Every September, Legends Golf Course transforms into something a little different. Instead of golfers making their way from tee to green, the property fills with local chefs, wineries, distilleries, breweries, coffee roasters, artisans, musicians, and hundreds of people who simply want to experience the best of what the Highland Lakes region has to offer.
Hosted by the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce, Taste Highland Lakes has become one of the area's signature annual events, bringing together local businesses, live entertainment, and incredible flavors in one beautiful setting. The 2026 festival takes place on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., right here at Legends Golf Course & Villas.
Whether you've attended before or you're thinking about coming for the first time, here's why this event has become one of our favorite weekends of the year.
It’s More Than a Food and Wine Festival
The name might suggest a traditional tasting event, but Taste Highland Lakes has grown into something much bigger. It celebrates everything that makes this part of Texas unique. Local wineries pour award-winning wines. Restaurants and specialty food vendors offer samples of their favorite dishes. Distilleries, breweries, coffee vendors, and artisan makers all come together to showcase the creativity and hospitality that define the Highland Lakes region.
The result is an afternoon where every stop offers something new. You might discover a local winery you've never visited, sample a signature dish from a nearby restaurant, find handcrafted gifts from local artisans, or hear a new favorite song while enjoying live music.
It is the kind of event that encourages you to slow down, explore, and enjoy the experience.
A Beautiful Setting Makes All the Difference
While many festivals take place on city streets or crowded fairgrounds, Taste Highland Lakes is held at our golf course, surrounded by the rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country.
The scenery becomes part of the experience. Wide-open views, mature oak trees, and beautifully maintained grounds create an atmosphere that feels relaxed from the moment you arrive. Instead of rushing from booth to booth, guests naturally settle into the afternoon, taking time to enjoy conversations, music, and the scenery.
It is one of the reasons so many people return year after year.
You Can Taste the Highland Lakes in One Afternoon
One of the most enjoyable parts of the festival is the opportunity to sample such a wide variety of local flavors without spending an entire weekend driving from town to town.
Your admission includes access to tasting booths featuring food and beverages from across the region, allowing you to experience everything from local wines and spirits to handcrafted foods and specialty products. Artisan vendors also bring unique shopping opportunities that showcase the creativity of local businesses.
It is a wonderful introduction for first-time visitors and an opportunity for longtime residents to discover something new close to home.
Live Music Completes the Experience
Every great festival needs a soundtrack. This year's event features live entertainment from the Daniel Hopkins Band, providing the perfect backdrop as guests enjoy food, drinks, and time with family and friends.
Live music has a way of changing the pace of an event. People stay a little longer. Conversations last a little longer. The afternoon feels less like a schedule and more like an experience.
That relaxed atmosphere is exactly what Taste Highland Lakes is known for.
Make It a Weekend at Legends
If you're traveling from Austin, San Antonio, or elsewhere in Texas, Taste Highland Lakes is the perfect reason to turn a day trip into a weekend getaway.
One of the advantages of attending the festival at Legends is that you don't have to leave once the event is over.
Stay in one of our comfortable cabins or villas, enjoy a round of championship golf before or after the festival, relax by the pool, and spend the evening enjoying everything the Texas Hill Country has to offer.
Many of our guests are surprised by how much there is to do without ever feeling rushed.
You can enjoy a morning round of golf, spend the afternoon at Taste Highland Lakes, and finish the day watching the sunset with friends or family.
That combination is difficult to find anywhere else.
Supporting Local Matters
One of the things we appreciate most about Taste Highland Lakes is its purpose. This event is more than an afternoon of great food and live music. It is an opportunity to support the businesses that make this region such a special place to live and visit.
Festival proceeds support the mission of the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce by strengthening local businesses and investing in the community's future.
When you attend, you are not only enjoying a great event; you are also supporting the people and businesses that continue to make the Highland Lakes a destination worth returning to.
Why We Love Hosting It
Throughout the year, Legends hosts golf tournaments, outings, and community events, but Taste Highland Lakes always stands out. It brings together people from across Texas for a shared experience that has very little to do with golf and everything to do with community.
Watching guests discover a new winery, meet a local artisan, enjoy live music, or simply spend time together reminds us why we love being part of this region. It also gives visitors who may have never been to Legends the chance to experience the property in a completely different way.
Many guests who attend the festival return later for a round of golf or a stay-and-play getaway after seeing everything Legends has to offer.
Join Us This September
If you have never attended Taste Highland Lakes, this is the perfect year to experience it.
Come hungry. Bring friends. Take your time exploring the vendors, listening to live music, and enjoying one of the most scenic settings in the Texas Hill Country.
Whether you're a local resident or planning a weekend escape from Austin or San Antonio, Taste Highland Lakes offers a chance to experience the very best of the Highland Lakes region in one unforgettable afternoon.
We look forward to welcoming you to Legends on Saturday, September 19 for a celebration of great food, local flavor, live music, and the community that makes this part of Texas so special.