24th Annual Food & Wine Fest - 10/25

A grand celebration of Texas wine and food. 28 Texas wineries and 50 Texas-made specialty participants are anticipated. Texas gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary talents at the Grape Expectations Cooking School (Two Afternoon sessions, I and II), Gargantuan Great Grape Toss, wonderful silent auction, art, lively entertainment.

Admission $20 per person, under 21 $5, gates open noon til 7PM.

Plus three special events: Thursday festivities A "Locavore" event at Messina Hof Hill Country Winery, Friday showcasing a Celebration of Texas Food and Wine and Saturday Patron Brunch on Marktplatz, both offering incredible foods paired with tasty Texas wines; these special events are limited seating, advance ticket sales only.

Fall Wine & Food Festival - September 27

Tickets are available at the door of Texas Vineyards and Beyond, 329 1/2 E. Main St., or by phone for this event which will feature tastings from several Texas wineries and local food venues.  Tickets include a souvenir wine glass plus wine and food tastings.  Meet the winemakers and purchase autographed/personalized bottles.  Live music by Ben Beckendorf.  At Texas Vineyards & Beyond.

1 to 5 pm.  $12 per person. Call 830-990-9199 for details.

Wine Road 290 "Chili and Chillin'" - 7/19

All twelve wineries making up the Wine Road 290 wine trail will join forces to host 'Chili and Chillin' with Texas chili or Southwestern chilies matched with perfectly chilled Texas wines! Enjoy music, fun, and great food from area restaurants. There is no cost to participate in the pairing and there are no tickets. Usual tasting fees apply at each winery for regular wine tastings.

Wineries participating (listed from west to east) are: Chisholm Trail Winery, Fredericksburg Winery, Rancho Ponte, Four Point Cellars, Grape Creek Vineyard, Torre di Pietra Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, Hilmy Cellars,  Woodrose Winery, Pedernales Cellars, William Chris Vineyards & Texas Hills Vineyard. 

Wine Trail 290 – Vino al Pastor - 6/21

Thirteen wineries, making up the Texas Wine Road 290 wine trail, in cooperation with the Texas Pork Producers Association invite you to participate in a Saturday, June 21 event. Each winery will team with a top restaurant in the Texas Hill Country to present VINO AL PASTOR. Vino al Pastor literally means wine and “Shepherd style” meat. Tacos al pastor, is a Mexican dish adoption of a spit-grilled meat, usually pork, served on a taco. Each restaurant will prepare a recipe using pork shoulder meat, usually marinated with a blend of different spices and herbs, and some “summertime” grilling presentation. When you visit the winery during the trail day of the event you will enjoy a wine especially paired with the PORK recipe served using PORK shoulder meat. You will also receive a copy of the recipe enjoyed at the winery.

The wineries along Highway 290 from one mile east of Johnson City to nine miles west of Fredericksburg make up one of the most successful wine travel destinations in the U.S., second only to NAPA. Each of the wineries offer their normal tasting and the PORK pairing taste will not cost any extra.

Come and enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country as you tour some of the finest wineries in Texas, tasting some of Texas best wines while enjoying the Hill Country’s finest restaurants’ creations.

Fredericksburg Weinstrasse Father’s Day Celebration - 6/14

Show Dad how much you care! Visit three great wineries and enjoy wine tastings, food pairings and live entertainment! Join us for this special event. Ticket quantities are limited so be sure to book early. Check in at 4.0 Cellars or Mendelbaum Cellars. Pick up your complimentary bottle of wine at Inwood Estates Winery and Bistro. Tickets are $45 and include a crystal 19 oz. Bordeaux wine glass, complimentary bottle of wine, food pairings and live entertainment. Call 830-997-2304 for more information.

Wine Road 290 "Vino and Pasta" - 3/22

Participating wineries have taken advantage of their close proximity along Highway 290 to create the Wine Road 290 Trail. Is there a better pairing in the world than wine and pasta? Nine local wineries partner with the finest restaurants in the area during normal winery hours on Saturday. Tasting fees may apply.

“From Terroir to Table” Fundraiser at Becker Vineyards - July 13

Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker are hosting “From Terroir to Table” in the Lavender Haus at Becker Vineyards near Stonewall to benefit the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts. The award-winning wines of Becker Vineyards will be paired with the flavorful cuisine of Jason Dady, Executive Chef and Owner of Bin 555 Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Antonio. The evening begins with an optional winery tour led by Dr. Becker at 6:30 pm. A reception follows at 7 pm with the four-course dinner at 7:30 pm. A live and silent auction will be part of the celebration of fine wine and fine cuisine. Attire for the evening is “business”. Tickets are $125 per person. Seating is limited for the dinner and reservations are required. For information and reservations, contact Nichole Bendele at the winery. The Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts is dedicated to the awareness, understanding and celebration of Texas food, wine and agriculture through educational programming and hands-0n experiences. For more information on the Center, visit www.texascenterforwineandculinaryarts.com

2013 Wine & Music Festival - 4/26-27

Proceeds from these events support the proposed Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts in Fredericksburg.

