Stomp on Grapes at Annual Fest
By Amber Ward

Miss Julian 2005 Eireann Hutchinson at the Annual Grape Stomp. File Photo

Take off your shoes, climb in a large vat of grapes and stomp until your heart's content during the 10th Annual Grape Stomp from

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Menghini Winery. There are several tons of grapes that will be blessed and then poured into the barrels. There will be two barrels for stomping, one for adults and one for children.

Enjoy Italian music and bocce ball. There will be plenty of great food and beverages for sale, including wine tasting with several local wineries. Dancing, stomping and shopping will round out the day's activities. Bring the whole family and prepare to have a great time. Adult admission is $10 and includes a commemorative wine glass. Children 12 and under are $5, and children 5 and under are free.

Menghini Winery is located at 1150 Julian Orchards Drive. For more information, call the Julian Chamber of Commerce at 760-765-1857 or E-mail chamber@julianca.com.