Hatch Chile Festival 2025 – Rising Sun Vineyard | McDade, TX

🌶️ Join us for the second Annual Hatch Green Chile Festival in McDade, Texas! 🌶️

Mark your calendars for a day of family fun and mouth-watering New Mexico cuisine September 13th and 14th. Bring the whole family for exciting games, and a chance to win big with our raffle prizes. And don’t miss out on the star of the show – Hatch chiles!

We’re selling them by the pound, so PREORDER now to guarantee your share of these delicious, fresh chiles.

Whether you’re a Hatch chile fan or just looking for a fun-filled day, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

It’s Our Birthday!

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!

5k Beer Run

Like Running or Walking? Love Beer? Then It’s Time To Start Training!
This will be a Halloween themed race so start training in your costume!!

Join us on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Yegua Creek Brewery & Restaurant! This brewery is one of a kind and the beautiful landscape will set your mind at ease as you enjoy some awesome beers. Whether you are looking to run, walk, or just enjoy the flavors of craft beer this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by Run2Win Timing. Results will be posted at https://run2wintiming.com/results/.

All ages are welcome to run and we are a pet-friendly establishment🐶

Be sure to check the race website for more information on pricing. The price level increases the closer we get to the event so don’t delay!

Get Tickets Here!

Vote For Us In Bastrop County’s Best Awards!

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

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!

McDade Watermelon Queen Coronation Ceremony

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!

Wine Club Summer Pickup Party

Wine Club Summer Pickup Party😁

Wine Club members can come pick up their quarterly boxes anytime between 11-6pm on Sunday, June 22nd* and receive a complementary glass of wine and a free plate of food**

Food is served at 2pm and music by Sophia Johnson is from from 2-5pm

 

*if you are not able to make it to the pickup party, please email wineclub@risingsunvineyard.com with the time/date you will be able to pick your box up. Boxes will be shipped to your address on file 2 weeks after the pickup party if we do not hear from you.

**complimentary glasses are only given out at the pickup party. Guests are welcome to join the party with members but must pay an additional $20/plate and must purchase their own wine.

Celebrate Cinco Weekend With Us!

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

We’re Open For Memorial Day

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!

Barn Dance Night! Updated time: 6-9pm

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!