Rising Sun Vineyard

Sunset Dinner in the Vineyard
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
It’s that time again! We are hosting another Dinner in the Vineyard
Thursday, Oct 26th 6-9pm
You will be served an elegant 4-course meal by our new certified chef Steve Rowe, new pastry chef Jessica Brooks, and our sommelier Shayna Gonzales. This will be a new special feature dinner by our in-house chefs! This will truly be a memorable evening.
6pm-7pm Cocktail Hour
7pm Dinner is served (at sunset)
Menu
Salad: Roasted Brussel Sprout salad with seasonal fall flavors
Appetizer: Bruschetta – toasted crostini with ricotta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fresh garden basil drizzled with a house-made balsamic glaze
Main Course: An 8oz Grilled Black Angus Filet served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and pan seared fresh green beans
Dessert: Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding made in-house by our new pastry chef!
The special feature wine for the evening will be our brand new 2021 La Familia Barberia red blend.
We would be delighted for you to join us.
Tickets will be $100/person; Ticket sales end Oct. 21. Use this link or follow the website link below to purchase your ticket.
https://rising-sun-vineyard.square.site/product/dinnerinthevineyard/366

Line Dance Lessons
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
On November 10th from 6-8pm, Rising Sun Vineyard will be hosting a Line Dance lesson, and trust us, it’s going to be a blast! We’ve got the amazing Allie West as our dance instructor, and she’s simply fabulous. Our first event was such a hit, and we can’t wait to see you all there again. Remember, all ages are welcome, so bring your friends, family, and dance moves! Keep an eye out for further details and mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss out on this awesome evening of fun and dancing.
Tickets are $10. Purchase at the door.

Live Music with Craig Marshall 2-5pm
2023-11-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for live music with local musician Craig Marshall! Over the past two decades, the Austin, TX-based singer-songwriter-guitarist has quietly built a remarkably accomplished body of work, drawing upon his wide-ranging musical background to craft engagingly melodic, personally-charged music that’s as emotionally resonant as it is catchy.
Craig was awarded “2016 Songwriter of the Year”

Live Music with the Shop Dawgz 4-7pm
2023-11-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
The Shop Dawgz will be on our stage from 4-7pm. You don’t want to miss this!
The Shop Dawgz are a very lively band with songs you know and love from “the good old days” of 80’s and 90’s classic rock music.
Join in on the fun and sing and dance along with this group. They are a Bastrop County favorite!

Live Music with Girl Haggard 2-5pm
2023-11-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Enjoy the musical stylings of Girl Haggard on our stage from 2-5pm. Laura Liem is an esteemed fiddle player from West Texas. Her lively group brings all the old country and bluegrass classics (like Merle Haggard) with a fun modern twist. Grab a glass of delicious wine or beer while you enjoy this group on our beautiful Bastrop County stage!

Dance Recital with Allie West - No Live Music
2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Local dance instructor Allie West will be hosting a dance recital for her students on Saturday, December 10th. We will not have live music this day but the public is welcome to come out and enjoy the dance recital!

Open Christmas Eve - Wine Bottle Sales Only
2023-12-24 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Need to grab the perfect bottle for your Christmas dinner? The winery will be open Christmas Eve for wine bottle sales only.
We will not have live music and our kitchen and brewery will be closed, but we will be open for wine bottle sales.

Live music with Charlie Day and Anji Pearl
2024-01-07 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Come join us for live music with Charlie Day and Anji Pearl under our large covered pavilion from 2-5pm

Live Music Cancelled
2024-01-14 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Live Music is Cancelled Saturday, Jan 14th.

Girls Night Out/Charcuterie Building Class with our Chef and Sommelier!
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
***UPDATE: This event is sold out! You can still come out and enjoy our brewery and kitchen. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss the next event!***
Call your girls and plan a date at the winery for Galentines this year!
Thursday, Feb 8th we are hosting an intimate and educational charcuterie and wine pairing course with our certified chef and our sommelier. We only have 12 spots available for this experience so don’t wait to order your tickets!
Tickets are $50/person and include:
– A 1 hour educational charcuterie building experience led by our certified chef
– 3 wines tasting led by our sommelier
– A custom-made Rising Sun Vineyard wooden charcuterie board that you get to take home ($45 value!)
When the course is finished, you are free to enjoy your creation along with any additional wine purchases, or we can wrap up your crafted charcuterie board if you’d like to take it home to enjoy later.
Don’t miss out on this fun Girls Night Out!

