UPCOMING Events

For more than 35 years, Southern Living has partnered with builders, architects, and designers to produce custom houses that salute the Southern lifestyle and highlight the latest innovations in home design. This year, we built our dream home right here in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Come visit! - Community - Frieden - Architect - Mustard Architects - Builder - Kurk homes - Landscape Designer - Melissa Gerstle Design - Interior Design- Jean Liu Design, Mohon Interiors, Paloma Contreras Design

Fall has landed in the tasting room, and this month we're celebrating it the best way we know how: with apples, three ways.       This month's Autumn Apple & Wine Pairing is a self-guided journey through the season's coziest flavors, matched with 3 wines and a tasting sheet to guide you through each bite.   🍏 Green Apple Crostini Wedge | Prosciutto | Brie | Hot Honey 🍊 Cranberry & Orange Scone | Apple Butter 🥧 Apple Strudel   📝 Self-guided with a playful tasting sheet 🍷 3 wines, thoughtfully paired 💝 $35.00 per guest 📍 Blumenthal Farms Tasting Room   Whether it's a crisp fall afternoon with friends or a solo moment with a good book, this is the coziest way to taste your way through October in Texas Hill Country.

Get creative at Yellow Door Studio! Choose a piece of pottery from our shelves and make it your own. Paint with glaze and leave it with us to be kiln-fired, or use acrylics and take your creation home the same day. We also offer wine glass painting ($45 for two glasses), mosaics, and more! Bring your friends, BYOB, and enjoy a fun, relaxed time creating together. Pottery ranges from $20–$60, and yes—we can ship your finished pieces! Reserve your table and come make some art! Parking is available behind our buildings.

October is our favorite month here at Texas Hill Country Wineries because it is Texas Wine Month! Join us in celebrating the Texas Wine Month Passport event from October 1 – 31 in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, receiving complimentary tastings, exclusive discounts and discovering award winning wines at 45+ unique Hill Country Wineries. Savor all that Texas Wine Country has to offer this October and drink it all in for one day or all 31 on this fantastic self-guided tour!

Experience the rich traditions of German cuisine with hearty comfort foods, classic techniques, and perfectly paired wines. Includes lifestyle cooking tips, chef instruction, and a take-home recipe booklet. Time: 5:00 pm Chef: Sean Higginbotham, Executive Chef Menu: • Meatballs in White Wine Caper Sauce • Jäger Schnitzel • Sweet & Sour Green Beans • Käse Spätzle • Cranberry Almond Streusel Cake Overview Join us for a 2.5–3 hour hands-on cooking experience where you'll cook, taste, sip, learn, and connect. Each class blends immersive culinary instruction with lifestyle cooking skills—from ingredient selection and traditional techniques to smart substitutions and chef-driven tips inspired by authentic German cooking You'll enjoy a full dinner paired with carefully selected wines and take home a beautifully printed recipe booklet with step-by-step instructions and cooking tips so you can recreate these comforting German-inspired dishes in your own kitchen.

Join us at Witcher Brewing for an *adult only* Halloween Party! We'll have DJ Dave on deck, spinning some tunes. Plan to wear a costume, and we'll have a prize for the best one! Come hungry and thirsty, kitchen and bar will be open for purchases.

Come enjoy hay rides, school tours and more! Food and drinks are available too.

on't miss PUPPY YOGA with our friends from Good Foundation! This class always fills up so sign up early to come enjoy a fun morning filled with puppies and poses to benefit the Hill Country SPCA! The Howl-O-Ween Costume Pawrade will be shortly after!

As World War II raged across the globe, Americans on the home front played a critical role in supporting the war effort. From tending Victory Gardens to working in factories that produced the tools of war, civilians made it possible for the American military to fight overseas. This FREE Outpost program offers visitors an opportunity to learn about life on the American home front during World War II. Guests can explore real artifacts while gaining insight into daily life, wartime work, and the sacrifices made by those who supported the war from home. Outpost programs are educational, drop-in experiences held on select Saturdays on the Nimitz Platz at 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by, ask questions, and engage directly with history.

Dress your four-legged best friend in their Halloween finest and join us for the Howl-O-Ween Pup Pawrade & Costume Contest at Grand Central at Milam! Whether your pup is spooky, silly, or downright adorable, we can't wait to see them strut their stuff. Enjoy an afternoon filled with tail wags, photo opportunities, local vendors, and plenty of treats for both humans and pups. Then cheer on your favorite furry contestants as they compete for bragging rights, prizes, and the title of Best Dressed Dog! Bring the whole family, meet fellow dog lovers, and celebrate Halloween with a paws-itively unforgettable day on the Great Lawn. Costumes are encouraged for humans too! All friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Register your pup today! https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:157f0f57-56d1-44d8-a364-6a259eb73e1f

You are cordially invited to an evening worth raising a glass to. Enjoy a special four-course dinner presented by Trosko Culinary, thoughtfully paired with selections from The Campaign Wines. Come hungry, come curious, and most importantly, vote with your glass. What to expect: -A four-course dinner by Trosko Culinary -Wine pairings featuring The Campaign Wines -An intimate, ticketed evening at Acquired Taste Wines -Plenty of wine, conversation, and campaign spirit LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!