Minnesota’s largest winery festival! A weekend of live music, craft beverages, stomping competitions, shopping, and fun at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN.
Festival Highlights:
- Grape Stomping Competitions – Register to stomp and win! (Pre-registration required.)
- Live Music – 12+ bands across 4 stages all weekend.
- Wine, Beer, Cider, N/A sips – Featuring CCW wines & 22 Northmen brews.
- Local Vendors – Food, juried art, and market finds.
- Costume Contests – Show off your creativity!
Held annually the second weekend in September – Open to all ages on Sunday; 21+ on Friday & Saturday.
What’s New for 2025?
Celebrating 25 Years of Stomping!
September 12-14, 2025
- Saturday Silver Theme – Dress in silver to celebrate our milestone!
- NEW Youth Stomping Heat – Sunday at 2 PM (ages 5-10).
- Shuttles Expanded – Free Friday & Saturday shuttles to more locations.
- Clear Bag Policy – Required for safety; available for purchase at the gate.
- New Ticket Option – Admission + 10 drink tickets (available until 8/31/25).