Your Guide to Fun Wine Harvest Events Around the USA

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Your Guide to Fun Wine Harvest Events Around the USA

By WineCountry Collective September 7, 2024

Join in the celebration of the 2024 wine harvest by participating in fun festivals, luncheons, dinners, crush parties, grape stomps, and vineyard experiences throughout Wine Country. We’ve collected a sampling of events for you across the United States, from New York’s Finger Lakes to the hills of Sonoma, Virginia to Washington, Oregon, and Napa. One thing is for sure: harvest season is here, so make some reservations and get in on the fun before it’s too late! 

California, Napa Valley
California, Paso Robles
California, Sonoma County
California, Temecula Valley
New York
Oregon
Virginia
Washington

Please note: some of these events may have sold out or passed since the date of publication. If you missed one, be sure to set your calendars for next year!

CALIFORNIA, NAPA VALLEY

Cuvaison
Photo courtesy of Cuvaison

Cuvaison Behind the Cellar Door: Annual Harvest Even

Cuvaison Winery

September 14, 2024, 1 PM – 7 PM
Cost: $250

Lift the veil on harvest in Napa Valley at Cuvaison’s Annual Harvest Event: Behind the Cellar Door. You’ll learn the ins and outs of what it takes to pick and process Cuvaison’s grapes, starting with harvesting techniques in the vineyards and ending at the crush pad, contributing to the making of the 2024 vintage. The day culminates with a grand finale dinner at their Los Carneros Estate—paired with incredible wine, of course!

1221 Duhig Road, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 942-2455

Bell Wine Cellars Harvest Dinner & Library Tasting

Bell Wine Cellars

October 26, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM
Cost: $185

Celebrate the end of harvest with a bang! Join Winemaker John Hazak and the Bell Wine team for an unforgettable evening featuring library vintages, a special dinner, and great company. It all kicks off with a cocktail hour on the lawn, featuring different vintages of Cabernet and passed canapes, then concludes with a seated three-course wine pairing dinner. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!

6200 Washington Street, Napa, CA 94558, (707) 944-1673

CALIFORNIA, PASO ROBLES

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Photo courtesy of Hotel San Luis Obispo

Harvest Wine Month

Various Wineries in Paso Robles

October 1 – 31, 2024
Cost: Some events are complimentary

Those looking for a full month of harvest celebrations won’t want to miss Paso Robles’ Harvest Wine Month, where participating wineries offer live music, barbeques, barrel samples, complimentary tastings, and more. From winemaker dinners to ceremonial grape stomps, there’s no shortage of fun activities to choose from. Visitors who want to get in on the bulk of the action should plan to visit October 18th-20th for the feature weekend, when you’ll get the highest concentration of events!

Autumn Soirée

Hotel San Luis Obispo

November 9, 2024, 5 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $120 -$150

A mix of charity and delicious wine? Sounds like our kind of night! Hotel SLO is hosting their third annual Autumn Soirée, with proceeds benefiting local programs like the SLO Food Bank and the Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers. Take part in the silent auction, the Wine Wall, art installations, and even fire dancing. Bites are provided by Chef Ryan Fancher and paired with local wine. Don’t miss the After Party for even more delicious nibbles, expertly crafted cocktails, and a live DJ. Fun fun!

877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 235-0700

CALIFORNIA, SONOMA COUNTY

Banshee Winery
Photo courtesy of Banshee Winery

Autumn Celebration

Banshee Winery

September 28, 2024, 11 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $50

Get your hands on Banshee’s new releases at their Autumn Celebration. You’ll pair delicious bites prepared by their in-house culinary team with hand selected library wines, including their signature Pinot Noir, all while enjoying classic vinyl in either their indoor or outdoor tasting spaces.

5110 California 128, Geyserville, CA, 95441, (707) 395-0915

Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Sonoma County Fairgrounds

October 12, 2024, 6 PM – 9 PM
Cost: $80 and up, includes parking

Come toast to another great harvest season at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. A highlight of the event is surely the Grand Tasting, featuring over 900 wines, all produced in the Sonoma County growing region, but it’s also fun to see who wins the fair’s World Championship Grape Stomp.

1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, (707) 545-4203

Healdsburg Crush

Healdsburg Plaza

October 13, 2024, 1 PM – 4 PM (VIP Early Access from 12 PM – 1 PM)
Cost: $135 for general admission, $185 for VIP Early Access

This popular wine tasting event, taking place in the heart of downtown at the Healdsburg Plaza, brings over 60 wineries together for one memorable afternoon in Sonoma County. Taste limited-production Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines as well as bites from local food vendors. There will also be a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs on Sonoma-Marin.

