Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival: Schedule of Activities

Prepared for: City of Kemah Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Sponsorship Program

Dates: April 3 - October 30, 2027
Location: SH 146 Bridge Promenade, Kemah, TX

Friday, May 7: VIP Kickoff

This exclusive Friday night event is designed specifically to drive Friday night hotel bookings in Kemah by offering a private preview to out-of-town guests.

6:00 PM VIP Check-in opens at the VIP Tents.

6:30 PM "Meet the Makers" Sunset Tasting. Private pours from 5 boutique Texas wineries.

7:00 PM Local Seafood Pairing Demonstration by Chef Coastal.

8:30 PM Live acoustic music and networking under the stars.

Saturday, May 8: The Main Event

11:00 AM Festival Gates Open (General Admission & VIP).

11:30 AM All 20+ Local Food Trucks and Vendor Booths open for service.

12:00 PM Main Stage: Live performance by The Coastal Drifters (Country/Folk).

1:30 PM VIP Tent: Guided "Oysters & Bubbles" pairing class.

2:30 PM Main Stage: Live performance by The Brass Keys (Jazz/Funk).

4:00 PM Family Zone: "Little Shuckers" crab race and water balloon toss.

5:00 PM Main Stage: Headlining Act: Neon Bays (Texas Country).

7:00 PM Festival concludes. Shuttles transport guests back to Kemah hotel room blocks.

Sunday, May 9: Departure

9:00 AM Partner hotels offer "Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival" hangover brunches before out-of-town guests check out and depart.