2 fall festivals, one weekend – Kidtoberfest 10/16 & Oktoberfest 10/17 – FREE ADMISSION!
Fall fun!
Eat
Sizzle Food Truck
Open summers Fri-Sun, our food truck serves up an assortment of curated eats perfect for sunny days. Or rainy. Partly sunny ok, too.
Spritz Truck
Italian summer, no plane ticket required. Delicious charcuterie, gelato, sorbet, and the summer spritz lineup of your dreams. On Thursday nights in the summer, the truck turns into a cantina serving margaritas for $2 taco night.
Drink
Wine
They don't call us MN's largest winery for nothing. Enjoy a glass of red, white, pink, bubbly, or our famous Minnesota Nice series.
Beer
Quench your Beeventurous® soul with one of our Minnesota Craft Lagers, Adventurous Ales, or Original Blends.
Cider
Named after our winery's rescue pup, Big Bruno Hard Cider offers two ciders: a year-round Dry+Dry Hopped and seasonal varieties. On-tap and in cans.
Cocktails
Shaken and stirred. If spirits are your speed, we've got a variety of mixed drinks to match your vibe.
Spritz
Italian summer, no plane ticket required. The summer spritz lineup of your dreams at our Spritz truck open seasonally.
N/A Beverages
Non-alcohol lover? Non problem. We've got delicious, non-alcoholic beverage options for abstaining adults.
Join Wine Club
Wine lovers unite! When you join Carlos Creek Wine Club you get our best and newest wines delivered to your doorstep 4x a year.
Weddings
Attending a Wedding?
RSVP yes. Get ready for a glorious time by checking out nearby attractions, restaurants, parking, and lodging info.
FAQs
One day, one thousand details. Find answers to the most-asked questions about hosting your wedding at Carlos Creek.
Wedding Pricing Guide
Your wedding and Carlos Creek make the perfect pairing. Dig into our 2025 pricing guide to see how we can make it a no-stress success.
Events
Annual Grape Stomp
Crush the grapes and the competition! Our 3-day fall festival is packed with live music, crisp wine, and a whole lot of purple feet.
Live Music
Blues, rock, acoustic, folk pop. No matter your jam, it's better with a beverage in hand. Scope our schedule for upcoming performances.
Tours
Wander the winery and venture through the vines. Our one-hour summer tours come with two wine samples and countless magic moments.
Seasonal Activities
From Spring Getaway Weekend, to Grape Stomp Festival, to Oktoberfest to special holiday happenings, our whole year is brimming.
Rental & Corporate Events
Zhuzh up your fundraiser, anniversary party, holiday party, or reunion with a variety of incredible spaces to fit any size of group.
Place A Milk Bar Order
Let us set you up with Milk Bar treats! Carlos Creek is an official Milk Bar supplier. Who’s ready to party?
Events Calendar
🎶 From foot-stompin’ folk to high-energy rock, enjoy live music all weekend long on four stages at Minnesota’s biggest wine festival! See the full music lineup and event schedule at ccwgrapestomp.com.
🎶 From foot-stompin’ folk to high-energy rock, enjoy live music all weekend long on four stages at Minnesota’s biggest wine festival! See the full music lineup and event schedule at ccwgrapestomp.com.
🎶 From foot-stompin’ folk to high-energy rock, enjoy live music all weekend long on four stages at Minnesota’s biggest wine festival! See the full music lineup and event schedule at ccwgrapestomp.com.
Experience the Timberworks Lumberjack Show at Grape Stomp 2026...September 18-20! Don’t miss the lumberjack fun while enjoying wine, cider, beer, n/a sips, food, shopping and live entertainment all weekend long. Check out the full entertainment schedule on our Grape Stomp website!
All of Carlos Creek will be CLOSED on the following days to prep + clean up for the nation's largest Grape Stomp festival: Wednesday, September 16 Thursday, September 17 Monday, September 21 Tuesday, September 22 Can't wait to see you at the Grape Stomp festival 9/18-9/20! GET TICKETS: https://www.ccwgrapestomp.com/admissions-tickets
Start your weekend weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota with Friday Night Live Music. Every Friday from 5:30-8:30 PM, we feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for amazing sips, delish bites, and a laid-back night out. Pair the tunes with one of our wood-fired pizzas, baked to perfection with premium ingredients, and explore […]
We’re raising a glass to the hardworking heroes of the food & beverage world on Friday, September 25 for National Food Service Worker Day! To all those in the food/beverage industry -- join us on National Food Service Worker Day and enjoy one free glass of wine, beer, or cider. Thank you for all you […]
Celebrate autumn with a shop + sip moment at our festive fall pop ups at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, Minnesota! Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 12–4 PM — Kelly's Cottage Garden Pop-Up with Mini Succulent Pumpkins
Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek. We feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company. Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Carlos Creek also offers […]
Keep the weekend vibes going with Saturday Night Live Music at Carlos Creek. Every Saturday from 5:30-8:30 pm, we bring in top local and regional musicians to set the stage for an evening of amazing sips and community! Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas at Stoke Pizza, made with premium ingredients and […]
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