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Grape Stomp 2026

August 19, 2026 by Nathanael Auran

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!

Grape Stomp 2026

August 19, 2026 by Nathanael Auran

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!

Grape Stomp 2026

August 19, 2026 by Nathanael Auran

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!

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