April 22, 2018
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets
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Experience
Texas Wine Revolution is an annual festival, showcasing the beauty of Texas grown wines and this year, specifically 100% Texas grown Rosé wines. This is a unique event that will provide exposure to this Texas winemaking style for years to come. Featuring 25+ Texas wineries, winemakers, and their 100% Texas grown Rosé, the afternoon will also include Rosé tastings, live music, local foods, educational seminars, interactive activities, plenty of picture opportunities, a silent auction, and picnic areas on the gorgeous property of Horseshoe Bay Resort. Celebrate with us and meet local wineries, winemakers, farmers, and chefs for an awakening and education of Real Texas Wine.
Texas Wine Revolution is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting consumer education and awareness of Texas grown wines. To achieve our purpose, the Texas Wine Revolution festival was created in 2015 and will continue to be an annual event devoted to endorsing Texas grown wines by showcasing Texas wineries, winemakers, vineyards, farmers, chefs, Texas cuisine, and the wine industry.
FESTIVAL GOERS WILL ENJOY:
- Complimentary 6 bottle tote bag, logoed wine glass (for tasting and take-home), a booklet featuring each participating winery that will double as a "passport" and notebook
- Tastings of 25+, 100% Texas-grown rosés from Texas wineries and winemakers
- Live entertainment
- Educational seminars
- Option to purchase bottles and glasses from participating wineries
- Local Restaurants/Food vendors with complimentary samples as well as food for purchase
- Silent Auction
Schedule
- 10:30a - 11:00a: VIP Check-In
- 11:00a - 11:30a: VIPs taste VIP wineries & meet the makers on Lawn
- 11:30a - 12:30p: VIP seminar in Tent Pavilion
- 12:30p: VIPs released to Lawn & begin early tasting
- 12:45p: General Admission Check-In & Registration
- 1:00p: Gates Open & Silent Auction Open for Bidding
- 1:00p - 5:00p:
- Taste 49 Rosés
- Pair your Rosés with all 5 food samples
- Try more Texas foods from all 5 vendor menus
- Get your photo taken @ barrel booth
- Browse silent auction items (closes at 4:45pm)
- Buy a TWR Tshirt & poster at the TWR table
- 1:45p - 2:05p: Educational Seminar by Jessica Dupuy (Texas Monthly) "Where Texas Rose wines come from & overview of Texas Varieties"
- 2:45p - 3:15p: Educational Seminar by David Furer (Global Wine Communicator) "Roses & Rations" featuring bites from Antonelli's Cheese, Bryan's on 290, & Horseshoe Bay
- 3:45p - 4:05p: Educational Seminar by Phil Price (Winemaker, Fall Creek Vineyards)
- 4:45p: Silent Auction Ends Must collect your items by 5:05 @ check-in tables
- 5:00p: Festival comes to an end
MUSIC
- 1:00 - 2:30p: Left Arm Tan
- 2:45 - 4:45p: Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros
Entertainment
Wineries
Restaurant / Food Vendors
Want to showcase your culinary specialties? Download the Information Packet below.
Download Restaurant/Food Vendor Packet
Directions
Horseshoe Bay Resort will be the venue hosting 2018's Texas Wine Revolution.
Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 Hi Cir N
Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
Lodging
Book your hotel room at Horseshoe Bay Resort by visiting the link below.
Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
The Texas Wine Revolution Sponsorship team offers valuable support to sponsors leading up to the event as well as the heaviest during the event. We have created a few different levels of sponsorship to accommodate various needs! Contact us for more information on our Sponsorship Packages or let's develop a custom program that fits your needs and marketing goals.
Texas Wine Revolution is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting consumer education and awareness of Texas grown wines. To achieve our purpose, the Texas Wine Revolution festival was created in 2015 and will continue to be an annual event devoted to endorsing Texas grown wines by showcasing Texas wineries, winemakers, vineyards, farmers, chefs, Texas cuisine, and the wine industry.
Volunteer With Us!
Do you have a love for wine, all things Texas, and want to help a great organization? We are in need of volunteers to help us prepare, setup, and breakdown for the 2018 Texas Wine Revolution. The enthusiasm, commitment and hard work of volunteers enable this festival to pursue its mission of educating consumers on Texas agriculture and Texas grown wine.
As a volunteer, you’ll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in such varied departments and duties as registration, event coordination, conferences, hospitality, VIP events, sponsorships, quality assurance, vendor management, volunteer management, food, and of course wine, all while working with a wonderful staff. Please feel free to email us at info@texaswinerevolution.com for any questions. Have more time to spend and want to assist in the overall organization? Email and let us know what you'd like to help with!
Volunteering with the Texas Wine Revolution is a unique opportunity to work hard, gain valuable experience, connect with the Texas wine and agriculture community, earn community service hours, network and have fun while supporting the mission of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the public learn about Texas wine and farming.
QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? Email info@texaswinerevolution.com
HOW WE SAY THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS:
- Exclusive Volunteer T-Shirt
- Chance to taste all participating wineries (must be 21+ yrs of age)
- Complimentary snacks before and/or after your shift
CONTACT US
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS THE DAY OF THE EVENT?
The event will take place rain or shine! If there is inclement weather, it will mainly take place indoors.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
This is not a black tie event and you don't need to wear your finest! It is an outdoor event. Ladies, we recommend comfortable shoes (no high heels or wedges) due to mixed ground surfaces of grass, concrete, and gravel. Check out "Photos" tab to see last year's crowd and attire.
DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKET AND BRING WITH ME TO THE EVENT?
No. Let's save some trees! Please bring your current/valid photo I.D. PLEASE make sure your name was used to buy your ticket (meaning you have a ticket in YOUR name, not the person's who bought it for you)! If you are unsure if it is, please login to Eventbrite to check or email info@texaswinerevolution.com.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE?
A sample from each food vendor, a tasting of each wine from each winery/vintner, water, live entertainment, a 6 bottle tote bag to carry your purchases, a wine glass for wine tasting, a pen, and a passport/booklet to guide you through the event is all included in your ticket price, and possibly more!
DO I NEED TO BRING CASH/CREDIT CARDS FOR EXTRA PURCHASES?
Most all wineries and food vendors will have items for sale (in addition to complimentary samples that are included in your ticket price), please bring cash and/or credit cards for these additional purchases.
WILL DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT?
There will not be an ATM on site, although most if not all vendors will have their own POS system to accept debit and credit cards.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN
This event is geared towards ages 21+. Children under 12 are free, though they of course will not receive any wine samples or the swag bag given to paid ticket holders 21 years of age and older.
ARE DOGS/PETS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT?
No.
CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD OR BEVERAGES
No.
ARE COOLERS PERMITTED?
No. Coolers are not permitted nor are any outside foods or beverages.
LOST AND FOUND
Texas Wine Revolution is not responsible for lost items. However, after the event, please email us at info@texaswinerevolution.com with description, name, phone # about any items that may have gone missing. Texas Wine Revolution will not be held responsible for unclaimed items.
REFUNDS?
Sorry, no refunds. Tickets are transferrable to another person's name through Eventbrite (ticket website you purchase through). Must create a username/account through Eventbrite to be able to transfer/change the name on the ticket. All attendees must have their name on their ticket to get in.