Wine, Stomp Competitions And Family-Friendly Events At Kokopelli Krush

Who knew you could combine wine, beer and plenty of family-friendly events? Now in its 11th year, Kokopelli Krush is an event suitable for the entire family — featuring live entertainment, games, a kid’s play area, the Krush stomp competitions and wine and beer.

The longest running wine event in the state, Kokopelli Krush offers wine from a dozen local wineries in the Arizona Wine Gallery. Aside from Kokopilli Winery, wineries include:

• Alcantara
• Lawrence Dunham
• Javelina Leap
• Arizona Stronghold
• Kief-Joshual
• Kieling Schaffer
• Su Vino
• Studio Vino
• Carlson Creek
• Page Springs
• Callaghan Vineyards

As for the Krush stomp competition, teams of two will compete daily for prizes. The winner of the championship round will have the chance to choose from: a five day/four night Carnival cruise for two, round-trip tickets for two on Southwest Airlines, or a two-night trip for two to Las Vegas with flights and hotel included. Sound like something you’d like to do? Register in advance online for $15 per team or at the door for $20.

A percentage of the proceeds from Kokopelli Krush, sponsored by Mercedes Benz of Chandler, San Tan Sun News and the Chandler Hilton, will go to the American Cancer Society.

For more information about Kokopelli Krush, visit kokopelliwinery.net.

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Daily schedule for Kokopelli Krush:

Friday, October 19

5 p.m.	Doors open; Visit Krush Arena, AZ Wine & Beer Gallery & kids play area
5-7 p.m.	Live entertainment
7-7:15 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
7:15-8:30 p.m.	Krush Heat 1
8:30-11:30 p.m.	Live entertainment
11:30-11:45 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
11:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Krush Heat 2 & last call
12:30 a.m.	Kokopelli Krush closed for the night

Saturday, October 20

11 a.m.	Doors open; Visit Krush Arena, AZ Wine & Beer Gallery & kids play area
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Live entertainment
2:30-2:45 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
2:45-3:30 p.m.	Krush Heat 3
3:30-6:30 p.m.	Live entertainment
6:30-6:45 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
6:45-8:30 p.m.	Krush Heat 4
8:30-11:30 p.m.	Live entertainment
11:30-11:45 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
11:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.	Krush Heat 5 & last call
12:30 a.m.	Kokopelli Krush closed for the night.

Sunday, October 21

11 a.m.	Doors open; Visit Krush Arena, AZ Wine & Beer Gallery & kids play area
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Brunch
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Live entertainment
2-2:15 p.m.	Introduce Grand Marshall and featured AZ Winemakers
2:15-3 p.m.	Krush Heat 6
3-3:30 p.m.	Krush check in, all heat winners
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Championship Krush Off
5 p.m.	Kokopelli Krush closed until next year