{"id":131,"date":"2026-05-13T06:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=131"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:31:09","slug":"main-street-fest-to-celebrate-half-century-for-mayor-tate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=131","title":{"rendered":"Main Street Fest to celebrate half century for Mayor Tate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Annual event will feature wire walkers and more<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is a living definition of longevity and he lives in Grapevine, Texas. This month marks 50 years of William D. Tate as mayor of that popular North Texas city. He is the longest-serving mayor in Texas and in U.S. history for a city of this size.                                   While Grapevine is currently around 51,000 in population, when Tate took office a half century ago it was much less than 10,000. The city\u2019s growth is in direct correlation with the many things Tate did to attract folks.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=129\">GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS ACQUIRES PROPERTY AT 318 E. LONG AVENUE, PLANS MAJOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once a farming community, the city is now an internationally recognized corporate and leisure destination \u2013 thanks largely to Tate. Through all of its growth with Tate at the helm, Grapevine has maintained the comfort of a small town while offering all that visitors might also expect from large cities.<\/p>\n<p>Among the things established under Tate is Main Street Fest, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17.                    The 42nd annual event will begin with the start of Tate\u2019s Golden Jubilee celebration, a year-long event. During his time in office, Tate has been instrumental in advancing not just Grapevine, but the entire North Texas area, as exemplified by his being an integral force in bringing the DFW Airport to the area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMayor Tate exemplifies a true gentleman and a man with an unwavering vision,\u201d said Paul Coury, Founder and CEO of Coury Hospitality (Hotel Vin Grapevine). \u201cHis commitment to keep the community of Grapevine true to its identity has paid off 10-fold. I am grateful for our partnership with Hotel Vin and Harvest Hall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During Main Street Fest, Tate will receive the \u201cTall in Texas\u201d Award, recognizing his contributions to the Texas wine industry. The gala will recognize his 50 years of impactful leadership for the Texas wine industry and will have special dignitaries in attendance.            The gala is Friday at 6:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by dinner and ceremony at 7 p.m. This is a private, ticketed event at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau World Headquarters Grand Hall.                                                                                        On Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m., the community is invited to attend a public art dedication where a mayoral statue of Tate will be unveiled. It will include a smoke blessing ceremony, speakers and a high-wire performance between Grapevine City Hall and Messina Hof Winery.<\/p>\n<p>Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, wine makers and founders of Messina called Tate \u201cThe best mayor in this universe,\u201d noting that he has led Grapevine with great vision and created a wonderful place to live and work and celebrate Texas wine.                                                         The Golden Jubilee activities continue on Sunday, May 17. Folks are invited to attend a community picnic. To accommodate picnic attendees, festival admission is free until 1:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                      The community picnic will feature proclamations honoring Mayor Tate and lively musical entertainment from each of Grapevine\u2019s Sister Cities and the Grapevine Cornet Band. Visitors can enjoy mariachis, bagpipers, a didgeridoo and other performances.                                 Everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=127\">Roland K. Johnson Named 2026 Blackstone Award Recipient<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, Grapevine Vintage Railroad is honoring Mayor Tate\u2019s service with the Golden Jubilee Express. During Main Street Fest visitors can enjoy special rides for $5 per passenger or $20 for a family of four or more.                                                                                     Guests will receive a commemorative keepsake ticket. The 22-minute excursions will recognize Mayor Tate\u2019s lasting impact on Grapevine\u2019s heritage programs. They will take place at 2 and 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Main Street Fest admission must be purchased separately. Admission is free before 5 p.m. on Friday. Ticket proceeds benefit an enclosure for the 1896 restored steam locomotive 2248, affectionately known as Puffy.<\/p>\n<p>High-wire performers Antigravity Art will be recreating a historic moment from 1914, when Will Taylor, known as \u201cBill the Movie Man,\u201d staged a high-wire walk across Main Street. The local theatre owner promoted the stunt in The Grapevine Sun newspaper with bold, Hollywood-style flair, promising that during Trades Day on Saturday, May 9, 1914, he would walk, crawl or even swim across a tight wire from one of the destination\u2019s tallest buildings.                                                                                                                        The spectacle was designed to draw attention to his business, Taylor\u2019s Theatre. The following week, the newspaper\u2019s editor confirmed the feat was a success, and they later published a grainy photograph that offered a faint glimpse into the moment.<\/p>\n<p>During the 42nd Main Street Fest, there will be six high-wire performances between Grapevine City Hall and The Wallis Hotel (Messina Hof Winery).                                                                                                                                                                                 Walks will take place on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday walks will be at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>While the Golden Jubilee begins this weekend, it will continue with other events throughout the coming year, concluding in May of 2027.                                                                                                                                                                                        Additional details and event updates will be announced in the weeks to come. For more information on the Golden Jubilee visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com\/GoldenJubilee. For information and tickets for Main Street Fest visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthmovingnews.com\/?p=126\">ATTORNEY DOUG CLAYTON NAMED CHAIR OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BOARD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual event will feature wire walkers and more There is a living definition of longevity and he lives in Grapevine, Texas. This month marks 50 years of William D. Tate as mayor of that popular North Texas city. He is the longest-serving mayor in Texas and in U.S. history for a city of this size. 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