People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic 2021

Discover delicious Texas varietals at the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the United States. Sample a variety of wines from Texas wineries in 10 categories (White: Dry, Semi Sweet, Sweet, Blends, Blush/Rose; Red: Light, Medium, Bold, Sweet and Red Blends).

Guests at the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic receive a wine reference guide describing the featured wines along with a ballot to select their favorites. Fans of Texas wine and Texas wine novices will experience some of the best wines Texas has to offer.

The winners of the competition will be announced on Sunday, September 19 at 5 p.m.

Advance tickets are $23 per person.  Beginning September 16 at 11 a.m. tickets are $25 per person.  (Ticket price does not include festival admission.)  People's Choice admission includes a souvenir wine glass. Sessions take place throughout the four-day festival beginning on Thursday night. Sessions sell out quickly and advance purchase is recommended.

- Everyone entering the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic must be 21+.
- Children, infants and strollers are not allowed in the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic.
- Outside food and beverage are not allowed in the event area.
- Ticket purchase is required for all persons to enter.
- Tickets are non-refundable.

$23 per person until September 16 at 11 a.m.
$25 per person after September 16 at 11 a.m.

Choose from 11 different sessions during the festival:

Thursday, September 16|Session 1: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (VIP Session - $45 each)
Thursday, September 16|Session 2: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, September 17|Session 3: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 17|Session 4: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18|Session 5: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18|Session 6: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18|Session 7: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18|Session 8: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18|Session 9: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 19|Session 10: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 19|Session 11: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 19|Awards Presentation: 5 p.m.

VIP Session Thursday, September 16, 5 pm to 7 pm

Your $45 ticket includes:

• An extended two-hour session for a limited number of guests


• A souvenir wine glass


• A People’s Choice Reference Guide


• Light hors d’oeuvres and a bottle of water

For more information, please call 817.410.3185 or email [email protected].  Also visit GrapeFest.com for more information and schedules.