An in-person celebration of innovation and leadership in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in Austin, Texas, hosted by Claire Valera.

Sans Bar Academy Awards Weekend

August 27–29, 2026 • Austin, Texas

Join alcohol-free leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, advocates, and community members from across the country for three unforgettable days celebrating the people shaping the future of social drinking.

VIP ticket holders receive front-row access to all Awards Weekend events, with the exception of the Sober Supper Club, which requires a separate ticket purchased directly through Sober Supper Club.

Thursday, August 27

Welcome Meetup

5:00-7:00 PM

Güero’s Taco Bar

1412 S. Congress Ave.

Austin, TX 78704

Kick off Awards Weekend with a casual meetup over tacos and non-alcoholic drinks. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Friday, August 28

Sober Supper Club*

4:00–6:00 PM

Loro2115

S. Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78704

*Separate ticket required through Sober Supper Club.

VIP Film Screening

7:00–10:00 PM

1156 Hargrave St.

Austin, TX 78702

Celebrate a night of old Hollywood glamour with a red carpet, photographers, interviews, and pre-show mocktails before an exclusive work-in-progress screening of an upcoming documentary exploring alcohol culture, sober curiosity, and the movement rethinking our relationship with drinking.

Following the screening, guests will join filmmaker conversations featuring Annie Grace, Chris Marshall, and members of the production team.

Sober Dance Party

10:00 PM–1:00 AM

Sans Bar

918 Congress Ave.Austin, TX 78701

Keep the celebration going with an alcohol-free dance party in downtown Austin featuring DJs, great music, and dancing.

Saturday, August 29

Comedor Run Club Morning Run

8:00–11:00 AM

Run the town before cooling off with refreshing non-alcoholic beverages from our sponsors.

Cocktail Competition Presented by Avro

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

208 W. 4th St., Unit D Austin, TX 78701

Watch four of Austin’s top mixologists compete across three rounds using products from Avro. VIP guests will join our panel of judges in helping select this year’s champion.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sans Bar Academy Awards

6:00–9:00 PM

1209 E. Cesar Chavez St. 78702

Celebrate the people, brands, and businesses shaping the future of the alcohol-free movement as we recognize this year’s award winners and welcome two new inductees into the NA Hall of Fame: Quinten Vinnie and Annie Grace.