The 40th annual GrapeFest takes over Grapevine’s Historic Main Street this weekend with four days of Texas wine, craft brews, and festival food. Kicking off this Thursday, you can sample pours at the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, browse dozens of local artisan vendors, and catch live sets from local bands and tribute acts playing across four different stages.
When and where is GrapeFest?
GrapeFest takes from September 17 to September 20, 2026 at Historic Main Street in Grapevine. The festival hours are as such:
- September 17: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- September 18: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- September 19: 11 a.m.– 11 p.m.
- September 20: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
What to expect at GrapeFest 2026?
GrapeFest offers something for every member of the family. Wine aficionados can celebrate the fruit of the vine with exciting events like the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the GrapeStomp, and the Champagne Cork Shoot-Off.
Furthermore, the festival will feature International Wine Experience with wines from France, Napa Valley, and Grapevine’s sister cities. The event includes a Judgment of Paris‑style blind tasting marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Paris tasting.
Additionally, the festival will host the GrapeFest Pickleball & Tennis Classic (produced by TNT Tennis) features junior and adult singles, as well as mixed doubles, giving top regional players a chance to compete for prize money.
Throughout the weekend, GrapeFest will also feature a massive live music lineup spread across four distinct stages. The weekend sets cover a wide span of genres, from blues and Americana to pop and variety, keeping continuous performances running throughout the festival grounds.
The Main Stage leans heavily into nostalgia, featuring tribute bands honoring iconic acts like Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Santana, Toto, and Journey. Across the rest of the footprint, the Gazebo Stage, Liberty Park Plaza, and the Champagne Terrace host a rotating roster of acoustic duos, regional bands, and solo artists to round out the weekend’s entertainment.
How to get tickets to GrapeFest?
Tickets are available directly through the official Grapevine website. Weekend passes are priced at $25; daily admission is $12 for adults and $6 for seniors (62+) and children (6 – 12). Admission is complimentary for children 5 and under. On Thursday, admission is completely free for all.
