In these last months of the calendar, wine connoisseurs looking for fun should not go anywhere else but Texas. If you are a wine enthusiast, wine clubs in Texas have come up with the best wine festivals for you. The festivals below should be attended by any wine lover across the country.
Grapefest
This is one of the greatest wine experience in Texas. You get to have a taste of premium Texas wines and champagnes. Not only that, there is live entertainment, amazing food, and so much more. It is a fun weekend experience for your entire family.
It takes place in the city of Grapevine presented by the Bank of West from 12th September -15th September 2019. Being the HQ of Texas wine industry, Grapevine is home to vibrant wine clubs in Texas that offer wine tastings all year round. Therefore, don’t miss this wine tasting experience.
Wine Garden at the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair Wine Garden has organised 24 days fair for taste the different wine varieties in Texas. The fair will start on 27th September to 20th October 2019. Wine clubs in Texas will be allowed to showcase their featured wines, have tasting stations, and answer questions asked by visitors. 3 different wineries will be allowed each day. The winery schedule can be found on their page.
Plano Food and Wine Festival
This is the 2nd year Plano has organised this magical and delicious event. It’s taking place on the 5th of October, 2019 from 2 p.m to 7 p.m. at the Willow Bend shops. There will be beer, cocktails, over 100 wines, and food prepared by culinary experts from North Texas. Talented musicians and local artists will be on the stage and you can come with kids as there will be a designated play zone for them.
The food and wine tasting passes start at $20.
Zest in the West
In this event, you get to enjoy, indulge, and give back to the community. It is an event to raise funds for the West Houston Leadership Institute. You get to experience culinary treasures and world-class wines prepared by West Houston’s finest. The event is on 16th October 2019, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The tickets come in 2 categories:
- Champagne & Caviar Experience 2019: You get VIP luxury lounge access and taste premium wine and experience the culinary fare. For $200
- Champagne experience 2019: One gets to enjoy a VIP evening with fine wine, craft beer, and culinary fare at $100.
Houston Cellar Classic
This will be the 15th annual Houston’s premium wine-tasting festival. The event will start at noon end at 4 p.m. on the 16th of November, 2019. All the proceeds go to Genesys Works Houston a non-profit organization that connects teens with Fortune 500 Businesses.
It’s an afternoon filled with live music, over 100 fine wines from around the globe, and food from Houston’s best restaurants. The best thing is you get to make purchases at one-time-only prices for the finest wines. Additionally, you get to vote for your favorite to receive an honor as the People’s Choice.
Texas Wine Festival
It is a festival held by one of the wine clubs in Texas, The Empty Glass. Texas wineries and local breweries will be invited to feature their finest wines for wine tasting. There will be live music, food vendors, and much more in support of Texas wine, beer, and music.
Don’t miss the event on 5th October 2019 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.