3rd Annual Valentines Date Night!
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
***UPDATE: This event is sold out. You can still come out and enjoy live music and food from our restaurant. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss next year’s event!***
Need a fun Valentines date idea? How does dinner, drinks, and dancing sound?
Get your tickets for our 3rd Annual Date Night!
This year we will have a make-your-own lovers buffet! Your $20/couple ticket gives you access to an all-you-can-eat charcuterie buffet table featuring: various meats, cheeses, fruit, cookies, candies, s’mores (yes you can roast your own marshmallows!), and chocolate dip to make your own fondue plate.
We will have three fire pits around the property for s’mores making and hangin’ out. We also have fun yard games (cornhole, ring toss, etc.) for the competitive couples out there.
– one fire pit on The Hill (weather permitting)
– one in the pavilion
– one on the front lawn
Tommy from the Shop Dawgz (a great local musician) will play live dancing music for you and your date and we’ll have a big dance floor waiting for y’all!
Valentines Drink specials: $3 pints of Wolf Bock and Dube Moon beers; $10 off bottles of our Tannat red wine.
Otherwise our full wine and beer menu will be available at regular price.
Tickets are $20/couple and include your food only. Wine and beer purchases are made upon arrival.

International Women's Day Special
2024-03-08 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
This ticket gets you a bread and cheese tray along with one glass of wine of your choice at Rising Sun Vineyard on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Come in anytime between 2pm-8pm to redeem your ticket.
Happy International Women’s Day! We hope you feel loved and appreciated today.
Purchase Tickets Here

Closed for Easter Sunday
2024-03-31 | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Sunday, March 31st, we will be closed for Easter to spend time with our family remembering the Resurrection.
We hope you have a wonderful Easter this year!

Afro-Brazilian Dance Night!
2024-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for Dance Night! with Pedro Rosa teaching Afro-Brazilian dance lessons.

This will be a fun Ladies Night event where you can learn some new dance skills, or brush up on your old skills if you have taken a class with Pedro before. His routines are always fun so you will learn something new no matter if you have been before or not!
Bring your dancing shoes, wear comfortable clothes, and get ready to move your body in fun new ways.
Tickets are $10/person and can be purchased online or at the door. If you purchase tickets online you will receive one free glass of house specialty wine or beer with your proof of purchase!
All ages are welcome! Click on this link to purchase your tickets today.

Celebrate Cinco Weekend With Us!
2024-05-04 12:00 - 2024-05-05 18:00 (America/Chicago) | McDade, TX, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for Cinco Weekend May 4-5th this year for taco pizzas, live music, and drink specials!
We have live music with Elisa Jade Peña on Saturday, May 4th from 4-7pm. Elisa has a beautiful voice and can sing a range of genres! She will be bringing a Tejano flare to her performance to celebrate Cinco Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday we will have the following specials:
$10 Taco Pizzas, $5 Micheladas, $5 Wine-O-Ritas
We also have $3 mocktails and sodas so the whole family can enjoy the Cinco celebration.
Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us this year!
Saturday Hours: 12-9pm; Music 4-7pm; kitchen closes at 8:30pm
Sunday Hours: 12-6pm; kitchen closes at 5:30pm

Kentucky Derby Watch Party
2024-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 4th for a viewing of the Kentucky Derby.
We are making wine mint juleps so you can watch the race in style!

