Proudly Recognized on the 100 World's Best Vineyards list Three Years Running
Proudly Recognized on the 100 World's Best Vineyards list Three Years Running

New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off

Join us for a mouthwatering merger of community and competition, featuring the classic Southern favorite—black-eyed peas.

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Start the Year with the Flavor of Tradition

 

Kick off the New Year in style at William Chris Vineyards' Annual Black-Eye Pea Cook-Off on New Year's Day, 2025! From 1 to 4 PM, join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, live music, fun lawn games and, of course, Texas Wine. Your ticket not only secures you a spot at the heart of Texas-sized culinary competition but also treats you to a welcome glass of our finest wine, a good luck plate from our culinary team packed with savory flavors including sausage, braised collards, buttered cornbread, and a special Black-eyed pea dish, Hoppin' John. Plus, you'll get an exclusive t-shirt to remember the day by and the chance to taste and vote for your favorite Black-eye pea dish. Adults can join in the fun for $50 and kids for just $20.

Are You Ready to Compete?

Calling all chefs and Black-eye pea aficionados! This is your chance to shine by entering our legendary cook-off. With space for up to 12 two-person teams, gather your best recipe, gear up your cooking equipment, and get ready to serve up 350 - 1 oz. servings of your signature Black-eye pea dish. William Chris Vineyards will cover serving containers and utensils, ensuring you focus solely on the cooking. Entry costs just $75, and the stakes are high with prizes for the top three teams. Imagine walking away with not just bragging rights, but also $500 and a case of William Chris wine for the first place, $250 and 6 bottles for the second, and four bottles of wine for the third. It's not just about winning; it's about bringing your best to the table!
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A Toast to 2025!

A sunny New Year's Day in the Texas Hill Country, surrounded by friends old and new, with the sound of live music setting the soundtrack to your first day of 2025. Compete or relax, the choice is yours. As the day turns to dusk, we'll gather to crown the cook-off winner, celebrating their culinary prowess. And what better way to conclude our festivities than with a toast from our Winemakers, cheering to a new beginning and the warmth of community?

Don't miss out on a day to remember filled with joy, outstanding wine, and the spirit of tradition. Gather your loved ones, mark your calendars for January 1, 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable New Year's celebration at William Chris Vineyards!
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FAQ

  • Bag Policy

    One (1) CLEAR bag that does not exceed 14" x 14" x 6"

    OR

    One (1) non-clear small clutch that does not exceed 5" x 9" x 1.5"

  • Prohibited Items

    No outside food or beverage

    No coolers

    Professional cameras and all other recording equipment aside from smartphones

    Audio recording devices

    Weapons including guns, firearms, knives of any size, tasers

  • Pet Policy

    No animals will be allowed on the property for this event unless a service animal, as defined by the American Disabilities Act. Service animals must remain on a leash at all times while on Hye Estate. 

  • Weather Policy

    This is a rain-or-shine event.