Saturday November 14th, Tickets Now on Sale
Fredericksburg, TX — The Admiral Nimitz Foundation will once again join Garrison Brothers Distillery for the 10th annual Red, White & Bourbon on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The ticketed fundraiser, held the Saturday after Veterans Day at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas, benefits the Admiral Nimitz Foundation’s National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. The Museum is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater in World War II and is recognized as a world-class cultural institution preserving and sharing the stories of those affected by the conflict. The annual family-friendly event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“For a decade, Red, White & Bourbon has demonstrated the power of community, patriotism and philanthropy,” said Dr. Rorie Cartier, President and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. “The continued commitment of Garrison Brothers and its supporters helps us preserve the stories and sacrifices of those who served in the Pacific during World War II while inspiring future generations through education and leadership.”
Hosted at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas, Red, White & Bourbon will feature live music by The Noah Kurtis Band and The Rugged Gent, a mobile Museum experience with WWII-era vehicles on display, live cannon firing, a Texas BBQ buffet, a silent auction and raffle, craft bourbon cocktails, a limited-edition Red, White & Blue commemorative bottle of Small Batch, and first access to a Bottled in Bond release.
“Honoring America’s veterans and preserving their stories has always been part of who we are,” said Nancy Garrison, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Garrison Brothers Distillery. “As we celebrate the 10th year of Red, White & Bourbon, we’re proud to bring people together over great Texas bourbon while raising much needed funds for the Nimitz Foundation and all the important work they do. This annual fundraiser helps us come together as a community to honor the service, sacrifice, and our American History.”
To purchase tickets to Red, White & Bourbon and learn more, visit:
https://garrisonbrothers.ticketspice.com/red-white-bourbon-2026.
Over the past decade, Red, White & Bourbon has become one of the Texas Hill Country’s signature charitable events, raising more than $350,000 in support of the Foundation and its educational and historical preservation initiatives.
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About Garrison Brothers
Garrison Brothers Distillery, located in Hye, Texas, is the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey—and only bourbon whiskey. Every drop is made from Texas-grown grain, distilled and aged under the blazing Hill Country sun, proofed by pure rainwater, and bottled by hand at the ranch. Founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, Garrison Brothers bourbon first entered the market in 2010.
Today, Garrison Brothers is renowned for its legendary craftsmanship and is available nationwide and in five countries. With more than 800 awards to its name, the distillery continues to define authentic, premium Texas straight bourbon whiskey for the modern era.
Garrison Brothers is a proud and active member of the communities of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The Garrison Brothers Distillery, in Hye, Texas, welcomes thousands of visitors annually for tours, volunteer bottling, special events, and one-of-a-kind bourbon experiences. It is currently ranked in the top 10% of places to visit in the world from reviewers on Tripadvisor. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers or taking a tour of the distillery can visit garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Smithsonian Affiliations
Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian collections, build collaborative networks, and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu. The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the stories of the Pacific Theater in World War II.