Wine Festivals in Texas 2026

The largest wine festival in the Southwest US, GrapeFest transforms Historic Main Street in Grapevine into a four-day celebration of Texas wine culture each September. The centerpiece is the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic — the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the Southwest — alongside an International Wine Experience, Rosé Rendezvous, and Champagne Terrace. With 200,000+ attendees, live entertainment on four stages, a carnival midway, and boutique shopping, it is a full family festival wrapped around serious wine culture.

Set in the heart of Texas Hill Country wine country, this October festival is Fredericksburg's premier food and wine event, spotlighting 75+ Texas wineries, chefs, distilleries, and breweries at the Marktplatz on Main Street. The Grand Tasting features unlimited samples, live cooking demos, an artisan market, and immersive activations — all within walking distance of the town's historic German-heritage downtown and tasting rooms. It anchors a full 'Preview Week' of intimate dinners, masterclasses, and winery events throughout July.

Now in its 14th year, this three-day November festival brings hundreds of chefs, winemakers, and artisanal producers together at Auditorium Shores along the Lady Bird Lake waterfront. Signature events include Hands-On Grilling with Chef Tim Love, guided tasting sessions with Texas wines and spirits, and a Friday evening tailgate celebrating Lone Star food traditions — all against Austin's iconic skyline. It consistently ranks among the top destination food-and-wine events in the American South.