Elgin Reads Book Swap! - POSTPONED
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. We will update with a later date soon. If you cleared your schedule and still want to come out, head on over anytime between 2-6pm! We will have $10 pizzas, $5 beer and sangria, and $3 mocktails.
The Melanated Apothecary, Rising Sun Vineyards, Elgin Reads Book Swap Meet Up!
📚Join The Melanated Apothecary, Rising Sun Vineyard, & Elgin Reads for an evening of mingling & book swapping!!
📚We’re inviting you to bring a book you have read, loved, & would like to pass on for a “New to You” book. All genres are welcome!
📚To add to the surprise (you don’t have to), why not wrap the book & add your favorite line or quote from the book to the wrapping to intrigue its new owner!
📚So come on out, sip on delightful drinks, & swap your favorite book stories & books with fellow bookworms!! There will also be a bookmark making station/kindle decoration station!!!
Tell your friends & join us for an evening of fun!!
We can’t wait to see everyone!!

Barn Dance Night! Updated time: 6-9pm
2024-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and dancing at our Barn Dance Night. Join us on Friday, May 24th from 6-9pm for an unforgettable evening filled with country music by the Jam Room Band. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this Barn Dance Night is the perfect place to let loose and create beautiful memories with your partner or friends. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – grab your tickets now and get ready to two-step the night away!
This event is free! We will have $3 specials on our Dube Moon beer and our House-Made Sangria. We will have our full beer, wine, and mocktail menu available at regular price.
We are family friendly for this event!
Free loaded nacho bar for our dancers till we run out!

We're Open For Memorial Day
2024-05-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us this Memorial Day for a special treat!
Our doors are open 12-5pm to welcome you and your loved ones for a day of great food and fun. Indulge in our delicious $10 burger and BBQ plate special, paired perfectly with a refreshing $5 beer or $3 mocktail. Our atmosphere is family-friendly, so bring the whole gang along for a memorable day of relaxation and enjoyment. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Farm Tour with the Lee County Garden Club
2024-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
We are participating in the Lee County Garden Club Farm Tour!
On June 8th all the farms and marked stops along the way will be celebrating “The Best Little Farm Tour in Texas”. Visit the farms that grow your food and enjoy the great outdoors!
Maps will be available online and at the Food Truck Spot and Woodsons in Lexington and in Giddings 12-4pm.
Visit whatever you want in any order you want! We have everything from plants, bees and wine to eggs, fish and beef! See the gardens and pet a goat! Mushroom logs and flower fields!

Live Music with Larry Wilson
2024-06-23 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for a great musical performance by Larry Wilson, who you may also know as the owner of Larryland Music store in Bastrop, TX. Larry is a wonderful performer and often brings friends along to jam with him. Having Larry on our stage is always a treat!
Enjoy our award winning wines or house-crafted beer and our monthly kitchen special while you listen to Larry play.

McDade Watermelon Queen Coronation Ceremony
2024-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
This year we have the pleasure of hosting the 2024 McDade Watermelon Festival Queen’s Coronation ceremony!
Last year’s queens will be passing the crown to this year’s queens. The 2024 Watermelon Queens are below.

Back left is Ellen Caroll, Teenage Queen; back right Kassidy Munzer, Junior Miss Queen; front middle is Scarlett Munzer, Tiny Tot Queen.
This event is free and open to the public for all to meet the new McDade Watermelon Queens. We will have live music by the Shop Dawgz before and after the event so come on out and stay for the day!
We are an award-winning Texas winery, craft brewery, and kitchen. We are family and pet friendly. Join us for this long-standing McDade tradition!

Vote For Us In Bastrop County's Best Awards!
2024-07-20 08:00 - 2024-08-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
We are nominated in 15 different categories for Bastrop County’s Best this year!
Both Rising Sun Vineyard and Yegua Creek Brewery are nominated in various categories, so be sure to help support both businesses!
If you haven’t already voted, we’d love your support in these areas:
Rising Sun Vineyard:
– Winery
– Wine Selection
– Place to take out of town guests
– Best Bartender (Shayna Gonzales)
– Family Entertainment
– Wedding Venue
Yegua Creek Brewery:
– Brewpub/Distillery
– Live Music Venue
– Dining Experience
– Best Burger
– Kid Friendly Restaurant
– Best Pizza
– Best Queso
– Best Sandwiches
– New Business (1 yr or less)
Voting ends August 14th. Happy voting!
Vote Here

Live Music with Mike Roberts
2024-07-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of live music with Austin musician, Mike Roberts. Grab a glass of award-winning Texas wine, delicious craft beer or homemade root beer, sit back, and relax!
Mike Roberts has played a range of styles including country, country rock, and folk. Bring a friend or the whole family (furry family members included) and enjoy the afternoon at Rising Sun Vineyard and Yegua Creek Brewery!

