Crush Fest

Stomp Your Own Grapes at Yonah Mountain Vineyards’ Crush Fest 2025

This exciting annual festival, happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, is one of the largest wine festivals in the region, offering classic grape stomping, live music, an artisan market, food, and, of course, wine!

Nestled between the peaks and valleys of the scenic North Georgia mountains in Cleveland, and just a short drive from Dahlonega, a picturesque winery beckons to visitors from near and far. Refined and elegant but never stuffy, Yonah Mountain Vineyards has cultivated the perfect blend of flavorful wines and good times. There’s no better time to experience this delicious dynamic than at Crush Fest 2025.

Yonah invites guests of all ages to celebrate the annual grape harvest at its signature event, happening Saturday, August 23, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. Visitors can honor the centuries-old tradition of wine cultivation by participating in the festival’s hallmark activity: barefoot grape stomping, accompanied by live accordion and guitar music from the winery’s owners, Bob and Jane Miller.

Guests can support local artisans by perusing tents of handcrafted goods and art and purchasing unique pieces. Music lovers can sip on wine, beer, NA beverages, sodas, or water while enjoying live performances from talented musicians. Foodies can explore a variety of tastes from more than ten food and dessert trucks. And, of course, guests age 21 and older can savor glasses and bottles of Yonah’s expertly crafted vino or visit the beer garden for a variety of brews.

Featuring three stages, guests can look forward to live music throughout the event, with a variety of genres performed in different areas. On the outdoor stage, performers including Monica Spears will play acoustic covers of well-known songs. On the main stage inside, attendees can jam out with two bands, Wesley and The Ridge Riders and Legacy! New this year, guests will also have the option to soak in the sounds of the Caribbean in the beer garden, where the Tropical Breeze Steel Band will keep the vibes light and breezy.

Eric Miller, General Manager and Co-Owner of Yonah, said, “Crush Fest is the heartbeat of summer at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. There’s nothing like seeing thousands of people barefoot in the grapes, dancing to live music, and raising a glass to the harvest season. Every year it gets bigger, better, and more meaningful. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome everyone back for an unforgettable day.”

Not only can vino aficionados enjoy wine all day at the event, Yonah is also offering exclusive discounts on wine purchases made at the event. Guests can take advantage of pricing, including:

• 20% off a purchase of three bottles of wine

• 30% off six bottles

• 40% off of a full case (12 bottles)

• 45% off the purchase of three or more cases

Crush Fest attracts over 1,000 guests annually, making it one of the largest wine festivals in the region. Selling only 1,500 tickets this year, it is encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time to guarantee your attendance. General admission tickets are $45 and include 2 glasses of wine. Non-drinking tickets available for guests age 15 and older are $25, granting access to the event’s music and fun. Non-drinking tickets are a great option for younger guests, non-drinkers, or those who would prefer to purchase a bottle of wine at the event rather than enjoying the two glasses included in the general admission ticket. Children aged 14 and under are granted free admission. In the event tickets are still available on the day of the event, general admission will be $60.

Guests who wish to spend the night nearby can take advantage of a variety of accommodation options in Cleveland. To discover these options, explore Rentals Near Yonah Mountain Vineyards on our lodging page.