Celebrate 25 years of fun, wine, and grape stomping at the Annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN! Held the second weekend after Labor Day, this three-day festival is one of Minnesota’s top winery events, packed with live music, craft beverages, and exciting competitions.

What to Expect at the Grape Stomp Festival:

Live Music: 12 bands performing on 4 stages all weekend

Grape Stomping Competitions: Daily contests + a special themed event on Saturday

100+ Vendors: Enjoy local food, juried art, and marketplace shopping

Wine Tastings: Sip award-winning Minnesota wines

Beer Garden: Featuring craft beer from 22 Northmen Brewing Co.

Costume Contests: Show off your creativity and win prizes!

Don’t miss this unforgettable wine festival - grab your friends and get ready to stomp, sip, and celebrate 25 years of incredible memories! Get your tickets today!

Schedule:

September 12, 2025

12pm - 7pm: Food, Art & Marketplace Vendors open

LIVE MUSIC

Wine Patio Stage

12:30PM-3:30PM - Kyle Colby

4PM-7PM - Jeff James

Jack’s Public House Stage

12:30PM-3:30PM - Bruce Archer

4PM-7PM - Zach Thomas

Beer Garden Stage

12:30PM-3:30PM - Ben Stoeck

4PM-7PM - The Federales

22 Northmen Brewery

12PM-6:45PM - Beer Hall - Beer by the Glass

The Grand Hall Event Center — Tasting Bar, Bottle and Merch Shop

12PM-6:30PM - Wine Sampling

GRAPE STOMPING COMPETITIONS

Grape Stomp Tent

1PM-5PM: Grape Stomping Competitions - Teams of 2

5PM: Costume Contest - free for anyone to enter!

5:30PM: Grand Champion Stomp Begins

Friday stomping team registration

Admission Tickets