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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Rivers wild

Ethan Hawke narrates new documentary that deep-dives into Texas rivers

Cropped still from Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers

The Rio Grande is one of the stunning subjects of Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers.

One Texas film icon passes the torch to another for a deep dive on Texas' river ecosystems in the upcoming documentary Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers. Matthew McConaughey narrated the original 2022 film, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story. Now Ethan Hawke narrates the follow-up, which will be in theaters September 25.

Deep in the Heart 2 is directed by Ben Masters, a nature-obsessed Texan who was born and raised in Amarillo and has followed wildlife around the state and beyond. Working with his crew at Fin & Fur Films, Masters explores the Rio Grande, the Sabine River, and the Neches River, a press release says, coming across otters, turkeys, alligator snapping turtles, and more.

This underwater shot was taken in San Marcos.Still from Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers

The original Deep in the Heart took a broad view of Texas — both its landscapes and their inhabitants — while the "sequel," as the release calls it, specifically highlights water. Conservation is an important angle, and viewers will get a chance to consider how they could connect with and protect the ecosystems on their screens.

"Most of my favorite memories are on Texas Rivers," said Masters in the release. "I grew up on the Canadian, fell in love on the Brazos, got married on the Guadalupe, found adventure on the Rio Grande, and am raising my kids on the Colorado."

The filmmaker says that spending three years filming his natural subjects gave him "a newfound appreciation" for rivers and how distinct they are from one another.

Amazing cinematography was a hallmark of the original film, and the sequel offers more beautiful shots.Still from Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers

"We spent months filming mountain lions on the Pecos, snapping turtles on the Neches, otters on the Sabine, fatmuckets on the Llano, and whooping cranes in the Guadalupe's Estuary," Masters said. "Editing the majesty of Texas Rivers into 80 minutes was a huge challenge, and I'm just incredibly grateful to work with such a talented team of cinematographers, editors, producers, and musicians."

Hawke, born in Austin and raised in Fort Worth, is known for acting in the Dead Poets Society, Gattaca, the Richard Linklater films Boyhood and Blue Moon, and more. He has taken up causes in environmental advocacy for years and appeared in other ecology-focused films, including the intense fictional First Reformed (2018) and a goofy anti-littering PSA with TxDOT (2023).

Some unexpected guests in the Rio Grande.Still from Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers

The film was made in association with H-E-B, a regular supporter of ecological documentaries and initiatives, and conservation organization Texan by Nature. Other collaborators include producer Josh Winkler, editor Sam Klatt, assistant editor Chet Stefan, and composer Noah Sorota. The musical score is performed by Dallas Chamber Symphony.

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