From a press release:

DONT MISS “ItalianCarFest 2003” ON SEPTEMBER 13
AT CROSS TIMBERS WINERY DURING THE 17TH ANNUAL GRAPEFEST IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Fiat Club of North Texas has confirmed plans to hold the first annual all-Italian car and motorcycle show – ItalianCarFest 2003 – during the 17th annual GrapeFest in Grapevine, Texas, on Saturday, September 13, 2003. GrapeFest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest, is an annual four-day event held the second weekend after Labor Day in historic, downtown Grapevine. (Grapevine is located directly between Dallas and Fort Worth, near the DFW International Airport.) GrapeFest attracts over 200,000 visitors over four days, with the largest attendance day being Saturday, the day of ItalianCarFest 2003.

The venue for the show is Cross Timbers Winery, 805 North Main, one of six designated winery stops included in the route of shuttle buses used by GrapeFest to move attendees to and from the wineries and the festival. This 1 and 2/3-acre setting, located four blocks north of the festival area, was selected for a number of exciting reasons. The cars and motorcycles will be displayed on grass; the property includes a two-story air-conditioned facility with the first floor containing an area for hospitality and sponsor vendor tables; and the second floor features a private lounge area where complimentary wine, soft drinks and snacks can be served for show participants. In addition, food, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase by the public at Cross Timbers Winery.

With increasing demand by enthusiasts to bring an upscale show for exotic Italian automobiles to the Dallas area, the Fiat Club seeks to provide an exceptional event destined to grow into THE show of its kind in the Southwest that will be exactly what everyone is looking for. The natural turf display field, the private lounge area, plenty of available hotel accommodations in Grapevine, and the link to GrapeFest are just some of the elements that will attract enthusiasts from Texas and adjoining states who want to display their cars at ItalianCarFest 2003.

For additional information about ItalianCarFest 2003, please contact Bob Dezzany at (214)827-2086 or by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information about GrapeFest and historic Grapevine, Texas, please call (800)457-6338 or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com.