saba Rahimian is a Texas-based writer and artist focusing on a range of topics, including food, culture, and travel. You can find her work in Texas Monthly, Southern Living, Austin Monthly, and elsewhere.

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