Llano Estacado Winery will celebrate 40 years of Texas winemaking at the 23rd annual Grape Day Celebration, Saturday October 8th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grape Day is a celebration of the grape harvest and the conclusion of the crush, which continues from late July to early October. Patrons can enjoy self-guided tours, art booths, local vendors, food, bounce houses for kids, and live music from local favorite Bo Garza and friends. Grape Day is the largest festival held at the winery. Guests will be able to purchase wine by the glass from over two-dozen Llano wines.
Admission is $5.00 and tickets may be purchased at the door. Entrance includes a commemorative Grape Day wine glass and one complimentary glass of wine.
For the third year, Llano will also host the Texas Wine Half Marathon and 5K to benefit the Southwest Parkinson Society. Registration for the marathon includes admission into Grape Day. More information about the run and registration can be found at texaswineseries.com/winehome.asp.
President and C.E.O., Mark Hyman, says that Grape Day “marks the most exciting time of year for us here at Llano Estacado Winery. Come out and help celebrate 40 years of pioneering and helping to establish the burgeoning modern day Texas Wine industry.”
From Lubbock, Llano Estacado Winery is located 3.2 miles east of HWY 87 on FM 1585. For more information about Grape Day or the winery call (806) 745.2258, or visit www.llanowine.com.
Since 1976, Llano Estacado has expanded its production and reputation to become the largest producer of premium wines in Texas. The winery produces 150,000 cases annually and grows most of its grapes on the Texas High Plains within a 300-mile radius of Lubbock, Texas. Nationally and internationally renowned, Llano Estacado Winery continues to win awards around the world and has received more than 1,000 awards for its wines to date. This year, the winery was honored with a Double Gold at the Lone Star International Wine Competition for their 2010 Viviano Superiore Rosso.
(News release from Llano Estacado Winery)
