Have Fun Stomping Grapes

Does stomping grapes with your bare feet sound like fun? Find a grape stomp and learn how to squish some grapes. It is hilarious fun!

It's been a long time since grapes have been crushed by foot. Today they are carefully crushed using the latest technology. Regulations prohibit any juice from the old fashioned grape stomps from being used to produce wine.

You'll find grape stomps are still popular during the harvest season, from August through October in California. Get ready to squish some Zinfandel between your toes!

California Grape Stomps

Grape Stomp 2011 - Orfila Vineyards & Winery August 27, 2011
Orfila Vineyards in Escondido hosts this annual event, which is usually sold out in advance. The event includes stomping grapes in a huge 5 foot barrel, buffet dinner, live music, wine tasting, and winery tours.

Julian Grape Stomp Festa - September 3, 2011
Julian has a grape stomp every September as a fund raiser for the local Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place from 11 AM until 7 PM at Menghini Winery. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Other fun includes music, dancing, wine tasting, arts and crafts, and a Jumbo Jump for the kids.

Annual Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp at Mount Palomar - Sept. 24, 2011
Jump in and get your feet stomping. This event takes place at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula. Reservations are normally required to participate.

Grape Stomping Party - September 25, 2011: White Crane Winery, Livermore
Have a blast picking grapes, drinking wine, creating wine labels, and stomping grapes. Enjoy lunch, live music, and dancing.

Calaveras Grape Stomp - October 1, 2011
This popular grape stomp takes place in the Gold Rush town of Murphys from 9:30 AM until 5 PM. Enjoy squishing grapes, art, food, street fair, auction, and wine.

Ponte Winery's Annual Grape Stomp - October 2, 2011
Stomp grapes, enjoy a dinner buffet, ride through the vineyard on a tractor, and dance the night away at this Temecula winery.

World Championship Grape Stomp - Santa Rosa - October 1 and 2, 2011
Winners from stomps around the country and the world travel to the Sonoma County Harvest Fair to compete for the World Championship Title. 2 person teams work together to produce the most juice. Other events at the Harvest Fair include wine tasting, art show, agricultural demos, and a carnival.