Posted by: thepinetree on 10/04/2013 05:24 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 10/04/2013 05:24 PM
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The 20th Annual Grape Stomp is Tomorrow!!!
Murphys, CA...Autumn is here, bringing many things - balmy weather, fresh produce, and, yes, relaxing under shady trees sampling premium wine while watching hundreds of crazy people stomp, smash, laugh, and liquidate 3,900 pounds of real wine-grapes. Yep, it’s time for the 20th Anniversary of the Calaveras Grape Stomp! Produced by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, the Calaveras Grape Stomp, held in conjunction with the Gold Rush Street Faire, is a unique, fun-filled day for the whole family. Proceeds from the Calaveras Grape Stomp support local community groups. This year, the CWA and the Calaveras Grape Stomp are proud to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Stomp. Just think of it - twenty years. All those grapes.... all those feet ... all that juice. At the Grape Stomp, teams of two, a Swabber (sometimes called a Mucker) and a Stomper compete to try and stomp the most juice out of measured amounts of wine grapes.
 
An experienced panel of experts precisely weighs the juice, and prizes are awarded to all the winners. There are special prizes for the top finishers in the Championship Stomp. Teams are encouraged to appear in costume (like we could prevent it anyway) and prizes are awarded for costumes based on originality, design, and effort.
But there's more to the Grape Stomp than just the wanton destruction of two tons of perfectly good fruit. There's also a terrific silent auction where you can score some key bargains on Calaveras Wines, ski packages at Bear Valley, and other great items. There's also a call auction offering amazing wine experiences at some of Calaveras' award-winning wineries, featuring fabulous gourmet dinners, vineyard tours, and a chance to rub shoulders with some of the leading winemakers in the Sierra Foothills.
Proceeds support local community groups. This year will feature a special tribute to the hundreds of volunteers who take personal responsibility for making the event a success. Without their commitment, there would be no Calaveras Grape Stomp. Check out our Volunteer page! So make your plans now to have some great food, award-winning wine, unique .... uh, entertainment, and a massive Street Faire, all in the picturesque and historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, CA, October 5, 2013.
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