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Grape Stomp 2026
September 18-20, 2026 || TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 1
FRIDAY, SEPT 18 2026 - OPENING DAY
12PM-7PM - 21 & older (no children, including infants / no pets)
SATURDAY, SEPT 19, 2026 - 90’S THEME DAY
10AM-7PM - 21 & older (no children, including infants / no pets)
SUNDAY, SEPT 20, 2026 - FAMILY DAY
10AM-4PM - All ages welcome. Kids 6 & under free!
Join Us for the Nation’s Largest Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery!
Celebrate over 25 years of fun, wine, and grape stomping at the annual Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota!
Held the second weekend after Labor Day, this three-day festival is Minnesota’s top wine festival, packed with live music, eats and sips of all kinds, 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 beer from Carlos Creek’s brewery 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 summer festivals in Minnesota, the Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival is a must-visit event for wine lovers, beer enthusiasts, foodies, 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! Get your tickets today!
NEW ADDITIONS
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, but this gets you started! Ticket sales for this ticket option will end on 8/31/26.
For safety of all guests clear bags are recommended. Exception for diaper / medical bags. All non-clear bags are subject to search. For more info on what you can/cannot bring to the festival, see our Need to Know page.
Saturday's Special Theme: 90’s! Get creative with your costumes!
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 the largest Grape Stomp event in the United States! 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!
How to Participate:
Pre-registration is required for Grape Stomping. Admission tickets sold separately. 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!
