Most San Antonians have one motive to go to Gruene: to see stay music at Gruene Corridor, the oldest dance corridor in Texas. That choice continues to be on the desk, however way more is slated for the thirty eighth Annual Gruene Music & Wine Competition, which can ship guests traipsing across the city for 4 days from October 10-13.
The competition options greater than 25 completely different Texas wines, and though it is not within the identify, greater than a dozen beers. They will be arrange at cubicles, so it is only a matter of shopping them multi function place. The tasting occasions are free to attend, with tasting tickets obtainable for buy.
Music is equally streamlined, with two levels: Gruene Corridor and The Grapevine, which is the place the tastings will happen. That is it for competition venues, however the schedule leaves loads of time to discover the city in between occasions. Plus, a seated dinner catered by a well-liked native restaurant and different native model appearances make for robust suggestions for different visits round Gruene.
Proceeds will profit the United Approach of Comal County, an area chapter of a worldwide group that addresses poverty by well being, training, and different alternative gaps. The occasion raised greater than $283,000 in 2023, which almost doubled 2021’s contribution.
A kickoff occasion on the Grapevine Gardens on Thursday, October 10, includes a curated wine and beer tasting from 5-8 pm, with stay music by the Reed Brothers. When that ends, attendees can head over to see nation singer-songwriter Nikki Lane at 8 pm.
On Saturday, the Stars & Guitars occasion from 5-8:30 pm at Gruene Corridor brings collectively meals, wine, and musical memorabilia. The Gristmill River Restaurant will cater a seated dinner with pairings from three Texas wineries and an acoustic set by the Randy Rogers Trio. A silent public sale will embody guitars signed by George Strait, Sara Evans, Blues Traveler, Jakob Dylan, Lukas Nelson, and plenty of extra. Randy Rogers will even signal his onstage. At 9 pm, he performs some extra together with his band.
Sunday’s occasions are taking place throughout. The Tastings & Tunes occasion from midday to six pm kicks issues off on the Grapevine Grounds with six wineries and 6 breweries, plus music by Andrew Kreitz and Austin Gilliam & the Properly Fed Texans. Gruene companies will host kid-friendly pop-up occasions at their shops. Gruene Corridor presents various viewings from 1-5 pm by taking part in the Crimson River Showdown school soccer recreation between Texas and Oklahoma on a giant display, with stay music to be decided. Robert Earl Eager closes issues out at 9 pm.
Lastly, a Sunday Showdown on October 13 combines extra school soccer within the beer backyard, a pop-up vendor market, and competition meals by the Gristmill. The music takes a flip towards Americana and nation, with William Clark Inexperienced, Kaitllin Butts, Tyler Halverson, Vincent Neil Emerson, Kat Hasty, Carson Jeffrey, The Nice Divide, Kody West, Micky & The Motorcars, Catie Offerman, and Cameron Sacky Band. That is all taking place from 1-9 pm.
For extra details about the competition, together with a full music lineup, is on the market at gruenemusicandwinefest.org. Tickets go on sale August 2 at 10 am.
