Harvest Stompede: a food & wine tour along the trail
From staff reports
The Harvest Stompede Wine Tour weekend, Sept. 9-10, features a spectacular race through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self-guided wine tour along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail featuring world class wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty.
The tour starts on Saturday immediately following the race. The tour takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass and a special wine pour and food pairing at each of 23 participating wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.
To learn more or purchase tickets, visit LPwines.com/events/harvest-stompede.
Stompede race
The weekend’s festivities kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning (Sept. 9) at Ciccone Vineyard with the Harvest Stompede race. While race registration is not included with your wine tour ticket or in any way required, it’s considered one of the most unique races in the country—a great event for spectators. The one-of-a-kind course meanders through rolling vineyard rows that are heavy with ripe wine grapes that are soon to be picked. The race is designed for both serious and recreational runners or walkers, with options for a 5K walk, 5K run or 7-mile run.
Ticket information
Tickets do not include race registration (learn more about the race below). Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass and a featured wine and food pairing at each winery. After your featured pairing, most wineries offer an additional complimentary 2 to 3 tastes. Tickets are purchased by selecting a Starting Winery where you will check-in to the event and pick up your supplies before charting your own course to participating wineries in any order you choose. Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.lpwines.com to see the food & wine pairing menu, view lodging packages and purchase tickets.
