Two Hill Country Wine Events Give Texas Wine Lovers Great Options on May 2

Texas wine lovers looking for something fun to do in the Hill Country on Saturday, May 2, 2026, have two very different evening events to choose from. One offers a full Texas wine auction weekend experience with a major fundraiser and live entertainment. The other brings an outdoor concert vibe to Hye with the release of new boxed wines and a high-energy headlining act. Either way, it is shaping up to be a great night to be in Texas wine country.

Texas Wine Auction

One option is the Texas Wine Auction Weekend at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City. The annual event supports mental health initiatives across the Texas Hill Country and begins Friday, May 1, with a concert featuring Bri Bagwell and Dale Watson. General admission tickets are still available for that kickoff concert, although VIP has sold out. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and guests can enjoy live music, an interactive wine tasting tent, Southern-inspired food and beverages for purchase, and the Baríay 1492 cigar lounge. Complimentary transportation to and from Fredericksburg will also be available, which makes the evening even more appealing for visitors staying nearby.

The Texas Wine Auction weekend continues on Saturday, May 2, with its signature auction event. Guests attending that evening can expect premium tastings from more than 20 Texas wineries, a multi-course dinner, and a live auction, all supporting programs that expand access to mental health resources in the region. The event takes place at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, and rooms at the resort are reportedly nearly sold out.

“The Get Together” Release Party at Ron Yates

For wine lovers wanting a more casual concert-style evening on May 2, Ron Yates in Hye will host the second annual Get Together release party. Austin-based electronic rock duo Ghostland Observatory will headline the event, which also celebrates the release of two new wines in The Get Together boxed wine series. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m., and the concert starts at 8:30 p.m. The event will be held outdoors at Ron Yates’ Hill Country estate along Highway 290.

Tickets for The Get Together include a commemorative wine glass, tastings of the new Get Together wines, and full concert admission. That makes it a solid option for anyone who wants live music, wine, and a relaxed outdoor festival atmosphere in Hye.

Your Choice

If you are heading to the Hill Country that weekend, the nice thing is that you really cannot go wrong. The Texas Wine Auction offers a more elevated, philanthropic wine-country experience tied to one of the biggest fundraising weekends in Texas wine. Ron Yates offers a livelier outdoor release party with a concert-driven feel and a lower ticket price. It really comes down to what kind of evening you want on May 2nd.

For more information and tickets to the Texas Wine Auction Weekend, visit the event page here: https://www.texaswineauction.com/2026-wine-auction

And for tickets to The Get Together at Ron Yates, visit their ticket page here: https://www.ronyateswines.com/product#/get-together-event