Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 at 11:00am
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 14, 2025
10am - 4pm: 150+ Food, Art & Marketplace Vendors open
LIVE MUSIC
Wine Patio Stage
10AM-1PM - Lula
1PM-4PM - Jeff James
Jack’s Public House Stage
10-1PM - Bruce Archer
1PM-4PM - Jackson Burns & NO Jeaux
Creekside Stage
10:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM - Pinnacle Aerial Arts Performance
Beer Garden Stage
11AM-3PM - Ben Stoeck
22 Northmen Brewery
10AM-3:45PM - Beer Hall - Beer by the Glass
The Grand Hall Event Center
10AM-3:30PM - Wine Sampling
11AM-3PM - Kyle Colby
GRAPE STOMPING COMPETITIONS
Grape Stomp Tent
11AM-3PM: Grape Stomping Competitions - Teams of 2
12PM: Kids Grape Stomp Heat. For kids 11-16 years of age. $5/team of 2.
1PM: Kids Grape Stomp Heat. For kids 5-10 years of age. $5/team of 2.
2PM: Kids Grape Stomp Heat. For kids 5-10 years of age. $5/team of 2.
3PM: Costume Contest - free for anyone to enter.
3PM: Grape Stomp Employee Stomp
3:30PM: Grand Champion Stomp Begins
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