In advance of the 2024 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the first-ever ‘Preview Week,’ slated to take place from July 22nd – July 28th, 2024. Tickets are on sale now and can be found here.
An opportunity for culture lovers to get a sneak peek of what’s to come for the revamped Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival this fall, Preview Week is steeped in interactive and immersive experiences that celebrate local culinary arts and beverages.
The week kicks off with a free, family-friendly exploration of local farms. On Tuesday, the Women for WineSense host “Taste of Texas,” featuring South American bites alongside Texas Hill Country wines at El Quincho. Wednesday’s “Tacos & Tannat” at Augusta Vin pairs local tacos with three Tannat wine expressions. Thursday’s “Sip Into Summer Garden Cocktails 101” at Hill Country Herb Garden offers cocktail-making demonstrations. Friday’s “Elk & Main Sip & Savor” includes a progressive tasting with champagne, Italian tapas, and chocolate. Saturday starts with “The Elephant in the Room Boozy Brunch” at The Albert Hotel, followed by a queso cook-off at Milam’s Grand Central.
Tickets for all events can be purchased here
SUMMER PREVIEW WEEK LINEUP —
Taste of Texas presented by Women for WineSense
TUESDAY, July 23rd | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
El Quincho
A seated educational pairing of 5 Texas wines paired with 5 Argentinian-inspired bites by the talented culinary team at Revel Catering.
Tacos & Tannat
WEDNESDAY, July 24th | 4pm – 5:30pm
Augusta Vin
A sip, taste & mingle style event featuring 3 Augusta Vin Tannat wines paired with 3 mouthwatering street tacos by Leroy’s TexMex BBQ.
Summer Garden Cocktail Class
THURSDAY, July 25th | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Hill Country Herb Garden
A seated cocktail class & tasting led by herbalist, Lauren Peterson — Guests can expect 3 cocktail demos with samples, small bites + herb jars and recipes to craft infusions at home!
Sip + Savor at Elk & Main
FRIDAY, July 26th | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Six Twists Sparkling, OroBianco Italitan Creamery & Ocotillo Chocolate
A progressive and immersive tasting of curated sparkling wine flights, tapas, flourless chocolate cake, and live music in the Elk & Main courtyard.
The Elephant in The Room Boozy Brunch
SATURDAY, July 27th | 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Saloon at The Albert Hotel
The only way to kick off the last day of preview week — DJ, brunch bites by Keidel Pharmacy and of course Mimosas + Bloody Mary’s by the talented mixologists at The Saloon.
Fredericksburg Quesöff
SATURDAY, July 27th | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Grand Central Lawn
Bring the whole family to savor and judge over six of the Hill Country’s finest quesos! Enjoy live Tejano music, and a refreshing Margaritas and Michelada Bar!
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