Events
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Venue: Ursa at Branch on High
Join us for our weekly community potluck at Ursa at Branch on High. This week's theme is Italian Cuisine.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sun, Mar 24, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Richard Vidmer will be playing on the estate tasting room deck Sunday, March 24th.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Venue: Ursa at Branch on High
Join us for our weekly community potluck at Ursa at Branch on High. This week's theme is Spring Picnic.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Sat, Mar 30, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Who says Easter egg hunting is just for kids? Join us for our annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Bending Branch Winery. Bring your basket and get ready to find some eggs filled with treats, special offers, and great prizes totaling over $2,500!
Gates open at noon. Please check in at the registration table by 12:15 p.m. The hunt will begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. DON'T BE LATE!
Tickets: $30 per person. Your ticket includes a glass of wine. Stick around for live music from on the deck from noon to 3 p.m.
Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery & Ursa at Branch On High
Bending Branch Winery and Branch on High will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Fri, Apr 5, 2024 - Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Venue: Ursa at Branch on High 704 High Street Comfort, TX 78013
Take a journey through some of the best wines from California’s Sierra Foothills during the Total Solar Eclipse weekend. Guided by members of the Ursa Vineyards team, taste a selection of four stellar wines while learning more about Ursa’s winemaking style and the terroir of the Sierra Foothills. Individual charcuterie plate included.
Seating is limited to 18 per session.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Take a journey through some of the best wines in Texas during the Total Solar Eclipse weekend. Guided by Executive Winemaker Dr. Bob Young, taste through a selection of six stellar wines that represent the variations of Texas terroir, from the Texas Hill Country to the Texas High Plains. Held in the barrel room at Bending Branch Winery. Individual charcuterie plate included.
Bending Branch was awarded Top Texas Winery (2018) and Top Texas Wine (2014) at the Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Shane Stumpf will be playing on the estate tasting room deck Sunday, April 7th.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mon, Apr 8, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** Enjoy wine and live music in the path of totality at the beautiful Bending Branch Winery Estate outside of Comfort. Gates will open at 10 a.m.
We are excited to release a new commemorative ChickenDuck Eclipse 4-Grain Bourbon in honor of this celestial event. Bourbon cocktails will be available for purchase.
Bourbon, food, and snacks will be available for purchase, or you are welcome to bring a picnic. By law, no outside alcohol is allowed.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND MORE DETAILS
If you are looking for RV camping near the winery, please visit our neighbors at Comfort RV Resort.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Venue: The Peach Orchard, 1737 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77830
Join us for an evening of Hill Country Wine in Houston! Texas Hill Country Wineries is bringing 20+ wineries and 60 wines from the Hill Country to the Houston area for an evening tasting experience. Come meet winery personalities including owners, winemakers, vineyard managers and more at The Peach Orchard.
$75 Ticket includes wine, charcuterie, light appetizers and an event wine glass to take home. Limited to 200 guests. TICKETS
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Tyler Cannon will be playing on the estate tasting room deck Sunday, April 21st.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sun, Apr 28, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Steve Feinstein will be playing on the estate tasting room deck Sunday, April 28th.
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sat, May 4, 2024
Venue: Bending Branch Winery
Something special happens at Bending Branch Winery the first Saturday of every May. Join us as we celebrate the Young Family’s Kentucky roots at the 12th Annual Derby Extravaganza. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the beautiful Bending Branch Estate with live music, food, wine, hats, horses, and mint juleps.
~ In partnership with Frost Bank ~
A portion of ticket sales and all silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Comfort.
Ticket includes:
- Live music from Shane Stumpf
- BBQ meal from Rudy's (full menu coming soon)
- A drink ticket for a mint julep or glass of wine
Hat parade competition in TWO categories:
For ladies and gents, strut your stuff on the crush pad! The best hat wins in each category — Wine/Derby Theme and Most Fanciful.
New competition for 2024:
Compete for Best Dressed Couple! Come dressed to impress!
Ticket prices:
- $60 General Admission
- $50 for Bending Branch and Ursa Gold Rush wine club members (Limit 2 club tickets per membership. Check your email for promo code.)
All-Inclusive VIP Package:
$1,000 table for 8 — Includes admission for 8 people, catered meal, snacks for the table, 4 drink tickets per person (redeemable for 4 glasses or 1 bottle), special VIP bar, and early entry to the venue at 1:30 p.m. VIP attendees will also receive 20% off additional wine purchases at the event.
Add-Ons:
Reserved seating options (seating only/admission sold separately)
- $160 TABLE for 8
- $120 TABLE for 6
- $80 TABLE for 4
You will select a table when you arrive. Reserving a table DOES NOT guarantee shade, as the sun moves throughout the day.
A limited number of tables will be available in the "outfield" area, first come, first serve. If you do not reserve a table, please bring chairs. You may also bring a pop-up tent. (See FAQs below.)
Note: The estate tasting room and Wine Club Lounge will be closed for this special ticketed Derby event. Ursa at Branch on High tasting room will be open to from noon to 8 p.m. at 704 High Street in downtown Comfort.
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FAQs
What can I bring into the event?
Sunscreen, chairs, tables, pop-up tents, umbrellas, food, water. Tent legs must be staked or weighted down.
What is not allowed at the event?
ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. Coolers will be checked by security upon entry.
NO PETS at this event, please.
Bending Branch Winery is a non-smoking, non-vaping property.
Are children allowed at the event?
A minor ticket is available for $30 that includes food but no drink tickets.
Is there anything to drink besides wine?
Iced tea will be served with the meal. Bourbon cocktails will be available for purchase. Water will also be available. Hydrate!
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Call the estate tasting room at 830-995-2948 or email info@bendingbranch.com.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Check in will be electronic.
How do I purchase wine club tickets?
The code was sent via email to Bending Branch and Ursa Gold Rush wine club members on March 8th. If you are a wine club member and did NOT receive the email, please contact club@bendingbranch.com.
***Event is rain or shine. No refunds. ***