Festival Features
Augusta Vin VIP Lounge
Augusta Vin is dedicated to creating an exemplary Texas Hill Country winery experience. Their mission is to enchant guests with exceptional hospitality and a unique ambiance, highlighted by lush gardens and stunning natural vistas. Coupled with a remarkable selection of wines, they strive to create an unforgettable experience that invites guests to return year after year.
VIP Badge holders at the 2024 festival will enjoy a 'mini-Augusta Vin' experience, featuring a variety of Augusta Vin wines, exclusive bites, a taste of their signature ambiance, and a special Augusta Vin VIP Swag Bag.
Heath Sparkling Garden
Heath Sparkling Wines originated from Grape Creek Vineyards, where the Cuvée (base wine for sparkling wine or Champagne) is crafted by their own, widely decorated Winemaker Jason Englert.
In-bottle secondary fermentation (Méthode Champenoise) is guided by Penny Gadd-Coster, named “Winemaker of the Year” in the inaugural 2013 Wine Industry Awards and Best of Class Sparkling Wine, 2018 San Fransico Chronicle Wine Competition.
At the 2024 festival’s Heath Sparkling Garden, guests will have the opportunity to savor all four of their limited-production, vintage sparkling wines with the option to pair with garden bites & small-batch Italian Ice by Piccolina, all within a beautifully elevated outdoor garden setting.
Joanna’s Market by Signor Vineyards
The Signor family’s heritage as ranchers and horticulturists is woven into every aspect of the vineyard experience, where deep Texas roots and warm hospitality shine through. Joanna’s Market at Signor Vineyards offers a delightful selection of sandwiches, grab-and-go items, non-alcoholic beverages, and stylish essentials for the kitchen, home, or ranch.
At Joanna’s Pop-Up Market during this year’s festival, attendees can browse and shop culinary sundries and home decor while enjoying a tasting of Signor’s robust red and crisp white wines.
Texas Wine Auction’s Grand Tasting Pavilion
Who doesn’t love enjoying wine for a good cause? The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has teamed up with The Texas Wine Auction, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to make an even greater impact this year.
Over 30 wineries at the festival will be auctioning off five cases of wine each, with proceeds supporting Texas Wine Auction’s mission to fund programs that promote healthy communities and a sustainable future for Texas wine. Attendees can bid on their favorite wines while savoring the offerings in our Grand Tasting Pavilion.
Burgers, Bourbon & Barbeque
Ready for the ultimate collaboration? The culinary and creative forces behind Fredericksburg Cast Iron, Garrison Brothers Bourbon, Hill & Vine, and Eaker Barbeque (named one of Texas Monthly’s 50 Best BBQ establishments in Texas) have joined together to create an elevated Texas ranch-style lounge complete with live music that promises an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy Hill & Vine smash burger bites and Eaker Barbeque sliders cooked over open flames on Fredericksburg Cast Iron skillets, Garrison Brothers mini cocktails and neat tastings served from the iconic Hill & Vine Das Bar Bus.
El Quincho Asador Argentino
Brought to you by the talented team at Revel Kitchen + Catering, El Quincho is a wood-fired outdoor kitchen in Fredericksburg, Texas, specializing in Argentinian grills and a clay pizza oven.
At the festival, you can get a taste of their outdoor kitchen magic with sizzling meat over smoking oak coals at their open fire, wood-burning Argentinian pop up. Pull up a seat at one of the bistro tables under shaded trees, enjoy vinyl beats by Chuck Wehner of Moving in Stereo, and savor Argentinian bites from Las Pampas Argentinas. Truly, an experience for all the senses.
Uncork Texas Wine Beverage Demo Stage
We're excited to present an outstanding lineup of beverage innovation leaders, complemented by select culinary pairings and a wine blending competition. Our Beverage Demo Stage presented by Uncork Texas Wine, a wine marketing program established by the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the state's grape growers and wineries through a variety of initiatives year-round.
Programming on the Uncork Texas Wine Beverage Demo Stage —
Herbalist, Lauren Peterson | Hill Country Herb Garden
Junebug’s, The Saloon & The Pharmacy | Albert Hotel
Cheese + Wine Pairing | Antonelli’s Cheese (add on experience)
Wine Blending Competition | Becker Vineyards (add on experience)
Chase Guthrie & Travis King | Chase’s Place
H-E-B Culinary Demo Stage
For all of you hands-on foodies, we've curated the ultimate culinary demo stage. Badge holders have the exclusive opportunity to reserve a limited seat at the demo stage for an immersive, educational culinary experience with:
Jesse Griffiths | Dai Due
Michael Fojtasek & Justin Spencer | Junebug’s
Gus Beuershausen | Leroy’s Texas Mex BBQ
Hunter Huffman | Mesquite at The Warehouse
Distillery District
No party is complete without mini cocktails and neat samples of craft spirits! Discover a diverse selection of Vodka, Gin, Sotol, Tequila, Bourbon, and Whiskey in our Distillery District. Enjoy these exquisite spirits alongside thoughtfully paired culinary bites crafted by some of the Hill Country’s finest chefs!
Water Wheel Beer Garden
Take a refreshing detour to the Water Wheel Beer Garden, where you can savor some of the Hill Country’s finest brews, perfectly paired with bites that elevate every sip. And don’t forget to swing by our pretzel necklace bar to grab a tasty, wearable palate cleanser!