Grape and Wine Festival

The Grape and Wine Festival is an annual event that takes place in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, each September, with various activities.

[2] Traditionally the festival held different events each weekend at Montebello Park, such as the "Mayor's Grape Stomp" during the first week of September.

[3] That year's festival was held in Downtown St. Catharines instead of Montebello Park, with operating costs being considered too expensive when 70% of visitor traffic occurs during the concluding parade.

[6] A "grape king", intended as a representative for the local wine industry, is chosen each year.

[15] About 50 to 65 groups perform in the Grande parade and this procession takes approximately an hour to get through its route.