Event Location and Hours:

Friday, November 14: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 15: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Historic Granbury Square (Bridge St., Crockett St., and the Courthouse Parking Lot)
Event Type: Rain or Shine
Note: All ticket sales and booth rentals are non-refundable.

Overview

Estimated Attendance: 1,500 ticket holders + 5,000 general shoppers
Audience: Wine enthusiasts, travelers, and local holiday shoppers
Tasting Ticket Prices:

$45 Presale
$50 At the Door
Each Ticket Includes: 15 tasting tickets (1 oz. pours each)
Winery Reimbursement: $0.75 per tasting ticket turned in at the end of each day (counted daily and reimbursed promptly).
Age Requirement: All tasting ticket holders must be 21+.

Load-In + Setup Details

Street Closures: Bridge Street, Crockett Street, and the Courthouse parking lot.

Check-In Location:
Festival Entrance at the intersection of Houston St. and Bridge St.
Volunteers and staff will direct you to your booth’s drive-in access point for unloading.

Setup Time:

Begins Friday, November 14 at 9:00 AM
Latest arrival for setup: 12:00 PM (especially for out-of-town participants)
Volunteers will be available throughout the day to assist.
Festival festivities officially begin at 5:00 PM Friday evening.

Load-Out Details

Tear-Down Begins:
Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 PM (after event close)

Please do not begin breaking down early. We want every guest to enjoy the full festival experience through closing time.

Booth Info + Rules

Booth Sizes:

Wineries: 10’ x 20’
Vendors: 10’ x 10’ (unless otherwise arranged)

Electricity:

Limited outlets are available around the courthouse perimeter.
Bring extension cords and cord covers if cords cross walkways.
Lighting:
It gets dark early in November — consider bringing extra lights (battery or plug-in).

Tent Guidelines:

Vendors: White tents preferred for visual consistency.
Wineries: Branded tents and signage are encouraged — showcase your best!
Holiday Décor:
This is the Holiday Edition — bring festive décor, holiday spirit, and your best presentation.

***Food Vendors

To serve as a food vendor at an outdoor festival in Granbury, Texas, you are required to obtain a Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit from the city’s Health Department. The application must be submitted at least one week prior to the event. Submitting the application less than three working days before the event will incur a late fee. See here: Temporary Food Permit Application

Security

Standard City of Granbury security will be on-site.
Additional overnight security is provided by event organizers.
Vendors and wineries are responsible for securing all merchandise and belongings, especially overnight if your booth remains set up.

Event Marketing Support

Help us spread the word and make this year’s event a success!

Please like, share, and comment on official Granbury Wine Celebration social media posts.
Access the official Press Kit for extra photos, graphics, and promotional materials:
GWC Press Kit