DiningOut Events

Welcome to our 2026 Vendor Logistics website!

You can find out all the information you need for any of our events right here! From parking info to load in times, health codes and permits to questions on equipment, you are in the right place to get the info you need on Chicken Fight, Top Taco, SURF and RARE!

Questions? See below for a list of contacts!

Chicken Fight & Burger Brawl - Denver

Thursday, August 20th 2026

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Chicken Fight & Burger Brawl is back and better than ever at Denver’s iconic amusement park with this adults-only, private, one-night extravaganza for the senses! This year we are adding more Burger Brawl contestants for a 2-for-1 festival experience!

Expected Attendance: 4000

RESTAURANTS

RARE Steak Championship - New York

Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Infinty Park

A steak town at its roots, Denver welcomes RARE – a festival centered around the juicy cuts of the Wild West. For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

RARE Steak Championship - Denver

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

POST Houston

RARE Steak Championship is headed back to Houston, TX for it’s 4th year in the Lone Star State! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

RARE Steak Championship - Houston

Top Taco Festival - Dallas

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Levy Plaza

We are bringing Top Taco to Dallas for its first year! A culinary experience like no other.

Expected Attendance: 3000

Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Salt River Fields

RARE Steak Championship is coming to The Grand Canyon State! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 1500

RARE Steak Championship - Phoenix

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Pullman Yards

RARE Steak Championship is headed to Atlanta, GA for it’s first year in the Peach State! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

RARE Steak Championship - Atlanta

RESTAURANT INFO

SPONSOR INFO

Top Taco Festival - Houston

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

POST Houston

Top Taco is heading back to HOUSTON for it’s 3rd year! Join us for an unforgettable culinary event and indulge in a flavorful fiesta with over 30 restaurants presenting their unique gourmet taco creations, from traditional classics to innovative fusion masterpieces, offering unlimited samples to celebrate taco excellence and culinary innovation.

Expected Attendance: 3000

RESTAURANT INFO

SPONSOR INFO

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Levy Event Plaza

RARE Steak Championship is headed to Dallas, TX for it’s 2nd year in the DFW area! For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails.

Expected Attendance: 2000

RARE Steak Championship - DALLAS

RESTAURANT INFO

SPONSOR INFO

Chicken Fight & Burger Brawl - Houston

Thursday, May 21st 2026

POST Houston

Chicken Fight & Burger Brawl is making it’s debut in Houston! A DiningOut Double Header, restaurants can compete for the title of best fried chicken, best wing, OR best burger. With 2 stages of country music, a wing eating contest, and carnival games, this event is sure to be a hit!

Expected Attendance: 3000

RESTAURANT INFO

SPONSOR INFO