Harvest Festival
August 9, 2025 | 6-9 PM | Hye, Texas
Join us for the very first Harvest Festival at William Chris Vineyards—a brand-new summer celebration built around the most exciting time of year in Texas wine country: harvest.
We’re marking the start of the 2025 grape harvest with an evening full of family-friendly fun, live music, good food, and great wine—everything we love most about summertime in the Hill Country. From lawn games and a live winemaker competition to grape punch-downs and bobbing for Sway (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like), this is your invitation to experience Texas wine in a way that’s hands-on, laid-back, and rooted in the land.
Whether you’re sipping, stomping, or dancing under the stars, this is the kind of festival that brings people together—and we hope you’ll be part of it. See full description of each ticket type below.
Festival General Admission Ticket
$25 for Club Members | $35 for Non-Members | Kids Free
Your GA ticket gets you access to the full festival experience, including:
Lawn games for all ages (ring toss, ladder golf, & more)
Live music by Zak Webb
A food lineup featuring our William Chris taco cart, Fat Boys food truck, and Bahama Bucks snow cones
Bobbing for Sway – an adults-only take on a classic
The Winemaker’s Competition, where you’ll taste through special blends and vote for your favorite
And of course, a wide selection of William Chris wines available by the glass and bottle
Grape Punch Experience Tickets
$50 for Club Members | $60 for Non-Members | Kids require a ticket to participate
If you’re curious about how wine is made—or just love to get your hands dirty—this one’s for you. The Grape Punch ticket includes full general admission to the Harvest Festival, plus an exclusive, small-group session with our winemaking team where you’ll take part in an authentic punch-down of fermenting grapes.
Learn why this step is so important in the winemaking process—and get a real feel for the work that happens during harvest.
Available Time Slots:
6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM
Space is limited.