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Come over october
What is Come Over October?
Created by wine journalist Karen MacNeil – and public relations and communications veterans Gino Colangelo and Kimberly Noelle Charles DipWSET – Come Over October (a campaign under the trio’s mission-driven company, Come Together – A Community for Wine Inc) encourages friends, family and colleagues to “come over” during the month of October to share wine and celebrate friendship and in person connection.
The mission is to encourage people to invite family and friends, new and old, to come together during the month of October to share some wine and friendship. We believe that through the simple act of sharing wine, we share other things that matter— generosity, caring, and a belief that being together is an essential part of human happiness.
Come On Over Y'all
Texas is in full support of this campaign and has come together for Come Over October! But we’ve added our own Texas twist: Come On Over Y’all!
Spearheaded by TDA’s Uncork Texas Wines, the Come Over October and Texas “Come On Over Y’all” initiative is supported by Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association, Texas Hill Country Wineries, Texas Wine Growers and Texas Fine Wine. The collective group and it’s wineries and vineyards will promote the Come Over October campaign as part of Texas Wine Month and celebrate the role of wine in community, culture and lifestyle.
Events
Texas Tasting Event
Hosted by: Texas Wine Growers
October 6, 12pm – 3pm
Lakeside Pavilion, 305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Cost: $55
Visit with top producers growing and making 100% Texas wine. Over 10 Texas wineries onsite with light food bites included. Try wines from the different grow regions of Texas including the soon to be designated Llano Uplift and learn how terroir impacts your favorite varietals. This is a great place to learn more about what authentic Texas wine is and why it is important to our local and state economy.
Come Over October Live Music Series
Hosted by: Pedernales Cellars
Every Saturday in October, 1pm – 5 pm
2916 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671
Every Saturday afternoon, join us on the deck to celebrate friendship and family by Coming On Over Y’all to enjoy live music by select Hill Country musicians.
Come On Over Y’all
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
Every Friday in October, 5pm – 8pm
1741 Herbelin Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Open till 8 on Friday nights! Wine, live music & food trucks! 21&up
Door Mat Painting & Wine
Hosted by: Sugar Ridge Winery
October 5, 2024, 12:30pm – 2pm
Cost: $75
353 Sugar Ridge Road, Ennis, TX 75119
Spooky season is creeping in so make sure you home is ready. Come sip your favorite wine and paint your Halloween door mat. Ticket includes all supplies need to create your outdoor rug as well as 1 glass of wine of your choice (or beverage). Must be 21 + years or older to get the glass of wine; we do have non-alcoholic beverages as well. There are 3 options of door mats to paint; please make sure and mark which one you plan to paint. No outside alcohol or beverage containers allowed on property. Children are not allowed to this class.
Halloween Sweet Treats & Wine Pairing
Hosted by: Sugar Ridge Winery
October 26th, 12:30pm – 3pm
Cost: $35
353 Sugar Ridge Road, Ennis, TX 75119
It is spooky season, but the treats are just for the kids. Come indulge in this spooky pairing. Sweet Treats are provided by Over the Top Cakery in Rockett. Pairing Will Be: PD: Salted Caramel butter bars Brockville 1840: Dark Chocolate espresso brownies Gluhwein: Snickerdoodle cupcake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting Bristol 1870: Chocolate chip supreme cookie. These will all be tasting/pairing portions.
Wine Pairing Dinner
Hosted by: 5 Fifty-Five Vineyard & Winery
October 25th, 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $100 for wine club members / $125 for non-club members
665 Triangle Road, Valley View, TX 76272
Guests will enjoy an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert paired with 5 Fifty-Five wines.
Texas Fine Wine 10th Anniversary Dinner
Hosted by: Texas Fine Wine
October 5th, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Cost: $115
Duchman Family Winery
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Texas Fine Wine will host a 5-course paired dinner at Duchman Family Winery on Sat., Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards will pair exceptional wines with the Hill Country cuisine.
San Antonio Road Show 2024
Texas Hill Country Wineries
October 24th, 5:30 – 8pm
The Dominion Country Club | 1 Dominion Drive | San Antonio, TX
Cost: $75/person
Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in San Antonio! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 27 wineries and 60+ wines from the Hill Country to the Dominion Country Club for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more.
