Festival Information
Friday, September 12: 12-7 // No kids (including infants & babies) // No pets
Saturday, September 13: 10-7 // No kids (including infants & babies) // No pets // Silver Theme Day!
Sunday, September 14: 10-4 // All ages // No pets
FESTIVAL MAP
*NOTE: Lost and Found is located in the Bottle Shop.
RESTROOMS
Portable restrooms only - no indoor restrooms. All restroom areas have accessible bathrooms.
LOCATIONS:
Grape Stomping area
Beer Garden area
Brewery Tap Room area
Parking Lot area
MOTHER’S TENT
Located right outside The Grand Hall building. A private space for women who are needing a place to pump or nurse. Ask staff for direction if you need it!
WINE-TO-GO:
Wine to-go will be available in the bottle shop (located in the Grand Hall).
Note: drink tickets are not accepted in the Bottle Shop for wine-to-go.
Free shipping available on 6+ bottles! If you’d like to purchase wine and not have it shipped, we can hold it at the bottle shop for you and you can come pick it up when you leave.
SMOKING AREA
Located to the east of the Beer Garden in the bathroom area.
WINE CLUB ONLY RESERVE LOUNGE (Fri+Sat only)
A private oasis designed exclusively for our Wine Club members and their guests (up to 6 people total) during Grape Stomp Friday and Saturday. Enjoy an intimate setting with live music on Friday, and the convenience of purchasing your favorite bottles with cash or card, no extra tickets required. Take in a more relaxed atmosphere away from the festival bustle, all with the ease of wristband entry.
FOOD GUIDE
NOTE: Some food items may change depending on availability.
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⭐️ ✅ Colby’s World Classics - Specialty burgers and Fries or specialty tacos, Giant Bavarian pretzels with cheese sauce or cinnamon sugar. Banging shrimp, cheesy pickle egg rolls, cheese curds, Nachos supreme, Street corn nachos, sausage and Kraut soup. Chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick (Peanut butter cup, caramel bacon, Heath, berry delight, and strawberry), Pumpkin bread pudding with Caramel bourbon sauce. Boba lemonade. Gluten-free buns available.
✅ Mi Mexico -Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Tortas. Can make things vegetarian and dairy free. Ask about gluten-free options!
All Fried Up - Chicken Strips, Rib Tips, Fries, Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ Flat bread, Fried Pickles, Fried Ravioli, Mozzarella Sticks, Pretzel Bites w/ Cheese & Water
✅ Island Noodles - Island Noodles with Teriyaki Chicken, Island Smoothies. Ask about the vegan option!
The Walleye Bite Company - Walleye bites fries burgers mini donuts cheese curds and more
✅ For Crepe’s Sake - Crepes - Ruben, Peach Crumble, Lemon Raspberry, Smore, Highlander (caramel cream), Bavarian Pretzels - Parmesan, Salted, Cinnamon Sugar, Caramel Roll Slushy - Caramel Apple Cider. Ask about our crepes + pretzels!
✅ Quashi Cuisine - Pad Thai, Pad Kra Pao, Fried Rice, Eggrolls, Cream Cheese Wantons, Hmong Sausage, Fried Chicken, Bubble Tea. All food EXCEPT wontons are gluten free for dietary reasons (not celiac safe). Beside drinks, all food is non-dairy.
✅ Texas Best BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich , brisket sandwich,giant turkey legs, pulled pork nachos,loaded baked potato,bacon wrapped pork loin on a stick. All food is gluten free EXCEPT sandwich buns.
Miller Concessions Inc. - Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds, Fries, Lemonade, pop, water
⭐️ - NEW THIS YEAR
✅ - Dietary preference/Allergen-safe options listed
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⭐️ Windsor Waffles - Waffles on a stick. Flavors are a mix of savory and sweet options.Flavors include: Candy Delight, Raspberries + Cream, Little Piggy, Sweet Cinnamon, Peanut Butter Crunch
✅ Jupiter Moon Ice Cream - Hand scooped Jupiter Moon Ice Cream served in waffle cones and cups. Double Up Root Beer Floats featuring Jupiter Moon's Root Beer ice cream. Ask about options! Most ice cream is gluten-free, all is nut-free, and we will have a number of selections that are dairy-free.
✅ Papa K’s Rescue BBQ - Smoked Brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs and pork belly burnt ends, and sides. We offer lemonades, sodas and side dishes Gluten free meats, sides and buns available. Ask about dairy free options.
⭐️ ✅ B&B Charcuterie - Salami, Pepperoni, variety of cheeses, olives, tomatoes, fruit, crackers and nuts. Gluten-free crackers available.
✅ Aks Homemade Treats LLC -handmade fry pies, baklava, brownies, brown butter cookies and gluten free items
Nectar of the Vine - wine frappe (slushy mix) available in 18 delicious flavors!
