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Great food, great people and great fun. Whether you stop to settle in for a tea party or catch a concert, you won't be barking up the wrong tree with any of these weekend events.
28TH ANNUAL GREAT TASTE OF GRAPEVINE
MAY 9 | GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD
The flavor train is taking off from the historic vintage railroad depot for the 28th annual Great Taste of Grapevine! This culinary celebration brings together the best bites from Grapevine's top restaurants, the finest sips from local wineries and live music that will have you tapping your feet and licking your chops. It's not just about indulging your palate — it’s also about giving back too, with every ticket benefitting the Chamber Women’s Division’s school supply and Christmas spirit programs. Hop aboard and say cheers to good food, good wine and good times at the Great Taste of Grapevine!
MAY 11 | GATEWAY CHURCH
Get ready to run for a good cause, because Run4Elise is this weekend! Held annually by the Swim4Elise Foundation, Run4Elise is a certified 5K and 1-mile fun run held to raise awareness for water safety. Participants will get a chance to win a medal through one of its many races, and music, refreshments and raffle prizes will also be made available to attendees. Plus Southlake Police and Fire will be there to provide a demonstration with its CareFlite helicopter. So strap on your shoes, stay hydrated and get ready to run for Elise!
MAY 11 | DOS EQUIS PAVILION
Cody Jinks is changing the game of outlaw country. Since his garage band days in the early 2000s, Cody and his band of Tone Deaf Hippies push the limits of traditional country to sing songs about life, love, loss and redemption. His last five albums reached the Top 5 in the Billboard country albums chart, with his latest album “Change The Game” dropping last March. Whether he’s performing for hippies or cowboys, you’ll wish you were here when Cody Jinks tears the stage up the only way he knows how — loud and heavy.
MAY 11 | GRAND PRAIRIE
Calling all dog lovers and their furry companions — the most paw-some event of the year, the ninth annual Lone Star Bark dog races, is kicking off this month at Lone Star Park! Chow down on some delicious $1 hot dogs as you cheer on your favorite four-legged athlete during a day filled with canine-centric fun. From the bone hunt to the rubber ducky challenge, there’s no shortage of entertainment for you and your furry pal. Whether you’re racing, playing, or adopting your next pup, don’t miss out on the tail-wagging fun waiting for you at the Lone Star Bark!
MAY 12 | MESSINA HOF WINERY
Sip, savor and spill the tea at the Mommas and Mimosas Tea Party hosted by Messina Hof Grapevine Winery. While the adults indulge in the rich flavors of their finest Texas sparkling wines at the mimosa bar, the little ones can join in on the fun with their own sparkling grape juice, ensuring that every member of the family can raise a glass in celebration. Whether you're a mom looking for a well-deserved treat or simply eager to revel in the joys of spring and good company, Mommas and Mimosas promises an afternoon full of laughter, luxury and lasting memories.