Badges + Events
This year, our celebration of the Hill Country runs even deeper. In the wake of the recent catastrophic floods, a portion of festival proceeds will benefit the Hill Country Hospitality Relief Fund, organized by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Events 501(c)(3) Foundation, to support hospitality professionals impacted across the region.
We’re proud to showcase the talent, creativity, and innovation that define Hill Country food and wine. But more than that, we’re honored to come together in support of the people who make this place so special.
This year, we don’t just raise a glass — we pour back into our community more than ever!
Grand Tasting Badges
Locals Badge
Early Bird | $100 $125
Offer expires 8/31
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Access to the Grand Tasting starting at 1:00 PM on 10/25
Complimentary wine glass
Unlimited tastings from 75+ culinary, wine, distillery, and brewery partners
Live music, lounges, interactive activations, curated retail market + live demos
(Zip codes included: Gillespie, Blanco, Mason, Kerr & Llano Counties)
General Admissions Badge
Early Bird | $125 $150
Offer expires 8/31
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Access to the Grand Tasting starting at 1:00 PM on 10/25
Complimentary wine glass
Unlimited tastings from 75+ culinary, wine, distillery, and brewery partners
Live music, lounges, interactive activations, curated retail market + live demos
Weekender Badge
Early Bird | $665 $700
Offer expires 8/31
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All VIP benefits +
Ticket to Texas Wine Auction Barrel Auction (Friday, 10/24)
Ticket to The Street Dinner (Friday, 10/24)
Ticket to The Waterfront Brunch (Sunday, 10/26)
VIP Badge
Early Bird | $250 $275
Offer expires 8/31
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Everything in the GA Badge plus +
One hour early access to the Grand Tasting at 12:00 PM on 10/25
Exclusive Grape Creek Vineyards VIP wine glass
Access to the Grape Creek Vineyards VIP Lounge featuring elevated wine and culinary tastings, shaded lounge spaces & luxury restrooms
General Admissions Badge
Early Bird | $855 $900
Offer expires 8/31
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All VIP benefits +
Ticket to Opening Night Celebration (Wednesday, 10/22)
Ticket to Tacos & Tequila (Thursday, 10/23)
Ticket to Texas Black Tie Barbecue (Thursday, 10/23)
Ticket to Texas Wine Auction Barrel Auction (Friday, 10/24)
Ticket to The Street Dinner (Friday, 10/24)
Ticket to The Waterfront Brunch (Sunday, 10/26)
Additional Events
Tuesday, October 21st
The Vineyard Table | Elk & Main
Wednesday, October 22nd
Opening Night | Albert Hotel
Thursday, October 23rd
Tacos & Tequila | El Quincho
Texas Black Tie Barbecue | Becker Vineyards
Friday, October 24th
Texas Wine Auction Barrel Auction | Slate Theory
The Street Dinner | Austin Street
Sunday, October 26th
The Waterfront Brunch | Fischer & Wieser Farmstead
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