Fiesta de la Vendimia de San Fernando

Food & Beverage

The San Fernando Harvest Festival is a major celebration in the Colchagua Valley, Chile's most tourist-friendly wine region. This large-scale festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors with its combination of wine tastings from over 40 wineries, traditional rodeo competitions, folk music concerts, and elaborate parades. The event showcases the valley's signature Carmenère wines alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Malbec from prestigious producers. Visitors can participate in grape stomping competitions, attend winemaking seminars, enjoy traditional Chilean barbecue, and watch the coronation of the Harvest Queen in a grand ceremony. The festival includes a massive parade featuring decorated floats, traditional huaso riders, and marching bands. San Fernando's central location and excellent tourism infrastructure make this one of Chile's most accessible wine festivals.