SATURDAY’ BALLOONS, CHEESE, CHOCOLATE, WINE & ITALIAN FESTIVAL, SAFARI WINE TOURS and a GRAPE STOMP! ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!!
EVENT: A fun, casual event in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas. Safari Wine Tours are available (must be purchased in advance – but included in certain VIP Passes), a Grape Stomp, live music, full bar, Hot Air Balloons (weather contingent) and Polo Matches. Come enjoy the fall weather in Fredericksburg Texas and a family friendly festival on our family farm.
DO NOT MISS YOUR WRISTBAND PICKUP TONIGHT: TONIGHT!!! FRIDAY NIGHT is WRISTBAND PICKUP and STEAK NIGHT. Get your passes and wristbands in ADVANCE so you will not wait in long lines on Saturday! PLUS Eat like a KING or QUEEN TONIGHT at Bankersmith (Friday) for $20!!! Come enjoy some Live Music and the BEST DEAL in TOWN on FRIDAY! Stop on by between 5 PM and 7 PM TONIGHT (do not be late!) at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon (7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624)! Bankersmith’s Famous Steak Plate w/ Sides $20 Live Music 6:30PM-9:30PM. Wristband pickup is NOT mandatory. But please do not complain about lines on Saturday if you miss Friday’s pickup. Folks pickup on Friday to meet new friends and beat the lines on Saturday! ADDRESS: Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon 7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624 www.bankersmithtexas.com
VIP SAFARI TOURS: Important!!! Included in some, not all, VIP Passes check your ticket details first. Included VIP’s MUST pre schedule your Safari Tours! Email us in advance to schedule your tour! Email us at amrit@blackstonetexas.com 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM & 4PM Included for VIP’s. All others must Pre-Purchase at www.grapetownvineyard.com
BALLOONS: Balloons are extremely weather contingent! If you are only coming for the tethered hot air balloon rides or to see the inflation you should NOT arrive until 5 PM on Saturday. REPEAT. IF YOU ARE ONLY COMING FOR BALLOONS DO NOT, NOT, NOT ARRIVE until 5 PM on Saturday.
NEED LODGING THIS WEEK/WEEKEND? We have on site lodging still available! These listings are available on site and downtown: https://grapetownvineyard.com/lodging !
SAFARI WINE TOURS: Want to meet our Alpacas, Camels, Kangaroos, Zebras and more? Full details can be found at: www.grapetownvineyard.com Included, for VIP’s. Otherwise these tours must be purchased in advance!
FARM to TABLE DINNER: Our menu will include Heritage Breed Baby Back Ribs, Country Potato Salad, a Salad and Bread. The Farm to Table Dinner will be held outside along the Polo Field. We have covered VIP Seating available for our Farm to Table guests Fieldside. VIP Guests will be able to get their Farm to Table Dinner Plates starting after the Polo Matches (Approximately 4:30-5PM’ish – Check in with the Chef and Team day of for updated timing – things can change)!
NEED LUNCH or DINNER RESERVATIONS? We may be able to help you! If interested in reservations at either Jack’s Chophouse or Martini’s Seafood house please email us at info@blackstonetexas.com with the number of guests and desired time/day.
SATURDAY – DRESS FOR THE COLD: It will be cooler. Please dress accordingly.
GRAPETOWN EVENT SCHEDULE
Subject to Changes and Updates
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
VIP ONLY SAFARI TOURS
(Must be Scheduled in Advance)
Check In at the Grapetown Tasting Room
Schedule in Advance by Emailing amrit@blackstonetexas.com
12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, & 5PM
CAMPING & RV GUESTS CHECK IN
Check In at the Bankersmith Saloon
12PM-8PM
WRISTBAND PICKUP and EVENT PRE-PARTY
FRIDAY STEAK NIGHT & LIVE MUSIC
Check In at the Bankersmith Saloon
5PM-7PM
In town early? Get to know your fellow attendees! Bring your family or friends and make some new ones! Eat like a King or Queen for $20. That’s right, ONLY $20! Come enjoy some Live Music and the best steaks in town, hands down. Prime Rib, Ribeyes & Loaded Baked Potatoes. Bankersmith’s Famous Steak Plate w/ Sides $20. Live Music 6:30PM’ish-9:30PM’ish
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
GATES OPEN at GRAPETOWN VINEYARD
8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Check In at Registration (Black Shed) Near the Grapetown Tasting Room
11AM-12PM
LIVE MUSIC & RECEPTION FOR ALL GUESTS!
