During the Stars at Night 2025, our annual literary showcase and gala taking place this year on May 2 in Austin, we will present a live raffle of exclusive cultural packages that feature special only-in-Texas experiences and products.
This year’s program will honor Joy Williams as the Literary Star for her extraordinary body of work, Carrie R. Moore as the Constellation Star for the story collection Make Your Way Home (Tin House, 2025), Emily Hunt Kivel as the First Star for the debut novel Dwelling (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2025), and Leila Green Little as the Community Star for her important literary service fighting book bans in rural Texas.
You can read more details about each raffle package below and purchase tickets to the right.
NOTE: Please collect your physical raffle tickets at the check-in table in order to participate in the raffle. People who do not attend the event cannot participate.
Enjoy a 2-night stay at the long-anticipated Albert Hotel, a brand-new urban hill country resort in picturesque Fredericksburg. Relax and enjoy the scenic views with a specialty wine basket from William Chris in Hye.
On your way home, enjoy this $100 gift certificate to Whiskey Ridge, a new restaurant in Driftwood, serving up elevated home-style offerings alongside hand-selected whiskeys.
Value: $1600
Experience luxury with a 2-night stay at Hotel Saint Augustine, a new boutique hotel by Bunkhouse. Explore all that Houston has to offer with three $100 certificates at The Pit Room, Candente, and any Berg Hospitality Restaurant, as well as a $250 certificate to Uchi/Uchiko Houston. Stroll through the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (2 tickets included) and visit Blue Willow ($25 gift card), one of Houston’s favorite indie bookstores.
Value: $1600
An OONI KARU 12 MULTI FUEL PIZZA OVEN BUNDLE (USD Retail Value: $648), including: Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, Karu 2 Gas Burner Attachment, Ooni 12″ Perforated Pizza Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer, and Oven Carry Cover.
Also, get pizza inspiration with this gift card at Bambino/L’Oca Dora ($100); and the cookbook Bianco by Chris Bianco.
Value: $1,000
Leave all your cares behind and enjoy a 1-night stay at the Carpenter Hotel in South Austin, a stone’s throw from Lady Bird Lake and the Hike & Bike Trail. Relax with a Signature Massage at Milk & Honey (at the Loren) before enjoying a delicious, fresh lunch at Local Foods ($100) in the heart of the 2nd Street District.
Then make your way to Clarksville to peruse the vintage fashions at the Lauren Owen Boutique ($150). Wrap up your afternoon with a glass of wine at Rosie’s ($50). When you’re ready to go out for the night, head back down to the Mean Eyed Cat, an authentic dive bar inspired by Johnny Cash ($100).
Value: $850
Calling all film-lovers. This package offers several ways to appreciate the cinematic arts. Featuring two weekend passes to the Silver Screen Round Top Film Festival (worth $275 each), a selection of tickets to select Austin Film Society screenings at their Austin HQ, and a private screening for you and 25 friends at We Luv Video’s private cinema ($425).
Keep the movie magic going at home with a 1-year subscription to the Criterion Channel ($100), a copy of the A24 Lady Bird Screenplay book ($60), plus a $25 gift card to shop for even more great film literature at First Light Books.
Value: $1200
Thank you to all of our in-kind donors for making this raffle possible!