McDade is having it’s 76th Watermelon Festival July 12th and 13th!
Friday night is the street dance and Saturday is the parade and festival. We will be at the festival selling Vino Sandia (watermelon wine), Watermelon Coolers, Sangria, Watermelon Seltzer, and our brand new homemade Root Beer all day Saturday!
More info and details about the festival can be found Here
This year we have the pleasure of hosting the 2024 McDade Watermelon Festival Queen’s Coronation ceremony!
Last year’s queens will be passing the crown to this year’s queens. The 2024 Watermelon Queens are below.
Back left is Ellen Caroll, Teenage Queen; back right Kassidy Munzer, Junior Miss Queen; front middle is Scarlett Munzer, Tiny Tot Queen.
This event is free and open to the public for all to meet the new McDade Watermelon Queens. We will have live music by the Shop Dawgz before and after the event so come on out and stay for the day!
We are an award-winning Texas winery, craft brewery, and kitchen. We are family and pet friendly. Join us for this long-standing McDade tradition!
Wine Club Summer Pickup Party😁
Wine Club members can come pick up their quarterly boxes anytime between 12-6pm on Sunday, June 16th* and receive a complementary glass of wine and a free plate of food**
Food is served at 2pm and music by the Phil Hurley Trio 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.
The Thursday Night Jeffersons are a mostly unrehearsed collection of misfit rock stars, many who’ve never wanted to be on stage, but have persisted in the quest not to squelch the dreams of the real musicians. After 20 years of Austin, TX, fireside jams, a group stumbled to the stage to create and share their original songs for y’all to enjoy. You’ll have as much fun listening as they do playing.
Grab a bite to eat from our kitchen and relax with a cold glass of beer or award-winning wine and enjoy this performance on our stage!
Join us for Cinco Weekend May 4-5th this year for taco pizzas, live music, and drink specials!
We have live music with Elisa Jade Peña on Saturday, May 4th from 4-7pm. Elisa has a beautiful voice and can sing a range of genres! She will be bringing a Tejano flare to her performance to celebrate Cinco Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday we will have the following specials:
$10 Taco Pizzas, $5 Micheladas, $5 Wine-O-Ritas
We also have $3 mocktails and sodas so the whole family can enjoy the Cinco celebration.
Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us this year!
Saturday Hours: 12-9pm; Music 4-7pm; kitchen closes at 8:30pm
Sunday Hours: 12-6pm; kitchen closes at 5:30pm
Treat the special woman in your life to a delightful experience at our Mothers Day Brunch! Join us for a wonderful celebration in honor of mothers everywhere. No RSVP is required, so feel free to drop by whenever suits you best.
Indulge in our build-your-own omelets station, where you can create a personalized omelet to your liking. Don’t forget to visit our pastry bar for a sweet treat and enjoy some refreshing mimosas to toast to your amazing mom.
Tickets for the omelet plate are priced at $20 per person, offering great value for a memorable meal. If you prefer, our full kitchen menu will also be available throughout the day, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We will have live music with JustHannah from 2-5pm for your musical enjoyment.
Quench your thirst with our selection of beer, wine, and mocktails available all day, adding to the festive atmosphere. Come and make this Mothers Day truly special with us!
Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and dancing at our Barn Dance Night. Join us on Friday, May 24th from 6-9pm for an unforgettable evening filled with country music by the Jam Room Band. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this Barn Dance Night is the perfect place to let loose and create beautiful memories with your partner or friends. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – grab your tickets now and get ready to two-step the night away!
This event is free! We will have $3 specials on our Dube Moon beer and our House-Made Sangria. We will have our full beer, wine, and mocktail menu available at regular price.
We are family friendly for this event!
Free loaded nacho bar for our dancers till we run out!
Join us for live music with the Shop Dawgz from 4-7pm! The Shop Dawgz are local rockstars in our area and they are always a good time.
Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine, craft beer, and delicious food from our kitchen while experiencing this phenomenal band!
Join us for a great musical performance by Larry Wilson, who you may also know as the owner of Larryland Music store in Bastrop, TX. Larry is a wonderful performer and often brings friends along to jam with him. Having Larry on our stage is always a treat!
Enjoy our award winning wines or house-crafted beer and our monthly kitchen special while you listen to Larry play.
Texas Independence Jam
Three Day Music Festival
March 1st-3rd
Our annual Texas Independence Jam is back!
Do you love live music? You won’t want to miss this jam-packed weekend🎸
Cost of entry: FREE (donations for music and food are encouraged)
Bands performing throughout the weekend: South Austin Jug Band, Tony Kamel & Kym Warner, Jack Barksdale, Marshall Hood Band, Ben Zuniga Band, Jeff Robertson and Friends, Dave Becker, Jeremy McCarroll Band, Girl Haggard, Big Eyes Parker, Charlie and Anji Day, Elle Townley, Parker Jensen, Thursday Night Jeffersons
Food:
Friday Night – New Mexican style red chili asado dinner
Saturday Night – Pig Roast BBQ
Sunday Morning – Bloody Mary Gospel Brunch
We have a kitchen on site at our brewery that will be open during regular business hours and we will be serving our full food menu.
We are a family and pet friendly establishment (pets on leashes), so feel free to bring out the whole crew!
*Bring your own lawn chairs*
Bring your tents or campers and stay the whole weekend. Dry camping, generators welcome.
Would you like to be a sponsor for this event? We have sponsorship opportunities available! Please follow this link for more information.
