Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/21/2011 08:35 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/29/2011 07:11 AM
Expires: 01/01/2016 12:00 AM
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Calaveras Grape Stomp Celebrates 18th Anniversary Saturday October 1st!
Murphys, CA...Interested in being part of the Calaveras Grape Stomp history? Reserve your team and celebrate one of the most anticipated events in the region, drawing large, loud crowds and scores of stomp teams, many festooned in original costume. Last year, besides partaking of the usual great food, wine, great silent auction, and kid's activities, Stomp goers witnessed another fierce competition between teams vying for the title of the Calaveras Grape Stomp Champion. Stomp Teams are composed of two persons, one inside a half barrel filled with 25 pounds of grapes, another outside the barrel reaching in to ensure a smooth flow of juice out the drain spot. It's a sticky business for all concerned. All this fun for only $50 per team....
The 2010 Grape Stomp Winners Tim & Cathy Mueller are on the right. Click above for over 150 Photos and Complete Video Coverage of the Semi-Finals and Finals is enclosed..
The results are weighed and heat winners and wildcard teams advance to the championship rounds.
The Winery Stomp will be held at 11:00. This is your chance to see Wineries compete for the President's Trophy.
It's a great day for the family. At the same time the Calaveras Grape Stomp is on, the Gold Rush Street Faire is happening, with over 100 quality vendors of all sorts stretching from one end of Main Street to the other. Food, art, crafts, knick-knacks of every description – it will all be there.
Make plans now to visit Murphys October 1 and be there for all the fun, excitement, food, wine, and a great silent auction this year.
For more information call the 209/754-0127 or log on to www.CalaverasGrapeStomp.com