Texas Wine Month Passport 2024
Hosted by: Texas Hill Country Wineries
October 1st-31st
Cost: Individual – $85 Couples – $120
Celebrate the Texas Hill Country Wineries 25th anniversary and our passion for Texas wine with the Texas Wine Passport presented by Horseshoe Bay Resort! October is Texas Wine Month and from October 1st-31st, you will be able to experience 50 unique Texas Hill Country Wineries for a complimentary tasting and discounts on this self-guided tour. Take time to relax and and enjoy all that the Texas Wine Country has to offer.
Paella Night
Hosted by: Ron Yates
October 12th, 5-7pm
Ron Yates Tasting Room
Join the Yates crew for a casual evening with paella and of course, wine and a good time!
Seafood and non-seafood options available. Choose your plate when you purchase your ticket.
TXCMP Date Night Under the Stars
Hosted by: Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
October 11th, 7-9pm
201 S Main St Grapevine TX, 76051
It’s date night at Messina Hof! Get ready to groove under the stars at this free concert in the park right next to our Grapevine Winery. This musical fiesta is open to all music lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned dance-floor maestro or someone who simply loves to sway to the music, this event promises to be a haven for all party animals and music lovers alike.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Horror at Homecoming
Hosted by: Messina Hof Estate Winery
October 18th, 7 – 9pm
4545 Old Reliance Rd Bryan, TX 77808
Cost: $75
While competition breeds excellence, it will also make one student commit an act of vengeance, turning Mayhem High’s homecoming dance from spectacular to sinister. Discover which ambitious student is behind the disastrous dance during this three-course dinner paired with Texas wine.
Cooking Party with the Chef: Gourmet Gourds
Hosted by: Messina Hof Estate Winery
October 20th, 12:30 – 3:00pm
4545 Old Reliance Rd Bryan, TX 77808
Cost: $75
Join us as we explore the culinary potential of an underappreciated autumn ingredient—gourds! Learn how to transform these versatile beauties into delicious meals that will impress your family and friends. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your cooking skills and discover new flavors.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Terror in Transylvania
Hosted by: Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
October 31st, 6:30 – 9:30pm
201 S Main St Grapevine TX, 76051
Cost: $75
Step into the eerie Transylvania castle where the supernatural gather for a night of spooktacular fun. But beware—one of our ghoulish guests will meet a grim fate, and it’s up to you to uncover the culprit! Will it be the enchanting witch? The mysterious mummy? Or the vengeful vampires? Get ready for a night filled with suspense, secrets, and sinister surprises.
After Hours
Hosted by: Turtle Creek Vineyard
October 11th and October 25th, 5 – 8 pm
183 Fall Creek Road
Join us After Hours: step into a laid-back evening and unwind at our Vineyard After Hours Evening. We will be open from 12 till 8 pm so you can revel in the breathtaking beauty of the Vineyard as you watch the sun dip below the horizon. We will have a Food Truck parked all day ready to serve up delicious food and live music from 5-8 pm! Indulge in the tranquil atmosphere and savor the perfect start to your weekend!
Painting with a Pour
Hosted by: Messina Hof Estate Winery
October 23rd, 6 – 8 pm
4545 Old Reliance Rd Bryan, TX 77808
Cost: $30
“Painting with a Pour” is an engaging wine glass painting event held at the Messina Hof Estate Winery. Guests receive a glass of wine, a wine glass to paint and take home, and all painting materials, courtesy of Messina Hof. Enhance the experience with an optional individual or group charcuterie board, available for pre-order, or for purchase during the event. Attendees can also buy additional glasses of wine to enjoy as they unleash their creativity.
Spooky Cellar Tour
Hosted by: Messina Hof Estate Winery
October 26th, 6:30 – 8 pm
4545 Old Reliance Rd Bryan, TX 77808
Cost: $40
Grab your Ghoul-friends and head to Messina Hof this Halloween for a Spooky Cellar Tour! Your night begins with a glass of Sparkling Spooky Wine as you stroll the Estate while hearing the history of the winery, including tales & lore of the area. After your spirited guide introduces how Messina Hof grapes grow, ferment, and become award-winning wines, you will taste four different varietals in our Spooky Cellar Room. End the night with a spooky, scary sweet treat!
