Grapevine GrapeFest

Considering that Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the nation, it's only fitting that a Texas town named after grapes would be the setting for the biggest wine festival in the Southwest. Taking place September 12-15, the event showcases premium wines and champagne from Texas as well as wines from the Piedmont Region of Italy and Michigan's Traverse Wine Coast. There will be everything from wine dinners to wine tastings, a grape stomping contest and a champagne cork shoot-off. But, there's more to GrapeFest than wine tasting. Fun times can be had for the entire family with carnival rides, games, crafts, food booths and non-stop live music. Parking is free and there are complimentary shuttles to transport guests from the parking lots to the festival grounds. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 6-12.