7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Check In at Registration (Metal Shed) in Bankersmith Saloon Parking Lot
11AM-2PM
New York Style Sausage and Pepper Activation
Caprese Moz & Tomato Skewers
Served in Polo Tent Area at Grapetown
Until Sold Out – As Available
12:00-2:00PM’ish
Live VIP Performance
Performance in Polo Tent Area at Grapetown
12:00-2:00 PM
VIP Polo Lessons
Fieldside under VIP Polo Tent at Grapetown
12PM’ish-2PM’ish
VIP Only – Approx 30 Minute Lesson
Begins at 12PM’ish
Live Music
Performance in Grapetown Tasting Room
12-2PM’ish
Cheese & Chocolate Service
Until Sold Out!
Held until 2PM’ish (or until gone!) at the Grapetown Tasting Room
12PM’ish-2PM’ish
TRAM RIDES FOR ALL VIP GUESTS
These are First Come, First Serve – VIP’s Preferred Seating
at Grapetown
12PM-4PM
VIP ONLY SAFARI TOURS
Check In at the Grapetown Tasting Room
VIP’s Preferred Access – As Available Only
at Grapetown
Schedule in Advance Email amrit@blackstonetexas.com
9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM & 6PM
Strolling Strings VIP Performance
Performances in Grapetown Tasting Room or Polo Tent Area
Intermittently 4PM-6:00 PM
VIP Only Italian Wine Service
Held until 2PM in the Polo Tent Area at Grapetown
Until Sold Out – Wines As Available
12PM-2PM Only
Polo Match I
VIP’s have Preferred Seating Fieldside
Fieldside Seating under Polo Tents at Grapetown
2PM-3PM’ish
Grapetown Tuscan Great Grape Stomp
Directly in Front of Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room
3:00PM’ish
HUGE ITALIAN STYLE, TEXAS SIZED PIZZA COOKING
Held fieldside at the Fredericksburg Polo Club
Until Sold Out – As Available
12PM’ish & 2PM’ish Service of Slices
Polo Match II
VIP’s have Preferred Seating Fieldside
Fieldside Seating under Polo Tents at Grapetown
3PM-4PM’ish
Farm to Table Dinner Wine Service
Held at 5PM’ish in the Polo Tent Area at Grapetown
Until Sold Out – Wines As Available
5PM’ish Only
VIP Farm to Table Dinner
Held at 5PM’ish After Polo in the Polo Tent Area
Until Sold Out – Wines As Available
5PM’ish After Polo
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides (Weather Permitting)
Fieldside Seating for ALL under Polo Tents at Grapetown
When (and IF) Winds Allow
Always AFTER Polo – Scheduled for 6PMish – 9PMish
Check Out: https://thingstodoinfredericksburgtexas.com
DANGEROUS ANIMALS: When you enter the Grapetown Vineyard and Farm property, stay in your vehicle and NEVER get close to fences. Maintain a car speed under 10MPH. We have free ranging livestock, children and guests. Please DO NOT SPEED on property. Do not attempt to pet or feed the animals. Stay 10 feet away from all fences. Some animals on our property are extremely dangerous. Take pictures from afar. Take a breath and get ready to enjoy the country!
PRINTED TICKETS: Wireless service and internet do not work on the property. PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKETS in ADVANCE and HAVE THEM READY at entrance!
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