Live Music by Caitlin King
McPherson Weekend
Hosted by: Texas Wine Collective
October 11 – 13, 11 am – 5 pm
Texas Wine Collective
– Wine Specials
– Exclusive McPherson Tasting all Weekend
– Sunday Afternoon: Brunch with Kim McPherson – Ticketed Event
– Saturday – Live Music by Wayworn Traveler 1-5pm
Brunch with Kim McPherson
Hosted by: Texas Wine Collective
October 13th, 11 – 1 pm
Texas Wine Collective
Cost: $55 per person $45 for Club Members
Join us for an exclusive Brunch with Winemaker Kim McPherson! Meet the renowned winemaker Kim McPherson and enjoy a delightful brunch featuring a selection of his hand-picked wines paired with specially crafted dishes prepared by our talented team. Savor each bite and sip while learning about Kim’s winemaking philosophy and passion for Texas wines.
Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing
Hosted by: Texas Wine Collective
October 19th, 11 am – 4 pm
Texas Wine Collective
Cost: $45/person
Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids: Costumes, Candy, Traditions, and Wine! Wine goes with everything, but which wines pair best with your leftover (or stolen from your children or grandchildren) Halloween candy? This is the time to find out! Join us for a Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing on Saturday, October 19th.
Popup by Luxury Links Jewelry
Sip & Score Cornhole Classic
Hosted by: Texas Wine Collective
October 20th, 1 – 5 pm
Texas Wine Collective
Cost: $50/team of 2 and $45 for members team
https://www.texaswinecollective.com/events/Sip—Score-Cornhole-Classic
Gather your friends and head to Texas Wine Collective for an exciting afternoon of friendly competition at our Cornhole Tournament! Sign up your team now to secure your spot in the tournament. The first heat kicks off at 1 PM, don’t miss this chance to show off your skills, enjoy great wine, and connect with fellow wine enthusiasts. Register your 2-person team today and get ready for a day of fun, competition, and fantastic prizes!
TWC at The Pioneer Museum Farmers Market
Live Music by Caitlin King
Howl-O-Ween & Wine
Hosted by: Texas Wine Collective
October 27th, 1 – 4 pm
Texas Wine Collective
Bring your four-legged, furry friends to Texas Wine Collective for an afternoon of wine, music, and fun for the whole family. We are always dog-friendly on our grounds, but this event is designed specifically with them in mind. Our Howl-o-ween Dress Up Contest will begin at 2:30 pm. Outdoor bars are available for wine tasting or wine by the glass. The Hill Country SPCA will be in attendance with dogs for adoption and 15% of wine sale proceeds will be donated to the SPCA. Kid-friendly. Free admission. Live Music by Tyler Cannon and Cork & Fork Food Truck on site.
Annual Halloween Movie on the Lawn
Hosted by: Duchman Family Winery
October 25th, 6:30 – 9 pm
Duchman Family Winery Lawn
Come join us for our annual Halloween movie on the lawn. The movie is TBD as we hold a vote and out of the four movies the most popular movie wins. It will be showed on a 15-foot screen on our spacious front lawn in front of our winery in Driftwood TX.
Come Over for Texas Wine Month Pizza Pairing Luncheon
Hosted by: Bending Branch Winery
October 26th, 12:30 – 2pm
Bending Branch Winery – 142 Lindner Branch Road, Comfort, TX 78013
Cost: $50
We are excited to host our first Texas wine and pizza pairing to celebrate Texas Wine Month and Come Over October, featuring our neighbors at La Calabria Pizzeria. Come Over October is an international initiative to promote family and friends coming together during the month of October to share wine and friendship.
San Antonio Road Show
Hosted by: Texas Hill Country Wineries
October 24th, 5:30 – 8 pm
The Dominion Country Club – 1 Dominion Drive, San Antonio, TX
Cost: $75/person
Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in San Antonio! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 27 wineries and 60+ wines from the Hill Country to the Dominion Country Club for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more.
