Seafood & Wine Festival at The Giraffe Winery

🦒🦞 GIRAFFE WINERY WINE & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Seafood • Wine Tastings • Live Music • Giraffe Experience

Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm

8142 Old San Antonio Road

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

IMPORTANT: ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN AT THE GIRAFFE WINERY FIRST!

All General Admission, VIP, and Kids Pass holders must complete their initial registration at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm, located at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.

Please have your ticket confirmation available upon arrival.

Guests with VIP seafood packages must check in at The Giraffe Winery before visiting Bankersmith Boil Shack for their included meal.

SEAFOOD, WINE & A GIRAFFE — ONLY IN FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS!

Get ready for an unforgettable Saturday in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

The annual Fredericksburg Seafood & Wine Festival returns on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing together incredible seafood, award-winning Texas wines, live music, breathtaking Hill Country views, and an unforgettable opportunity to meet Geoffrey the Giraffe!

Hosted at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm in partnership with Bankersmith Boil Shack, this one-of-a-kind festival combines the excitement of a Texas wine festival with delicious seafood and extraordinary animal experiences.

Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, wine tastings, and the beautiful surroundings of our family-owned, veteran-owned working farm and exotic animal sanctuary.

And for guests looking for something truly extraordinary, our VIP Giraffe Winery & Seafood Experience includes an up-close giraffe feeding encounter, extended wine tastings, and your choice of a lobster tail, snow crab, or shrimp meal (choose one) at Bankersmith Boil Shack!

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a weekend with friends, a family adventure, or a special celebration, this is one Texas Hill Country festival you won't want to miss!

🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

🍷 GENERAL ADMISSION — $35 PER PERSON

Enjoy an exciting day of wine, music, and Texas Hill Country hospitality!

Your General Admission ticket includes:

• 🎶 Live music and festival entertainment
• 🍷 One wine tasting at The Giraffe Winery, available from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• 🦒 Opportunities to see Geoffrey the Giraffe and other exotic animals from designated viewing areas
• 🌄 Access to designated festival areas and beautiful vineyard surroundings

Important General Admission Information:

General Admission does NOT include food, giraffe feeding, or private animal interactions.

Guests interested in meeting and hand-feeding Geoffrey the Giraffe should purchase one of our VIP packages.

🦒 VIP GIRAFFE WINERY & SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE

Everything in One Incredible VIP Package!

Take your festival experience to the next level with our exclusive VIP Giraffe Winery & Seafood Experience!

Every VIP ticket includes all the following experiences, PLUS your choice of a delicious seafood meal at Bankersmith Boil Shack.

ALL VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:

🦒 MEET & FEED GEOFFREY THE GIRAFFE

Enjoy an unforgettable, up-close interaction with Geoffrey the Giraffe at The Giraffe Winery. This exclusive experience is included with every VIP package.

🍷 UNLIMITED WINE TASTINGS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sample wines at The Giraffe Winery during our designated VIP tasting hours. All alcoholic beverage service is conducted in accordance with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations.

🍽️ SEAFOOD LUNCH OR DINNER | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Your VIP package includes a seafood meal at a time of your choosing, between 11am-8pm, at our sister restaurant the Bankersmith Boil Shack, located nearby (across the street) at 7905 Old San Antonio Road.

Choose your meal when purchasing your VIP ticket.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy live entertainment and the festive atmosphere throughout the day.

🌄 FESTIVAL ACCESS & HILL COUNTRY VIEWS

Relax and enjoy our beautiful vineyard, working farm, exotic animal sanctuary, and scenic Texas Hill Country surroundings.

CHOOSE YOUR VIP PACKAGE

VIP Ticket

Price

🦞 VIP Lobster Tail Experience

$95

🦀 VIP Snow Crab Experience

$85

🍤 VIP Shrimp Experience

$75

Each VIP ticket includes the complete VIP experience described above, plus the selected seafood meal.

VIP availability is LIMITED. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged!

🦞 VIP LOBSTER TAIL & GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE — $95

The ultimate combination of seafood, wine, and wildlife!

Your $95 VIP ticket includes:

• 🦞 Lobster Tail Meal at Bankersmith Boil Shack, available 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 🦒 Meet & Feed Geoffrey the Giraffe
• 🍷 Unlimited Wine Tastings from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, subject to TABC regulations
• 🎶 Live Music & Festival Entertainment
• 🌄 VIP Festival Access

One ticket. An incredible seafood meal. An unforgettable giraffe experience!

