Just 30 minutes from the convention hotel in Addison, this quintessential Western town offers friendly people and warm smiles that create lasting memories. Grapevine’s historic district is brimming with charming boutiques, antique shops, and fine wineries serving the best wine Texas has to offer.

During the tour, a professional Tour Director will share the rich history of Grapevine, details about the local wineries, and insights into Texas’s booming wine-making industry.

This optional tour will visit two wineries for generous tastings, one of which includes a three-course meal. The third stop is at a brewery, offering a variety of original recipe beers and a unique tasting experience in their indoor tap room. Round-trip transportation is included.

The tour will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, with an additional cost of $150. More details to follow. Please contact Sarah@FarmEquip.org for more information.

That philosophy, especially in a destination like New Orleans, creates a great opportunity to bring a spouse or guest.

Registered guests enjoy full access to the Summit—Supplier Showcase, speaker sessions, welcome party, etc.—and they are invited to an optional tour of the city on Thursday.

The New Orleans Medley Tour includes:

A coach tour through the French Quarter, City Park, Uptown, the Garden District, Carrollton, and the Warehouse District, as well as a stop at the New Orleans Botanical Garden or Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

A guide will narrate the coach tour, which will include time to step off the bus and explore the city’s signature above-ground cemeteries.

The tour includes lunch at Ralph’s on the Park, a farm-to- table destination that overlooks the grand oaks of City Park.

The outing is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; registration is $125.