Weekend Fun at GrapeFestWine lovers, rejoice! This weekend is the latest installment of GrapeFest, a four-day smorgasbord of chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet and just about any other vintage you can think of. Lots of fun events are taking place during the festival, which is going on now through Sunday, Sept. 16. Here are some of the highlights:

People’s Choice Wine Tasting –  The largest consumer-judged wine competition in the United States, the competition consists of 10 sessions throughout the festival. Awards to be presented Sunday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets to this event are $20 in advance; no kids allowed in.

Wine Pavilions – sample local wines at the Grapevine Wine Terrace (corner of E. Franklin and Main); international wines at Wines of the World Pavilion (E. Texas and Main); and bubbly at the Champagne Terrace (Liberty Park Plaza), plus premium wine pavilions for more expensive selections.

Vintner’s Auction Classic – on Friday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m., Cotton Belt Hotel. Attendees will have the chance to bid on vacation packages, award-winning wines, offerings from area merchants and more. Tickets are $20 and include Texas wines, heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, silent and live auctions as well as award-winning wines and Texas vintners. For $50, purchase admission to their “Bubbles & Baubles”contest – you’ll get a glass of champagne with a gem in it. One lucky person will receive a glass containing a 1-carat diamond!

Carnival and Midway – lots of fun for the under-21 set. Purchase tickets for individual attractions or buy a $30 unlimited-ride pass at the festival.

KidZone – free with GrapeFest admission; activities include games, face painting, arts and crafts, play-doh, tricycles and more. The KidZone is open during regular festival hours and closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission to GrapeFest is free today (Friday) until 5 p.m. After that, admission is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and kids ages 6-12; buy a weekend pass for $18.

The event organizers note that all GrapeFest events will take place rain or shine – so bring an umbrella just in case!