Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 53) central Grapevine 121 75 190 Vetro Glass, Railroad Disrict Irving 183 114 635 festivals & events Grapevine’s richness in history is rivaled by its festivals and events. From the pomp and circumstance of the 16th Annual Blessing of the Vines and New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail to the shear magnitude of GrapeFest – the largest wine festival in the Southwestern United States – Grapevine’s special events bring hundreds of thousands to the city each year from near and far. 11th Annual Butterfly Flutterby October 18. Family-oriented event that celebrates the annual migration of the Monarch butterfly. Includes the release of live butterflies and a Gossamer Parade featuring children and pets dressed in butterfly costumes. Christmas On Main Street December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 & 21. Christmas on Main Street features carolers, holiday treats, Santa Claus, costumed characters, and decorations adorning the mile-long stretch of Historic Downtown Grapevine. North Pole Express December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 & 21. Thousands of children will ride to Santa Claus, as the Grapevine Vintage Railroad becomes the North Pole Express. Children receive a surprise gift and a chance to visit with Santa Claus. 820 12 Dallas 80 Fort Worth Arlington Grand Prairie 360 175 Cross Timbers Winery and Tasting Room 805 North Main Street, (817) 488-6789. D’Vine Winery 409 S. Main St., (817) 329-1011. Delaney Vineyards & Winery 2000 Champagne Blvd. (Hwy 121 at Glade Road), (817) 481-5668. Farina’s Winery 420 S. Main St., (817) 329-7882. Homestead Winery and Tasting Room 211 E. Worth St., (817) 251-9463. La Bodega Winery and Tasting Room (Three Locations), Terminal A, Gate 15 DFW International Airport: (972) 574-1440; Terminal D, Gate D14 in the South Village: (972) 973-WINE; and 416 E. College St. (817) 481-9463. La Buena Vida Vineyards - Grapevine 416 E. College St., (817) 481-9463. Su Vino Winery and Tasting Room, 120 S. Main St., Suite 40, (817) 424-0123. 4th Annual Chocolate Festival March 7 & 8. Celebrate all things chocolate at this event benefiting Traveler’s Aid Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Day Out with Thomas® March 28, 29, 30 and April 4, 5, & 6. Popular children’s storybook character Thomas the Tank Engine takes over the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and enchants boys & girls on this family-oriented excursion train. 16th Annual Blessing Of The Vines And New Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail – presented by Park Place Motorcars Bedford April 18 & 19. Includes traditional Blessing of the Vines, the New Vintage Wine Trail with Grapevine’s ten winery tasting rooms and exhilarating Jazz Wine Train. 24th Annual Main Street Days May 16, 17 & 18. This festival carries a theme of the great outdoors and adventure with an element of heritage and history. Includes music, games, foods, arts & crafts, entertainment and much more. 26 Annual Fireworks Extravaganza July 4. Brilliant fireworks light up the sky over beautiful 7000+ acre Lake Grapevine. th entertainment Historic Downtown Grapevine’s entertainment district is anchored by the beautifully restored Palace Theatre, which was built in 1940 and now houses the Grapevine Opry – one of the best Country and Western music reviews this side of Nashville. The Palace Theatre is also home to several performing arts groups. Live music is found throughout downtown in several venues on evenings and weekends. Grapevine’s entertainment sector also includes the Glass Cactus, a state-of-the-art night club overlooking Lake Grapevine. With live music five days a week and picturesque views from deck-top bars, the Glass Cactus is the premier, upscale night spot in the D/FW region. shopping 22nd Annual Grapefest September 11, 12, 13 & 14. The largest wine festival in the Southwest drawing more than 250,000 people annually, features the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the U.S. Not limited to wine, GrapeFest features fun activities for the entire family. GrapeFest has again been voted a Top 100 Event in the USA & Canada for 2008. winery tasting rooms As a hub of Texas’ bustling wine industry, Grapevine has the only 10-acre vineyard in North Texas plus nine winery tasting rooms. Texas is now the fifth-largest wine-producing state, and Grapevine has served as an innovator and leader with award-winning wineries and winemakers located here. Be it quaint boutiques or big department stores, Grapevine has enough options to satisfy even the most experienced shoppers, whether in Historic Downtown Grapevine or at one of the city’s shopping centers. There is an incredible array of unique gift ideas in Historic Downtown where you can find antiques, art galleries, wine, gourmet foods, home furnishings, boutiques, and handcrafted items. Visit Grapevine Mills – the largest value-oriented shopping experience in the Southwest – and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, with more than 200,000 square feet dedicated to the great outdoors, or the Grapevine Towne Center. 53 for more information go to www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
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