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Gainesville Wine & Country Festival wine festival in Gainesville, Texas
Upcoming · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Gainesville Wine & Country Festival

Gainesville Wine & Country Festival in Gainesville, TX — 16 North Texas wineries pour through the historic downtown, 32 tastes with GA. Nov 21, 2026. $28–$78.

Best for couples Best for groups wine walk 21+ only
Saturday, November 21, 2026
$28–$38 GA, $58–$78 VIP
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Quick facts

At a glance.

Dates
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Duration
Single day
Best for
Couples, Groups
Atmosphere
Casual
Food
Bring or buy nearby
Age
21+ only

The story

About this festival.

Gainesville Wine & Country Festival is a downtown wine walk through Historic Downtown Gainesville, Texas, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with 16 award-winning North Texas wineries pouring, live music from local musicians, trade vendors and the town's boutiques, antique shops and restaurants open along the route. The 2026 event is the third annual, organized by North Texas Wine Country.

General admission covers two 3/4-ounce pours at each of the 16 wineries, 32 tastes in all: $28 early bird through September 30, $38 from October 1. VIP, limited to 200 tickets, adds three 1-ounce pours of premium wines, bites from local restaurants, wine swag and access to a VIP area hosted at Landon Winery, at $58 early bird and $78 regular. Gainesville is on I-35 just south of the Oklahoma line, about an hour north of Dallas.

Getting there

Location & logistics.

What to expect

The experience.

What you'll pour

A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.

The setting

Held at 101 S Dixon St in Gainesville. Check the venue page for layout details.

The crowd

Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.

Worth the trip

Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

When is the Gainesville Wine & Country Festival?
The Gainesville Wine & Country Festival is Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Historic Downtown Gainesville, Texas, an hour north of Dallas on I-35. It is the third annual edition, organized by North Texas Wine Country.
How much are Gainesville Wine & Country Festival tickets?
General admission is $28 plus fees through September 30 and $38 from October 1, covering two 3/4-ounce pours at each of the 16 wineries. VIP is $58 early bird and $78 regular, limited to 200 tickets, and adds three premium 1-ounce pours, restaurant bites, swag and the VIP area at Landon Winery.
Which wineries pour at the Gainesville Wine & Country Festival?
Sixteen award-winning North Texas wineries pour at stations through the historic downtown; North Texas Wine Country publishes the list closer to the date. Between pours, the route passes boutiques, antique shops and restaurants, with live music through the day.

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