-Texas Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Evening (4/26)  Two acclaimed Texas authors, Dr. Russell Kane and Chef Terry Thompson-Anderson, will be signing their latest books and offering tapas-style dishes paired with Texas Hill Country wines. There will also be a silent auction.  6 PM.  $100 per person includes signed copies of both books. At the Ruff Haus, 205 N. Elk.  

-Hill Country Wine & Music Festival at the Wildseed Farms (4/27)  A day long event featuring  lots of Texas wineries, Hill Country restaurants and specialty food vendors as well as amazing live music performances.  11 AM to 7 PM.  The admission price of $20 includes a souvenir wine glass, 7 wine tasting tickets and food samples.  Available for sale will be wine by the glass or bottle, non-alcoholic beverages, t-shirts, hats and posters as well as beer from the BrewBonnet Biergarten. 

For more information, please visit www.hillcountrywineandmusic.com

Fall Wine & Food Festival at Texas Vineyards & Beyond - 9/29

Caprock Winery
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
Dionisio Winery
Westcave Cellars Winery
Red 55 Winery (Miranda Lambert Wines)

Cathy's Sweets
Fredericksburg Pie Company
West End Pizza Co.
Cranky Frank's BBQ
Music by Graham Warwick

Tickets are $12.00 and are available at the door or by phone with a credit card.  Includes logo wine glass, wine & food tastings.
Meet the Winemakers!  Autographed bottles available.
For more info, please visit www.texasvineyardsbeyond.com or call 830-990-9199

Vitner Dinner at Cabernet Grill - 11/3

Chef Ross Burtwell will be hosting Grape Growers Neal & Janice Newsom of Newsom Vineyards in the Texas High Plains for a five course dinner with wine matched specifically to the cuisine at Cabernet Grill, Thursday November 3, at 2806 Highway 16 South.  Cost is $69.95 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity.  6:30 PM.  Advance reservations are required. Ticket may be purchased online or by phone (830) 990-5734.

Vintner Dinner and Art in the Garden at Fredericksburg Herb Farm

The Texas Hill Country is becoming a hot spot for art and wine; the Fredericksburg Herb Farm is celebrating both during their next Vintner Dinner and Art in the Garden event.

On Thursday October 27, 2011 the Fredericksburg Herb Farm will host “Art in the Garden” an event showcasing a variety of local artists with an assortment of talents including plein air painting, glasswork, pottery, jewelry, and much more. The event takes place between 5pm and 7pm and will be followed by a five course Vintner Dinner prepared by Herb Farm Chef Asa Thornton and featuring select wines from Becker Vineyards; the dinner bell will ring at 7pm.

You can expect to find artists of all types at the event including Emily Ferrier Leland, a pleine aire painter who has also worked in fashion, textile and metal design; Donna Lafferty, an impressionist who specializes in original acrylic or gouache paintings; Susan Gleye, an artist whose pottery and glasswork pieces are often featured at the Herb Farm’s gift shop; Larry and Vici Wray owners of Yummy Day Designs who will be displaying an array of garden art specialties; Jeep Collins, an accomplished jewelry designer with a retail shop located in Fredericksburg; Betty Blackmond, a former art teacher and city planner whose oil paintings are displayed at art galleries in Llano and Marble falls; Art Among Friends, a group of Austin watercolorists; Kathleen McBride, a fused and hot glass artist who is also currently featured at the Herb Farm; and Lance Von Prum, the Herb Farm’s resident artist who specializes in watercolors, blacksmithing, metal work and more.

The evening’s featured wine is a local favorite. Becker Vineyards is located in the Texas Hill Country on highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Stonewall. Representatives from Becker will be present during dinner to introduce the selection of wines that will be served. Wine pairings include Becker Chardonnay, Barbera, Rousanne, Reserve Merlot and Viognier.

The “Art in the Garden” event is free and open to the public; light hors d’oeuvres will be served and bar service from the Herb Farm’s new Bistro Bar will be available during the show. The five course Vintner Dinner following the art show is $89 per person and includes a pairing of Becker Wine with each course. Dinner reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information please contact the Fredericksburg Herb Farm at 830-997-8615.

The Fredericksburg Herb Farm, located at 405 Whitney in Fredericksburg (just four blocks off Main St.), is home to Nature's Spa, Sunday Haus Cottages, the Farm Haus Bistro, the Poet's Haus Gift Shop and a variety of gardens. More information about the farm can be found at www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com or by calling 830-997-8615

Fall Wine and Food Festival - 9/24

Enjoy this boutique wine festival at Texas Vineyards & Beyond, 329 1/2 E. Main Street from 2-6pm, featuring five Texas wineries and several local food artisans, plus live entertainment. Guests will enjoy wine and food tastings and receive a Texas logo wine glass. Cost is $10.

