Festival Information
Friday, September 13th: 12-7 // No kids (including infants & babies) // No pets
Saturday, September 14th: 10-7 // No kids (including infants & babies) // No pets // 70’s Theme Day!
Sunday, September 15th: 10-4 // All ages // No pets
FESTIVAL MAP
*NOTE: Lost and Found is located in the Bottle Shop.
RESTROOMS
Portable restrooms only - no indoor restrooms. All restroom areas have accessible bathrooms.
LOCATIONS:
Grape Stomping area
Beer Garden area
Brewery Tap Room area
Parking Lot area
MOTHER’S TENT
Located inside The Grand Hall building. A private space for women who are needing a place to pump or nurse.
WINE-TO-GO:
We do offer a wine pickup service if you wish to purchase bottles of wine to take home, but don’t want to carry them around the festival!
HOW IT WORKS:
Purchase 6+ bottles in the Bottle Shop (note: drink tickets are not accepted in the Bottle Shop for wine-to-go).
ARRIVED BY CAR: Your wine will be at admissions for you to pickup on your way out!
ARRIVED BY SHUTTLE: Your wine will be kept at the Bottle Shop for pickup on your way out!
SMOKING AREA
Located to the east of the Beer Garden in the bathroom area.
FOOD GUIDE
NOTE: Some food items may change depending on availability.
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All Fried Up: Chicken Strips, Rip Tips, Fried Pickles, Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Flatbread, Fried Ravioli w/ marinara, Pretzel Bites w/ cheese, Mozzarella Sticks w/ marinara, Fries & Water
Mini Waska Donuts: Mini Donuts
Mi Mexico: Street Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Quesabirria, Nachos Tortas, Sodas, Chips and Salsa/ Cheese Dip
Island Noodles: Teriyaki Chicken or Vegetarian Island Noodle Bowls, Island Smoothies
The Walleye Bite Co.: Walleye Bites and other fried goodies.
For Crepes Sake: Crepes, pretzels, slushy (caramel apple cider)
Quashi Cuisine - Pad Thai, Pad Kra Pao, Fried Rice, Eggrolls, Cream Cheese Wontons, Bubble Tea
Texas Best BBQ: Pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, loaded baked potatoes,turkey legs,bacon wrapped pork chops on a stick
Miller Concessions: Corn Dogs / French Fries/ Cheese Curds / Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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Sizzle: Bold North Burger, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Disco Chips, Deep Fried Oreos, Backyard Burger
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream: Home made ice cream served in waffle cones and cups. Root beer floats.
Miller Concessions: Corn Dogs / French Fries/ Cheese Curds / Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Papa K’s Rescue BBQ: Smoked pulled pork, brisket, salmon, chicken, ribs, pork belly burnt ends, beef burnt ends, mac n cheese, street corn salad, cole slaw, flavored lemonades and ice teas.
Wandering Cup Coffee - Espresso drinks, coffee, cold brew, lemonade, chai, water, gluten-free donuts
Ruby’s Pinoy Food - Pork adobo, Egg rolls, Beef Teriyaki, Shrimp Butterfly, Chicken Potsticker
Isadore Nut Co.: MN Made, Non-GMO Gourmet Nuts
BAR MENUS
NOTE: Stomp bar is open SATURDAY ONLY.
Looking for more beer options? The Brewery Tap Room is open all three days with a full beer menu.
All wine and beer for on-site consumption must be purchased using drink tickets. You can purchase drink tickets at the drink ticket booths for $3 / ticket. You can use drink tickets all three days, but no refunds for unused tickets.
Drink ticket sales end:
Friday 6:30 / Saturday 6:15 / Sunday 3:30
NOTE: Possession of drink tickets does not mean you can get a drink. If bars have closed, if you are under 21 or if you are over intoxicated you will not be served alcohol. No refunds for unused tickets.
WINE SAMPLING
Wine sampling is available in The Grand Hall for 4 tickets. +1 ticket for the souvenir wine glass (while supplies last).
Sampling is available:
Friday 12-6:30 / Saturday 10-6 / Sunday 10-3:30
GRAPE STOMPING
SCHEDULE:
Friday 1-5 // Saturday 11-5 // Sunday 11-3
If you are participating in the stomping…
Make your way to the Grape Stomping Stage and go to the registration desk at least 15 MINUTES prior to your scheduled stomp time.
Have a team name ready to go!
Check in and fill out the waiver form.
Not registered, but want to stomp…
Go to the registration desk and see if there are any openings to sign up for.
Friday & Saturday: $40 / team of two. Cash only.
Sunday: $30 / team of two. Cash only.
Don’t forget about the daily costume contest!
Immediately following schedule stomping (Friday & Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 3pm).
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Live entertainment all three days on five stages + Grape Stomping Competitions.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Please drink responsibly and do not drive while intoxicated.
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GREEN BUS 1
AmericInn / Super 8: 11:00 / 1:00 / 3:00
Quality Inn: 11:10 / 1:10 / 3:10
Holiday Inn: 11:20 / 1:20 / 3:20
Arrowwood Resort: 12:10 / 2:10 / 4:10Return Trips Leave Carlos Creek Winery at 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
BLUE BUS 2
Fairfield Inn: 11:00 / 1:00 / 3:00
Best Western: 11:10 / 1:10 / 3:10
Hampton Inn: 11:15 / 1:15 / 3:15
Lake Darling Resort: 11:35 / 1:35 / 3:35
Arrowwood Resort: 12:20 / 2:20 / 4:20Return Trips Leave Carlos Creek Winery at 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
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GREEN BUS 1
AmericInn / Super 8: 9:00 / 10:30 / 12:00/ 1:30 / 3:00
Quality Inn: 9:15 / 10:45 / 12:15 / 1:45 / 3:15
Holiday Inn: 9:25 / 10:55 / 12:25 / 1:55 / 3:25Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
BLUE BUS 2
Fairfield Inn: 9:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 1:30 / 3:00
Best Western: 9:15 / 10:45 / 12:15 / 1:45 / 3:15
Hampton Inn: 9:25 / 10:55 / 12:25 / 1:55 / 3:25Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
PURPLE BUS 3
Runestone Community Center (Public Stop): 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 / 2:00 / 3:00 / 4:00
Lake Darling Resort: 9:20 / 10:20 / 11:20 / 1:20 / 3:20Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
RED BUS 4
Carlos State Park: 9:00 / 12:00 / 3:00
Arrowwood: 9:25 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:25 / 1:00 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:25 / 4:00Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
YELLOW BUS 5
Viking Plaza Mall: 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 / 2:00 / 3:00 / 4:00
Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
COME BACK NEXT YEAR!
SEPTEMBER 12TH - 14TH, 2025
Or Join Us For Another Fun Event…
OCTOBER 19 - Oktoberfest
NOVEMBER 8-10 - Fall Getaway Weekend
NOVEMBER 8 + 9 - “Girls Weekend” Theatre Production
NOVEMBER 30 - MN Made Christmas Market
FEBRUARY 14 - Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos