
Upcoming events.

Watermelon Fest BBQ cookoff
Catch Us at the 77th McDade Watermelon Festival!
Join us July 11th & 12th for McDade’s iconic Watermelon Festival!
We’ll be there all day Saturday serving up crowd favorites like Vino Sandia (watermelon wine), Watermelon Coolers, Sangria, Watermelon Seltzer, and our homemade Root Beer!
Don’t miss the Friday night street dance, and come back Saturday for the parade and full festival fun.
Join us for live music with Ben Zuniga from 4-7pm at Rising Sun Vineyard after the Watermelon festival.

Live Music with Ben Zuniga
Join us for live music with Ben Zuniga from 4-7pm at Rising Sun Vineyard after the Watermelon festival. Ben is a local favorite singer/songwriter who plays wonderful classic Americana music.
Come on out to enjoy a glass of award winning wine or house-crafted beer if you’re in the Bastrop or McDade area for a beautiful countryside view with a groovy performance.

Family Pizza Night
Start your weekend early with a delicious, handmade pizza for just $10! Bring the whole family and soak in the beautiful vineyard views while the kids play and you relax with a cold craft beer in hand. Good food, great brews, and even better company—see you there!
Free parking and leashed pups are welcome.

Live Music with David & Alana Adams
Live Music with David & Alana- McDade TX
Join us for a fun evening of live music with local duo David & Alana! You may know David from The Shop Dawgz—this time he’s performing alongside his wife for a special show you won’t want to miss.
Enjoy award-winning wine from our 6-acre vineyard, craft beer from Yegua Creek Brewery, and delicious food from our full kitchen.

Live Music with Jack Fister
Live Music with Jack Fister – Yegua Creek Brewery
Join us on Thursday, June 20 from 2 PM to 5 PM for live music by Jack Fister, a local musician from Elgin, Texas. Jack plays a blend of rock and country-blues inspired by classic artists like Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams Sr., and Lightnin’ Hopkins.

Schnauzer Palooza
🐾 Schnauzer Palooza is coming to the brewery! 🐾
Join the fun as Schnauzers of Taylor hosts their ticketed gathering right here at our brewery — all while raising funds for Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston and Fuzzy Texas Rescue of Dallas.
Expect adorable pups, a schnauzer-loving community, and a beautiful backdrop for a day of tail-wagging fun!
🎟 This is a private, ticketed event. Please visit the official event page for full details and to purchase tickets:
schnauzer-palooza.ticketleap.events
We can’t wait to welcome you (and your schnauzers)!

Live Music with Tommy Schaper
Live Music with Tommy Schaper – July 26th
Join us on Saturday, July 26th, from 4–7 PM for an afternoon of live music with Tommy Schaper. Enjoy his mix of country, blues, and rock in a relaxed vineyard setting. Grab a glass of award-winning wine, try a craft beer, and enjoy food from our kitchen while listening to great music.

Family Pizza Night
Start your weekend early with a delicious, handmade pizza for just $10!
Bring the whole family and soak in the beautiful brewery views while the kids play and you relax with a cold craft beer in hand .
Good food, great brews, and even better company—see you there!
Free parking and leashed pups are welcome.

Live Music with Clint Nygard
Join us this weekend on Day and date for an incredible performance by local country artist Clint Nygard from 2–5 PM!
Relax at our beautiful Vineyard, nestled in the heart of Bastrop County, just a short drive from Bastrop, Elgin, and Manor.
Sip on award-winning wine, enjoy freshly brewed craft beer, and savor delicious bites from our full food menu—all while soaking in the live music vibes.
Family-friendly | Leashed pets welcome
Mark your calendars and bring your friends for an unforgettable afternoon!

Live Music with Marshall Hood
Marshall Hood is taking the stage from 4-7pm with his funky Americana tunes and amazing guitar skills! Enjoy his timeless tunes on our decorated live music stage. Enjoy an award-winning wine or a glass of cold craft beer while you take in a beautiful afternoon music performance.

Yoga & Wine
Relax, stretch, and sip at our monthly Yoga in the Vines session—held the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy an early afternoon yoga class followed by a complimentary glass of wine at Rising Sun Vineyard. All levels welcome!

