Join us for a celebration of the season in beautiful downtown Carlton during peak harvest! The highlight of the day is our lively Team Grape Stomp Competition, where teams compete in a fun and messy battle for grape-stomping glory. Kids can also join in with their very own Kids' Grape Stomp Competition.
The festivities don't stop there! Enjoy music by PDX DJs, food by Park & Main and Blind Pig, and a vibrant selection of craft vendors. Sip and savor offerings from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
To purchase alcoholic beverages, adults can buy a commemorative Carlton Crush logo glass, which will be available at a discount for those who buy in advance - check back soon for details! Each glass purchase will include two tasting tickets.
Event merchandise will also be available for purchase - stay tuned to see what’s in store!
Admission and parking are free throughout downtown Carlton.
Make it a getaway! Extend your stay and explore nearby accommodations for a full wine country weekend experience.
Event Schedule
Vendors Market - 12:00-5:00 pm
12:00 pm - Sign up for Kids' Grape Stomp Competition (Ages 6-12)
12:15 pm - Kids' Stomp
1:00-4:30 pm - Grape Stomp (4 heats + final)
5:00 pm - Festival Closes
Stomp Team Registration
The Carlton Business Association is pleased to announce that the Carlton Crush Festival has returned for 2025!
Registration is now open! We're accepting 4-person teams (you can still apply if you have 3 people, in which case one person will have to stomp twice during your allotted time). Each team will stomp for a total of 3 minutes, changing stompers every 45 seconds. Juice and crushed grapes will drain into a large bucket, which will be weighed. The teams with the heaviest buckets will advance to the final round.
Each team member will receive a complimentary Carlton Crush t-shirt, logo glass, and tasting tickets for redemption at the festival.
STOMP TEAM REGISTRATION FEE: $200 per team
Click here to register
