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In 2015, Texas Hill Country Wineries established the esteemed Hill Country Wine Symposium. This event consists of seminars, lectures, panel discussions and an intimate trade show providing you the opportunity to connect with your current Texas clients, while also meeting new potential accounts.
Event Agenda
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Monday, January 12
- 12pm: Exhibitor Setup3pm: Early bird check-in
- 6pm: 11th Annual Symposium Welcome Reception - BYOW
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Tuesday, January 13
- 9am: Welcome
- 9:30am: Opening Keynote Speaker
- 10:30am: Exhibitor Break
- 11am: Breakout Sessions & Tasting Session
- 12pm: Lunch & Texas Hill Country Wine Industry Scholarship Awards
- 1:30pm: Breakout Sessions
- 2:30pm: Exhibitor Break
- 3pm: Breakout Sessions & Tasting Session
- 4pm: Exhibitor Break
- 6pm: Winemaker Dinner (separate ticket)
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Wednesday, January 14
- 8am: Breakfast Tacos & Networking
- 9am: Breakout Sessions
- 10am: Exhibitor Break
- 10:30am: Breakout Sessions & Tasting Session
- 11:30am: Lunch & Hill Country Industry Awards
- 1pm: Breakout Sessions
- 2pm: Exhibitor Break
- 2:30pm: Breakout Sessions & Tasting Session
- 3:30pm: Exhibitor Break
- 4pm: Closing Panel
Available Packages
Sponsor Packages
Presenting Sponsor - Uncork Texas Wines/TDA:
2026 Hill Country Wine Symposium presented by Company Name. Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner/signage in all rooms/conference areas, 4 Symposium registrations, introduction at welcome, collateral distributed, and complimentary Exhibitor Table.
12th Annual Welcome Reception Sponsor - $5,000:
2026 Symposium Reception presented by Company Name. Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner at reception, 2 Symposium registrations and ability to speak at reception, collateral distributed, and complimentary Exhibitor Table.
Symposium App Sponsor - $2,000:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material and in the event app, banner in main ballroom, 2 Symposium registration, collateral distributed, and complimentary Exhibitor Table.
Day 1 Lunch Sponsor - Berlin Packaging:
Hill Country Wine Industry Scholarship Awards Presentation – Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in main ballroom, 1 Symposium registration and ability to address group on day of sponsored lunch, collateral distributed, and complimentary Exhibitor Table.
Day 2 Lunch - $4,000: Texas Hill Country Industry Awards – Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in main ballroom, 1 Symposium registration and ability to address group on day of sponsored lunch, collateral distributed, and complimentary Exhibitor Table.
Breakfast Tacos - $3,000:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in registration area, signage at buffet table, 1 Symposium registration, collateral distributed, complimentary Exhibitor Table.
Wifi Sponsor - Trysk Print Solutions:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, signage at registration & back of name badges noting Wifi directions, sponsor website as landing page when attendees log on to conference Wifi, 1 Symposium registration, collateral distributed.
Audio-Video Sponsor - $2,000:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, signage in each conference room at speakers/podium,1 Symposium registration, and collateral distributed.
Registration Bags - Capital Farm Credit:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in registration area, 1 Symposium registration, collateral distributed, and company name/logo on tote bags.
Name Badge Sponsor - Comerica Bank: Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in registration area, 1 Symposium registration, collateral distributed, and company name/logo on lanyards.
Social Media Sponsor- Frost Bank:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material and social posts, sponsor signage in registration area, collateral distributed, and 2 Symposium registrations.
Symposium Tasting Room Sponsor - $5,000: 2026 Symposium Tasting Room presented by Company Name. Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner/signage in Tasting Room, 2 Symposium registrations, introduction at welcome & tasting sessions, collateral distributed, complimentary Exhibitor Table and opportunity to speak to the room at the start of the tastings.
