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Celebrate the 2025 wine harvest with festivals, lunches, dinners, crush parties, grape stomps, and hands-on vineyard adventures across Wine Country. From the Finger Lakes in New York to the rolling hills of Sonoma, and from Virginia to Washington, Oregon, and Napa, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways to experience the season. Harvest only happens once a year—reserve your spot and savor the excitement while it lasts!
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!
September 6, 2025, 6 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $350 (9/3 update: event is sold out, but you can join the waitlist!)
Raise a glass to 30 years of winemaking excellence with the release of the 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. This enchanting celebration pairs Wine Country tradition with a fresh, innovative spirit. Guests will savor exclusive tastings, including rare library and large-format vintages, before sitting down to a farm-to-table dinner under the stars with Kathryn Hall, President Mike Reynolds, and Winemaker Megan Gunderson.
September 21, 2025, 12 PM – 3 PM
Cost: $185 per person / $155 Club Members
Step into harvest season Napa-style with a vineyard lunch, estate wines, and the chance to stomp grapes the old-fashioned way. Kick off your shoes, rally your friends, and make memories as you sip, laugh, and compete for bragging rights in this one-of-a-kind experience.
October 25, 2025, 6 PM – 9 PM
Cost: $185 per person
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. Featuring Bell Wine’s incredible vintages, you’ll indulge in a multi-course dinner, surrounded by other wine lovers. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
October 1 – 31, 2025
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 17th-19th for the feature weekend, when you’ll get the highest concentration of events!
October 8, 2025
Cost: $175
Eberle Winery has partnered with Sensorio for an incredible evening surrounded by stunning light displays. You’ll enjoy a three-course gourmet meal paired with Eberle wines, along with a welcome cocktail, charcuterie, and exclusive access to Sensorio’s stunning light exhibit—no crowds to be seen.
November 8, 2025, 5 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $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!
September 25 – 27, 2025
Cost: Varies
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is a weekend dedicated to the celebration of harvest, community spirit, and the rich local history. Since 1897, this Sonoma Valley tradition has marked years of bountiful agriculture in Sonoma County. The festival will include a fun grape stomp competition benefitting a local charity, Sonoma Valley Harvest Dinner, and a musical lineup featuring local bands. You’ll also have the chance to partake in a 5k Fun Run and the Blessing of the Grapes.
October 11, 2025, 6 PM – 9 PM
Cost: $103.50 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.
October 12, 2025, 1 PM – 4 PM (VIP Early Access from 12 PM – 1 PM)
Cost: $150 for general admission, $200 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.
September 27, 2025, 7:30 – 10 PM (7 PM – 10 PM for Early Access)
Cost: $138 General Admission, $148 for Early Access
September is California Wine Month so come and celebrate in true Temecula fashion. This Crush 2025 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.
November 2, 2025, 12 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Starting at $195
Savor the season with 50+ chefs and restaurants, paired with standout wineries and breweries from Southern California to Baja, for an unforgettable afternoon of food, wine, and harvest celebration.
November 15, 2025, 1 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $62 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.
September 20, 2025, 11 AM – 6 PM
Cost: $35
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.
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August 30 – 31, 2025, Saturday 10 AM – 5:30 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
The Annual Grape Stomp is a great way to not only see the grape-stomping process, but attendees can also participate. It’s the traditional way of extracting the juice from grapes to make wine. There is no fee or reservation needed to stomp grapes – it’s available on a first come, first served basis. Even the kiddos can join in on the fun. Order wines by the glass or bottle along with lunch plates or cheese and charcuterie to complete the experience.
October 24, 2025, 6 PM -10 PM
Cost: From $158
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.
October 25 – 26, 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 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.
September 19 – October 10-12, 2025
Cost: Prices vary
From grape stomping to winemaker dinners, harvest season is a vibrant time to experience the region, giving visitors a chance to peek behind the scenes of grape harvest. Just a handful of the participating vineyards include Bosma Estate Winery, Whitman Hill Winery, and Maryhill Winery. Don’t miss it!
November 7 – 9, 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.
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From vineyard feasts to grape-stomping parties, harvest brings an energy and excitement that can only be experienced once a year. Whether you’re sipping Cabernet in Napa, tasting Riesling in New York, or celebrating among the vines in Oregon or Virginia, there’s no better time to explore Wine Country.
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