This, of course, includes annual events such as the GrapeFest wine festival and the Main Street Fest, a craft beer event. Once the holiday season rolls around, there’s no better place to be than Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Before you start packing your bags, make sure to check out our list of the main annual events in Grapevine so you can get the most out of your time here.
April
New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail
Toast the new release wines of the season at New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines. Join us next year for an afternoon of delicious wine tastings and incredible works of art along Main Street. The Blessing of the Vines, a centuries-old European tradition performed by a priest to ensure a bountiful harvest, is a time-honored Grapevine favorite.
Spring Into Nash
Get outdoors and take your youngsters to Nash Farm for a fun afternoon of outdoor activities, including cotton planting, jump rope making, and tractor-drawn wagon rides. See the farm animals, check out the carving and wood-burning stove cooking demonstrations, and get your hands dirty doing some kitchen gardening; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission to this one-day event is free.
626 Ball Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
May
Main Street Fest invites guests to enjoy three days of family-friendly fun! With live music and entertainment on three stages, street performers, a carnival midway, a shopper’s paradise at local Main Street boutiques, galleries, a craft brew garden, and much more. Add Main Street Fest to your list of things to do as a jump start to summer fun in Grapevine!
Downtown Grapevine
July
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Find a spot at one of Lake Grapevine’s parks or atop the Gaylord Texan parking garage and watch the explosion of color known as Grapevine’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. The fireworks show occurs rain or shine, but if there is heavy rain it will start after the weather has passed.
Grapevine, TX 76051
September
GrapeFest
If you’re a wine lover, you can’t afford to miss out on all the action at GrapeFest. Known as the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest, GrapeFest is a four-day celebration of Texas-made reds and whites held in downtown Grapevine. Participate in The People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, compete in the Grape Stomp, or sign up for either the GrapeFest Golf Classic or the GrapeFest Tennis Classic. These events are paired with plenty of live music, and there’s a special kid’s area so the youngsters can go play.
Downtown Grapevine
Grapevine, TX 76051
October
Butterfly Flutterby
A butterfly costume parade, crafts, interactive games and exhibits, and a scavenger hunt are among the many activities at Grapevine’s annual Butterfly Flutterby event. This one-day event observes the migration of monarch butterflies as they travel Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine.
411 Ball Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
Fall Round-Up
Experience farm life and appreciate the autumn season with a visit to Nash Farm for the annual Fall Round-Up. Held in the middle of October, this one-day event features all sorts of farm activities, such as gardening, cotton picking, and watching blacksmithing and wood carving demonstrations. There’s also a petting zoo and old-fashioned games for the youngsters, making this an event fun for the whole family.
626 Ball Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
November – January
Christmas Capital of Texas
From mid-November to early January, Grapevine is transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Millions of bright lights illuminate the historic downtown area, and there are more than 1,400 events happening throughout the festival. These include the North Pole Express at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Christmas on Main, Carol of Lights, and live music at the Historic Palace Theatre.
Grapevine, TX 76051
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