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Visit Austin Giveback Gig SkyBox

Visit Austin Giveback Gig SkyBox

Visit Austin Giveback Gig SkyBox
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What an absolute honor it was to be part of the Visit Austin Foundation’s incredible celebration. We had the distinct pleasure of stepping up as a sponsor for the Give Back Gig 2026, and honestly, we had the absolute best time supporting such an incredible cause.

Held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the stunning SKYBOX on 6th, the Give Back Gig 2026 celebrated Austin’s vibrant culinary scene through a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. This beautiful evening brought together some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs with rising talent from the Austin ISD Culinary and Hospitality Program. As a team that deeply values creativity and professional development, seeing the passion, dedication, and raw talent from these students was incredibly inspiring. As a trusted partner for luxury corporate event flowers and rental needs, we love playing a part in helping these aspiring professionals build their futures.

A Night of Exceptional Culinary Artistry and Community

The heart of this evening highlighted the power of food, mentorship, and community while showcasing the next generation of Austin’s culinary leaders. Guests enjoyed a spectacular collaborative tasting menu developed by participating chefs and students, specialty beverages, and live entertainment that reflected Austin’s signature culture of food, music, and hospitality.

The 2026 culinary lineup featured an incredible group of local culinary legends:

Chef Amanda Turner of Olamaie

Chef Mark Dayanandan of Hilton Austin

Chef Rick Lopez of La Condesa

Chef Ali Clem of la Barbecue

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Canje

Chef Kevin Cannon of Barley Swine

The evening was hosted by special guest and emcee Mando Rayo of United Tacos of America, who helped guide a program centered on culinary storytelling, mentorship, and Austin’s hospitality community. Guests were also treated to incredible live music from The Watters during the VIP experience, followed by an amazing main event performance by DJ Chorizo Funk.

All proceeds from the Give Back Gig directly supported the Visit Austin Foundation, Good Work Austin, and Urban Roots. These funds advance vital scholarships, mentorship, education, job training, workforce development, and community impact across Austin’s hospitality and culinary industries.

Designing Magic: The Mid-Air Floral Pour

When it came to bringing our own creative touch to SKYBOX on 6th, we wanted to design something that felt truly whimsical, textural, and grand. Our goal is always to demonstrate why we strive to be the best event florist in austin by pushing the boundaries of traditional event design.

Our favorite part of the evening’s setup was a massive floral installation that brought a touch of natural wonder indoors. We designed and suspended a mid-air flower tin installation, crafted to look as though it was magically pouring a vibrant waterfall of blossoms directly into the room.

Connecting this floating focal point was a lush, sweeping greenery garland that stretched over 500 feet long, weaving its way through the venue and bringing the entire environment to life. This type of large-scale flower and decor rental design requires precise execution, and our team handled the entire floral, decor, set up, breakdown, delivery seamlessly to ensure the venue looked flawless from start to finish.

From intimate high-profile gatherings to massive galas fundraiser events, creating unforgettable atmospheres through living art is our true passion. We love collaborating with local organizations to elevate the scenic landscape of our community.

A massive thank you to the incredible teams who captured the energy and beauty of this unforgettable evening so perfectly.

Photo Credits: Visit Austin Foundation, BoothEasy, and Capture Nation.

We are still riding the high from this beautiful night of community, gastronomy, and design. Working alongside such incredible industry partners reminds us why we love being recognized as a best austin florist. Thank you to everyone who made it possible, and to the students—keep shining, keep cooking, and keep growing!

Vendors & Sponsors:

Visit Austin Foundation @visitaustintx

BoothEasy  (@bootheasy)

Capture Nation (@capturenationofficial)

The Elevated Bear TheElevatedBear

SkyBox (@skyboxon6th)

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