A True CELEBRATION of Texas - April 26 - 27, 2013
Fredericksburg, Texas

This is a true celebration of Texas – Its wine, music and cuisine which benefits the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts in Fredericksburg. We have expanded our 2013 festival to include an expanded slate of activities like those that will be available for Visitors to enjoy at the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts. Net proceeds from all festival events go to the TCWCA.

Texas Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Evening with Book Signing
Friday, April 26, 2013, 6:00-9:30pm

Texas Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Evening with Book Signing and Silent Auction is being held at the National Museum of the Pacific War’s Ruff Haus located at 205 Elk Street in Fredericksburg. Our event is hosted by Dr. Russell Kane and Chef Terry Thompson Anderson who will guide you through an enjoyable evening of tasting fine wines and delectable foods from Texas. The two acclaimed Texas authors will be signing their latest books, Lone Star Eats by Terry and Russ’ The Wineslinger Chronicles - Texas on the Vine, during the evening. Your hosts have collaborated to pair wines from Chisholm Trail Winery, Duchman Winery, Fredericksburg Winery, Grape Creek Vineyards, Messina Hof Winery, Pedernales Cellars, Texas Hills Vineyard, Torre di Pietra Vineyards, and Woodrose Winery with tapas-style recipes from Terry’s book. Event admission price of $100 includes signed copies of both author’s books. Our Festival’s Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with this event and is paired with our desserts. Items featured in the auction include wine baskets, books, kitchen / culinary accessories, and other items. John Arthur Martinez is performing during the evening. Attendance is very limited so please purchase your tickets now, to ensure your participation.

Hill Country Wine and Music Festival
April 26-27 in Fredericksburg at Wildseed Farms

We’re bringing together libations, vibrations, and great Texas foods in a celebration of these Texas traditions at the Wildseed Farms, in the Texas Hill Country outside Fredericksburg. Come and join us along with lots of Texas Wineries, Hill Country restaurants, and specialty food booths. There’s a variety of musical genres throughout the event. This year’s participating wineries are:

The admission price of $20 includes a souvenir wine glass, seven tickets good for wine tastings, and variety of sumptuous food samplings. Participating restaurants and food booths will have foods for sale and wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle, along with non-alcoholic beverages, souvenir T-shirts and posters. All kinds of stemware can be found at Wine Affectionado and handmade Texas textiles at Pure West / Pure Vintage. Beer and food is also available for purchase at the Wildseed Farms’ BrewBonnet Biergarten. Please come out and support the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts and don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful Texas wildflowers along your way. Participating Restaurants and Food Booths will have meals, sliders, snacks, and deserts available for purchase throughout the day.

This year’s musical entertainment is amazing with multicultural genres that all come under the hat of Texas Music!! Romantic Flamenco Dancing with Flamenco Guitars featuring Olivia Chacon from Alante Flamenco of Austin and Jose Tejeha on guitar. John Arthur Martinez is back with his widely acclaimed and Award winning musical style. In 2012 he received the Academy of Texas Music’s nomination for Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. An Austin Cajun treat, that’s new to this year’s festival, is Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces, including Erik Hokkanen. Their traditional Cajun French Music Style is refreshing and keeps everybody’s toes tapping!! The Almost Patsy Cline Band from Bandera is very popular “dance band” in San Antonio as well as across the Hill Country and Texas!! Their repertoire ranges from Bob Wills’ favorites to Patsy Cline’s hits. Better bring your dancing shoes when their playing!!