Healdsburg Ave & Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

CALIFORNIA, TEMECULA

Shutterstock
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Temecula Valley Crush

Monte De Oro Winery

September 7, 2024, 7:30 – 10 PM (7 PM – 10 PM for Early Access)
Cost: $135 General Admission, $145 for Early Access

September is California Wine Month so come and celebrate in true Temecula fashion. This Crush 2024 event showcases the wines of 30+ member wineries in one location, with culinary creations from over a dozen restaurants, local wineries, and caterers. Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this outdoor walk-about tasting of culinary delights and award-winning Temecula wines as you listen to live music.

35820 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. 92591, (951) 491-6551

NEW YORK

Crush Wine XP
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New York City Autumn Wine & Food Festival

630 Second // Grand Ballroom

November 9, 2024, 1 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $49 and up

Named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the best fall food and wine festivals to not miss, this full day celebration of wine and craft food gives attendees the opportunity to sample over 100 wines and culinary bites from some of New York’s best artisan producers and restaurants. Live music and a festive ambiance only add to the experience.

630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016

OREGON

Alloro Vineyard
Photo Courtesy of Alloro Vineyard

Alloro Vineyard’s Whole Farm Dinner

Alloro Vineyard

September 20, 2024 6:30 PM
Cost: $200

Experience the Whole Farm Dinner, a true “farm-to-farmhouse” event at this boutique, ultra-premium winery nestled in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Here, a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the land, harvesting its finest produce, and gathering with friends around the table comes to life. The ingredients are as local as it gets, with most coming directly from the estate itself. Each September, the menu is crafted from freshly-picked heirloom tomatoes, eggs from the nest box, aromatic herbs, lamb, and grass-fed beef—just a few of the estate-grown ingredients they share at this annual celebration. The menu is designed to showcase the unique qualities of Alloro Vineyard wines and the gifts of abundance from the estate soil.

22185 SW Lebeau Road, Sherwood, OR 97140, (503) 625-1978

Annual Oregon Grape Stomp Championship & Harvest Celebration

Willamette Valley Vineyards

September 21-22, 2024, 11 AM – 6 PM
Cost: $30

Enjoy a fun day at the vineyard with wine tasting, food pairings, and live music. And don’t miss partaking in a friendly grape stomping competition for a chance to earn a trip to the World Championship Grape Stomp in Santa Rosa, California. Come outfitted in costumes or team uniforms and prizes will be awarded for “Best Dressed.” A special harvest menu will be available for purchase to enjoy with wine.

8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR, 97392, (503) 588-9563

VIRGINIA

Breaux Vineyards
Photo Courtesy of Breaux Vineyards

Breaux Harvest Celebration Dinner

Breaux Vineyards

October 12, 2024, 11 AM – 6 PM
Cost: Free

Celebrate harvest at one of Loudoun’s oldest wineries with food trucks, live music, and vendors. Visitors can take part in the blending competition, creating their very own wine, as well as other fun events like guided experiences and games. Enjoy Breaux wines alongside a harvest lunch celebration, picnic style, with views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132, (540) 668-6299

Loudoun Wine Awards

Lansdowne Resort

October 25, 2024, 6 PM
Cost: TBD

Join in celebrating the vibrant wine culture of Loudoun County at the Annual Loudoun Wine Awards, hosted at the stunning Lansdowne Resort & Spa. This exceptional evening brings together local wineries from across the county, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for wine lovers to enjoy an array of award-winning selections. At the tasting reception, sample unexpected blends and signature Virginia varietals while engaging with the winemakers and vineyard owners themselves. The night culminates in an elegant three-course dinner in the resort’s grand ballroom, offering a memorable exploration of Loudoun’s finest wines.

44050 Woodridge Parkway Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 729-8400

WASHINGTON

Yakima Valley Wine Crush

Various Wineries in Yakima Valley

September 14 – October 12, 2024
Cost: Prices vary

From grape stomping to winemaker dinners, harvest season is a vibrant time to experience the giving visitors a chance to peek behind the scenes of grape harvest. Just a handful of the participating vineyards include Freehand Cellars, Whitman Hill Winery, and Airfield Estates Winery. Don’t miss it!

Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend

Various Wineries in Walla Walla

November 1-3, 2024
Cost: Prices vary

Fall is a picturesque season in the burgeoning wine region of Walla Walla, and visitors during the Fall Release weekend will not only get to revel in the beautiful scenery, but also have the chance to sample and acquire the region’s newest releases. During the weekend, participating wineries offer special wine tastings, live music, and tasting room-only exclusives. There’s plenty to do, see, and taste during this amazing weekend.