25 Years of Stomping: Celebrate the Biggest Grape Stomp Yet at Carlos Creek Winery!
August 29, 2025
Get ready to raise your glass higher than ever—because the 2025 Grape Stomp marks 25 incredible years of stomping fun!
Opening its doors in 1999, Carlos Creek Winery was the sixth winery in Minnesota and has since grown into the state’s largest winery. Its signature event—the Grape Stomp Festival—began in 2000 as a modest Food and Wine Festival and has since become the largest grape stomp in the nation and Minnesota’s largest wine festival, drawing more than 15,000 attendees annually.
This year, September 12-14, 2025, we’re pulling out all the stops for our silver anniversary, and trust us—you don’t want to miss it.
What to Expect
✨ Award-winning wine, craft beer, cider, and N/A sips 🎶 Over 15 live music acts & entertainment 🍴 Food trucks galore 🛍️ 100+ craft & art vendors for the ultimate shopping experience 👗 Costume contests and anniversary surprises
Festival Schedule
📅 Friday, September 12 (21+ only) | 12–7 PM | Adults-Only Kickoff 📅 Saturday, September 13 (21+ only) | 10–7 PM | Theme Day – Dress in SILVER for our milestone year! 📅 Sunday, September 14 (All ages) | 10–4 PM | Family-Friendly Fun + Adult and Youth Stomping Heats
What’s New in 2025?
25th Anniversary Silver Theme – Saturday is all about shimmer and shine
Clear Bags – Encouraged for safety (clear bags available for sale, non-clear bags subject to search)
New Ticket Option – Admission + 10 drink tickets (available through 8/31/25 only)
Aerial Arts Performances – a high-flying set of performances by Pinnacle Performing Arts
Expanded wine-tasting lineup – with the option to choose your own tasting
Special Reserve Lounge – exclusively for Wine Club members
Upgraded retail and bottle shop experience — with free shipping on purchases of 6 bottles or more
Parking lot trolley – to make getting to and from the festivities easier than ever
This festival is more than stomping grapes—it’s about celebrating community, connection, and the joy of gathering together. As co-owner Michelle Bredeson shares:
“A special shout out to our outstanding community. The help that comes from so many in the area is truly a blessing we don’t take for granted. We love being a part of this community and can’t thank everyone enough for their involvement and support year after year.”
Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation celebration of 25 years of unforgettable memories at Carlos Creek Winery. Here’s to the next 25 years of stomping, sipping, and celebrating together!
