October 3, 2024 (Winnsboro, TX) – Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) is celebrating the 15 th Annual Art & Wine Festival in the heart of historic downtown Winnsboro. This year’s celebration features exceptional juried works from approximately 40 talented regional artists, wines from several regional wineries, a variety of specialty food vendors and live music throughout both days. Join us for this FREE event on Friday, November 1, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. , and Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on The Bowery in delightful downtown Winnsboro. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in art, wine and community!
This year’s event features an impressive array of art—from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, glasswork, photography, textiles and more—showcasing talented professional artists. Marvel at the stunning watercolors of Jeremy Serna . Experience the beauty of nature through Linda Donaho ’s captivating photography. Discover Michael Walker ’s unique custom pens and wine bottle stoppers crafted from pinecones, scrap wood and automotive paint chips. Don’t miss Merrie Wright ’s exquisite ceramic sculptures. And treat yourself to the beautiful creations of jewelry designer Sylvia Morse . Explore the full list of participating artists here !
Guests can enjoy wine as they meander the downtown streets of Winnsboro, popping in and out of vendor booths and specialty shops, sampling wines from Landon Winery , Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard and Winery , Maydelle Wines , Red Road Winery , Twisted Pines , Valle della Pace and Wall Street Winery .
Specialty food vendors are bringing especially tasty treats to the event. Mac Daddy’s Mac & Cheese is bringing all things mac & cheese. Rockin S&S Grill will offer a full menu of fair favorites. Get your burger fix from Susie’s Food Truck. Grab a snack from East Texas Kettle Corn , pick up some gourmet olive oils from D&R Gourmet Blends and spice things up a little with hot sauces, seasonings and jams from Lonestar Mastiffs Farms .
Live music for the weekend features Texas artists The Kirbys , Eve’s Road , Stacey Knight-Finley , and Kevin and Chase .
While experiencing the festival and visiting the quaint shops that line the downtown streets of Winnsboro, guests may also mosey into “
Cowboy Tales ,” a juried art exhibit celebrating the traditions of cowboy life. Entrance to the exhibit at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts is FREE. Winnsboro’s Cultural Arts District is recognized by the
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) for the town’s thriving cultural and artistic resources, which includes Winnsboro Center for the Arts. WCA’s goal is to bring educational programming, cultural experiences and entertainment to the people of Winnsboro and surrounding East Texas communities. The center is a vibrant venue that hosts concerts, theater productions, art exhibits, classes and workshops, and literary events. Its Bowery Stage has attracted well-known performers such as Peter Yarrow, Judy Collins, Kinky Friedman, Michael Martin Murphey and Sara Hickman.
“The annual Art & Wine Festival has become a tradition for the past 15 years for both locals and out-of-town visitors as the perfect way to spend a fall weekend,” said Cyndie Ewert, Winnsboro Center for the Arts festival coordinator. “It’s also an opportunity to showcase our town as one that embraces community and creative expression.”
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit
www.arts.gov . For more information about the event, visit the
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