Calling all wine lovers! In the first week of March, Mendoza, Argentina hosts one of the largest wine festivals in the world. The Vendimia Mendoza Wine Festival attracts over 40,000 visitors to celebrate the beginning of the grape harvest season.
However, the festival is more than just a wine tasting event. This weeklong celebration has live theatrical performances, traditional music and dancing, and other cultural events.
Of course, you’ll also have the chance to taste some delicious wines. There are still several events to commemorate Argentina’s most renowned wineries and winemakers.
The main event is a beauty pageant-style contest where contestants compete for the title of “Queen of Vendimia.” After the winner is selected, the entire town celebrates with a parade of dancers, live music and a grand finale fireworks show.
