Downtown Wharton will come alive Saturday as about 2,000 people gather for the 17th Annual Monterey Square Wine and Arts Fair. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with wine tastings from Texas wineries, live music by Wharton’s Robert Cline Jr. and Boling’s Bubba Westly, and plenty of local food options. Families can also enjoy free activities like carriage rides, balloon art, and a car show. A large outdoor screen will show college football on the courthouse lawn. Tickets for the wine tour start at $25 at montereysquarewinefair.com.