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Live Music with David Touchton
Jun
28

Live Music with David Touchton

Join us for live music with country singer, David Touchton. Enjoy a soulful country music experience that is sure to leave you wanting to hear more.

We are an award-winning Texas vineyard, winery, and brewery with a full kitchen in beautiful Bastrop county. We are family and leashed-pet friendly so you can bring the whole crew!

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Live Music with Clint Nygard
Jul
6

Live Music with Clint Nygard

Join us this weekend on Day and date for an incredible performance by local country artist Clint Nygard from 2–5 PM!

Relax at our beautiful Vineyard, nestled in the heart of Bastrop County, just a short drive from Bastrop, Elgin, and Manor.

Sip on award-winning wine,  enjoy freshly brewed craft beer, and savor delicious bites from our full food menu—all while soaking in the live music vibes.

Family-friendly |  Leashed pets welcome

Mark your calendars and bring your friends for an unforgettable afternoon!

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Watermelon Fest BBQ cookoff
Jul
11
to Jul 12

Watermelon Fest BBQ cookoff

Catch Us at the 77th McDade Watermelon Festival!

Join us July 11th & 12th for McDade’s iconic Watermelon Festival!

We’ll be there all day Saturday serving up crowd favorites like Vino Sandia (watermelon wine), Watermelon Coolers, Sangria, Watermelon Seltzer, and our homemade Root Beer!

Don’t miss the Friday night street dance, and come back Saturday for the parade and full festival fun.

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Live Music with David & Alana Adams
Jul
19

Live Music with David & Alana Adams

Live Music with David & Alana- McDade TX

Join us for a fun evening of live music with local duo David & Alana! You may know David from The Shop Dawgz—this time he’s performing alongside his wife for a special show you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy award-winning wine from our 6-acre vineyard, craft beer from Yegua Creek Brewery, and delicious food from our full kitchen.

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Live Music with Jack Fister
Jul
20

Live Music with Jack Fister

Live Music with Jack Fister – Yegua Creek Brewery

Join us on Thursday, June 20 from 2 PM to 5 PM for live music by Jack Fister, a local musician from Elgin, Texas. Jack plays a blend of rock and country-blues inspired by classic artists like Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams Sr., and Lightnin’ Hopkins.

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Schnauzer fest
Jul
26

Schnauzer fest

🐾 Schnauzer Palooza is coming to the brewery! 🐾
Join the fun as Schnauzers of Taylor hosts their ticketed gathering right here at our brewery — all while raising funds for Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston and Fuzzy Texas Rescue of Dallas.

Expect adorable pups, a schnauzer-loving community, and a beautiful backdrop for a day of tail-wagging fun!

🎟 This is a private, ticketed event. Please visit the official event page for full details and to purchase tickets:
schnauzer-palooza.ticketleap.events

We can’t wait to welcome you (and your schnauzers)!

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Live Music with Tommy Schaper
Jul
26

Live Music with Tommy Schaper

Live Music with Tommy Schaper – July 26th

Join us on Saturday, July 26th, from 4–7 PM for an afternoon of live music with Tommy Schaper. Enjoy his mix of country, blues, and rock in a relaxed vineyard setting. Grab a glass of award-winning wine, try a craft beer, and enjoy food from our kitchen while listening to great music.

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Wine Club Pickup Party
Jun
22

Wine Club Pickup Party

Wine Club members can come pick up their quarterly boxes anytime between 11-6pm on Sunday, June 22nd* and receive a complementary glass of wine and a free plate of food**

Food is served at 2pm and music by Sophia Johnson is from from 2-5pm

 

*if you are not able to make it to the pickup party, please email wineclub@risingsunvineyard.com with the time/date you will be able to pick your box up. Boxes will be shipped to your address on file 2 weeks after the pickup party if we do not hear from you.

**complimentary glasses are only given out at the pickup party. Guests are welcome to join the party with members but must pay an additional $20/plate and must purchase their own wine.

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Live Music with Bob Rose
Jun
21

Live Music with Bob Rose

Join us for live music with Rockin’ Bob Rose! Bob has been a regular in the Texas Music scene since the ’70’s, playing with artists like Billy Joe Shaver and Junior Brown. Bob brings his experience at notable Austin venues like the Continental Club, Liberty Lunch, and Antone’s to our live music stage here in McDade and we couldn’t be more excited!

Enjoy his music with a glass of award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer, or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen!

We are family and pet friendly.

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Live Music with Sydney Ann Conklin
Jun
15

Live Music with Sydney Ann Conklin

Sydney Ann Conklin is a captivating and growing force in the music scene, enchanting audiences with her hauntingly beautiful melodies and murder ballads. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Sydney discovered her love for the eerie allure of the paranormal and the storytelling prowess of music. Infusing her music with a touch of the supernatural, Sydney creates a spellbinding atmosphere that transports listeners to another time and place.

Enjoy this musical performance with a glass of award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer, or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen! We are family and pet friendly.

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Live Music with Ben Zuniga
Jun
14

Live Music with Ben Zuniga

Join us for live music with Ben Zuniga from 4-7pm at Rising Sun Vineyard. Ben is a local favorite singer/songwriter who plays wonderful classic Americana music.

Come on out to enjoy a glass of award winning wine or house-crafted beer if you’re in the Bastrop or McDade area for a beautiful countryside view with a groovy performance.

