42 Years of Fun Continues

Music, brews, and family fun shine at Grapevine’s beloved Main Street Fest

Grapevine is gearing up for one of North Texas’ most beloved annual traditions as Main Street Fest returns May 15-17, bringing three days of live music, craft brews, family-friendly entertainment, and high-flying excitement to the heart of Grapevine.

Now in its 42nd year, the festival continues to draw crowds from across the region with a dynamic mix of performances, food, and interactive experiences. Headlining this year’s entertainment lineup is Texas country star Jack Ingram, who will take the Main Stage Saturday night at 9:30 pm. Known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, Ingram brings a modern honky-tonk sound that’s sure to be a highlight of the weekend.

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Gather your friends and join the festival.

The music kicks off Friday evening with LimeLight, an 11-piece party band known for delivering high-energy sets that keep crowds on their feet.

With music happening continuously throughout the weekend, guests can discover a wide range of genres—from country and rock to DJ sets and acoustic duos, all included with general admission. Across three stages, festivalgoers will find a packed schedule of live performances:

Main Stage: Extended Play, Disco Queen, LimeLight; Brian Shuck & the Local Legends, King George, Jack Ingram; plus the Golden Jubilee Community Picnic, DJ Country, and David K’s Rockabilly Road Show.
Liberty Park Plaza Stage: Corey Breedlove, Jake Odin Duo; Jake Ryan Duo, Dusty Moats Duo; Avery Bell.
Town Square Gazebo Stage: Spencer Wood Band, Justin Mason; Zack King Duo, Zak Webb Band; Southern Chrome.

See Jack Ingram live. Photo courtesy of Grapevine CVB

Sunday offers a unique cultural celebration with the Golden Jubilee Community Picnic, honoring Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate’s 50 years of service. Beginning at noon on the Main Stage, the event will feature performances from Grapevine’s Sister Cities, including mariachi and bagpipe ensembles, along with a special didgeridoo performance by Cameron McCarthy.

Beyond the music, the festival’s popular Craft Brew Experience returns with more than 40 brews from across the United States. Held in Liberty Park Plaza beneath a canopy of live oak trees, the experience invites guests to sample a wide variety of craft beers, from bold IPAs to creative specialty flavors.

New this year are live keg tappings throughout the weekend, offering exclusive pours for attendees. Tasting options range from four-sample passes to a VIP lounge experience with additional exclusive selections.

Food lovers will find plenty to explore, with offerings that span global flavors and festival favorites. From Filipino barbecue and Cajun specialties to classic funnel cakes, the diverse menu ensures there’s something for every craving.

Adding to the excitement are breathtaking high-wire performances by Antigravity Art, staged above Main Street throughout the weekend. The daring act pays homage to a historic 1914 tightrope walk that once captivated Grapevine residents, bringing a sense of spectacle and nostalgia to the modern festival.

With affordable ticket options — $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children — Main Street Fest remains accessible for families and visitors alike. Guests can also take advantage of free admission on Friday before 5 pm, making it easy to join in the celebration.

Whether you’re coming for the live music, the craft brews, or the unforgettable entertainment, Main Street Fest offers a vibrant weekend experience that captures the spirit of community and celebration.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, head here.

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Movie Review

Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets a new standard for comic book movies

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Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Ever since Spider-Man became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character’s stand-alone movies have been notable for maintaining their own vision despite having to service the larger MCU storyline. The emotionality of the series reached its high point in No Way Home by bringing back two former Spider-Mans - Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield - to assist Tom Holland in a multiversal storyline.

The heart displayed in that film is superseded by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in which Peter Parker (Holland) is now alone in the world following the events of the previous film. For years, he has done his best to stay busy by stopping in-progress crimes and checking in with Detective Jean DeWolff (Liza Colón-Zayas), but the twin traumas of losing Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) and forcing girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and best friend Ned (Jacob Batolon) to forget him still weigh heavily on him.

Almost simultaneously, Peter starts experiencing a change in his physiology and is challenged by a new threat who has a power he does not know how to defeat. As he struggles with both of those things, he asks for help from a variety of sources, including Professor Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Frank Castle, aka The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), and - despite not knowing who he is - MJ and Ned, who are now roommates in New York following their college years at MIT.

Directed by Dustin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers (who have written each of the Holland Spider-Man films), the movie has a near-perfect blend of comic book spectacle and small-scale intimacy. Spider-Man’s ability to swing through New York’s urban landscape with ease provides plenty of opportunities for great action sequences, but the character’s focus on keeping the streets safe and finding a way back to his friends makes the story still feel manageable.

This is aided by the decision to not go overboard with the MCU connections. Bruce Banner/Hulk and a member of the New Avengers show up, but in relatively small roles. The Punisher makes the leap from TV to the movies, and the interaction between him and Spider-Man feels organic. So too does the super-secret villain, whose impact is felt well before they ever show up on screen thanks to a power that is as mysterious as it is effective.

While the action is abundant in the film, the filmmakers lean on emotion much more than most other comic book movies. Peter’s journey back to a semblance of a normal life is well-earned, with his reconnection with MJ and Ned slow-walked in an admirably subtle way. And in the final act, when CGI battles typically take over, the interior lives of Peter and other characters play as much a role in what happens as anything they do physically.

Holland, who tends to take criticism for non-Spider-Man roles, remains the ideal actor for the role. His open-heartedness makes him relatable, his athleticism makes him believable, and he crushes the heavier moments. He and Zendaya, who are now married in real life, work tremendously well together, and Batalon is a fun third wheel. Other standouts include Bernthal, Colón-Zayas, Trammell Tillman, and Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink.

From beginning to end, Spider-Man: Brand New Day now owns the title as best movie in the current Spider-Man universe. By maintaining connections to past movies, solidly incorporating new characters, and pointing to the future without making it the whole story, it demonstrates a model for how comic book movies should be done.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters on July 31.

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