Red, White, & Brew
Red, White, & Brew
Join us for the 4th of July celebration! Celebrate the holiday with a day full of flavor and fun at our Red, White, and Brew event! Join us 11 AM to 9 PM for a festive afternoon featuring a delicious food plate of pulled pork, fresh corn, and sweet watermelon — all for just $10.50.
Sip and relax with your choice of House Red, House White, or House Brew for only $5.00.
We’ll also have raffle prizes throughout the day, so be sure to stick around for your chance to win!
Bring the whole family — this event is family-friendly and leashed pets are welcome too.
Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and good company at Rising Sun Vineyard and Yegua Creek Brewery.

Family Pizza Night
Start your weekend early with a delicious, handmade pizza for just $10! Bring the whole family and soak in the beautiful vineyard views while the kids play and you relax with a cold craft beer in hand. Good food, great brews, and even better company—see you there!
Free parking and leashed pups are welcome.

Live Music with David Touchton
Join us for live music with country singer, David Touchton. Enjoy a soulful country music experience that is sure to leave you wanting to hear more.
We are an award-winning Texas vineyard, winery, and brewery with a full kitchen in beautiful Bastrop county. We are family and leashed-pet friendly so you can bring the whole crew!

Wine Club Pickup Party
Wine Club members can come pick up their quarterly boxes anytime between 11-6pm on Sunday, June 22nd* and receive a complementary glass of wine and a free plate of food**
Food is served at 2pm and music by Sophia Johnson is from from 2-5pm
*if you are not able to make it to the pickup party, please email wineclub@risingsunvineyard.com with the time/date you will be able to pick your box up. Boxes will be shipped to your address on file 2 weeks after the pickup party if we do not hear from you.
**complimentary glasses are only given out at the pickup party. Guests are welcome to join the party with members but must pay an additional $20/plate and must purchase their own wine.

Live Music with Bob Rose
Join us for live music with Rockin’ Bob Rose! Bob has been a regular in the Texas Music scene since the ’70’s, playing with artists like Billy Joe Shaver and Junior Brown. Bob brings his experience at notable Austin venues like the Continental Club, Liberty Lunch, and Antone’s to our live music stage here in McDade and we couldn’t be more excited!
Enjoy his music with a glass of award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer, or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen!
We are family and pet friendly.

Live Music with Sydney Ann Conklin
Sydney Ann Conklin is a captivating and growing force in the music scene, enchanting audiences with her hauntingly beautiful melodies and murder ballads. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Sydney discovered her love for the eerie allure of the paranormal and the storytelling prowess of music. Infusing her music with a touch of the supernatural, Sydney creates a spellbinding atmosphere that transports listeners to another time and place.
Enjoy this musical performance with a glass of award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer, or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen! We are family and pet friendly.

Live Music with Ben Zuniga
Join us for live music with Ben Zuniga from 4-7pm at Rising Sun Vineyard. Ben is a local favorite singer/songwriter who plays wonderful classic Americana music.
Come on out to enjoy a glass of award winning wine or house-crafted beer if you’re in the Bastrop or McDade area for a beautiful countryside view with a groovy performance.

Live Music with Nicole Ridgwell
Nicole is a talented musician with great songs and a happy aura. Raised in the west and currently based in Texas hill country, she was brought up on her mom’s folk and her dad’s blues. She started touring across the country as a child, traveling abroad with various bands playing violin, singing, and writing songs on her acoustic guitar.
Enjoy with a glass of our award-winning Texas wine, craft beer, homemade rootbeer or mocktail and a hot meal from our kitchen. We are a family and pet friendly establishment.

Yoga & Wine
Join us for a 45-minute all-level yoga class with a certified instructor in our estate vineyard. After the class, enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine, specialty drink, or beer! We will be practicing rain or shine (in the event of rain, we will move practice to our pavilion).
Bring your own mat!

Live Music w/ Tommy Schauper
Join us for live music with Tommy Schauper from 4-7pm!
Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine, craft beer, and delicious food from our kitchen while experiencing this phenomenal performance!

Live Music with David & Alana Adams
Join us for live music with local duo David & Alana
On a vineyard with award-winning wines and craft beers in our sister brewery, Yegua Creek with a full-service kitchen with a variety of food. This is a free event with free parking.
Family and pet friendly.
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