Special Event Venues

Everything you need to make an event special is readily available in Grapevine. From extra-ordinary locations and venues to the best catering and Texas wines, we have the right place and the perfect entertainment in our community. So, go ahead and plan that special moment — a large convention, a meeting, a birthday celebration or a wedding  — right here in Grapevine with confidence.  Think of Grapevine first. Then plan that special something for somebody special and know that local businesses can support your efforts. You wont be disappointed. It's been said that Grapevine is prepared to exceed all of your expectations when it comes to special events. Weddings Grapevine has many unique and beautiful settings, both indoor and outdoor for your Wedding. The Botanical Gardens in Heritage Park is one of the favorite spots residents can reserve for an outdoor ceremony in the "Garden Court" with an elevated pavilion to showcase the bride and groom. Also, several city churches have large facilities and can offer onsite rooms and space for family receptions following the weddings. In addition, there are numerous hotels in the area that have special wedding packages. All of the hotels are close to the airport so the bride and groom can easily slip away to catch a honeymoon flight. Or dream a little — plan a wedding on a train ride or on a luxury party barge or in a twinkle-lighted gazebo — Grapevine has it all, including wedding planners, caterers, photographers and great entertainment and music.

Conventions and Meetings With more than 4,000 sleeping rooms and 600,000 square feet of meeting and convention space in town, Grapevine is the perfect destination to host a convention, corporate meetings, sales conferences and catered event functions.   And the city has it's own dedicated group of highly experienced individuals who are ready to help you plan your event — the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau. From, your first inquiry to the last-minute details, the Texas-friendly staff is prepared to provide everything you need to make your meeting first class in Grapevine, Texas. And they may have a few ideas of their own, like tasting great Texas wines at one of the local wineries. Also, the vintage 1940's Palace Arts Center complex offers both meeting and catering facilities in the heart of historical downtown Grapevine. The beautifully restored 17,000 square-foot facility has a theater style auditorium and several meeting rooms to accommodate your group, whether it's for business or fund-raising auctions or special event parties. This is only one of many facilities in Grapevine that open their doors to conventioneers.

Special Events with Texas Flair Many visitors choose Grapevine as a destination just to get a taste of Texas hospitality. If you're looking for the ever-popular "hats and boots" experience, Grapevine has plenty of places with a Texas flair to entertain you. Just to name a few... for the past 40 years, Austin Ranch has been serving up western hospitality with Texas food and evenings of great entertainment. Many said they saw gun fighters, dance hall girls and Texas longhorn steers onsite. Or maybe you'd like to visit a Dude Ranch. Grapevine has that too. Austin Ranch also offers roping, riding and relaxing on their horseback Trail Rides. So come to town and expect to find a big Texas welcome waiting for you!

Texas Star Dinner Theater

A murder mystery dinner theater will be the among this year's additions to Grapevine's growing collection of entertainment and tourist attractions. Texas Star Dinner Theater is planning to open in April in downtown Grapevine, providing a new and permanent home for Lone Star Murder Mysteries. "We're very excited to have our own place," said Phyllis Addison, vice president of operations for Lagniappe Productions, which produces the murder mysteries and other Old West entertainment. "We think that being in historic downtown Grapevine is a good fit for us." Lone Star Murder Mysteries, which puts on Wild West comedy with a whodunit spin, has begun taking reservations for its shows, beginning April 1. The theater will open at 816 S. Main St., and will be open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening. The venue will be available for private groups and parties on other days. "This will be a great addition for Grapevine," said Cathy Hernandez, president of Arts Council Northeast, which provides sponsors for arts programs across Northeast Tarrant County. "Grapevine is already an exciting place for the arts, and this makes it even better." Food will be provided by the adjacent Chill Restaurant & Bar. The price per person includes a choice of three entrees, along with salad, dessert and the show. Lagniappe also produces the train robberies on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and the Six Flags Over Texas gunfights. For information or tickets, visit www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com or call 817 310-5588. www.texasstardinnertheater.com

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