Hill Country Wineries - Becker Vineyard vines ready for the harvest, as wineries in the region step up to help flood clean up.
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With the devesting floods that recently hit Kerr County, and with ongoing recovery efforts still underway, the eyes of the world have turned to support the victims, their families and the entire community. The beautiful Hill Country is known for its wineries, and they are stepping up in a big way, along with the area’s premiere Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival to raise funds for flood relief.
The 2025 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival has announced that 100 percent of all ticket and event proceeds from its annual Preview Week (July 21 to 27, 2025) will be donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
“The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is, at its heart, a celebration of the Hill Country community — and in times like these, we all pull together,” said Jim Mikula, president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce.
“By donating all Preview Week proceeds to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, we’re sharing the spirit of care and compassion of the very wineries, farms, and families who make this region so special.” Many local business (including Fredericksburg’s new destination ― The Albert Hotel, Dietz Distillery, and Becker Vineyards) are underwriting the Preview Week events to maximize the money raised.
Following the devastating floods that have impacted the Hill Country, Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) and its members are using every opportunity to support relief and recovery efforts across the region.
“While the immediate outpouring of support has been incredible,” they say, “recovery will take weeks — if not months. So, The THCW has a plan to assure supplies and donations won’t dry up “after the first wave of donations and attention has passed.”
A Clean-Up Supply Donation Drive will run from July 14 through 31, with drop off points set up for donations in the Hill Country.
For those who live in North Texas but want to support recovery efforts, the THCW suggests these agencies for direct donations: Burnet County – Ark of the Highland Lakes; Comfort/Center Point – Comfort Area Foundation; Kerrville/Ingram/Hunt/Comfort/Center Point – Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country; Williamson County – Central Texas Community Foundation, Wilco Cares; and Georgetown – Helping Hands of Georgetown.
Wineries across the Hill Country are also launching individual campaigns of their own to aid the region. You can find more information about THCW’s flood relief efforts and see a complete list of winery and partner campaigns and events here.
The harvest season is always a busy time in the Texas Hill Country. But, this year’s harvest celebrations and grape stomps events will be filled with gratitude. Even after a disastrous and deadly flood, the beauty and bounty of Texas premiere wine growing region remains. And, the tight knit community of growers and vintners have plans to welcome wine lovers back for a taste.
Grape harvest season runs from late July through September, and Texas Hill Country Wineries members are hosting events that capture the spirit of the season. From traditional grape stomps to live music, food pairings, and family-friendly fun, this year’s events will support the region they call home.
The updated list of happenings can be found here.
