GrapeFest transforms Historic Main Street in Grapevine into the largest wine festival in the American Southwest each September, pairing tastings from dozens of Texas wineries with live music, a grape stomp, and carnival attractions across a four-day event that has grown from about 900 visitors at its 1986 debut to more than a quarter million attendees today.
Its official city tourism backing and regional scale make it a core North Texas row.
GrapeFest anchors itself in Texas's own wine industry rather than importing a European theme, showcasing wineries from across the state at a grand tasting event that has helped position Grapevine as a hub of the Texas wine trail
Its growth, from roughly 900 attendees at its first edition to more than 260,000 today, reflects both the expansion of Texas winemaking since the 1980s and Grapevine's deliberate branding of itself as a wine destination anchored by this single signature event
The festival has been ranked among the top ten wine festivals in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, a distinction that has helped it draw visitors well beyond North Texas
The grape stomp
where participants crush grapes barefoot in barrels in a friendly competition
is GrapeFest's most recognizable tradition
along with a grand wine-tasting event showcasing Texas vintners side by side
Live entertainment stages and a themed festival identity that changes yearly while keeping the wine-tasting core constant round out the event's established format
17–20 September 2026
Grapevine is close to DFW Airport.
Casual outdoor festival wear suited to warm September days, comfortable shoes for walking Main Street's length, and clothes you don't mind getting stained if joining the grape stomp. A hat...
Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.
Grapevine
Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.
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GrapeFest is listed for 17–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.
The festival is listed in Grapevine, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.
4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.
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Grapevine, TX
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