The four-day festival takes place on Historic Main Street September 17, 18, 19 and 20
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) – Their sentence has been served. Grapevine’s famous Would-Be Train Robbers, Nat Barrett and Willy Majors, have been released from behind bars following major technological upgrades to the Grapevine Glockenspiel. Visitors can now watch the notorious pair emerge from the 75-foot tower several times each day to settle their Wild West rivalry.
One of the only attractions of its kind in North America, the Grapevine Glockenspiel, puts a Texas spin on the traditional European clock tower. As the clock strikes the hour, the legendary would-be robbers, Nat & Willy, make their dramatic appearance on the balcony to settle a score that began in 1890.
As the story goes, both fictional characters met in Grapevine with the same goal – to rob a train carrying $60,000 (about $2.2 million by today’s standards). The arrival of the railroad put Nat, a young cowboy, out of work and it also took passengers away from the riverboats where gambler Willy would get his money. They both want to start a new life, but when they discover they’re after the very same prize, an old-fashioned showdown begins.
The lively performance featuring 9’ tall animatronic characters delivers plenty of laughs while reminding everyone that crime doesn’t pay!
Experience the Would-Be Train Robbers in Grapevine, Texas
- When: Daily at 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Where: 636 S. Main Street (Viewing Plaza at the corner of Main and Hudgins Streets)
Arrive a few minutes before each performance to explore the storyboards in the Viewing Plaza and discover the colorful history behind these unforgettable characters before the show begins.
Please note: If wind gusts are forecast to exceed 25 mph beginning 30 minutes before a scheduled performance, Nat and Willy will remain safely inside the tower.
For more information visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
About Grapevine, Texas: Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination located on the shores of Lake Grapevine, and home to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It offers a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to a range of world-class hotels, from luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, visitors will find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events including GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Elizabeth Schrack
Director of Communications
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Office: 817.410.3195 Cell: 702.528.5687
ESchrack@GrapevineTexasUSA.com