St Josef’s Grapestomping Festival- Sept 23 & 24, 2023
Join us for our 41st Annual Grapestomping Festival
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 of hard work, they believed it was important to start the busy crush season off with a lighthearted approach. It all began 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, great music & locally made foods in a casual, relaxed European atmosphere.
When is the event?
Rain or Shine– Saturday, Sept 23rd and Sunday September 24th. Open Noon – 5pm.
Saturday- The dance band Big Bad Beat plays from 1:30-4:30. Grape Stomping from 12:45-4:30. Sunday – The Boat Drinks Band plays from 1:30-4:30. Grape Stomping from 12:45-4:30.
What is the cost?
There are THREE WAYS to purchase advance tickets to enjoy the Grapestomping Festival!
Advance tickets are available from noon on Saturday 9/9 until 5pm on Friday Sept 23rd.
Advance tickets are 2 for $30
Includes Entry for Two- two souvenir St Josef’s wine glasses and a glass of wine (or beer or wine tasting) for each.
Grape-Stomping Experience Package- $55 for Two People
Includes entry for two- two souvenir St Josef’s wine glass and a glass of wine (or beer or wine tasting) for each & reserved grapestomping time for two!
VIP Stomping Experience Package- $100 for Two People
Includes entry for two- two souvenir St Josef’s wine glass and a glass of wine (or beer or wine tasting) for each & reserved grapestomping time for two!
Tour of the winery with the Wine-Maker; Plus three bottles of wine to take home- one each of Red, White & Sparkling Wines of your choice of our current releases.
Advance tickets are available from noon on Monday, September 11, 2023 until 5pm on Friday Sept 22nd.
Day of the event price is $ 20 per person
and includes a souvenir glass and a glass of wine (or beer or wine tasting).
