Name: Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival
Start: 2023-12-31T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-12-31T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Grapetown Vineyard & Farm

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

Hot Air Balloon Rides are extremely weather contingent. These are tethered rides. If Balloon Rides must be cancelled due to safety, we will issue you passes to ride at a future event of your choosing in 2023/24. There are absolutely no refunds. DISCLAIMER: We do not have hundreds of balloons. We have 1-2 Hot Air Balloons each event for the glow and rides. Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloons. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

$50.00

Unlimited

GA PASS

GA Passes are available and include admission to polo, the Grapetown Tasting Room and the nighttime Hot Air Balloon Glow. You must also pre-purchase parking per vehicle. Please arrive at 6PM (no earlier) to experience the Nighttime Glow and Hot Air Balloon Rides. Hot Air Balloon Rides can be purchased in advance (at a cheaper rate). You will also be able to purchase Hot Air Balloon Rides on site, day of once you arrive. There are absolutely no refunds. DISCLAIMER: We do not have hundreds of balloons. We have 1-2 Hot Air Balloons each event for the glow and rides. Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloons. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

$20.00

Unlimited

VIP PASS

Your VIP Pass includes a full day of unique, bucket list type experiences. Your pass includes the Grape Stomp plus all of the following! One (1) Polo Lesson at 2PM, one (1) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE (After 6PM but Always Weather Contingent), one (1) Pass to the FARM TO TABLE DINNER, one (1) Pass to the POLO MATCH. It also includes (1) WINE TASTING in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room and one (1) SAFARI WINE TOUR to meet Camels, Zebras, Bison and More! DISCLAIMER: This pass DOES include a Wine Tasting in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room, but it DOES NOT include any other beverages or drinks. You will be able to purchase cocktails, beer and wine at the bar throughout the day. Please Do NOT take the 6PM SAFARI WINE TOUR if you are hoping to make the Farm to Table Dinner. Plan accordingly. Also, Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloon rides. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

$150.00

Unlimited

COUPLE'S VIP PASS

COUPLE'S PASS: Yes, that means two (2) people! Your VIP Pass includes a full day of unique, bucket list type experiences. Your pass includes the Grape Stomp plus all of the Following! Two (2) POLO LESSONS at 2PM, two (2) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES (After 6PM but Always Weather Contingent). Two (2) Passes to the FARM TO TABLE DINNER. Two (2) Passes to the POLO MATCH. Two (2) WINE TASTINGS in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room and two (2) SAFARI WINE TOURS to meet Camels, Zebras, Bison and More! DISCLAIMER: This pass DOES include a Wine Tasting in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room, but it DOES NOT include any other beverages or drinks. You will be able to purchase cocktails, beer and wine at the bar throughout the day. Please Do NOT take the 6PM SAFARI WINE TOUR if you are hoping to make the Farm to Table Dinner. Plan accordingly. Also, Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloon rides. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

$290.00

Unlimited

FARM TO TABLE DINNER

The Farm to Table Dinner is held around 7PM and is served family style. Menu reflects seasonal produce and proteins.

$100.00

Unlimited

POLO LESSON & WINE TASTING

Wine Tasting & Polo Lesson. Please arrive by 2PM, early if possible. There are absolutely no refunds. Learn to Play the Sport of Kings. Enjoy A Wine Tasting After Lessons. This polo clinic is a private lesson with a Polo Professional that starts around 2:00 PM and will teach you the basics of polo. Guests will learn proper polo riding on a gentle polo school horse and mallet swing instruction. This exciting class is followed by a wine tasting in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room and a casual Wine Tasting with the Polo Players and guests. Children are welcome but the minimum age for the Polo Class Two Hour Instructional is 11.

$95.00

Unlimited

PARKING (REQUIRED PER VEHICLE)

Everyone else must pre-purchase parking. Parking is $20 at the gate. It is smart to purchase before day of!

