08/29/2025
Subject: Important Information! Weather Update!
SATURDAY’S EVENT! ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!!
BALLOONS: Winds are currently FAVORABLE. Hot Air Balloon Ride Passes are LIMITED but STILL available at www.TheBestofTexas.org Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. Safety first.
EVENT: A fun, casual event in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas. While it is no longer peach season, the winds and weather are looking very favorable for ballooning tomorrow. This is our rescheduled annual Peach and Balloon Bash. As we all know the last event was cancelled due to catastrophic flooding. Prayers continue to all those families affected in the Texas Hill Country and beyond.
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides (Weather Permitting)
Fieldside at the Polo Field
When (and IF) Winds Allow
CURRENTLY LOOKING PROMISING
Scheduled for 7PMish (Earlier if Conditions Allow)
FRIDAY NIGHT is WRISTBAND PICKUP: Get your passes and wristbands in ADVANCE so you will not wait in long lines on Saturday! Stop on by between 7 PM and 8 PM TONIGHT (do not be late!) at Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon (7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624)! Wristband pickup is NOT mandatory. But please do not complain about lines on Saturday if you miss Friday’s pickup. ADDRESS: Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon 7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624 www.BankersmithTexas.com
SAFARI WINE TOURS: Safari Wine Tours are STILL available (must be purchased in advance). You are able to purchase Safari Wine Tours at: https://grapetownvineyard.com/grapetown-safari-wine-tours/ Come enjoy the beautiful weather in Fredericksburg Texas and a family friendly festival on our family farm. The day will also include a Grape Stomp, live music, full bar, Hot Air Balloon rides (weather contingent-weather is currently looking GOOD for ballooning).
GRAPETOWN EVENT SCHEDULE
All is Subject to Changes and Updates
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
WRISTBAND PICKUP TONIGHT!
LIVE MUSIC & WELCOME PARTY FOR ALL GUESTS!
Bankersmith Saloon and Dance Hall!
R&D Project - Texas Music Legends
7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Held at Bankersmith Saloon
Check Out: https://thingstodoinfredericksburgtexas.com
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
GATES OPEN at GRAPETOWN VINEYARD
ALL GUESTS CAN ARRIVE AT NOON
8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Check In at Registration (Black Shed) Near the Grapetown Tasting Room
12PM
SAFARI TOURS FOR ALL PEACH AND HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL AND HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL VIP GUESTS
Grapetown Vineyard and Farm
These are First Come, First Serve - VIP’s Preferred Seating
at Grapetown
12PM-5PM
VIP PEACH MEAL SERVICE
VIP Peach Lunch Service - Peach BBQ Ribs
Only for the VIP’s with Meal Included in Peach Festival Ticket!
Register FIRST at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm!
Then head to Bankersmith Saloon for Lunch
7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
12PM-4PM
Live Music Performance
King John and the Peasants
Performance in Grapetown Tasting Room
1:00-4:00 PM
Grapetown FUN Great Grape Stomp
Directly in Front of Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room
3:00PM’ish
Strolling Strings Performance
Strolling Strings Rockstars from Washington, D.C.
Performances in Grapetown Tasting Room
Intermittently 4PM-7:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides (Weather Permitting)
Fieldside at the Polo Field
When (and IF) Winds Allow
LOOKING PROMISING
Scheduled for 7PMish (Earlier if Conditions Allow)
LIVE MUSIC & AFTER PARTY FOR ALL GUESTS!
Bankersmith Saloon and Dance Hall!
The Famous Performer JEFF WOOD!
7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Held at Bankersmith Saloon
Until 10PMCheck 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. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR. 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!
Need Local Recommendations? Check out: www.ThingstodoinFredericksburgTexas.com
Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. Safety first. If we do have to cancel all hot air balloon activities due to the winds or weather simply email [email protected] to reschedule the Balloon Ride portion of your pass and we will honor it for up to two years!
