The Fourth Annual Wine & Food Festival in Pearland transforms the Event Pavilion at the Pearland Town Center on Saturday, August 29 from 12 to 7 p.m.   Relocated to Pearland in 2014, the festival planted roots at the open-air retail space this year. _MG_4714

Presented by Dionisio Winery, the event promises tastings from 10 Texas wineries, unique vendors offering shopping and 10 featured food vendors.

Here’s an Insider’s Guide to Frequently Asked Questions about the Fourth Annual Wine & Food Festival in Pearland:

Where can I purchase tickets to the event?
Online ticket purchases are now closed.  Festival tickets can be purchased on-site at the entrance point to the festival for $35 per person.

cropped-PTC-mapWhere is the Pearland Town Center Event Pavilion?
The Pearland Town Center is located at 11200 Broadway St. near the intersection of Highway 288 and Broadway/FM 518 on the west side of Highway 288.  The Event Pavilion is set at the heart of the retail center in an island just past the intersection of Town Center Boulevard and Market Street.

Where is parking?
Parking is available in any of the open, retail parking spaces at the Pearland Town Center. 

Are children allowed to attend the event?
The Fourth Annual Wine & Food Festival in Pearland welcomes guests 21 years of age and older.

What are the hours?
Enjoy the festival between noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29.

Will there be music at the event?
Thermal Fusion, a local Houston area band, is featured as the live music performers.

Is there a VIP area?
Yes, guests can upgrade their ticket inside the festival area for admission to the VIP tent.  For an additional $15, the VIP area includes preferred seating in a prime location with premium service.  Non-alcoholic beverages, light delicacies and snacks will also be provided by Artistic Celebrations.

Are there hotels available if I choose to spend the night after the Fourth Annual Wine & Food Festival in Pearland?
Yes, a few select hotels have special rates for the Wine & Food Festival attendees, see details at visitpearland.com/2015/05/31/4th-annual-wine-and-food-festival-in-pearland/

The only unanswered question now is which Texas wine will be your favorite at this year’s Wine & Food Festival in Pearland?