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Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival Preview 2025
For years the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival has showcased the Hill Country and specifically, Fredericksburg's evolution into becoming a food destination. The wine destination was already established. Really, there are few pairings better than a delicious bite specifically recommended to go with a sip of complimentary wine! In addition to just tasting events there are educational events located all over the city and Gillespie county. Rhonda and I had a blast last year and are really looking forward to seeing what new restaurants share tastes for us to pair! We HIGHLY recommend this and the October main event! Here is the schedule of events that ARE NOT ALREADY SOLD OUT.
Women for WineSense (21+)
MONDAY, July 21st| 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Alla Campagna
Join in and enjoy an inspiring evening of connection and conversation at Alla Campagna, hosted by Women For WineSense.
Enjoy an educational and empowering gathering featuring curated wine tastings from Rustic Spur, Michael Ros, Hilmy Cellars, Barelle, and Pedernales Cellars—each paired with Italian-inspired bites crafted by Alla Campagna. Included is a seated, multi-course large bite pairing with 5 Texas wines.
Shuck, Shake & Sip (21+)
WEDNESDAY, July 23rd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dietz Distillery
Martinis, oysters, live music, and Martha’s Vineyard vibes — with a Texas Hill Country twist.
Join us at Dietz Distillery for a midweek mixer where things get salty and shaken (or stirred). We’re serving up coastal energy with fresh oysters, beachy bites, and a welcome martini to kick off the evening.
Live music sets the tone, and a cash bar will be available throughout the event. Come for the flavors, stay for the vibes.
Tallow & Vine (21+)
THURSDAY, July 24th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ferris & Fletch
Calling all meat and wine lovers!
Chef Hunter Huffman of Mesquite at the Warehouse joins forces with winemaker Rarig Ross of Ferris & Fletch for a fire-forward, mingle-style dinner packed with bold Hill Country flavor.
Expect slow-cooked, smoky, and seriously satisfying bites—perfectly paired with pours that match the mood.
Experience includes custom wine glass gift + 5 carefully curated bites paired with 5 wines. Cash bar will be available for those who would like to enjoy more wine!
Slate Theory Silent Disco (21+)
FRIDAY, July 25th | 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Slate Theory Winery
This one speaks for itself, y’all.
Sip Slate Theory’s deliciously vibey wines in their equally vibey underground cave, throw on your headphones, and choose your groove with multiple live DJ channels. It’s a party where the beats are yours to control.
Come for the disco vibes, stay for the wine and late-night snacks that'll blow your glowsticks off.
Experience includes transportation to and from the event by URideZ (pick up & drop off at Albert Hotel), welcome glass of wine, silent disco experience, 360 photo booth + late night munchies. Cash bar will be available for additional wine!
The Elephant in The Room Boozy Brunch (21+)
SATURDAY, July 26th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Saloon at The Albert Hotel
Back by popular demand — this brunch party is the ultimate way to kick off your weekend.
Drink and dine like a true local with boozy frosties, hangover-curing brunch bites, and serious beats from DJ Cassandra, all at Fredericksburg’s favorite, The Saloon at Albert Hotel.
Experience includes full size welcome cocktail + brunch bites by The Pharmacy. Cash bar will be available throughout the event for additional drink purchases.
Fredericksburg Quesöff (Family Friendly)
SATURDAY, July 26th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Grand Central at Milam Lawn
It’s queso, it’s a competition, it’s everything.
Bring the whole crew to this melty, cheesy, family-friendly throwdown featuring Fredericksburg’s boldest and best queso contenders. Chips hit your hands at the door—then it’s time to taste, vote, and dance to live Tejano tunes from San Antonio’s Los Juanos.
Margaritas and cervezas will be flowing, and your vote decides who takes home the 2025 queso crown.
Your experience includes:
Tasting chips + queso samples from Leroy's Tex Mex BBQ, Emi's on Austin, Albert Hotel, Hill & Vine, Hondo's, Belly Up Brew Pub, Los Tios, and Fresh Pickens.
A cash bar will be serving up specialty margaritas and cold cervezas throughout!
Closing Party (21+)
Sunday, July 27th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
El Quincho
End the week on a high (and smoky) note with a wood-fired sendoff at El Quincho.
Where Argentinian asado meets Hill Country swagger, this fiery finale brings the heat in all the right ways. Come for the flame-grilled tapas, stay for the cocktails, and raise a glass to a wild, wine-soaked week we’ll be talking about until next year.
With any luck, this feast will hold us over—at least until the official festival week returns in October!
Experience includes welcome cocktail + tapas. Cash bar will be available with cocktails, beer & wine.
We are happy to assist you in getting you to the correct place for tickets. We hope you also wish to stay with us! Please let us know how we can help!
