Midland Wine & Music Festival

Celebrate Texas with indulging in Texas Wines, Texas Music and Texas Cuisine at the 1st Annual Midland Wine & Music Festival on October 4-5, 2013.

The 1st Annual Midland Wine & Music Festival is set for October 4-5, 2013 at the Midland Center and Centennial Plaza. This is a true celebration of Texas ~ Texas Wines, Texas Music and Texas Cuisine. We’re bringing together libations, vibrations, and great Texas foods in downtown Midland in a salute to Texas culture and traditions. Come and join in on the fun along with Texas Wineries, many local restaurants and mobile kitchens, Texas food purveyors and specialty food manufacturers.

This year's musical entertainment is amazing with multicultural genres that all come under the hat of Texas Music. Grammy Award winning guitarist Redd Volkaert and his side guys will dazzle you with their instrumental performance. Redd is one of our countries' top "Telecaster Guitar Slingers." The Almost Patsy Cline Band from Bandera is a very popular "dance band" in San Antonio as well as across the Hill Country and Texas. Their repertoire ranges from Bob Wills' favorites to Patsy Cline's hits and more. Better bring your dancing shoes when they are playing! Romantic Flamenco Dancing featuring Olivia Chacon and Claire Spera from Alante Flamenco of Austin with Jose Tejeda on the Flamenco guitar and Isai Chacon as Cante. An Austin Cajun treat, Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces will be playing traditional French Cajun Music Style that's quite refreshing and keeps everybody's toes tapping. The Drugstore Cowboys have been playing Texas Music in San Antonio and the Hill Country for over 40 years. You can catch them in Luckenbach, Torre, or Flores Country Store. They play a variety of musical styles and have several CDs to their credit. Dub Robinson is the band's leader and Jan Zerda is the group's fantastic female vocalist. Dub's quote for you is "We love dancing and enjoy a good party, get ready Midland." The Chris Story Band from Kerrville is one of the best dance bands in Texas. Chris is a very talented musician who plays the fiddle, saxophone, and guitar in addition to his great vocals. This band plays the kind of music that will make you want to snuggle on the dance floor.

Texas cuisine is so diverse. It ranges from enchiladas to barbeque and steaks to fresh gulf shrimp. If you cant' find a home in Texas cuisine, then brother you're really lost! Participating Restaurants and Food Booths/Trailers will have meals, snacks, desserts, and more available for purchase throughout both days of the festival. Something is sure to tickle your taste buds.

Renown Texas Chef and author, Terry Thompson Anderson will do a cooking demonstration on both festival days as well as signing copies of her latest Texas Cookbook. Here's your chance to ask a fabulous chef that one culinary question you have always wanted the answer to.

Several winery owners and winemakers will be here serving their wines and ready to discuss wine, answer questions, and share their stories.

The Adult Admission price for a two day pass is $65 plus tax includes a souvenir wine glass, seven tickets good for wine tastings. Participating restaurants and food booths will have foods for sale and wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle, along with non-alcoholic beverages, souvenir T-shirts, hats and posters. A Teenager (13-20 years of age) two day pass is $20 and Children (12 years and under) are free. For accommodations at The Double Tree By Hilton on Midland Plaza : Please use the GROUP CODE “wmf” when making reservations to ensure your room rate is the Festival’s Special negotiated price of $124 plus tax at http://www.MidlandPlaza.DoubleTree.com. So please come out and join us for a great weekend of fun and celebration of Texas!

Sponsored by Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau

PARTICIPATING WINERIES:

Torre di Pietra Vineyards – Fredericksburg, Texas
Haak Winery – Santa Fe, Texas
Texas Hills Vineyards - Johnson City, Texas
Messina Hof Winery – Bryan / College Station, Texas
Llano Estacado Winery – Lubbock, Texas
Wedding Oak Winery – San Saba, Texas
Fall Creek Vineyards - Tow, Texas

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th:
Redd Volkaert 6-8pm
Almost Patsy Cline Band 8-10pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th:
Flamenco Dancing and Guitars 11-1pm
Charles Thibodeaux & Austin Cajun Aces 1-3pm
Drugstore Cowboys 3-5pm
Chris Story Band 5-7pm