The Oregon Grape Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration
Just south of Salem on I-5 is the beautiful Willamette Valley Vineyards. September features a most intriguing event -- It's the Oregon Grape Stomp Championship! There is still time to sign your team to stomp and swab!
Some of us are old enough to recall the "I Love Lucy" show and the image of her stomping grapes sticks with me when I think of this event. Sounds like a purple feet, stomping good time to me - but I think I'll watch this year!
Each team consists of two persons. One person, the Stomper, stands inside the barrel and stomps the grapes, and the other person, the Swabber, stands outside the barrel and catches the juice. The Swabber may also reach inside the barrel to ensure a free flow of juice through the screen and out the drain spout.
The team who produces the most juice qualifies for the World Grape Stomping Championship in Santa, Rosa, CA! $5 adult admission includes a free Riedel wine glass and tasting. Additional $5 per team per heat to stomp
September 20th, 2008 to
September 21st, 2008
Location Info
Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
To make reservations call 1-800-344-9463.
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