grape stomp ... North Dakota style

One of the traditions we had goring up in Sonoma County, California, was going to our county harvest fair and watching (and participating in) the grape stomp. Grape stomping is a fun and messy way to celebrate the grape harvest and the beginning of wine-making.

My mom made a connection with someone in Bismarck with free "you pick" grapes so she coordinated a mid-October family grape stomp ... North Dakota style.

We had so much fun! Amazing memories and a great way to break-in my parent's house.


The event started with festive photos




and there was lots (and lots and lots) of leaf-raking with Grandpa Z










Kya and my cousins Parker and Lauryn


Baby Gavin joined the stomp








Grape stomp footprints