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Grape Stomp 2025
September 12-14, 2025!
FRIDAY, SEPT 12 2025 - 12PM-7PM // 21 & older (no children, including infants / no pets)
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 2025 - 10AM-7PM // 21 & older // Silver Theme Day (no children, including infants / no pets)
SUNDAY, SEPT 14, 2025 - 10AM-4PM // Kids 6 & under free
Join Us for the 25th Annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery!
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!
Festival Details & Amenities:
✅ FREE Shuttles: Available from local hotels (Friday & Saturday) and additional locations on Saturday (Carlos State Park, Runestone Community Center, and Viking Plaza Mall)
✅ Ample On-Site Parking: Drive in and enjoy the festivities
✅ Drink Tickets: Purchase once, use them any day of the festival
As one of the best fall festivals in Minnesota, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival is a must-visit event for wine lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, and festival-goers.
📍 Location: Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, MN
📅 Dates: Second weekend after Labor Day
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!
NEW THIS YEAR
For safety of all guests clear bags are required. Exception for diaper / medical bags. Clear bags will be available for sale at the gate if you forget to bring one. For more info on what you can/cannot bring to the festival, see our Need to Know page.
New 2025 ticket option…Admission + Drink Ticket Package. Love coming to Grape Stomp, but hate standing in the drink ticket line right when you enter the festival? Purchase our Admission + Drink Ticket package! Package includes 10 drink tickets. More tickets are available for purchase during the event if you need more, but this should get you started! Drink tickets are $3 / ticket. For more information on how many tickets drinks are at the festival, check out our Ticket sales for this ticket will end on August 31st, 2025.
By popular demand, we’ve added an additional youth stomping heat on Sunday! 2pm (5-10 years of age.)
For safety of all guests clear bags are required. Exception for diaper / medical bags. Clear bags will be available for sale at the gate if you forget to bring one. For more info on what you can/cannot bring to the festival, see our Need to Know page.
TRANSPORTATION INFO
Exiting the parking lot on Saturday takes additional time, so if waiting is not your thing, we recommend: taking the shuttle on Saturday, attending on Friday or Sunday, or chilling until 7:00 and then head to your car.
NOTE: NO PETS OR COMPANION ANIMALS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL
Friday & Saturday are OVER 21 ONLY - no kids or babies!
Sunday is All Ages. Kids 6 & Under are FREE on Sunday.
STOMP GRAPES
Get ready for one of the biggest grape stomping events in Minnesota! Over 300 teams will crush 10,000+ pounds of grapes during our three-day Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN. That’s a whole lot of purple feet!
How Grape Stomping Works:
Teams are made up of two people – the “stomper” who is in the barrel and the “juicer” who stands below and guides the juice to the exit hole. Eight teams compete at a time. Winning teams are awarded the coveted “We Came, We Stomped, We WON" T-Shirts and advance to the Grand Championship round held at the end of each day. Grand Champions win a case of CCW Favorites!
🎉 Saturday's Special Theme: Silver to celebrate our 25th anniversary—get creative with your costumes!
How to Participate:
Pre-registration is required for Grape Stomping. All participants will receive a free GRAPE STOMP souvenir! Click below to reserve your time!
$40 for a Friday Stomping Team
$45 for a Saturday Stomping Team
$30 for a Sunday Stomping adult team
$5/team Kid’s Stomping Heats (Sunday Only):
12 PM: Ages 11-16
1 PM: Ages 5-10
2 PM: Ages 5-10
Join us for this unforgettable festival experience! Whether you're competing or just cheering on the stompers, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp is a must-attend fall event in Minnesota. Click below to reserve your spot today!
