National Grape Harvest Festival

Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia

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Nature & SeasonMendoza
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration10 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsCombines a genuine grape-harvest celebration
Language["es"]Currency: ARS
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

National Grape Harvest Festival in Mendoza

Mendoza's provincial wine-harvest festival, running since 1936, built around a departmental queen competition, the nighttime Vía Blanca float parade, and a large outdoor theatrical Acto Central staged near Cerro de la Gloria. One of Argentina's longest-running civic pageants tied to its Malbec-producing wine region. Founded under a 1936 provincial decree to 'exalt the grape, wine and beauty of Mendoza.'

Mendoza's grape harvest festival traces its official start to a 1936 provincial decree ordering the province to 'exalt the grape, wine and beauty of Mendoza,' issued under governor Guillermo Cano and his minister Frank Romero Day.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Combines a genuine grape-harvest celebration with a departmental beauty-and-representation pageant dating to 1936, expressed through a nighttime parade of allegorical floats (the Vía Blanca de las Reinas) and a scripted, large-cast outdoor theatrical production staged against a mountain backdrop, rather than a simple wine tasting or street fair format

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The mystery stays covered

The first celebration in 1936 drew more than ten thousand people to General San Martín Park, where a 16-year-old representing Godoy Cruz was crowned the inaugural harvest queen, a competition that still anchors the festival nine decades later

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Centers on a departmental harvest-queen competition dating to the festival's 1936 founding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

culminating in the crowning of a provincial harvest queen

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside the nighttime Vía Blanca de las Reinas float parade through Mendoza's streets

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Mendoza you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light layers for warm days that cool noticeably once the sun sets in Mendoza's dry high-desert climate; comfortable shoes for standing through the Vía Blanca parade route or navigating...

Safety

At National Grape Harvest Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if National Grape Harvest Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["es"] · ARS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.89 S, 68.85 WOpen in Google Maps

Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

Nearest airportMDZ — Governor Francisco Gabrielli
TransportStay close enough to the part of Mendoza you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if National Grape Harvest Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mendoza via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mendoza, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight layers for warm days that cool noticeably once the sun sets in Mendoza's dry high-desert climate; comfortable shoes for standing through the Vía Blanca parade route or navigating stadium-style seating at the Acto Central.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Argentina and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Grape Harvest Festival?

National Grape Harvest Festival is listed for Past edition: 27 February–8 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Grape Harvest Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mendoza, Argentina. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

10 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmendoza.gov.ar
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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