The Grand Tasting, the heart of the festival, takes over Marktplatz with more than 75 wine, culinary, brewery and distillery tastings included with every badge. Highlights include the Grand Tasting Pavilion powered by Uncork Texas Wines, the Grape Creek VIP Lounge, the Heath Sparkling Garden, a whole hog roast activation from Jesse Griffiths x Millscale, live music stage curated by Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse, a Beer Garden, a new Rosé Garden, the Surtierra Tequila Cantina, the Flint & Flame Culinary Demo Stage and a Silent Disco from Slate Theory.