Harvest festivals are customary across the world. A time of celebration, harvest festivals are a chance to express joy and gratitude for a bountiful harvest. South America is no exception. Neither is its booming wine farming areas . Each year, various wine-growing areas offer the traveler a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a special experience at one of the top five South American harvest festivals.

South American Harvest Festivals: Argentina

1- The Fiesta de Vendimia Mendoza

This festival is held one of Argentina’s most famous and prolific wine-growing areas, Mendoza. The festival takes place annually in early March. The celebration is recognized as South America’s largest wine festival. This harvest festival has been held an official event since 1936.

The election of the harvest queen (Reina de Vendimia) is a dramatic process and the final decision is broadcast on national television. The festival proceeds with parades, wine tasting, and a final dance, drama, and music show.

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