Tasting Session 1 - Top Texas Awarded Wines Blind Tasting - $1,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in Symposium Tasting Room, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Tasting Session 2 - Texas Mourvedre - $1,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in Symposium Tasting Room, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Tasting Session 3 - High Plains AVA Wines - $1,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in Symposium Tasting Room, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Tasting Session 4 - Hill Country AVA Wines - $1,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in Symposium Tasting Room, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Opening Keynote Session - Moss Adams:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in session Ballroom, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Closing Panel Session - Wine Down & Spill the Tea: Insider Talks & Trends - $1,500
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, banner in session Ballroom, 1 Symposium registration, introduction at session, and collateral distributed.
Coffee Sponsor Day 1 - Inland Desert Nursery:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor signage at coffee station, collateral distributed, and 1 Symposium registration.
Coffee Sponsor Day 2 - Protea Financial
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor signage at coffee station, collateral distributed, and 1 Symposium registration.
Room Key Card Sponsor - $1,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor artwork on 150-200 hotel key cards, collateral distributed, and 1 Symposium registration.
Breakout Session Sponsor (17) - $750/Session - see sessions HERE:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor sign during speaker presentation, and collateral distributed. (details coming soon)
Water Sponsor - In-Kind or $2,000:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor signage in registration area, collateral distributed, and 1 Symposium registration.
Print Sponsor - In-Kind Or $2,500:
Company name and logo (website link where applicable) listed as sponsor on all conference material, sponsor signage in registration area, collateral distributed, and 1 Symposium registration.
Sponsor Exhibitor Booth
(If not included in Sponsor Package) At THCW Member Rate $600 – Includes: One exhibitor pass (additional exhibitor $200/each), 6 ft table, chair, lunch both days, and entrance to Symposium Reception for one person.
Please contact Kate LaFleur with any questions regarding becoming a 2026 THCW Symposium Sponsor at Kate@TexasWineTrail.com
Exhibitor Packages
In 2026, a total of 60 Exhibitors spots will be available. Set up will be in the foyer and hallways as in previous years and now have room for 30 spots in the first ballroom space. All attendees will enter the ballrooms for the trade show and educational sessions from the main hallway and the breakout room off next to the conference center desk.
Exhibitor spots will be selected before you arrive.
Member Exhibitor – $600
Includes 6ft table, chairs, WIFI, lunch Tuesday/Wednesday, receptions, one exhibitor attendee
Non-member Exhibitor – $1,000
Includes 6ft table, chairs, WIFI, lunch Tuesday/Wednesday, receptions, two exhibitor attendees
Extras:
- Additional Exhibitor passes can be purchased for $200/person (includes lunch both days), only to be used for Exhibitors, not guests or clients of Exhibitor Company
- Additional table $100
Setup:
- Monday, January 12 – 12pm-evening
- OR Tuesday, January 13 – 7am
- Check in at Conference Center Registration Desk
Take Down:
- Wednesday any time after 2pm
Please contact Kate LaFleur with any questions regarding becoming a 2026 THCW Symposium Exhibitor at Kate@TexasWineTrail.com
THCW Membership is separate from other Texas associations. If you have questions about membership, please contact January or Kate.

2026 Winter Winemakers Dinner - Tuesday, January 13
On Tuesday evening of the Symposium, enjoy a perfectly paired dinner with wines from all seven THCW Board Members. Guests will be seated with an owner, winemaker or special representative from Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery, Hye Meadow Winery, Pedernales Cellars, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, Ab Astris Winery and Turtle Creek Vineyard.
Menu coming soon!
Tuesday, January 13
Horseshoe Bay Resort, location TBD
Check-in and Welcome Tastes at 6:30pm
Dinner at 7pm
Limited to 150 guests
Dress - Casual Elegant
Do not drink and drive, designated drivers encouraged. Ride share services may be limited in Horseshoe Bay area, please plan accordingly.
No refunds after December 22.
Need Lodging?
Enjoy a stay at Horseshoe Bay Resort - Texas’ premier AAA four-diamond lake and golf resort featuring 72 holes of award-winning Robert Trent Jones golf, full-service marina, spa, tennis and waterfront dining on the shores of Lake LBJ.
A group room rate has be set up for this event - use links below to book
Please note rates expire December 20, 2024. Book early to guarantee your discount.
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