Take a break from exploring the beautiful outdoors of Texas Hill Country to enjoy a fantastic festival full of wine, beer, food, and entertainment! The Gruene Music and Wine Festival is a great way to experience a local taste of the Lonestar State. Live music from homegrown stars, beer brewed around the corner, and wine sourced from wineries around the state bring a unique flavor to this annual must-see event.
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Explore the Gruene Music and Wine Festival
The Gruene Music and Wine Festival is one of the premier events near Texas Hill Country every October. This four-day festival in New Braunfels is full of wine and beer tasting, local eats, and live entertainment. It’s only about a 40-minute drive from Wimberley, so you can easily go back and forth between The Blair House Inn and the festival with a trusted ride-sharing service.
Day 1
The highlight of the first day of the Gruene Music and Wine Festival is the kickoff event in the Grapevine Garden. Live music and wine and beer tastings are the main events that evening. There are also VIP opportunities and a concert that you can upgrade your tickets with for the night.
Day 2
Day two of the festival features a rock n’ roll theme, with special guest music appearances accompanied by catering from local restaurants and wineries in Gruene Hall. You can buy extra tasting and concert tickets after you enter the festival.
Day 3
Day three of the Gruene Music and Wine Festival provides guests with an incredible wine tasting experience. Over 90 wines are available from a variety of local Texas wineries along with two live music stages and food trucks on the Grapevine Grounds. There is also an artisan market taking place that night.
Day 4
The final day of the Gruene Music and Wine Festival is full of craft beer tasting and over eight hours of live Texas tunes. There are over 75 beers on tap from local Lonestar State breweries. The artisan market, food trucks, and tasting tickets are also still available that evening. Whether you get to visit one or all four of these fantastic events, you’re sure to have a great time at this fun and exciting showcase of Texas wine, beer, food, and entertainment.
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The Blair House Inn offers one of the most unique stays in all of Texas Hill Country. Our beautiful Inn is home to a collection of upscale accommodations and amenities that make a stay at our Inn second-to-none. Delectable cuisine is at the heart of our mission, and our fine dining restaurant allows you to indulge in a delicious array of gourmet eats. You can also enhance your stay by booking one of our cooking classes, enjoying a spa service, or specials. Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway at The Blair House Inn!
Start planning your Texas Hill Country getaway by booking one of our accommodations today. We look forward to welcoming you to our Inn.
