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September events and experiences in Grapevine
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Aug 26, 2026
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Grapevine, Texas -- September brings a full calendar of events and experiences to Grapevine, from the 40th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience and ItalianCarFest™ to live music, wine and dinner experiences, hands-on workshops, vintage train rides, historic attractions and family-friendly activities.

September festivals

40th Annual GrapeFest Raise a glass at the highly anticipated GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West. GrapeFest returns for four days featuring exceptional wine encounters and exciting festivities. There are a variety of annual events, special wine tastings and kid-friendly activities across four days when Historic Main Street closes to vehicular traffic for the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest.

• Thursday – Sunday, September 17, 18, 19 and 20

• Historic Main Street

• Free Admission all day Thursday and on Friday until 5 p.m.

• $12 for adults, $6 for kids and seniors

22nd Annual ItalianCarFestTM It’s the annual prelude to GrapeFest and the largest show of premier Italian automobiles in the Southwest. There will be more than 90 modern and classic vehicles.

• Saturday, September 12

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Free Admission

• Historic Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street

LIVE MUSIC

 Grapevine Main LIVE! returns to Peace Plaza Friday and Saturday nights in September at 7:30 p.m., offering an evening of live music under the stars. Set against the stunning backdrop of Grapevine Main Station, this complimentary concert series features an exciting lineup of tribute bands and talented artists.

• Friday, September 4 Dallas Boston Xperience | Boston Tribute

• Saturday, September 5 Turnpike Tributedours | Turnpike Troubadours Tribute

• Friday, September 11 A Band Named Goo | Tribute to the Goo Goo Dolls

• Saturday, September 12 Shameless | Tribute to Garth Brooks

• Friday, September 25 Matchbook 20 | Matchbox Twenty Tribute

• Saturday, September 26 Gone Country | Alan Jackson Tribut J's Dueling Pianos at Third Rail Bar is an all request, sing-along show with a taste of comedy, laced with some well-deserved attitude and overloaded with some in-your-face rock ‘n’roll.

• Friday, September 4 • 7 - 10 p.m. • Admission is Free, $25 to reserve a table Big Daddy’s Cantina at Scott’s Landing Marina Catch live music Friday and Saturday nights at Big Daddy’s Patio, where live performances pair with views of Lake Grapevine. Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor Enjoy live music every night of the week on the stage at Tolbert’s on Historic Main Street, featuring everything from acoustic singer-songwriters and tribute performances to sax, soul and R&B musicians. Willhoite’s Restaurant Enjoy live music weekly on Wednesdays through Sundays at the location of the original service station in Grapevine. Their stage was once host to many now-famous bands including The Chicks, Pat Green, Jack Ingram and LeFreak. Ian Montez’s Tribute to Buddy Holly Get ready to rock and roll all night long with Ian Montez as he pays tribute to the legendary Buddy Holly.