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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us for a delightful evening at the Piano Bar Night with the talented Piano Mandy, where music and camaraderie blend seamlessly for an unforgettable experience. We are transforming our pavilion into a cozy, jazz lounge atmosphere, Piano Mandy will serenade us with her enchanting tunes, and she's ready to take your song requests, ensuring […]
Hawk Walk at Rising Sun Winery: Participants walk along the vineyard and our hawk will follow along, flying from treetop to glove, as each person calls the bird to their […]
Join us for another fun DIY Paint Night with Raising Five Arrows…. Christmas Edition! Create a Christmas themed door hanger/decoration to help bring the Christmas spirit to your home or office. Tickets are $45 and you’ll choose your design when you purchase your ticket. Don’t wait! Deadline to register is Nov 1st. Purchase Tickets Here
Join us for a new-to-our-stage bluegrass band, the Sylvan River Band! This Austin based group is a lively new band making a splash in the local bluegrass community. Come on […]
Elle Townley is taking the stage at Rising Sun Vineyard from 3-6pm. Elle is a wonderful young country musician with a very mature voice. Join us if you're in the Bastrop or McDade area for a beautiful countryside view with a stunning performance.
