Rootstock Texas Wine Festival

04/20/2024

Today is the day! Tastings start at 2 PM at the Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens! Taste 17 different Texas sparkling wines all in one place. If you don't already have a ticket, you can still get one at the festival gates! See y'all soon.

04/19/2024

Last day to get tickets! We're bringing our wineries & chefs into the Pape Event Hall, so despite the rain, we expect an awesome event! You won't have a better chance to taste the finest sparkling wines made in Texas all in one place. Tickets will sell out at 9 PM tonight, but will also be available at the festival gates. See y'all tomorrow!

04/18/2024

Lots of love to our two sponsors this year! and ! If you haven't listened to Shelly Wilfong's informative Podcast or followed along with Jeff Cope's awesome site & blog, you should! There's no better way to keep up with the Texas wine industry as it grows.

04/17/2024

Our event will take place rain or shine! We have plenty of space to bring all the fun indoors (into the spacious Pape Event Hall) in the case of rain this Saturday, so ticket holders can count on sampling all the finest Texas sparkling wines and enjoying pairing from our local chefs no matter what!

04/11/2024

Rootstock is a place to picnic, to enjoy live music, to eat and drink, to learn, and most of all, to bring your friends! We've limited tickets to just 500 max this year to ensure that every festival-goer has plenty of space to enjoy the grounds. See y'all on April 20th!

04/10/2024

This is the location for our VIP Dinner! This wine-paired meal will be the finale of our festival on 4/20/24, and there are still a few VIP tickets available on our site! You'll find the full menu & pairings posted there. We selected outstanding wines from Valley Mills Vineyards and

04/09/2024

Tickets are halfway to being sold-out! This year's festival is capped at just 500 guests to ensure that everyone has room to enjoy the event at our new private venue. We expect to sell out fully in advance, so grab your tickets today on our website... You'll see all the details there including our four awesome chefs: Le's Kitchen and Olive Branch for our VIP dinner!

04/05/2024

Yes! There are now dozens of Texas sparkling wines and we’ve gathered all the best ones! You can taste the full range and experience the cutting edge of our state’s wine industry at our festival on 4/20/24 in Waco, TX. This is the first statewide event to highlight TX-grown bubbles and allow wine enthusiasts a change to taste the best of what’s out there all in one place.

04/01/2024

Announcing our live entertainment for Rootstock 2024: Thomas Csorba. Thomas is a nationally touring folk musician with roots here in Waco, Texas! He has released three albums and been listened to by millions of fans. His performance, starting at 4 PM, is included when you get a ticket to the festival.

A wine festival held annually in downtown Waco, TX that focuses on quality wines produced all over the Lone Star State.

03/29/2024

When you purchase a VIP ticket to Rootstock 2024 you get access to all the fun of the daytime festival featuring over 15 Texas sparkling wines, great food options and live music. You also get a seat at our VIP Dinner right after the main festival: a 5-course wine-paired meal featuring outstanding wines from Valley Mills Vineyards and . Full menu & tickets on our site!

04/15/2023

Today is the day! See y'all between 12-6:30 PM at Indian Spring Park / the Washington Bridge! Tickets will still be available at the gates.

04/14/2023

One more day! Tickets will sell out this evening at 9 PM online, but you can still show up and get tickets tomorrow for $60 at the gates. We've got our best ever lineup of wineries, two killer bands, five great chefs, and a new sparkling wine experience. See y'all tomorrow!

04/12/2023

Have you heard about "Brut-stock"? It's our new sparkling wine experience, open to all festival-goers this year. We'll have a special tent dedicated to serving four different ice-cold sparkling wines. Like all selections at Rootstock, these wines are 100% grown and made here in Texas! Featured wines from: William Chris Vineyards Pedernales Cellars Farmhouse Vineyards Valley Mills Vineyards

04/11/2023

New experience: this year we have a special tent dedicated to serving sparkling wines. We're calling it "Brut-stock". Get it? Anyways, you'll be able to try four different Texas sparkling wines all in one place! Thanks to Valley Mills Vineyards and for participating!

04/10/2023

Our VIP dinner is SOLD OUT, but you can still attend the daytime festival! Tickets go up to $50 tonight online, and will be $60 at the gates. See y'all on Saturday!

04/10/2023

What is Rootstock all about? Since 2016 we have been connecting enthusiasts to the best wine in Texas. We celebrate the growers and creators of this amazing drink, and we love to see our guests discovering something new. Of course, we also enjoy some great food and music. That's it! Got your tickets yet?

04/08/2023

Just one week left until on April 15th! You won't find a better way to taste and take home some of the best wines being grown and made here in Texas. Online tickets are $40 now, go to $50 on Monday night, and will be $60 at the gate, so get yours soon!

A wine festival held annually in downtown Waco, TX that focuses on quality wines produced all over the Lone Star State.

03/30/2023

Yes, you can bring your baby to our festival as long as he/she is photogenic. See y'all on April 15th!

A wine festival held annually in downtown Waco, TX that focuses on quality wines produced all over the Lone Star State.

03/20/2023

Our second band performing at the festival this year will be Matt Cline Band, an Austin-based group with rock and Americana influences. Check them out starting at 3:30 PM at Rootstock!

03/19/2023

Announcing the first of two awesome bands performing at the festival this year: The Lindsley Brothers are a soulful duo with mix of original songs and popular covers. Check them out starting at 12 PM at Rootstock!

03/17/2023

Less than a month away...

03/16/2023

Texas grape vines are waking up!

03/12/2023

Interested in volunteering at the festival this year? It's a fun day, and we'd love a few extra hands. Check out the details at: https://www.rootstockwinefest.com/volunteer

03/11/2023

If you don't already follow This Is Texas Wine: The Podcast , it's simply the best source for wine enthusiasts to keep up with the industry and events here in Texas. We're honored to have them as a sponsor this year!

03/09/2023

We'd like to recognize one of our two main sponsors for Rootstock 2023: Texas Wine Club . Check out their awesome, curated club online, or stop by their table at this year's Rootstock Texas Wine Festival!