Quick Ideas and Trip Tips

Autumn in Fredericksburg is more than cooler temps and golden vineyards. It’s festivals, harvest flavors, and perfect weather for exploring. Here’s our insider’s guide to planning your trip.

1. Sip the Harvest Season

Fall is when Texas wines truly shine. Our Private Fredericksburg Wine Tours give you a front-row seat to small-production wineries during their best season. Reach out of our Concierge for a customized itinerary so you can maximize your time away.

Explore our Guided Wine Tours →.

2. Explore Fall Festivals

October means Oktoberfest in downtown Fredericksburg, a three-day celebration of beer, brats, and Bavarian music. Later in the season, the Food & Wine Festival brings top Texas chefs and local winemakers together for an impressive, interactive showcase of their best. Check Visit Fredericksburg’s events →.

Pro Tip: Purchase your event tickets early to skip the long entry lines.

3. Take in the Hill Country Views

Temps drop and fall foliage pops along the Pedernales River and Enchanted Rock. Consider taking some time to explore these relaxed areas outside of the Main Street hustle and bustle.

Pro Tip: Leave the keys at home and let us do all the navigating. Our Private Transportation comes with concierge service so you don’t have to waste any time planning. Call or text us to see what our Concierge can do for you.

4. Where to Stay & Eat

Boutique B&Bs and unique lodgings are scattered all around downtown Fredericksburg, while spots like Cabernet Grill serve Texas wine country cuisine. For a modern take, consider the Albert Hotel on for cozy accommodations, central Main Street convenience and Junebug’s BBQ.

Pro Tip: For the best options make reservations early, fall weekends fill quickly.

5. October is Texas Wine Month

If you’re lucky enough to visit Fredericksburg during the month of October, you’ll find lots of new releases, menus, specials, tasting opportunities and activities. Texas Wine Month is a state-wide celebration of all the growing-agriculture and tourism impact that Texas wine is making and we’re here for it.

👉 Here’s some insights into how to take advantage of Texas Wine Month