By Scout Nelson
Feel the squish of the grapes in the time-honored tradition of grape stomping as you help celebrate the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host the 16th annual Kansas Grape Stomp on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. on the Lake Talbott Stage at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.
Gather around the grape tubs to watch state and local leaders and others stomp grapes to salute the Kansas grape and farm winery industries. The competitive stomp-off will lead the event and an open stomp for all Kansas State Fair attendees will follow.
As of August 2022, there are 57 farm wineries throughout Kansas.
KDA is committed to advocating for and promoting the agriculture industry, the state's largest industry, employer and economic contributor, and encourages all fairgoers to attend the grape stomp to have fun while learning about the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas.
For more information about the event please contact Robin Dolby, KDA education and events coordinator, at Robin.Dolby@ks.gov or 785-564-6756.
Photo Credit: Kansas State Fair
Categories: Kansas, Government & Policy, Rural Lifestyle