"Culinary & Demo del Vino"

12:45 p.m.  Culinary Demonstration   

Vegetable Terrine with Herb Crème Fraiche 

Chris Huffman and Jana Muniz – Chefs/Owners of The Goodnight Diner Native Texans, Chris has enjoyed a long culinary career in Austin Chris’s most recently, as sous chef at Jeffery’s. Jana, too has worked at Jeffrey’s, but most recently at local bakery and café, Rolling in Thyme and Dough. Goodnight Diner is well known for their comfort food - American traditional with a gourmet twist. www.thegoodnightdiner.org 

2 p.m.  Culinary Demonstration

Bacon-wrapped quail with Verdes tequila lime butter.

Cody Kidwell-Executive Chef @ Verdes Mexican Parrilla 

A graduate of le cordon bleu, Cody Kidwell has been cooking professionally for 20 years. BBQ, southwest cuisine, interior Mexican cuisine, and baking are his passions. Cody continues to collaborate with Verdes Mexican Parrilla owner/operator Joel Munguia to create unique recipes using the freshest ingredients to provide food that people can enjoy. “Our passion for food is easily recognized from the first bite.” Fine dining in a casual setting at its best - Kid-friendly. www.VerdesMexican.com

3:30 p.m.:  Wine Tasting 101

Bill Elsey, Director of Sales @ Duchman Family Winery & D’Amore Wine Selections.

Recently named “Texas Best Sommelier” at the 7th annual Texas Sommelier Conference, Bill has also achieved the title of Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, in addition to the credentials of Certified Specialist of Wine and Certified Specialist of Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. With a vast background in the Texas Wine Industry, Bill currently oversees sales in Texas as well as selections from Italian, Spanish, and Austrian wine producers. “I am a strong advocate for increased consumer awareness about quality Texas Wines. www.duchmanwines.com

4:45 p.m.:  Culinary Demonstration

Poached pears in wine w/Pure Luck Farm & Dairy goat cheese

Fabienne Bollom - Chef/Owner of Rolling in Thyme and Dough

A well-known hot spot and bakery in Dripping Springs, Rolling in Thyme & Dough is not only known for their fresh baked pastries & breads, they are well known for their gourmet soups, sandwiches, pizza & casseroles made with the freshest farm produce and ingredients. Fabienne's desserts, especially those with Belgian chocolate, are another popular reason to stop. Cooking classes & catering are also an option. Featured in The Texas Hill Country Food & Wine Cookbook. www.thymeanddough.com

Musicale in the Gazebo

12:30 p.m.--2 p.m. 

Hill Country Community Dixie Land Jazz Ensemble

Composed of 8 musicians who are members of the Hill Country Community Band. They have performed for a number of civic community events throughout Hays and Travis counties. Their repertoire includes both familiar and traditional Dixieland arrangements geared to the listening and dancing pleasures for their audiences. 

Visit their website at hillcountrycommunityband.org

2:15 p.m.--3:30 p.m.

Karen Abrahams

Award winning singer songwriter, Karen Abrahams, has been noted for her powerful voice and songwriting ability. Texas born, she performs Americana music at its best, including Texas swing, country, bluegrass, and old swing jazz from the 30’s. She tours Europe as well as the U.S. She has four Cd’s out as well as “Best of Kerville” compilation CD and one of the chapters and women featured in “Texas Women Singer Songwriters” book, by Peabody award winner, Kathleen Hudson.” 

Visit her website at www.karenabrahams.com

3:45 p.m.--5 p.m.

Bill Paige

A graduate of Chicago’s celebrated Old Town School of Folk Music, Bill Paige has been singing and playing guitar since the late 1960s. Since moving to Dripping Springs in 2010 he has performed at Founders Day and the Nutty Brown Cafe. Recent musical adventures include playing with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco; workshops with Bill Kirchen at Fur Peace Ranch; playing mandolin for a community theater production of Fiddler on the Roof; and appearing in a hip-hop video, “Prosperity,” by Rhymefest. A professional writer and editor, Paige also hosts a weekly radio show, 7-10 a.m., Fridays, on KDRP-FM (www.kdrplive.org).

5:15 p.m.--6:45 p.m.

ACC Jazz Band

Austin Community College jazz band. They were asked to play at the White House.

Dripping with Taste…

H-E-B Dripping Springs will be on hand to give out samples of a variety of delicious cheese balls served on H-E-B snack crackers to all ticket holders. Visit their booth.

Hill Country Market & Vino

You can purchase Dripping with Taste  aprons, caps, t-shirts, and tasting tickets. You can also purchase your favorite bottle of wine to drink at the event or to take home.

- No Pets Allowed -