Solvang, California, USA –Tracy Farhad, Executive Director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, has announced the debut of the organization’s inaugural Solvang Stomp, a “Footie” Wine Harvest Street Festival, happening on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in downtown Solvang on First Street (between Mission Drive/Hwy 246 & Copenhagen Drive).

Farhad enthused, “Solvang is surrounded by world-class vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms. October is harvest time which means it’s a fun time to taste new wine and stomp grapes! Remember Lucille Ball’s famous grape stomp episode on her TV show? You’ll even be able to channel your inner Lucy or Ricky Ricardo in our Look-a-Like Contest! Solvang CVB is proud to present this event to celebrate our local wine heritage.”

Solvang Stomp guests will have the opportunity to stomp grapes barefoot in vats, sip tastes from dozens of area wineries, dance to a live band, drink pink in the “I Love Rosé Lounge” and be able to purchase food inside the festival area from popular area eateries including Cecco Ristorante, First & Oak and California Tacos as well as participate in the “Lucy & Ricky Ricardo Look-a-Like Contest.” All “Solvang Stompers” will receive a souvenir logo wine glass and foot towel plus a ticket to win wine-related prizes.

Admission for VIP Stompers (limited to only 100 guests includes early admission at 1:00 p.m. as well as a food taste ticket for $100 per person; and general admission from 2:00-5:00 p.m. is $75 per person. Guests must be ages 21 years and beyond. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended
online at www.solvangusa.com/STOMP