The Fiestas de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Festival) is an annual celebration held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, to honor the sherry wine harvest. This festival showcases the region's rich winemaking tradition and includes wine tastings, grape stomping, and vineyard tours. The event features traditional music, flamenco performances, and parades, as well as the crowning of the harvest queen. The Fiestas de la Vendimia Jerez is a lively mix of cultural and gastronomic activities, celebrating both the region’s heritage and its world-famous sherry wine.

DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates: 30 August – 14 September 2025. Official overview.
• Pisa de la Uva (grape treading): Tuesday, 2 September, 20:00 at the Reducto of Jerez Cathedral; free entry until capacity is reached. Event details.
• After the ceremony: music at Plaza Belén the same evening (from 21:30). More info.

LOCATION
• Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) — events across the historic center, bodegas, and venues like the Claustros de Santo Domingo and Jerez Cathedral. See the official program (PDF).

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Many activities are free (including the Pisa de la Uva); some tastings and special evenings are ticketed or pay-per-tasting. Program & bookings.
• “De Copa en Copa” wine fair at the Claustros de Santo Domingo — Thu 4 Sep & Fri 5 Sep, 20:30–24:00; Sat 6 Sep, 12:30–15:00; free entry until full, tastings available on site. Times & details.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Crowds: Expect the largest crowds at the Cathedral for the Pisa de la Uva—arrive early. Ceremony info.
• Family-friendly: Many events welcome families (look for children’s activities in the official program). Check schedule.
• Context: Recognised as of International Tourist Interest and centered on Sherry (Jerez) wines, flamenco, and local culture. Festival overview.

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