St Josef’s Grapestomping Festival- Sept 24th & 25th 2022!
Our 40th Annual!
Before there were micro brews and Starbucks in Oregon, there was the St Josef’s Grapestomping Festival! The festival started in 1983 when there were less than 30 wineries in Oregon. Proprietors, Josef & Lilli who emigrated from Germany, wanted to pass on a little bit of the harvest spirit to the burgeoning Oregon wine industry. Since running a vineyard and winery is a lot hard work, they believed it was important to start the busy crush season off with a lighthearted approach. With lively music, local foods and of course, stomping grapes in a barrel. It has grown to stomping next to a 1200 gallon Oak barrel that holds 3,000 bottles of wine, music from Bavaria & beyond and locally made foods in a casual, relaxed European atmosphere.
In 2022 you can experience the festival in two ways in two days!
Saturday 9/24/22- bring your Lederhosen and enjoy music from the Alpine Echoes!
This 7 piece German music band will get you in the harvest spirit. And enjoy a special lunch of Schweine-hocksen for two! Made by our friends at Wayward Sandwiches/ this delicately braised pork shank feeds two and includes traditional side dishes. $30 feeds two- Order in advance! (Update Thursday 9/22/22- Lunch ordering has now over since these are special servings- enjoy our other bites at the festival).
Sunday 9/25/22- Dance the day away with Hit Machine!
Portland’s best party band will be playing on the pond with stomping going on too!
In addition to Grapestomping held throughout the day, we will have special recipe German sausages, along with other locally made foods. New vintages and special reserve wines will be available by the glass, plus tastings, beers and non-alcoholic beverages.
Advance tickets are 2 for $25, which includes a special St Josef’s stemless wine glass.
Day of the event price is $15 per person and includes a souvenir glass.
Sorry, no outside food or drink for this event. No pets this weekend.
Do you have bottles of wine to enjoy?
Yes- we have will have wines available by the glass and bottle, including our German Style Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Sparkling Riesling and Spate Burgunder! Along with our other estate grown wines, plus beer, water and non-alcoholic beverages.
Is there food available?
Yes- on Saturday there is a special Schweine-hocksen lunch for two that you can order in advance. In addition, we have special Oktoberfest recipe sausages along with a wood fired truck serving Pizza Rouladen. If you’re food persnickety you can have lunch before the event at several local places the serve our wines including Filberts Farmhouse, Wayward Sandwiches, Markum Inn & Cutsforth Thriftway.
