Round Top Wine + Whiskey Weekend 2026
A candlelit dinner, a tasting trail through the middle of a tiny Texas town, a classic car show in the square, and brunch to close it out. The Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce's Wine + Whiskey Weekend is a different kind of Round Top trip — smaller, slower, and built around food and drink rather than antiques.
Dates
Oct 2–4, 2026
Full pass
$195
Pricing
Regular rate now
Organizer
Round Top Chamber
Early-bird pricing has ended. Tickets are on sale now at the regular rate — $195 for the full weekend pass, $150 for Friday dinner only, $65 for the Saturday tasting trail.
The Weekend, Day by Day
Candlelit dinner & live music
The weekend opens with a candlelit dinner and live music at Zapp Dance Hall — one of Round Top's best-known historic event spaces. This is the more formal, sit-down half of the weekend.
Tasting trail, car show & shopping
The main event: a wine and whiskey tasting trail through town, a classic car show in the town square, cigars, and shopping at Round Top's shops and boutiques. Plan to spend the day moving between stops.
Brunch before you head home
The weekend closes with brunch — a slower, easier morning before the drive back.
Tickets & Pricing
| Pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Weekend Pass | $195 |
| Friday Dinner Only | $150 |
| Saturday Tasting Trail Only | $65 |
Early-bird pricing ended August 22, 2026.
Tickets are sold directly through the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce at exploreroundtop.com/wineandwhiskey. We don't sell tickets ourselves — that's the authoritative source for current pricing and availability.
Not the Antique Show — And That's the Point
If you know Round Top only from the antique show, Wine + Whiskey Weekend is a genuinely different kind of trip. It's organized by the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce, not the antique show promoters, and it's built around a small, ticketed food-and-drink weekend rather than acres of dealer fields. Smaller crowds, a slower pace, and a different reason to make the drive.
See our 2026 antique show dates if that's what brought you here instead — the show weeks and Wine + Whiskey Weekend don't overlap this year.
Practical Info
| Dates | Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026 |
| Friday venue | Zapp Dance Hall, 4217 Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954 |
| Saturday venue | Tasting trail through town, classic car show in the town square |
| Organizer | Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Tickets | exploreroundtop.com/wineandwhiskey |
| From Houston | 90 miles, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours via US-290 W to FM2714. |
| From Austin | 80 miles, approximately 1.5 hours via US-290 E to FM2714. |
Make a Weekend of It
A Friday-through-Sunday event means lodging books up — Round Top has limited rooms for a town this size. Book early, especially if you want to stay walkable to the town square for Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Round Top Wine + Whiskey Weekend 2026?
October 2–4, 2026 — a Friday through Sunday weekend. It's organized by the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce and is a separate event from the antique show weeks.
How much do tickets cost?
A Full Weekend Pass covering Friday's dinner and Saturday's tasting trail is $195. Friday Dinner Only is $150. Saturday Tasting Trail Only is $65. Tickets are sold through the Chamber's online system.
When does early-bird pricing end?
Early-bird pricing ended August 22, 2026. Current pricing is $195 for the full weekend pass, $150 for Friday dinner only, and $65 for the Saturday tasting trail.
What happens on each day?
Friday is a candlelit dinner with live music at Zapp Dance Hall. Saturday is the main event — a wine and whiskey tasting trail through town, a classic car show in the town square, cigars, and shopping. Sunday wraps with brunch before you head home.
Is this the same as the Round Top Antique Show?
No. Wine + Whiskey Weekend is a separate fall event organized by the Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce, distinct from the antique show weeks. It's a smaller, ticketed food-and-drink weekend, not a shopping show.
Where is the Friday dinner held?
At Zapp Dance Hall, 4217 Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954 — a historic dance hall and one of Round Top's best-known event venues.
Do I need a ticket for the classic car show?
The classic car show runs in the town square as part of Saturday's festivities alongside the ticketed tasting trail. Confirm current-year access details directly with the Chamber before you go, since specifics can vary year to year.
Who do I contact for tickets or questions?
The Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the event and handles ticketing through their online system at exploreroundtop.com.
Planning a Trip to Round Top?
Round Top Finder is the most complete guide to the antique show and the town — venues, vendors, dining, lodging, and the show schedule all in one place.