Join the 3rd annual Fire Oak Distillery Gumbo Cook-Off on Feb 28, 2026 from 1–7 PM. Live music by Jim Monk, cocktails, and cooking competition. Teams enter for $20.

Join Andalusia Whiskey Co. for their 4th Annual Chili Cookoff in the Texas Hill Country on February 28. Sample chili, vote People’s Choice, and enjoy Texas whiskey.

Bottle your own Barrel Proof Rodeo Edition Bourbon on February 21, 2026 at Maverick Distilling in San Antonio, TX. One-day-only whiskey experience.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Rickhouse Rendezvous on Feb 14, 2026 at Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX. An elevated prix fixe dinner experience. Tickets required.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dueling Pianos at Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX. A high-energy, interactive 3-hour show with music, laughs, and crowd requests.

Celebrate Blanco’s Biggest Mardi Gras Party on Feb 14, 2026 at Milam & Greene Whiskey in Blanco, TX. Live Zydeco music, Cajun food, and a Triple Cask Barrel Strength debut.

Laugh it up at Comedy Night at the Rickhouse at Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX. A pre-Valentine’s Day comedy show presented by Next Stop Comedy. Tickets required.

Join the Escarpment Tour at Balcones Distilling on February 26th, 2026 in Waco, TX. Explore Texas whiskey production with a guided distillery experience.

Celebrate Australia Day at Bakalian Family Distilling in Bryan, TX with Aussie food, games, and a family-friendly distillery event. January 24, 2026 from 12–4 PM.

Explore how barrel finishing changes whiskey at William Price Distilling’s RyeDay tasting in Houston, featuring the Honey Finished Rye release and guided discussion.

Join the Escarpment Tour at Balcones Distilling on January 29, 2026 in Waco, TX. Explore Texas whiskey production with a guided distillery experience.

Join Fire Oak Distillery’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on Jan 24, 2026. All-you-can-eat chili, live music by Jason Kane White, cocktails, and cook-off competition in Liberty Hill.

Join William Price Distilling in Houston for a hands-on community bottling and labeling experience featuring their Honey Barrel Rye release. Includes a 375ml bottle.

Join Copper Shot Distillery in Bastrop, TX for their annual 5-year whiskey bottle-your-own event. January 19, 2026 at 6 PM. Limited, hands-on experience.

Learn how barrels, time, and Texas climate shape bourbon at Maverick Distilling’s Art of Aging whiskey tasting in San Antonio on Jan 15.

Compete in the Shiner Chili Cook-Off at K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery on Jan 10, 2026. $25 team entry, cash prizes for top three winners, and serious bragging rights.

Join the Houston Writers Group on January 7th at Drop of the Creator Spirits Company in Houston, TX. Writing, pizza, craft spirits, and community.

Relax after the holidays with live afternoon music from The Dustbowlers at War Trail Spirits in Llano, TX on December 27, 2025. A laid-back holiday event from 2–5 PM.

Celebrate the end of 2025 at Fire Oak Distillery with live music by The Decades, award-winning Texas spirits, cocktails, food, and fire pit vibes on Dec 27.

Ranger Creek’s Teacher’s Happy Hour runs the last Friday of each month, 5–9 PM (Aug–May) in San Antonio. $1 off beers, $5 Old Fashioneds, $7 you-call-its.

Enjoy live music from Matt Hilton & Joe Forlini, holiday cookies, and festive cocktails at War Trail Spirits in Llano, TX on December 20, 2025. A cozy holiday event from 2–5 PM.

Catch singer-songwriter Casper McWade live at Bearded Wheat Distillery in Hillsboro on December 19, 2025. Intimate acoustic show with limited tickets, Texas whiskey, and live music.

Celebrate the season at Maverick Whiskey in San Antonio with festive cocktails, cookie decorating, an ugly sweater contest, and holiday fun. Happening December 18, 2025. Tickets $42.

Celebrate the season at Wilson Valley Mercantile’s Songwriters’ Christmas Toy Drive on Dec 14, 2025. Enjoy acoustic performances while supporting Waco Toys for Tots.

Join Lockwood Distilling in Richardson for Brunch With Santa on December 14th, 2025. Photos with Santa, brunch, and holiday fun from 11 AM–2 PM. Reservations recommended.

Join War Trail Spirits in Llano, TX for an Ugly Sweater Party and Family Ornament Tree Trimming on December 13, 2025. Holiday cocktails, festive fun, and Christmas traditions from 1–9 PM.

Join Fire Oak Distillery on December 13, 2025, for live music by Elle Townley, award-winning Texas spirits, and great food in the Hill Country.

Celebrate the holidays at Milam & Greene in Blanco on Dec. 13 with an Ugly Sweater contest, Santa Paws dog photos, live music, pizza, and festive whiskey cocktails.

Join Wilson Valley Mercantile for Open Mic Night on Dec. 11 from 6–9 PM in Little River–Academy, TX. Share your musical talents or enjoy local performers. Free community event.