Texas Wine Month Passport
Hosted by: Texas Hill Country Wineries
October 1 – 31
Cost: $85/individual, $120/couple
Celebrate the Texas Hill Country Wineries 25th anniversary and our passion for Texas wine with the Texas Wine Passport presented by Horseshoe Bay Resort! October is Texas Wine Month and from October 1st-31st, you will be able to experience 45+ unique Texas Hill Country Wineries for a complimentary tasting and discounts on this self-guided tour. Take time to relax and enjoy all that the Texas Wine Country has to offer.
Friday Night Date Night
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 4th, 5 – 8 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
My Sweet Basil and live music by Acoustrix, 5-8 PM. Reservations are required. 21&up
Saturday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 5th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Uncle’s Family Kitchen Pizzas & Charcuterie, Noon-5pm. Live music by David Russell, 1-4 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Sunday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 6th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Uncle’s Family Kitchen Pizzas & Charcuterie, Noon-5pm. Live music by Jon Parmentier, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Saturday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 12th, 12 – 5 pm
Macho Sandwacho, Noon-5pm. Live music by Sean Slater, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Sunday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 13th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Macho Sandwacho, Noon-5pm. Live music by Phil Luna, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Friday Night Date Night
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 18th, 5 – 8 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Goldstone Pizza and live music by Alli Mattice Band, 5-8 PM. Reservations are required. 21& up
Saturday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 19th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Indie Eatz, Noon-5pm. Live music by A. Wright, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Sunday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 20th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Indie Eatz, Noon-5pm. Live music by Stella, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Friday Night Date Night
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 25th, 5 – 8 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
My Sweet Basil and live music by Colton’s Kin, 5-8 PM. Reservations are required. 21&up
Saturday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 26th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Cruisin’ Cuisine, Noon-5pm. Live music by Acoustrix, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Sunday at the Vineyard
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 27th, 12 – 5 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Indie Eatz, Noon-5pm. Live music by Jon Parmentier, 2-5 PM. Reservations for tastings are strongly encouraged. 21&up
Karaoke Night!
Hosted by: Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
October 11th, 5 – 8 pm
1741 Herbelin Rd New Braunfels, TX 78132
Join us for karaoke, wine & UBP Burgers! 5-8 PM Reservations are required. 21&up
Live Music!
Hosted by: Kerrville Hills Winery
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 1 – 5 pm
2100 East Main Street, Kerrville, TX
The Maplewood Brothers blend classic & contemporary favorites into a new yet familiar sound. Anything goes on this stage! From their own originals to Red Hot Chili Peppers to Marty Robbins to Teddy Swims, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself foot tapping and singing along the way.
Get involved
For consumers
Follow @uncorktexaswines, @texashillcountrywine, @texas_wine, @texasfinewine, and @txwinegrowers to learn more about the wineries and vineyards that call Texas home.
Use the hashtag #ComeOverOctoberYall and #ComeOverOctober
Visit wineries during the month of October and take lots of pictures, make sure to tag the wineries and use both hashtags when posting on social media
Winery participation ideas
Social Media campaign using #ComeOverOctober and #ComeOnOverYall with Texas COO logo (provided by TDA)
Share COO posts by TDA, THCW, TFW, TWGGA, TWG and more
Promote COO as part of your Texas Wine Month activities
Encourage wine enthusiasts to host parties, dinners, gatherings at home and enjoy conversation and community around Texas wine
Encourage people to share photos/videos during October, using COO hashtags to be entered into a drawing for Texas wine, THCW passports and more
Events
Wineries are encouraged to host a Come Over October/Come On Over Y’all event(s) throughout October
Wineries might offer a 6-bottle discount for guests hosting a COO dinner/gathering
Wineries might offer free tastings/free glass coupons for a future visit to guests who participate in COO and document their time at the winery enjoying conversation, laughter and community
Submit your Events and Happenings to Uncork Texas Wines via THIS FORM.
#UNCORKTEXASWINES