25th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

Founded in 1986, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is one of the country’s largest epicurean events, attracting thousands of people to celebrate the multi-cultural, culinary and agricultural achievements of Texas.

Guest chefs and speakers have included Wolfgang Puck, Tyler Florence, Todd English and local legends Tyson Cole and David Bull.

The mission of the Hill Country Wine and Food festival has remained consistent for 24 years, and that is to bring together innovative culinary artisans and wine producers to celebrate the rich traditions that influence Texas wine and food. The Festival’s purpose is to promote Texas wine and food and to increase appreciation of Texas’ impact on food and wine throughout the world. The Festival is a 501©4 non-profit organization.

2010 Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY APRIL 15TH
Savor the Hill Country Luncheons 12 noon – 2pm   MORE INFO
Becker Vineyards, Fall Creek Vineyards, Stone House Vineyard

Texas Culinary Masters 6:30pm – 9:30pm   BUY NOW
The Four Seasons Hotel - Lakeside Lawn

Texas25 7:00pm – 9:00pm   BUY NOW
Whole Foods Market – Rooftop Plaza

FRIDAY APRIL 16TH
Stellar Cellar Collection 1:00pm – 2:30pm   MORE INFO
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Reserve Tasting 3:00pm – 4:30pm   MORE INFO
Location TBD

Toast to Stars with Karen MacNeil 5:30pm – 7:00pm   MORE INFO
Hyatt Austin - Foothills Ballroom, 17th Floor

Stars Across Texas Grand Tasting 7:00pm – 10:00pm   BUY NOW
Stars Across Texas VIP Lounge
Long Center for the Performing Arts

SATURDAY APRIL 17TH
Local Focus: Texas Wine and Cheese Pairing 10:00am – 11:30am   MORE INFO
Whole Foods Market Culinary Center

Test Your Tastebuds 12:00 noon – 1:30pm   MORE INFO
Location TBD

Big Dog Reds 1:30pm – 3:00pm   MORE INFO
III Forks Steakhouse

My New Orleans: A Cooking Class with John Besh 2:00pm-3:30pm   MORE INFO
Whole Foods Market Culinary Center

Palate Cleanser Wine Tasting 2:00pm-4:00pm   MORE INFO
Driskill Hotel Victorian Room

Reserve Tasting 3:30pm – 5:00pm   MORE INFO
Location TBD

Grape Escape Cocktail Showdown 5:00pm – 7:00pm   MORE INFO
The Driskill Bar

SUNDAY APRIL 18TH
Sunday Fair 12noon – 5:00pm   BUY NOW
The Vineyards at The Salt Lick

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