# Gospel Brunch: Gospel Stars 2026 — Food & Drink at Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/gospel-brunch-gospel-stars-austin-2026
- **Dates:** November 8, 2026 (2026-11-08 to 2026-11-08)
- **Host Facility:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/courtyard-by-marriott-austin-airport-austin
- **Organizer:** PROMOTED BY VENUE (https://stubbsaustin.com/gospel-brunch/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Miscellaneous Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** PROMOTED BY VENUE Official Housing Desk (stubbsaustin.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Gospel Brunch (2026) connects chartered Live sponsors centered at Courtyard Marriott on 7809 (Austin, TX) for NOV 8. Guided by PROMOTED VENUE, designated vendors establish concourses and badges while navigating via AUS to access Westin accommodations, BOA cocktails, Halcyon briefings, and walkable Dell execution.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 8, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 8, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Courtyard by Marriott Austin (Austin) Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Webber East | ≈8 min rideshare (3.51 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈9 min rideshare (3.71 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈10 min rideshare (4.32 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈11 min rideshare (4.47 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈11 min rideshare (4.49 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈25 min rideshare (10.25 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Courtyard by Marriott Austin (Austin) authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.58 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.65 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.78 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈12 min drive (4.97 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈12 min drive (4.97 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Gospel Brunch: Gospel Stars 2026 held?
Gospel Brunch: Gospel Stars 2026 is scheduled for November 8, 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport in Austin, TX, organized by PROMOTED BY VENUE.
*Source: Gospel Brunch: Gospel Stars Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01), Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Womens Volleyball at Gregory Gym (2026-11-01), Craig Robinson at Cap City Comedy Club (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*