⭐️ ✅ Fruity Bowls - Acai smoothie bowls! Six ""signature flavors"" or build your own bowl option. All items are entirely free of gluten, dairy, soy, artificial dye, and are vegan.
✅ Sizzle Food Truck - Bacon Grilled Cheese, Pesto & Arugula Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich, Turkey Pesto, Turkey BLT, Hot Italian Sub Sandwich. Ask for gluten-free bread option available.
Miller Concessions Inc. - Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds, Fries, Lemonade, pop, water
⭐️ - NEW THIS YEAR
✅ - Dietary preference/Allergen-safe options listed
BAR MENUS
NOTE: Stomp bar is open SATURDAY ONLY.
Looking for more beer options? The Brewery Tap Room is open all three days with a full beer menu.
All wine and beer for on-site consumption must be purchased using drink tickets. You can purchase drink tickets at the drink ticket booths for $3 / ticket. You can use drink tickets all three days, but no refunds for unused tickets.
Drink ticket sales end:
Friday 6:30 / Saturday 6:15 / Sunday 3:30
NOTE: Possession of drink tickets does not mean you can get a drink. If bars have closed, if you are under 21 or if you are over intoxicated you will not be served alcohol. No refunds for unused tickets.
WINE SAMPLING
Wine sampling is available in The Grand Hall for 5 tickets. New this year, you get to choose which 4 wines you would like to sample!
Additionally, any reserve wines are +1 ticket if you choose to sample.
Sampling is available:
Friday 12-6:30 / Saturday 10-6 / Sunday 10-3:30
GRAPE STOMPING
SCHEDULE:
Friday 1-5 // Saturday 11-5 // Sunday 11-3
If you are participating in the stomping…
Make your way to the Grape Stomping Stage and go to the registration desk at least 15 MINUTES prior to your scheduled stomp time.
Have a team name ready to go!
Check in and fill out the waiver form.
Not registered, but want to stomp…
Go to the registration desk and see if there are any openings to sign up for.
$40 for a Friday Stomping Team
$45 for a Saturday Stomping Team
$30 for a Sunday Stomping adult team.
$5 for a Sunday youth team.
Don’t forget about the daily costume contest!
Immediately following schedule stomping (Friday & Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 3pm).
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Live entertainment all three days on five stages + Grape Stomping Competitions.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Please drink responsibly and do not drive while intoxicated.
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GREEN BUS 1
AmericInn / Super 8: 11:00 / 1:00 / 3:00
Quality Inn: 11:10 / 1:10 / 3:10
Holiday Inn: 11:20 / 1:20 / 3:20
Arrowwood Resort: 12:10 / 2:10 / 4:10Return Trips Leave Carlos Creek Winery at 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
BLUE BUS 2
Fairfield Inn: 11:00 / 1:00 / 3:00
Best Western: 11:10 / 1:10 / 3:10
Hampton Inn: 11:15 / 1:15 / 3:15
Lake Darling Resort: 11:35 / 1:35 / 3:35
Arrowwood Resort: 12:20 / 2:20 / 4:20Return Trips Leave Carlos Creek Winery at 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
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GREEN BUS 1
AmericInn / Super 8: 9:00 / 10:30 / 12:00/ 1:30 / 3:00
Quality Inn: 9:15 / 10:45 / 12:15 / 1:45 / 3:15
Holiday Inn: 9:25 / 10:55 / 12:25 / 1:55 / 3:25Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
BLUE BUS 2
Fairfield Inn: 9:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 1:30 / 3:00
Best Western: 9:15 / 10:45 / 12:15 / 1:45 / 3:15
Hampton Inn: 9:25 / 10:55 / 12:25 / 1:55 / 3:25Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:00 / 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00
PURPLE BUS 3
Runestone Community Center (Public Stop): 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 / 2:00 / 3:00 / 4:00
Lake Darling Resort: 9:20 / 10:20 / 11:20 / 1:20 / 3:20Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
RED BUS 4
Carlos State Park: 9:00 / 12:00 / 3:00
Arrowwood: 9:25 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:25 / 1:00 / 1:30 / 2:00 / 2:30 / 3:25 / 4:00Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
YELLOW BUS 5
Viking Plaza Mall: 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 1:00 / 2:00 / 3:00 / 4:00
Return Trips Leaving Carlos Creek Winery: 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30
COME BACK NEXT YEAR!
SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2026!
Or Join Us For Another Fun Event…
OCTOBER 18 - Oktoberfest
NOVEMBER 7-9 - Fall Getaway Weekend (include Lakes Area Theatre Productions!)
NOVEMBER 29 - MN Made Christmas Market
FEBRUARY 13+14 - Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos