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Grapevine, Texas, USA Calendar of Upcoming Events - Spring/Summer 2008

By
Real Estate Agent with Ebby Halliday REALTORS, Southlake

I just received the official schedule and event dates from the Grapevine Texas Convention & Visitors Bureau. For those of us who live in the Grapevine, Texas area it serves as a great reminder of upcoming events, through the end of 2008. For those considering traveling, visiting or relocation, the city of Grapevine Texas makes a wonderful visit and a great place to live, check it out and see all we have to offer here in Grapevine, Texas, USA! 

Grapevine is the premier leisure destination in North Texas. With extraordinary hotels, a variety of stores for great shopping, an abundance of restaurants, attractions for everyone in the family and a one-of-a-kind urban wine trail, a weekend in Grapevine is a wonderful experience. To enhance your getaway, choose one of the incredible weekend packages available from the hotels and resorts in Grapevine.

Mark your calendar for these great 2008 events

Main Street Days - May 16, 17 & 18

Fireworks Extravaganza & 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Dedication - July 4, 2008
 

GrapeFest - September 11, 12, 13 & 14

Nash Farm Fall Roundup! - October 11

Butterfly Flutterby - October 18

Christmas Capital of Texas - Weekends in December

North Pole Express - Weekends in December

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Grapevine Market

Liberty Park
Thursdays and Saturdays
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

Visit Grapevine Market in Historic Downtown Grapevine and discover its unique merchants in an open-air, European-style shopping experience.
Thursdays and Saturdays from, April 17 to October 18, 2008, the Grapevine Market operates from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

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Movies at the Palace Theatre

Amelie
May 2, 2008
7:50 p.m.
 

Tickets are $7.50. Receive a $2.50 discount with a same-day receipt from a Grapevine merchant. Popcorn is always $1.
 

BUY TICKETS HERE

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Main Street Days
May 16, 17 & 18, 2008
Historic Downtown Grapevine

Grapevine is the perfect spot for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts. The 24th Annual Main Street Days will showcase Grapevine's adventurous side and natural resources through various outdoor and recreational activities. Festivities include an outdoor exhibition featuring demonstrations, education, and hands-on activities. Festival guests will have the chance to watch and/or participate in a variety of adventures!
 

Festival Hours
Friday, May 16 · 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 · 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 · 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission
Friday-10:00 am to 5:00 pm - FREE
Adults - $ 7.00
Seniors (62+) - $ 5.00
Children (6-12) - $ 5.00
Under 6 - Free
Weekend Pass Pin - $15.00
Souvenir Weekend Pass $20.00

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Dallas Bead Renaissance Show

Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main St.
817-410-3459
Public welcome - admission free
 

May 16, 17 & 18, 2008
Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

The ultimate bead, button & jewelry event.
Retail & wholesale vintage, contemporary & gemstone beads, designer beads, buttons & jewelry, bead books, tools & supplies
bead & wire wrap classes offered.
Check web site for information, exhibitor list & classes www.beadshow.com or call 575.894-1293
 

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Entertainment & Arts
Animated holiday   light show

Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan Resort

Smash Mouth Live in Concert
Friday, May 23, 2008

For a complete list of Entertainment...

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Grapevine Opry at the Palace Arts Center
 

May 24, 7:30 p.m.
"IN MEMORY OF: A special pre-Memorial Day patriotic tribute"

View the schedule...

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Empty Bowl-A-Thon

Art & Clay on Barton
334 S. Barton
817-251-5193
 

Join local artists during Main Street Days to create a bowl - either thrown, hand-built or paint a bisque bowl to donate to the annual "Empty Bowls" fundraiser. Trinity Ceramics is donating the clay and owner/artist, Betty Monette, is providing the bisque bowls and glazes. Donations will be accepted to offset expenses. The goal is to create 200 bowls.
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