Bryan's Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival has been recognized by the Texas Downtown Association as the Best Promotional Event or Festival.

The category spotlights excellence in the creation and execution of downtown and/or commercial district events and festivals. Bryan beat out the Tyler's Main Street Flower Market and Beaumont's Dogtober.

Since 1998, the awards program has recognized more than 100 projects, events and people that make a difference in Texas downtowns.