Fine wine meets fine art at Winnsboro’s 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival
October 6, 2026 – Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass to the 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro. The event invites guests to stroll through Winnsboro’s charming Cultural District, sampling Texas wines and local culinary treats while enjoying juried artwork and live music. Admission is FREE. Hours for Friday, November 6, are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with wineries open until 8 p.m.; hours for Saturday, November 7, are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All events take place on the pedestrian-friendly Bowery in Downtown Winnsboro.
Featured Artists
The weekend event offers festival-goers a juried showcase featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, glasswork, textiles and more from more than 40 regional artists. View oil paintings by Fort Worth artist Bethany Stewart and watercolors by Crowley artist Dan Pomeroy. Discover stunning woodwork from Houston artist Danny McCarty and Kingwood woodturner Ron Martel. Browse handcrafted jewelry by Kerri Lavery Sterin of McKinney and Mary Geisler of Longview. Take in metalwork by Arkansas artist Jennifer Bopp and works from many other talented artists throughout the region.
Wine & Culinary Treats
Guests can sample wines from nine Texas wineries with tasty culinary treats from several specialty food trucks and vendors. Sip a sparling rosé from Kilgore’s Britt’s Wine, a bold red from Como’s Cicada Ridge Vineyard, a crisp chardonnay from Pittsburg’s Un Sueño Vineyard and a refreshing sangria from Marietta’s Red Road Wines. Food offerings include Grazed and Co.’s “build-your-own” charcuterie, Claudia’s Cravings’ Hibachi-style Japanese-inspired cuisine and Ramsey’s Concessions’ state fair favorites. Guests can also stop by The Caboose Coffee and Breakfast Shopfor coffee, pastries and other sweet treats.
Live Music
The festival’s soundtrack is live music throughout Friday and Saturday, creating the perfect atmosphere as guests enjoy an afternoon of art, wine, shopping and community in downtown Winnsboro. Featured musicians include Sean Scott White, called “2026’s James Taylor” by Americana Highways and the popular Texas duo Kevin Tinney and Chase Glover .
“Over the past 17 years, the Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors,” said Mary White, WCA executive director, “and it’s the ideal way for art lovers, wine enthusiasts and families to spend a fall weekend in East Texas.”
WCA plays a key role in bringing cultural programming, exhibitions and entertainment to Winnsboro and East Texas. WCA is supported in part by grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Wood County EDC, Winnsboro EDC and Christus Mother Frances Health Systems. Winnsboro has been designated a Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts for its vibrant arts scene. Winnsboro is also recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Texas Main Street Community and an accredited member of Main Street America for its successful downtown revitalization.
For more information about the Annual Art & Wine Festival, and other cultural events, visit the website.
ABOUT WINNSBORO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Winnsboro Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Winnsboro, Texas. As a multi-disciplinary arts center, it serves communities throughout Northeast Texas, engaging people in educational programming, cultural experiences, and entertainment. All scheduled programs are subject to change.
Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass to the 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro on Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7.
Cindy Ingram, from Wylie, is bringing her vivid mosaics to the Art & Wine Festival.
The weekend event offers festival-goers a juried showcase featuring all mediums – paintings, sculptures, glasswork, photography, textiles – and more, including jewelry by Georgetown artist Ovilla McDaniel.
Take in stunning paintings, like this gorgeous landscape, by Nacogdoches artist Peter Andrew.
Pittsburg’s Un Sueño Vineyard is one of nine Texas wineries featured at the 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival.