Proper in the midst of Preview Week, a summer time mini-festival in preparation for the official Fredericksburg Meals & Wine Pageant this fall, tickets have gone on sale for the entire shebang. The principle occasion occurs October 21-26, and can embrace a grand tasting and particular occasions like brunch, a tequila day occasion, and a five-course meal.
This greater than 30-year-old pageant has undergone a renaissance in recent times, with a kind of relaunch in 2024 that promised a brand new look and refreshed schedule. Its beneficiaries have modified, too, from the Marktplatz park to numerous Hill Nation charities.
As of this July, each Preview Week and the primary pageant are actually elevating funds for the Kerr County Flood Reduction Fund, which on the time of this text’s publication has raised greater than $60 million.
Ticket gross sales will begin with early-bird pricing, persevering with by means of August 31. There are a handful of choices for various ranges of involvement within the festivities.
Individuals who wish to choose and select their occasions — or simply attend one — can choose up particular person occasion tickets. Because the Grand Tasting is the largest occasion, it will get its personal particular particular person badge ($125), with a reduction for folks with choose Hill Nation ZIP codes ($100 ticket). VIPs on the occasion ($250) will get to enter early, entry a personal lounge and restrooms, attempt particular pairings, and take house a present.
Two extra inclusive badges will grant entry to all occasions ($855) or a choice of the preferred occasions ($665): the Texas Wine Public sale Barrel Public sale, the Avenue Dinner, and the Waterfront Brunch.
For cherry-pickers, listed below are the occasions to select from:
October 21: The Winery Desk is a women-in-wine themed occasion that celebrates Jerilynn Clifford’s with paired bites by Ashely Odom of Feast & Merriment.October 22: Opening Night time, introduced by William Chris Vineyards on the Albert Lodge with wine, dwell music, dwell culinary demos, and extra.October 23: Tacos & Tequila, a day occasion at El Quincho with “smokey” avenue tacos, sides, and paired tequila and cocktails.October 23: Texas Black Tie Barbecue, introduced by Lee + Associates at Becker Vineyards that includes high Hill Nation pitmasters, wine pairings, and two-stepping.October 24: Texas Wine Public sale Barrel Public sale, benefiting the Fredericksburg ISD Training Basis. Friends will attempt premium barrel tastings and bid on uncommon and unique tons in Slate Idea’s underground wine cave.October 24: The Avenue Dinner, introduced by Waldorf Astoria Residences, a five-course feast with wine pairings, served exterior on Austin Avenue in downtown Fredericksburg. Offered by Waldorf Astoria Residences.October 25: The Grand Tasting, with 75+ tastings from Texas wineries, cooks, distilleries, and breweries, plus dwell cooking demos, music, an artisan market, and immersive activations.October 26: The Waterfront Brunch on the iconic Fischer & Wieser Farmstead, with brunch bites, Fischer & Wieser wines, and cocktails.
An inventory of expertise signed on to date is offered at fbgfoodandwine.com. Notable contributors embrace influential Southwestern chef Stephan Pyles, winemaker David Kuhlken of Pedernales Cellars, and the group at Calivence Wine Tasting Bar + Bistro, which will likely be brand-new on the town beginning in August.
