Unique wines, fantastic finds, live entertainment and family-friendly fun will highlight the 28th Annual GrapeFest® - A Wine Experience in Historic Downtown Grapevine September 11, 12, 13 and 14. In addition to sampling Texas wines from across the state, festival guests will have the opportunity to sample premium Washington wines , many of which are not routinely available in Texas and high-end premium Italian wines from the three regions of Italy.

GrapeFest is the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Some of GrapeFest's most popular events include the People?s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation; GrapeStomp; the Champagne Terrace; KidsWorld; Palate Pleasers at the Palace; GrapeFest Golf Classic; GrapeFest Tennis Classic; ItalianCarFest; five stages offering live entertainment, the Texas Wine Tribute and much more.

The 28th Annual GrapeFest - A Wine Experience will open on Thursday, September 11 at 10 a.m. Admission is free to everyone all day Thursday and until 5 p.m. on Friday. Hours are Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission prices are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and children (6-12). Weekend passes are available for $18 and souvenir weekend passes are $23. Admission is free for children five and under.

And of course GrapeFest features a full line-up of delicious festival foods, craft brews and more to satisfy any palate. Stay in one of Grapevine?s hotels during GrapeFest and make it a getaway weekend! For more information, call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-457-6338 or 817-410-3185.