$10.00

Unlimited

KIDS PASS (AGE 3-18)

We LOVE Kids! Kids under three years old are always granted FREE admission. Parents of children age 3 - 18 can purchase an affordable "Kids Pass" for only $10. Children will have access to all the same areas as their guardian's ticket. Families are encouraged to bring games, balls, frisbees etc to play in the large grass areas! This pass DOES NOT include a tethered hot air balloon ride. All ages must pay for that pass and it is extra.

$10.00

Unlimited

Camping Pass

Description: This is a camping pass for the weekend. Use for one day or the entire weekend, Thursday to Monday. You can arrive as early as Noon on Thursday and camp each night until Monday at 4PM.

$35.00

Unlimited

SAFARI WINE TOUR (11AM SAT)

Includes your wine tasting plus tour. Enjoy Award Winning Wines at Grapetown Vineyard on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind-the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working farm! The tour starts at the Historic Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon. Before your wine tasting a private driver will shuttle you from Bankersmith Saloon via our Brand New Zebra Tram to Grapetown Vineyard on a behind the scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed exotic animals like Kangaroos, Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer Goats, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please remember to tip your Tour Guide as they truly work very hard and appreciate knowing you enjoyed your tour. Please be on time, and by that we mean EARLY for your TOUR. We cannot wait on you, as it holds up the entire group! Tour starts at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon (a historic ghost town) at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will then take you to Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions.

$75.00

40 available

SAFARI TOUR (KID'S OR NON-DRINKER PASS) (11AM SAT)

Tastings not included. This pass can be used for under 21. You will still have access to a winery, vineyard and tasting room. While your pass does not include alcohol, those guests over 21 years of age are still free to purchase some of our great Wines, a cocktail or even beer. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.)

$45.00

40 available

SAFARI WINE TOUR (1PM SAT)

Includes your wine tasting plus tour. Enjoy Award Winning Wines at Grapetown Vineyard on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind-the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working farm! The tour starts at the Historic Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon. Before your wine tasting a private driver will shuttle you from Bankersmith Saloon via our Brand New Zebra Tram to Grapetown Vineyard on a behind the scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed exotic animals like Kangaroos, Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer Goats, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please remember to tip your Tour Guide as they truly work very hard and appreciate knowing you enjoyed your tour. Please be on time, and by that we mean EARLY for your TOUR. We cannot wait on you, as it holds up the entire group! Tour starts at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon (a historic ghost town) at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will then take you to Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions.

$75.00

40 available

SAFARI TOUR (KID'S OR NON-DRINKER PASS) (1PM SAT)

Tastings not included. This pass can be used for under 21. You will still have access to a winery, vineyard and tasting room. While your pass does not include alcohol, those guests over 21 years of age are still free to purchase some of our great Wines, a cocktail or even beer. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.)

$45.00

40 available

SAFARI WINE TOUR (4PM SAT)

Includes your wine tasting plus tour. Enjoy Award Winning Wines at Grapetown Vineyard on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind-the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working farm! The tour starts at the Historic Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon. Before your wine tasting a private driver will shuttle you from Bankersmith Saloon via our Brand New Zebra Tram to Grapetown Vineyard on a behind the scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed exotic animals like Kangaroos, Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer Goats, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please remember to tip your Tour Guide as they truly work very hard and appreciate knowing you enjoyed your tour. Please be on time, and by that we mean EARLY for your TOUR. We cannot wait on you, as it holds up the entire group! Tour starts at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon (a historic ghost town) at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will then take you to Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions.

$75.00

40 available

SAFARI TOUR (KID'S OR NON-DRINKER PASS) (4PM SAT)

Tastings not included. This pass can be used for under 21. You will still have access to a winery, vineyard and tasting room. While your pass does not include alcohol, those guests over 21 years of age are still free to purchase some of our great Wines, a cocktail or even beer. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.)

$45.00

40 available

Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival

December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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