It's Our Birthday!
2024-08-30 14:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
We are celebrating our birthday with Weekend Specials Extravaganza!
Join us for a weekend full of fun, food, and fantastic deals! From Friday through Monday, we’re offering incredible specials that you won’t want to miss:
• $5 Beer
• $3 Mocktails
• $5 House Wine
• $10 Burger and Chips
Plus, try your luck with our Raffle and Wheel of Prizes! Enjoy the chance to win exciting prizes, stickers, and more. Don’t miss out on the outdoor games and a fun-filled atmosphere that’s perfect for all ages.
Monday Special Hours: We’re open from 12 PM to 6 PM on Monday, so come on out and make the most of your day off!
Location: Rising Sun Vineyard / 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX 78650
Dates: Friday August 30 – Monday Sep 2
Note: The event kicks off on Friday and runs through Monday. Be sure to bring your friends and family for an unforgettable weekend!
On Saturday, August 31, we will have live music from the Shop Dawgz from 4-7 pm.
On Sunday, September 1st, we will have live music with King V (!!) from 2-5pm.
On Labor Day, which falls on Monday September 2, 2024, we will be open from 12 to 6 pm.
Come out and party with us! We couldn’t be where we are without all of your support!

Live Music with The Thursday Night Jeffersons
2024-09-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
The Thursday Night Jeffersons are a mostly unrehearsed collection of misfit rock stars, many who’ve never wanted to be on stage, but have persisted in the quest not to squelch the dreams of the real musicians. After 20 years of Austin, TX, fireside jams, a group stumbled to the stage to create and share their original songs for y’all to enjoy. You’ll have as much fun listening as they do playing.
Grab a bite to eat from our kitchen and relax with a cold glass of beer or award-winning wine and enjoy this performance on our stage!

Charcuterie Building Class
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Charcuterie Building Class is back again!
Thursday, September 19th we are hosting an intimate and educational charcuterie and wine pairing course led by our sommelier. We only have 20 spots available for this experience so don’t wait to order your tickets! This time we are highlighting our brand new dry Riesling as the star of the wine tasting experience. Come see what this new Texas Riesling can do!
Tickets are $50/person and include:
– A 1 hour educational charcuterie building experience
– An educational wine tasting led by our sommelier (amounts to 2 full glasses of wine)
– Educational take-home materials for you to use as you host your next house party
– A fun competition to see who creates the best board! (optional)
– A cute charcuterie board to take home!
When the course is finished you are free to enjoy your creation along with any additional wine purchases, or we can wrap up your beautifully crafted charcuterie if you’d like to take it home to enjoy later.
Don’t miss out on this fun event!
Purchase Tickets Here

Pumpkin Pendant Jewelry Making Class with Pebbles and Knots
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? If you have, come out and learn how to perfect the craft with a local jewelry designer! You will select from an assortment of semi-precious stones. Once you have made your selection Robyn will lead you through the basics of wire wrapping. You will learn tools of the trade, create a pendent and necklace with matching earrings. At the end of class you will walk away with a wearable piece of art.

See the link below to get your ticket today.
Be sure to check our Facebook events page for more details and for photos of Pebbles and Knots’ unique pieces.
Purchase Tickets Here

Live Music with Randy Collier and Randy Buster
2024-10-05 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Live music with Randy Collier and Randy Buster from 4-7pm. Enjoy this Americana/Bluegrass/Country duo on our awarded stage. Join us for a lovely afternoon with award-winning wine, delicious craft beer, and great food.
We are kid and pet friendly so you can bring the whole family out for a good time!

Live Music with Jeff Robertson
2024-10-13 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rising Sun Vineyard, 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX, 78650, United States
Join us for Live Music with Jeff Robertson 2-5pm at Rising Sun Vineyard and Yegua Creek Brewery in McDade, TX. Enjoy our beautiful Bastrop County music stage in our winery and brewery pavilion.
