It’s time for family fun and thrilling amusement park rides at the 39th Annual GrapeFest - A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West, happening on Historic Main Street from Sept. 11-14.
Kick off the festival on from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 11 with unlimited carnival rides for $30. Take on exciting favorites like the Zipper, Twister and Orbiter, soar high on the 50-foot Ferris Wheel for a bird’s-eye view of the festival and then bump your way to fun with the Bumper Cars. Festival admission is free on Thursday.
The little ones will love the KidZone sponsored by 121 Community Church. Imagination comes alive with hands-on activities from LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium, plus arts & crafts to keep the kids entertained. Cook Children’s will also host the Build-A-Bear Workshop where kids can make a cuddly new friend (additional fee applies).
Families can also step right up to the Midway games, wander Historic Main Street to discover unique artisan vendors, savor classic festival treats like corny dogs and funnel cakes and sing and dance along to live music on four stages.
GrapeFest Hours and Admission:
Sept. 11: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (Free admission all day)
Sept. 12: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (Free admission until 5 p.m.)
Sept. 13: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sept. 14: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
GrapeFest Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for seniors 62+ and children 6-12. A Weekend Pass Pin is $25 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets visit GrapeFest.com.
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