GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The 34th Annual GrapeFest, A Texas Wine Experience has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19. “We made the difficult decision to cancel the festival,” said Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director, Paul W. McCallum. “Citing concerns for the safety of attendees, volunteers, staff, sponsors and vendors.”
Caroline Gerome with Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau said it’s the largest wine festival in the Southwest, bringing more than 260,000 visitors during the four day festival. “This is a huge economic impact for not only the business owners here but the vendors that have been working so hard over the last 12 months. We know folks are very sad to hear this news but the safety of everyone is just too important right now,” said Gerome.
The festival was to be held on Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District September 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2020. Gerome said they are already working on making sure GrapeFest is an even bigger success in 2021.
“GrapeFest is one of Grapevine’s marquee festivals that we take great pride in showcasing not only for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, but to visitors from around the world,” said Steve and Maggie Haley, 34th Annual GrapeFest Co-Chairpersons. “We want to thank our volunteers, 38 civic and service charitable organizations, sponsors and vendors. We now must look forward to GrapeFest 2021.”
