It’s an inescapable a part of Central Texas’ fall. As quickly because the “ber” months roll out, the social calendar rapidly fills with festivals dedicated to the whole lot from books to indie movies. It’s lots to course of — particularly contemplating the ever-growing crowds on the season’s juggernauts.
Fortunately, one autumn occasion is giving locals a bit respiration room. Held on the bucolic Hill Nation grounds of Vinovium vineyard, Texas Wine Jam returns to Johnson Metropolis on November 4-5. The music and wine-filled weekend permits friends to stretch out whereas supporting two native nonprofits.
Greater than 22 wineries will take part (that is 7 greater than final yr), together with Farmhouse Vineyards, Lewis Wines, Misplaced Draw Cellars, Ron Yates, and Westcave Cellars. Along with providing samples, the contributors will probably be providing unique offers to attendees. Every bottle bought comes with a raffle ticket for blended wine instances and different prizes.
The jam will probably be dealt with by way of dwell units by Basic Rewind, The Anthony Garcia Band, Josh Klaus, and Bubba Coltrane and the Prepare Wrecks. The music will cowl a wide selection of crowd-pleasing genres, from Spanish guitar-tinged Americana to raucous, horn-filled rock.
Whereas bopping to the tunes, friends may pay attention to a winemaker panel or try a cooking demo. And, in fact, no competition is full with out avenue meals — this yr delivered by Rex’s Creole Kitchen, Rex’s Smokehouse, Oro Bianco, River Whey Creamery, and extra.
Proceeds profit the Texas Wine Group Scholarship program and the SIMS Basis, an Austin group offering psychological well being and restoration providers for music business professionals and their dependents.
Normal admission tickets can be found on-line now, starting from a $45 single-day go to a $75 two-day go. The $55-$95 VIP tickets embrace early entrance, 5 further raffle tickets, and a branded wine bottle koozie. The competition takes place noon-5 pm every day, and alternate dates on November 11-12 have been put aside in case of inclement climate.
