Texas Mead Festival, Pecan Fest Heritage Days Partner To Take Over Seguin’s Historic Town Square

“Fermented honey is the oldest alcoholic beverage,” Matthew Coley, President of the Texas Mead Association, said.

By, Andrew Blanton | Exclusive To Corridor News

Over a hundred amateur home brewers and professional wineries will swarm Seguin’s historic town square Saturday, Oct. 27 for a chance to prove which style of mead packs the most sting.

The seventh annual Texas Mead Festival is sure to entertain avid connoisseurs and curious townsfolk alike. This year they’ve teamed up with the Pecan Fest Heritage Days to showcase Texas’ finest pies, local art and southern craftsmanship.

There may be a host of safer ways to ferment wine, but the honey flavor is something special that dates as far back as recorded historical records allow. Ancient Romans and Sanskrit poets raved about its mixture of sweetness and spice.

“Fermented honey is the oldest alcoholic beverage,” Matthew Coley, President of the Texas Mead Association, said.

Coley initially experimented with honey while brewing his own beer in college. After learning about mead, he switched his focus and later opened Blessed Bee Winery in downtown Bastrop.

The drink has been steadily rising in popularity, especially among craft beer fans.

“It’s a great time to come out,” Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Kyle Kramm said about the family friendly weekend, “Especially if you’re a history nut.”

Festival attendees can learn about the rich Mexican-American culture at the Teatro De Artes de Juan Seguin Arts Center, search for a rumored ghost at the historic Magnolia Hotel and learn about agriculture at the Big Red Barn.

Pecan Fest Heritage Days is free to attend, and tickets for the Texas Mead Festival can be purchased in advance at texasmead.org or at the event.