Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:00pm
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
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