Spring Wine & Food Fest - 4/30

Enjoy wine tastings from five Texas wineries and local food artisans at Texas Vineyards & Beyond LLC, at 329 1/2 E. Main Street from 2-6 pm. Meet the winemakers and obtain autographed wine bottles! Guitar music by Florin Sanchez. $10 per person at the door, includes logo wine glass, wine and food tastings. Wineries: Pillar Bluff Vineyards, McPherson Cellars, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, Red Caboose Winery, Santa Maria Cellars. Food: August E's Nouveau Texas Cuisine, Fredericksburg Pie Company, Texas Cajun Sausage Company. Call 830-990-9199 for more information

Wine and Food Festival - 10/23

The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest is a celebration of Texas food and wine, entertainment and fun. The specialty area will offer Texas delicacies, such as salsa, jellies, rubs, dips and much more. Enjoy the wine tasting area, with wines from across the state. Watch as guest chefs' show-off their talents and techniques. Have fun with the grape games and an auction, as well as live music. The two special events to be announced. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for 21 and under and 12 and under free.

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest - Oct 24

A celebration of Texas food and wine, entertainment, and fun on Fredericksburg, Texas' famous Marktplatz! General Admission tickets are $20/adults and $5/under 21.

General Admission includes the following:

Souvenir Fest wine glass

Five Tickets for free wine samples

6 sessions of the Grape Expectations Cooking School

Great music, an auction and

the Great Gargantuan Grape Toss

Texas wine & Texas specialty food to sample

Food Court

Entertainment lineup to date includes:

12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM

Harry & The Hightones



1:30 - 2:00 PM

Gargantuan Great Grape Toss



2:00 - 3:30 PM

Shake Russell



3:30 - 4:30 PM

Live Auction



5:00 - 7:00 PM

Walt Wilkins

Participating Wineries include: Becker Vineyards, Bell Mountain Vineyards, Fall Creek Vineyards, Fredericksburg Winery, Grape Creek Vineyards, Haak Vineyards & Winery, Homestead Winery, Kiepersol Estates, Llano Estacado, McReynolds Winery, Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Oberhof Wine Cellars, Pleasant Hills Winery, Piney Woods Country Wines, Quivis Wines, Sister Creek Vineyards, Spicewood Vineyards, Texas Hills Vineyard, and Twin Springs. Call 830-997-8515 for more information!

Wine Tasting at Argentine Restaurant - 10/23

Five great reds from Argentina served with delicious food pairings by the chef of The Argentine Restaurant, 803 South Adams. Hosted by wine distributors and wine consultant starting at 7 pm. Seating is limited. Please reserve by calling 830-997-0407. Cost is $75.00 per couple plus tax & gratuity. Your reservation enters you into a prize drawing. Wines featured in this sampling will be available for purchase at a special offer price.

Boutique Wine and Food Festival - 9/26

Enjoy wine tastings from seven Texas wineries and local food artisans at Texas Vineyards & Beyond, 329 E. Main Streetday from 2-6 pm on Satur. Meet the winemakers and obtain autographed wine bottles. Participating wineries are Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards, Mandola Estate Winery, Rancho Ponte Vineyard, Santa Maria Cellars and Singing Water Vineyards. Participating food artisans are Cabernet Grill, Fromage du Monde and Opa's Smoked Meat. Cost is $10 per person at the door, which includes wine glass, wine and food tastings. Please call 830/990-9199 for more information.

Ramblin Rosé at Becker Vineyards - 8/15

The wine world will have its eyes turned to Becker Vineyards when San Antonio's New World Wine & Food Festival (NWWFF) heads to Stonewall for the annual Rambling Rosé, with blind wine tastings at noon, 2:00pm and 4:00 of five rosé wines. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost to attend this event is $20 for advance tickets or $25 at the door. It promises to be a very sophisticated event for wine connoisseurs.

Vintner Dinner - 7/15

Celebrate Texas wine and unique Hill Country cuisine at Cabernet Grill on Highway 16 South Wednesday, July 15. This multi-course dinner will feature Texas winemakers. Cost is $59.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Please call 830/990-5734 for reservations.

Vintner Dinner at Cabernet Grill - 5/13

Make reservations for the upcoming Texas Winemaker – Vintner Dinner on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant on Hwy 16 S., in Fredericksburg. Enjoy unique hill country cuisine paired with wines from Grape Creek Vineyards. Cost is $59.95 plus tax per person. For information, call 830-990-5734.