Katy Sip N Stroll FAQ
What is Katy Sip N Stroll?
Katy Sip N Stroll is Katy's largest wine and culinary festival. Discover new wines, craft beer, and culinary creations amidst artisan vendors and live music while raising funds for Cinco Charities The Ballard House.
What are the dates and time of the event?
Spring
April 15, 2023
General Admission: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
VIP Admission: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
The Ark by Norris: 21402 Merchants Way, Katy, Texas 77449
Fall
November 4, 2023
General Admission: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
VIP Admission: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
The Ark by Norris: 21402 Merchants Way, Katy, Texas 77449
When & where can I buy a ticket?
Tickets are available on the Katy Sip N Stroll website. Click the "Buy All-Inclusive Tickets" button at the top of the website. If tickets are available at the door, they will be $5 more.
Do you accept credit cards or checks?
We do not accept personal checks. We accept all major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase tickets and attend the Festival.
What is the appropriate ID to get in?
You must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase tickets and attend the event. All patrons must have their ID’s checked in accordance with TABC regulations regardless of age. Please be prepared to show your ID to the ticket attendant. The proper IDs to get into the event include: a Driver License, a Passport, US military Identification card with a photo and birth date. *Note: the ID cannot be expired at the time of the event.
How much are tickets?
General Admission: 2022 price is $65. Price will increase in January of 2023 to $75
VIP Zone: 2022 price is $95. Price will increase in January of 2023 to $125
All tickets will be $5 more at the door if available.
Where are the restrooms?
The Ark by Norris has restrooms for guests use and there will be port-o-lets located around the event grounds.
How do I check-in?
Once you have parked your car, follow the signs to check-in. Street parking is available around The ARK by Norris and there will be a shuttle to usher you from your parking location to the event venue. They will run until the event ends. At the check-in tent, you’ll be welcomed with friendly smiles and scanners in hand to scan your tickets on your smart phone or printed tickets.
Where can we park?
There will be no parking inside of The ARK by Norris parking lot as that is the event grounds. Please do not park in the Geico Corporate Office Parking Lot or you risk being towed. Consider a rideshare or designated driver. There will be 24-passenger shuttle buses running along Merchant's way, so once you park, jump on a shuttle bus and you will be dropped off at the event entrance.
Who benefits from Katy Sip N Stroll?
Proceeds benefit The Ballard House A Cinco Charities Community in their mission to provide temporary housing in our community with a warm, safe environment for individuals and their families who are hospitalized or receiving treatment for a serious medical condition.
Can we bring our children, or our pets?
No one under the age of 21 is allowed. Katy Sip N Stroll is an adult event. Although we would love to have your furry friends join us, pets are not allowed.
Who hosts the Katy Sip N Stroll?
Katy Sip N Stroll is produced by Food & Vine Time Productions. Want to know more about us, like us on Facebook or visit our website at www.foodandvinetime.com.
How can I get more information?
Please click on the Contact Us tab at the top of the Katy Sip N Stroll website.
I am a vendor, restaurant, winery, brewery or sponsor prospect - how can I participate?
For vendors, sponsors and restaurant: On the home page of the Katy Sip N Stroll website, on the left hand column under Registration, there are registration forms you can fill out. Please fill in the form and follow the instructions on the form of where to send it.
For wineries and breweries: please email constance@foodandvinetime.com for participation details.
Rules for Entrance to Katy Sip N Stroll
Have your ticket and a valid ID ready for festival entry.
No one under 21 will be allowed into the event.
No Shirt, No Shoes = No Entry.
No outside food or beverages are allowed into the event.
No wine glass holders.
No large bags.