Stomp local grapes with friends and family in this one-of-a-kind competition, taking place Sunday September 22nd, part of the popular Festival of the Grape in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. Register for your spot on stage and see if you have what it takes to take home the grand prize, plus the ultimate bragging rights of being named 2024 Grape Stomp Champions!
“We look forward to welcoming guests to our region to enjoy this outrageously fun activity,” says Jennifer Busmann, executive director of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. “For the first time, we’ve added a Youth Stomp, which families can sign up for on the day. We can’t wait to see guests of all ages getting messy and stomping for the win!”
Space is limited to just 30 coveted team spots ($120 per team of three, includes festival entry and stomping souvenirs, drink tokens, and treats from Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country). Registration closes Friday September 15th and the opportunity will sell out quickly.
Families attending Festival of the Grape will have the opportunity to sign up for the Youth Stomp on the day, first-come-first-served, and at no additional cost. Youth Stomp registration will take place right at the Grape Stomp stage booth, until 1.30pm.
Teams are encouraged to wear fun and creative costumes for the stomping battle, where they will be given a barrel of grapes to stomp as quickly as they can in three minutes. On stage and before a cheering crowd, six heats will take place throughout the day before the top six teams go head-to-head in one final competition. The top three teams with the best costumes and who can siphon off the most juice will be rewarded with prizes from Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country.
Festival grounds bring together a cornucopia of British Columbia wineries, many from the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country region, alongside delicious food trucks and artisan merchants. Browse the Fall Art Show & Sale, enjoy live music, check out the Kids Zone with interactive games and crafts for little ones and of course, cheer on the lively Grape Stomp. Tickets include festival entry, commemorative wine glass and six drink tickets ($40 per person plus tax and fees).
