Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass and savor creativity at the 16th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro. This FREE, two-day celebration perfectly blends fine art, Texas wines, irresistible food and rich Texas music, making it the ideal fall weekend escape - and it's just two hours from DFW! The festival returns to The Bowery in downtown Winnsboro on Friday, November 7, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's festival features several DFW artists, including Dana Brock and Linda Donaho from McKinney, Hanna de Volska and Bethany Klein from Fort Worth, Daniel Dziuba from Carrollton, Essie Graham from Plano and Sandy Shiroma from Arlington.

The weekend event offers festival goers a remarkable juried showcase of 45 artists, from Deborah Bartlett’s shimmering fused glass mosaics to Brock’s vivid watercolors, Bettine Godwin’s bold oil paintings and Kyle Jordan’s nature-inspired woodworking. Guests can stroll among fine art in a variety of mediums, handcrafted ceramics, elegant hand-dyed silk fashions and more, each piece as unique as the artist behind it.

And what pairs better with art than a good pour? Guests can sip wines from nine Texas wineries, including Landon Winery, Cicada Ridge Vineyard and Maydelle Wines, or sample seasonal craft brews from Winnsboro’s own Cypress Creek Southern Ales. 

No festival is complete without good eats, and this year’s lineup is as tempting as ever, offering both decadent specialty food vendors and fun food truck options. Specialty offerings include Grazed & Co., with individual gourmet charcuterie boxes and D&R Gourmet Blends olive oils. Winnsburger food truck will be on site with legendary burgers and tots, and La Doña Cocina Móvil will spice things up with street tacos. 

Ambience for the festival will be provided by The Kirbys, Eve’s Road, Stacey Knight-Finley, and Kevin Tinney and Chase Glover, ensuring the Bowery is filled with live music as well as art and wine.

For those who want a taste of cowboy culture, don’t miss “Cowboy Tales,” a free juried art exhibit in the gallery at Winnsboro Center for the Arts, which celebrates the traditions of the American West.

“The Art & Wine Festival has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors,” said Cyndie Ewert, festival coordinator. “It’s the perfect way to experience our East Texas culture and sense of community while celebrating creativity in all its forms.”

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’s Cultural Arts District is recognized 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.