A Timeless Texas Tradition

Main Street Fest packs Historic Grapevine with flavor and fun this May

Mark your calendars and prepare for a weekend packed with Texas charm, flavorful eats, and high-energy entertainment: Grapevine’s 41st Annual Main Street Fest is back from May 16-18, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Known as "A Timeless Texas Tradition," this beloved three-day festival transforms Grapevine’s Historic Main Street into a lively celebration of food, culture, music, and community. Here's a look at what to expect:

Grapevine Main Street Fest Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Grab your friends and fam for a fun weekend.

Live music lights up the streets
This year’s musical lineup is headlined by none other than country music legend Neal McCoy, who will take the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Main Stage on Friday, May 16, at 9 pm.

With more than six million records sold and chart-toppers like "No Doubt About It" and "Wink," McCoy’s dynamic performance is set to kick off the weekend with high energy and heartfelt country flair.

Neal McCoy is the musical headliner.Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Rising Texas star Colton Rice opens the show at 7 pm, setting the tone for a weekend of nonstop live entertainment across three stages.

But the music doesn’t stop there. Main Street Fest showcases a variety of regional acts throughout the weekend, offering everything from rock and blues to country and pop.

Grapevine Main Street Fest Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Tastes for every palate
Food is at the heart of any great festival, and Main Street Fest doesn’t disappoint. Visitors can indulge in iconic festival favorites like corny dogs, funnel cakes, and other fried treats while also enjoying elevated bites from local vendors.

For adult guests, the Craft Brew and Wine Pavilion provides a chance to sip and savor local wines and specialty brews in a relaxed environment.

Fun for the whole family
This fest is for the families. The KidZone is packed with interactive activities, games, and kid-friendly entertainment to keep the youngest guests happy and engaged. The Carnival & Midway adds an extra thrill with classic rides and games for all ages, from gentle spins to heart-racing adventures.

Meanwhile, shoppers will find more than 70 artisan vendors offering handmade goods, perfect for discovering one-of-a-kind treasures. And of course, the event’s setting on Grapevine’s Historic Main Street adds an extra layer of charm, with boutiques, cafés, winery tasting rooms, and art galleries all open throughout the weekend.

Grapevine Main Street Fest Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Plan your visit
Admission to the festival is free on Friday until 5 pm, after which entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Tickets are on sale now.

Whether you're coming for the live music, the delicious bites, or the family-friendly atmosphere, Grapevine’s Main Street Fest offers something for everyone. With its perfect blend of tradition and new experiences, it’s easy to see why this event has become a staple of the Texas festival season.

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Tom Cruise fulfills vow to eat BBQ in Dallas on Mission Impossible tour

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Tom Cruise in Dallas

Movie star Tom Cruise promised he was going to eat BBQ in Dallas and he stood by that vow: While on a tour through Texas to promote his new filmMission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning, Cruise hit Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum on May 22, where he was treated to a spread that included a specially-made sausage.

Pecan Lodge is the perennial Dallas BBQ favorite that opened in Deep Ellum in 2014, known for its smoked brisket and "Hot Mess" loaded baked sweet potato. The restaurant's nods include being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

The visit was no surprise to Pecan Lodge owner Justin Fourton, who shared in an interview that it had been discussed over a week beforehand.

"You don't believe it at first, and up until today there was a part of me that was like "I don't know if this is gonna happen or not,'" Fourton said in an interview with WFAA. "They had a list of several places they were considering and he had got a couple of personal recommendations and finally made the choice to come to Pecan Lodge."

Cruise's dining companions at the BBQ spot included the founders of Tribal All Day, the juice bar and cafe in Oak Cliff, who shared an Instagram post of a group posing with the actor inside Pecan Lodge.

Cruise was spotted greeting fans as he left the restaurant in a video posted online.

During his time in Dallas for Mission: Impossible, Cruise visited Dallas movie theaters including the IMAX at AMC NorthPark and the Cinemark on Webb Chapel Road. The official premiere for the film is May 23.

San Antonio was the first stop on the actor's tour. He visited Military City on May 22, signing autographs at Joint Base San Antonio before heading to a packed 2 pm screening of Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning at AMC Rivercenter.

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