Grape and Fall Festival to be celebrated

The Annual Grape and Fall Festival returns to Hollister. The popular annual event is set for October 10.

The day begins with the Color Me Grape 5K, starting at 9 a.m., a fundraiser for the Hollister Schools Foundation and other area nonprofits.

A popular event, the Dogs Gone Grape Pup Pageant is a favorite part of the day.

The Grape Stomp competition has teams of four stomping grapes in Whiskey Barrels, beginning at 2 p.m.  The event features both adult and youth divisions.

Live music and demonstrations will be held throughout the day and more than 130 vendors, crafters and food trucks will be on hand.

The Annual Grape and Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 10, on Historic Downing Street in Hollister.  Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend.