Due to the devastating floods that swept through Kerr County over the July 4 weekend, the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is channeling its summer programming into a meaningful cause. What was originally planned as a series of lead-up events for the main festival in October has now become a full-fledged fundraiser to support flood relief efforts in the Hill Country.
Preview Week, running July 21–27, will now donate 100% of ticket and event proceeds to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. This fund was established to assist with rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts in the hardest-hit areas, including Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, Center Point, and Comfort.
Preview Week offers seven days of events, but the festive lineup will be about standing together to support the flood’s impact.
The following Hill Country businesses’ and organizations’ will make this fundraising week possible: Alla Campagna, Women For WineSense, Rustic Spur Vineyards, Michael Ros Winery, Hilmy Cellars, Barelle Vineyards and Pedernales Cellars, Becker Vineyards, Dietz Distillery, Mystic Lobster Roll, Fischer & Wieser, Das Peach Haus and Bevvy Group, Mesquite at The Warehouse and Ferris & Fletch, Slate Theory Winery and Austin Silent Disco, Albert Hotel, The Saloon & DJ Cassandra, Grand Central at Milam, Los Juanos Band, Leroy’s Tex Mex BBQ, Emi’s on Austin, Hill & Vine, Hondo’s, Belly Up Brew Pub, Los Tios and Fresh Pickin’s, Halter Ranch, El Quincho and Revel Kitchen + Catering.
Tickets, a full schedule, and more information are available at fbgfoodandwine. com/preview-week.
Unlike the main festival in October, Preview Week offers à la carte ticketing, allowing guests to pick individual events that interest them most.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s on the schedule.
July 21 – Women for WineSense ($75): A wine tasting and food pairing at Alla Campagna, hosted by Women For WineSense, a group dedicated to education and support for women in the wine industry.
July 22 – The White House Dinner (Sold Out): A replica of a 2004 state dinner served during George W. Bush’s presidency, featuring Becker Vineyards’ 2002 Cabernet Reserve.
July 23 – Shuck, Shake & Sip (21+) ($50): A cocktail hour at Dietz Distillery with oysters, martinis, and Martha’s Vineyard-inspired vibes.
July 24 – Tallow & Vine ($75): A live-fire meat and wine pairing event at Ferris & Fletch featuring five curated dishes by Chef Hunter Huffman and winemaker Rarig Ross.
July 25 – Slate Theory Silent Disco ($50): A headphone-powered dance party at Slate Theory Winery with multiple DJs, wine, and late-night snacks.
July 26 – The Elephant in The Room Boozy Brunch ($45): A festive brunch at The Albert Hotel’s new saloon with boozy frozen drinks and music from Austin DJ Cassandra.
July 26 – Fredericksburg Quesöff ($25): A queso cook-off at Grand Central on Milam Lawn where guests sample and vote on the area’s best queso.
July 27 – Halter Ranch Brunch ($100): A three-course organic brunch with wine pairings at Halter Ranch’s Hill Country Tasting Room.
July 27 – Closing Party at El Quincho ($50): A send-off celebration with flame-grilled Argentinian tapas, cocktails, and local beverages.
Many participating venues, chefs, wineries, and entertainers have donated their time and services, making it possible for all proceeds to go directly to flood recovery efforts.
The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, organized by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, is a nonprofit initiative that supports local agriculture, viticulture, and culinary businesses. Proceeds from the October festival also benefit area nonprofits, making both Preview Week and the main event powerful engines for community support.
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- Website: https://www.fbgfoodandwine.com/preview-week
- Email: [email protected]
Map to Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival office
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