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Live Music with Nicole Ridgwell
Jun
8

Live Music with Nicole Ridgwell

Nicole is a talented musician with great songs and a happy aura. Raised in the west and currently based in Texas hill country, she was brought up on her mom’s folk and her dad’s blues. She started touring across the country as a child, traveling abroad with various bands playing violin, singing, and writing songs on her acoustic guitar.

Enjoy with a glass of our award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen. We are a family and pet friendly establishment.

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Live Music with Marshall Hood
Jun
7

Live Music with Marshall Hood

Marshall Hood is taking the stage from 4-7pm with his funky Americana tunes and amazing guitar skills! Enjoy his timeless tunes on our decorated live music stage. Enjoy an award-winning wine or a glass of cold craft beer while you take in a beautiful afternoon music performance.

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Live Music with David & Alana Adams
May
24

Live Music with David & Alana Adams

Join us for live music with local duo David & Alana

On a vineyard with award-winning wines and craft beers in our sister brewery, Yegua Creek with a full-service kitchen with a variety of food. This is a free event with free parking.

Family and pet friendly.

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Live Music with Tommy Schauper
Apr
26

Live Music with Tommy Schauper

🎸🎤 Live Music with Tommy Schauper & The LTD's 🎶✨
Get ready for a rockin’ good time! Join us from 4-7pm for an unforgettable live performance by Tommy Schauper & The LTD’s – your local rockstars who know how to bring the energy! 🤩🎸

Sip on award-winning wine 🍷, taste our craft beer 🍺, and indulge in delicious food from our kitchen 🍽️ while jamming out to this phenomenal band. It’s the perfect recipe for an afternoon of fun, flavor, and fantastic music!

🎶 Don’t miss it – it’s going to be a blast! 🎉

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Live Music with Sophia Johnson
Apr
19

Live Music with Sophia Johnson

🎶 Meet Sophia Johnson – a powerhouse guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with a deep love for Country, Western Swing, and Bluegrass 🌾🎸✨

Based in the live music capital of the world 🎤🤠, Sophia lights up stages across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and jaw-dropping guitar work. Whether she’s flying solo 🎶, playing in a dynamic duo 🎻, or leading the high-energy Sophia Johnson Band, she brings heart, twang, and talent to every performance.

Sophia is also a founding member of the all-star acoustic group Tiger Alley, alongside the incredible fiddler 🎻 Katy Rose Cox. Together, they blend tradition and innovation, delivering rootsy vibes with modern flair.

From dance halls to festivals, Sophia Johnson is a name you won’t forget — and a sound you won’t want to miss! 💃🔥

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Live Music with Erik Flores
Apr
13

Live Music with Erik Flores

🎸 Meet Erik Flores — a soulful Texas singer-songwriter whose heartfelt tunes and vivid storytelling shine a little light 🌟 on the ups and downs we all go through from time to time.

Erik kicked off his musical journey in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas 🎶. After a wild ride of loud, eclectic years, he eventually made his way to Los Angeles 🌴, where he rekindled his passion for the rootsy soul of Americana and Country music 🤠.

He co-founded the band Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light 🌌, earning some well-deserved attention and releasing two stellar albums 📀📀. But the call of home was strong, and Erik returned to the heart of Texas ❤️, settling in the charming Hill Country town of Driftwood 🌄.

These days, you'll find him writing, recording, and performing solo — his sets filled with fresh new songs 🎤, all while tipping his hat 🎩 to the timeless sounds of classic Texas country.

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Texas Independence Jam Saturday
Mar
1

Texas Independence Jam Saturday

  • Yegua Creek Brewery at Rising Sun Vineyard (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

🎶 Texas Independence Jam! 🎶

Get ready to kick off our Texas Independence Jam with an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st, music starts at 12 pm
Open: 11 to 9pm
🎸 Music Lineup:

  • Thursday Night Jefferson

  • Marshall Hood Katie Shore & Paige Plaisance

  • Great Trumpet

  • Sam Barlow & His true Blue Band

  • Dave Touchton Band

  • Texas String Assembly

🍴 Saturday Night Feast:
Indulge in a BBQPig Roast to fuel up for a night of toe-tapping tunes! FREE Food but donations for music and food are always appreciated.

Our brewery kitchen will also be open with our full menu available during regular hours.

Family & Pet-Friendly:
Bring the whole crew (pets on leashes) and enjoy a night under
the Texas stars. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs for the best seat in the house!

🎪 Stay All Weekend:
Kick off the festival with us Friday night, then stay for the full Texas Independence Jam experience! We offer dry camping (gene
rators welcome), so bring your tents or campers and make it a weekend to remember.

🎟️ Cost of Entry:FREE! Donations for music and food are always appreciated.

Come celebrate Texas Independence with music, community, and the best vibes around! Let’s jam! 🎶🤠

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Texas Independence Jam
Feb
28

Texas Independence Jam

  • Yegua Creek Brewery at Rising Sun Vineyard (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

🎶 Friday Night Kickoff – Texas Independence Jam! 🎶

Get ready to kick off our Texas Independence Jam with an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun!

📅 Date: Friday, February 28th, music starts at 12 pm
Open: 11 to 9pm
🎸 Music Lineup:

  • Thursday Night Jefferson

  • MArshall Hood Katie Shore & PAige Plaisance

  • Great Trumpet

  • Sam Barlow & His true Blue Band

  • Texas String Assembly

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