Posted in West Virginia August 06, 2019 by

Stomp Grapes At This Wacky West Virginia Wine Festival

Do you like being barefoot? How about sipping wine? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions then this West Virginia wine festival will knock your socks off! Each September, the Kirkwood Winery in Summersville hosts an exciting grape stomping festival. Live music, games, and wine sampling are just a few of the reasons to round-up some family and friends for this fun fall event.

Clear your calendars for the weekend of September 21 & 22, 2019. The Annual Kirkwood Winery Grape Stompin' Festival will be in full swing for its 28th year! The family-friendly event is held at the Kirkwood Winery in Summersville and is a fantastic way to celebrate fall.
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For the adults, there will be plenty of wine flowing for your tasting pleasure. Kirkwood Winery currently serves 39 different delicious wines.
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The whole family will love the lineup of live entertainment. Music provides the perfect backdrop for face painting, a bounce house, door prize giveaways, and more!
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One of the highlights of the festival is grape stomping. Kick off your shoes and jump into a big vat of fruit!
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If you're an expert stomper, you may want to enter the competition and see how good you really are at turning grapes into wine.
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Jump onto the covered wagon and enjoy a ride around the winery. You can also take a tour of the distillery and check out the whiskey-making operation.
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There will be dance demonstrations...
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... And you can show off your own moves. Enter a cornhole competition or just bring a lounge chair, relax and enjoy the day!
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Mark your calendars now for the 28th Annual Kirkwood Winery Grape Stompin' Festival. On September 21 & 22, 2019, head to Summersville, kick off your shoes, and have a great time!
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Tickets include a free wine tasting and glass. For Saturday, they are $20 in advance for adults and $25 at the gate. On Sunday tickets for adults are $15. Both days, kids under 12 are free to attend and individuals ages 12 - 20 are just $5.

Learn more about this wonderful wine festival by visiting the Kirkwood Winery website or Facebook page.

Have you ever attended this West Virginia wine festival? If you’re already planning your fall adventures, check out this waterfall train ride where you can check out the Mountain State scenery in its bright autumn colors.