Join the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of cuisine, spirits, wine, and live music at The Taste…!  Presented by James Avery Artisan Jewelry!  This is their second year to bring together the region's finest food vendors, award-winning wineries, and exceptional distilleries for a night that celebrates the vibrant flavors and lively culture of our beloved Hill Country.

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Spice up your day at Bending Branch! 
Conchita’s Food Truck will be on-site serving up delicious Mexican fusion cuisine from 12:00–5:30 PM.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Bob’s birthday!
Enjoy an evening of live music from Anthony Garcia, birthday cake, and great company.

Free to attend—wine and cocktails available for purchase. 🍷🥃
Come raise a glass with us!

Join us for an intimate wine dinner with some of Texas's most respected winemakers as we open the cellar and explore how time affects a great bottle! Each course of this multi-course seated dinner is paired with a comparative tasting featuring two wines from the same producer, a current release and a library vintage.

Before each course is served, the winemaker behind the pairing will speak to both bottles — what they were chasing, what the years have done, and why these two wines belong on the same table. The chef has designed every dish around the featured wines, making this a truly collaborative culinary experience!

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Whiskey Riot Festivals offer samplings of hundreds of whiskeys, seminars and fantastic conversations with whiskey lovers, distillers, brand founders and more to arm you with the tools you need to become a whiskey expert. Sample Bending Branch 1840 and ChickenDuck Bourbons at this large format tasting event complete with brand representatives who can answer questions, explain the nuances of what you’re tasting and leave you feeling armed with more whiskey knowledge.

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Discover the story behind the glass at our upcoming vertical tasting featuring Newsom Vineyards. Just outside of Plains, this iconic Texas High Plains vineyard has built a 40-year legacy of excellence. Bending Branch has worked with Newsom fruit since 2010, creating wines that reflect the richness and character of Texas winemaking at its finest.

At this special event held in our barrel room, meet Neal and Janice Newsom and taste through SIX vintages of Tannat made from their exceptional High Plains fruit plus a bonus pour:

2016 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
2018 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
2019 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
2020 Tannat Port-style, Newsom Vineyards
2021 Bourbon Barrel Aged Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
2022 Tannat, Newsom Vineyards
Bonus! 2021 Texas Cowboy Cuvée Reserve, Newsom Vineyards aged with Texas White Oak

Seating is limited. Individual charcuterie plate included.

$40 early bird pricing through April 30.  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

~Exclusively for Ursa Gold Rush Club Members~
Members - check your email for details and registration link. Not a Gold Rush member yet? Now’s the perfect time to join!

Whiskey Riot Festivals offer samplings of hundreds of whiskeys, seminars and fantastic conversations with whiskey lovers, distillers, brand founders and more to arm you with the tools you need to become a whiskey expert. Sample Bending Branch 1840 and ChickenDuck Bourbons at this large format tasting event complete with brand representatives who can answer questions, explain the nuances of what you’re tasting and leave you feeling armed with more whiskey knowledge.

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Called “the finest living Texas writer” by the Texas Observer, Sarah Bird is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. A Texas Writers Hall of Fame honoree, she has written for major outlets including The New York Times and Texas Monthly. Her most recent book, Juneteenth Rodeo, earned a Communications Arts Award and was named one of Smithsonian Magazine’s most important books of the year. 

This quarterly gathering is engaging, spirited, social, and free.