🦀 VIP SNOW CRAB & GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE — $85

Calling all snow crab lovers!

Your $85 VIP ticket includes:

• 🦀 Snow Crab Meal at Bankersmith Boil Shack, available 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 🦒 Meet & Feed Geoffrey the Giraffe
• 🍷 Unlimited Wine Tastings from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, subject to TABC regulations
• 🎶 Live Music & Festival Entertainment
• 🌄 VIP Festival Access

Enjoy great seafood, delicious Texas wine, and an extraordinary giraffe encounter!

🍤 VIP SHRIMP & GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE — $75

An unforgettable VIP experience at an exceptional value!

Your $75 VIP ticket includes:

• 🍤 Shrimp Meal at Bankersmith Boil Shack, available 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 🦒 Meet & Feed Geoffrey the Giraffe
• 🍷 Unlimited Wine Tastings from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, subject to TABC regulations
• 🎶 Live Music & Festival Entertainment
• 🌄 VIP Festival Access

Great seafood, award-winning wine, and memories to last a lifetime!

👨‍👩‍👧 KIDS FESTIVAL PASS — $10 PER CHILD

Bring the entire family and enjoy a memorable day in the Texas Hill Country!

Children with a Kids Pass may accompany their ticketed parent or guardian into the same designated festival areas permitted by the accompanying adult's ticket.

The Kids Pass includes:

• Access to eligible festival areas with a ticketed parent or guardian
• Live music and festival atmosphere
• Opportunities to view Geoffrey the Giraffe and other animals from designated areas

Important: Kids Passes do not include food, beverages, wine tastings, or a separate animal interaction. Children must remain accompanied by a parent or guardian.

📍 EVENT LOCATIONS & CHECK-IN INFORMATION

FIRST STOP: THE GIRAFFE WINERY AT GRAPETOWN VINEYARD & FARM

ALL GUESTS MUST REGISTER HERE FIRST!

8142 Old San Antonio Road

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

All ticket holders must check in at The Giraffe Winery before participating in festival activities or redeeming an included VIP meal.

At The Giraffe Winery, guests can enjoy wine tastings, live music, scenic vineyard views, and opportunities to see Geoffrey the Giraffe.

VIP guests also receive their included giraffe feeding experience.

SECOND LOCATION: BANKERSMITH BOIL SHACK

7905 Old San Antonio Road

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Our sister restaurant, Bankersmith Boil Shack, will serve the seafood meals included with VIP tickets.

VIP seafood meal service is available from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Guests may enjoy their included lobster tail, snow crab, or shrimp meal during designated service hours after completing their initial registration at The Giraffe Winery.

Please do not go directly to Bankersmith Boil Shack for initial event registration.

🕒 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Activity

Time

Festival Hours

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

VIP Seafood Meal Service

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

General Admission Wine Tasting

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

VIP Unlimited Wine Tastings

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Live Music & Festival Activities

During scheduled festival hours

VIP Giraffe Interaction

During designated experience times

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

• All guests must complete initial registration at The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm.
• Advance ticket purchases are recommended. VIP experiences have limited availability.
• General Admission does not include food or direct animal interactions.
• Each VIP ticket includes the seafood meal corresponding to the selected ticket package.
• Seafood meals must be redeemed during the designated meal-service hours.
• All alcoholic beverage service is subject to TABC regulations. Guests must be 21 or older with valid identification to consume alcohol. Service is subject to responsible-serving requirements.
• Giraffe interactions are supervised and subject to animal welfare and safety considerations.
• Children must remain accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Animal encounters, entertainment, and activities are subject to availability and operational conditions.

🎟️ RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Come for the Seafood. Stay for the Wine. Meet Geoffrey the Giraffe!

Where else can you enjoy lobster, snow crab, or shrimp, sip Texas wines, listen to live music, and hand-feed a giraffe—all in one incredible day?

Join us for the Fredericksburg Seafood & Wine Festival and experience one of the most unique events in the Texas Hill Country!

Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

The Giraffe Winery at Grapetown Vineyard & Farm

8142 Old San Antonio Road

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

VIP tickets are limited. Book early to secure your experience!

🎟️ TICKETS & RESERVATIONS: www.TheBestofTexas.org

🦒 THE GIRAFFE WINERY: www.GiraffeWinery.com