22nd Annual GrapeFest
Oct 5, 2008 Press Releases
GrapeFest Wrap Up
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa A. McCowan
Office 817-410-3195 / Cell 817-504-0079
lmccowan@GrapevineTexasUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rainy Days Didn’t Stop Festival-Goers at 22nd Annual GrapeFest
Grapevine, Texas (Sept. 16, 2008) — Grapevine’s 22nd annual GrapeFest — Lone Star Grown, Internationally Known — in Historic Downtown Grapevine was another success despite the rain on Saturday. GrapeFest never cancelled and activities continued as scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 13. Festival-goers made their way out to GrapeFest for four full days of fun which took place September 11, 12, 13 & 14, where 205,350 patrons visited the largest wine festival in the Southwest and enjoyed award winning Texas wines, great food, beverages, and family fun. GrapeFest attendance on Friday, Sept. 12 increased by 25 percent compared to Friday of last year’s event. Sunday’s attendance at GrapeFest increased by 40 percent from Sunday at last year’s GrapeFest.
“For the 22nd annual GrapeFest, we certainly made it our goal to make this an event that people of all ages could enjoy,” said Dr. Curtis Ratliff, who chaired the festival with his wife, Linda. “To host this world-class festival and draw more than 200,000 people with inclement weather truly is a great success.” Recently named a Top 100 Event in North America for the third year in a row by the American Bus Association, GrapeFest has definitely secured its place as the festival to beat all festivals.
One of the premier highlights at GrapeFest is the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation. This year, this event featured 126 Texas wines from 36 of the state’s wineries.
Attached to this release is a full list of this year’s People’s Choice winners and the Grand Champion Stomp-off winner. For additional details about the 22nd annual GrapeFest, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
For more information on Grapevine and its events, please visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com or call 817-410-3185.
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