Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

(Grapevine) September 12, 2012 – Whether you’re looking to sip some delicious Texas, West Coast or international wines and premium craft beers, savor the delicious festival food or stomp your way to victory at GrapeStomp, the 26th Annual GrapeFest is the place to be for family-friendly festival fun this September.

The festival opens Thursday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and continues Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, a popular event at GrapeFest that features nearly 120 Texas wines from over 30 Texas wineries.

GrapeFest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest United States, celebrates the best of Texas wines, West Coast varietals and international offerings.

Try your hand (or foot) at earning a Purple Feet Award during the GrapeStomp.

This four-day annual festival also features events such as the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, GrapeStomp, the Champagne Terrace, KidZone presented by Baylor Regional Medical Center of Grapevine, Culinary Pavilion, GrapeFest Golf Classic, GrapeFest Tennis Classic, five stages of live entertainment and much more!

The Culinary Pavilion will feature local chefs doing cooking demonstrations and wine pairing.

Admission is free all day Thursday and Friday until 5 p.m.; Adults $8; Children 6 – 12 and Seniors, $5; Weekend Pass $18; Souvenir Weekend Pass $23.

For more information about the 26th Annual GrapeFest – A Wine Experience or any of Grapevine’s events, call 817-410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com/GrapeFest.

Submitted by Leigh Lyons, Communications Manager, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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