{"id":125,"date":"2024-02-01T12:15:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebestoftexas.org\/fredericksburg-jazz-fest\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:16:16","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebestoftexas.org\/seafood-and-wine-festival-at-giraffe-winery\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<div>\n<p>SEAFOOD, WINE &amp; &#8220;GEOFFREY&#8221; the GIRAFFE! The annual Seafood &amp; Wine Festival is back \u2014 at The Giraffe Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\" data-testid=\"text-content\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd92\ud83e\udd9e GIRAFFE WINERY WINE &amp; SEAFOOD FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Seafood \u2022 Wine Tastings \u2022 Live Music \u2022 Giraffe Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 10:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard &amp; Farm<\/strong>8142 Old San Antonio RoadFredericksburg, Texas 78624<\/p>\n<h2><strong>IMPORTANT: ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN AT THE GIRAFFE WINERY FIRST!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All General Admission, VIP, and Kids Pass holders must complete their initial registration at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard &amp; Farm, located at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.<\/p>\n<p>Please have your ticket confirmation available upon arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Guests with VIP seafood packages must check in at The Giraffe Winery before visiting Bankersmith Boil Shack for their included meal.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SEAFOOD, WINE &amp; A GIRAFFE \u2014 ONLY IN FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for an unforgettable Saturday in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!<\/p>\n<p>The annual Fredericksburg Seafood &amp; Wine Festival returns on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing together incredible seafood, award-winning Texas wines, live music, breathtaking Hill Country views, and an unforgettable opportunity to meet Geoffrey the Giraffe!<\/p>\n<p>Hosted at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard &amp; Farm in partnership with Bankersmith Boil Shack, this one-of-a-kind festival combines the excitement of a Texas wine festival with delicious seafood and extraordinary animal experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, wine tastings, and the beautiful surroundings of our family-owned, veteran-owned working farm and exotic animal sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>And for guests looking for something truly extraordinary, our VIP Giraffe Winery &amp; Seafood Experience includes an up-close giraffe feeding encounter, extended wine tastings, and your choice of a lobster tail, snow crab, or shrimp meal (choose one) at Bankersmith Boil Shack!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a romantic getaway, a weekend with friends, a family adventure, or a special celebration, this is one Texas Hill Country festival you won&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f CHOOSE YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>\ud83c\udf77 GENERAL ADMISSION \u2014 $35 PER PERSON<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy an exciting day of wine, music, and Texas Hill Country hospitality!<\/p>\n<p>Your General Admission ticket includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udfb6 Live music and festival entertainment<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf77 One wine tasting at The Giraffe Winery, available from 12:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd92 Opportunities to see Geoffrey the Giraffe and other exotic animals from designated viewing areas<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf04 Access to designated festival areas and beautiful vineyard surroundings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important General Admission Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>General Admission does NOT include food, giraffe feeding, or private animal interactions.<\/p>\n<p>Guests interested in meeting and hand-feeding Geoffrey the Giraffe should purchase one of our VIP packages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83e\udd92 VIP GIRAFFE WINERY &amp; SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Everything in One Incredible VIP Package!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take your festival experience to the next level with our exclusive VIP Giraffe Winery &amp; Seafood Experience!<\/p>\n<p>Every VIP ticket includes all the following experiences, PLUS your choice of a delicious seafood meal at Bankersmith Boil Shack.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ALL VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd92 MEET &amp; FEED GEOFFREY THE GIRAFFE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy an unforgettable, up-close interaction with Geoffrey the Giraffe at The Giraffe Winery. 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