Sip, Swirl and Savor This Summer in Texas Wine Country
The grape harvest season runs through September and offers special events like picking parties, grape stomps and new releases. Credit Fredericksburg CVB.
As summer comes to an end, plan a visit to Fredericksburg, located in the center of Texas Wine Country. The grape harvest season, running through the end of September, includes events like grape stomps, special release parties and more.
Grape stomps are a fun way to celebrate the grape harvest season. Don’t be afraid to get messy and capture the moment. Credit Trish Rawls.
Sip and Savor
Home to more than 60 wineries and tasting rooms, Fredericksburg is the perfect place to taste award-winning wines. Find a variety of dry reds, crisp whites and refreshing rosés.
During the grape harvest season, there are several opportunities to stomp the grapes. Don’t be afraid to get messy and capture the moment.
When planning your visit to Texas Wine Country, you can leave the planning to the pros when you book with a wine tour company. Choose from a pre-selected list or build your own custom tour so you can be sure to stop at your favorite.
Stay close to downtown and explore the Urban Wine Trail. With more than 10 wineries within a few blocks of Main Street, you can sip on a glass of vino while exploring more than 150 shops, art galleries and boutiques.
There are several food and wine events slated for the summer and fall seasons. Check out a full list of special events that celebrate the best in food and wine.
Often referred to as the unique lodging capital of Texas, find your home away from home at a vacation rental, cabin or locally owned inn. Credit Jason Risner Photography
Stay Awhile
Fredericksburg is often referred to as the unique lodging capital of Texas. With so much to see and do, extend your stay at one of the area’s hotels, motels or vacation rentals.
Discover more than 1,500 vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts and cabins. Find the perfect home away from home by filtering by amenities like “location”, “swimming pools”, “pet-friendly” or “extended stay.”
Fredericksburg also has national hotel chains and locally owned motels and inns.
The Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center has knowledgeable staff that will help you plan your visit to Texas Wine Country. Enjoy free parking, brochures and Wi-Fi.
Image: Trish Rawls
Insider Tips
When you plan your visit midweek, Sunday-Thursday, you will experience some great perks like a more personalized experience at tasting rooms and more availability on lodging.
Be sure to stop at the Visitor Information Center to talk with our knowledgeable staff who can help you make the most of your visit. Take advantage of free parking, brochures and Wi-Fi, a water bottle filling station and more.
To plan your visit, go to VisitFredericksburgTX.com.
