Temecula Grape Drop 2016: Event Schedule, Entertainment Details and Inclement Weather Plan

TEMECULA, CA – Temecula is again preparing to celebrate the New Year in the most Temecula way possible-- with the annual grape drop!

Friends and family of all ages are invited to the annual New Year's Eve Grape Drop on Saturday, December 31, 2016, beginning at 6:00 pm planned for Town Square Park, 41000 Main Street.

Temecula's custom-crafted, illuminated cluster of grapes begin the 65-foot descent to the third-story patio of the beautiful Civic Center clock tower. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will continue just one block away inside the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, and the password inside is "Family First."

"This is another great example of putting Family First," Mayor Mike Naggar said. "Normally, Temecula enjoys sun shining through the mist, but when dark clouds are overhead, we band together, come rain or shine."

Incoming Mayor Maryann Edwards said, "Temecula is all about positive and safe, community experiences that emphasize the 'unity' in our community. By pulling together, we are able to make the best of unexpected circumstances. New Year's Eve is a great celebration of all the new things to come. We can make anything a party and this is going to be one big jam-session in Temecula's Theater despite the weather!"

Temecula's signature celebration invites New Year's Eve revelers to dance to live music, step into the Fun Zone, enjoy activities, and welcome the New Year with two countdowns: East Coast (9:00 pm) and West Coast (12:00 am), both led by City officials. Fun Zone activities include hat making, calligraphy art, face painting, and a giant slide.

The following stellar entertainment line-up will perform on stage:

6:00 pm The Barn Stage Company's Preview:
'Songs For A New World'
& 'Camelot In Concert'

6:35 pm The Kalama Brothers

8:30 pm City Beat featuring
The Main Street Horns

10:30 pm The Smokin' Cobras

The Valley Winds Community Band will also be performing in the Serendipity Parking Lot, located at 41950 Main St, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, The Valley Winds Community Band performance will relocate to The Merc, 42051 Main Street.

For more information on this and other events in the City of Temecula, please visit, www.TemeculaCA.gov or call
(951) 694-6480.

– INFORMATION VIA: City of Temecula / Photo via Ashley Ludwig