Crush Festival

From vine to glass, harvest season is the most magical time of year at St. James Winery.Join us for Crush Festival! A celebration of the grape harvest, the winemaking process, and the people who bring it all to life. Food Specials: Grilled Chicken & Grape KabobsChicken and grapes, marinated in a garlic lemon rosemary marinade, grilled and caramelized for a sweet, savory, and juicy summer bite. Beef KoftaGround beef with Mediterranean spices and fresh herbs, molded around skewers then grilled and glazed with a grape jelly BBQ sauce. Will remind you of Mom's grape jelly BBQ meatballs. Event Highlights 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMGrape Stomp CompetitionGrab a friend and jump in feet first! Sign up on-site to compete. Grape Juice prizes for the winners of each round. PLUS bragging rights and epic photos. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMBounce HouseBring the kiddos and let them burn some energy off at the bounce house! We also have life-size chess, corn hole, ping pong, life-sized connect four, and plenty of lawn to run around with a dog. Good for the whole family! 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWine & Grape TastingTaste select St. James wines alongside the fresh grapes they're made from. Varietals will depend on availability, but every sip tells a story. 2:00 PMWinery Cellar Tour & Barrel TastingGo behind the scenes in our production cellar! Learn how we crush, ferment, and press our Missouri-grown grapes. If harvest is active, you'll see the real action live. Live MusicBradon Van Kirk 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMTrilogy 2:30 PM - 5:00 PMHat-Trick 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM