Picture this: Lucille Ball in grape juice might be legendary, but it gets even better—strap in for actual grape-stomping madness at Round Lake Vineyards & Winery on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 AM to 8 PM Facebook+11Round Lake Vineyards+11Worthington Globe+11Facebook+3members.okobojichamber.com+3Round Lake Vineyards+3.
Celebrate 10 sweet years of smashed grapes, live tunes, and messy hilarity! If you’ve ever wanted to reenact I Love Lucy—only stickier—this is your moment.
What’s popping (or should we say stomping?) that day:
- Live Music All Day: Dan Jensen kicks off the vibes from 11 AM–2 PM; Matt Tennessen takes over from 2:30–6 PM Round Lake Vineyards+1.
- Artisan Market: Local vendors and goodies from 11 AM–3 PM—shopping and grape juice, what a combo! KARE 11+5Round Lake Vineyards+5members.okobojichamber.com+5.
- Main Event — Grape Stomp Competition:
- Teams of two (a Stomper and a Juicer) race to extract 2 liters of juice with their feet—fastest teams win prizes for speed and costumes DayTripper+12Round Lake Vineyards+12Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp+12.
- Kid–Parent Stomp at 3 PM lets the little ones get in on the fun ($10 per child, souvenir included) Round Lake Vineyards.
- Admission: $5 per adult ($5 advance or at-the-gate); ages under 21—free! (First 150 pre-registered adults score a commemorative wine glass) Round Lake Vineyards+1.
Why It’s a Blast (and Why You Should Go)
This isn’t just an event—it’s an experience. The first grape stomp kicked off under shady trees by the lake and had 48 two-person teams slipping, sliding, and laughing their way through the juice-rushed barrels Worthington Globe. Imagine tutu-clad kindergartners or balloon-bedecked grape clusters holding on for dear life—now that’s community spirit in action.
Round Lake, MN, nestled by the shore of its eponymous lake, is as scenic as it gets—vineyards, summer air, music, and grape-squashing shenanigans all in one place Worthington GlobeRound Lake Vineyards.
Sign Up (Before You Slip Up!)
- Register for Admission: Grab tickets early online to ensure you get that coveted commemorative glass Instagram+5Round Lake Vineyards+5Facebook+5.
- Stomp Competition Registration: Limited team slots—$40 for two-person adult teams; $10 for kid–parent duos. Each adult also gets a free Grape Stomp t‑shirt DayTripper+11Round Lake Vineyards+11Round Lake Vineyards+11.
- More Info & Sign‑Up: Head to the official event page to lock in your spot Round Lake Vineyards.
Final Note
So channel your inner Lucy—lace up (or go barefoot), rally your best grape-crushing partner, and head to Round Lake for a day of slapstick, sips, and stomps. Whether you’re competing or just cheering from the sidelines, this grape-stomping extravaganza is one for the (grape-stained) history books.