{"id":20142,"date":"2025-09-01T08:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T15:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=20142"},"modified":"2026-01-22T07:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:56:53","slug":"napa-valley-harvest-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/napa-valley-harvest-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest Events in Napa Valley: Sip, Stomp, Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Harvest is Wine Country at its most magical\u2014when the vines are buzzing, the cellars are alive with fermentation, and the region is bursting with energy. Starting in late summer, Napa Valley celebrates with grape stomps, vineyard feasts, and unforgettable parties. Don\u2019t wait too long to snag your spot, though\u2014tickets sell out faster than a glass of Cab disappears at a family dinner.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Grape Stompin\u2019 Fun<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It\u2019s a little wet, a bit squishy, and oh so very fun. These harvest parties let you experience a taste of the time honored tradition of stomping grapes.
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PEJU Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: <\/b>September 21, 2025, 12 PM – 3 PM<\/span>
\r\nCost:<\/b> $185 per person \/ $155 Club Members<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Roll up your pants and join PEJU for their beloved harvest celebration. The afternoon features tastings of current releases, a seasonal family-style lunch, and the chance to stomp grapes barefoot for prizes\u2014a true nod to Napa tradition.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_single_image image=”69938″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” el_class=”text-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Napa Valley Wine Train x Grgich Hills Grape Stomp<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date:<\/strong> September \u2013 October, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
\r\nCost:<\/strong> From $325 per person<\/p>\r\n

All aboard for one of Napa\u2019s most unique harvest traditions! The journey begins with a gourmet multi-course meal on the vintage-inspired Napa Valley Wine Train, followed by a stop at Grgich Hills Estate to stomp grapes, taste wines, and learn the story behind this historic Napa Valley winery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Winery Harvest Celebrations<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Celebrate the 2025 vintage with wine, food, and outright fun at one of these Napa Valley winery harvest parties.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”55898″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” el_class=”text-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Kathryn Hall Harvest Celebration<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: September 6, 2025, 6 PM \u2013 10 PM
\r\nCost: $350 (9\/3 update<\/strong>: Event is sold out, but you can join the waitlist)<\/em><\/p>\r\n

This glamorous annual celebration honors the release of the 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet. In addition to a beautiful farm-to-table meal within the vines, expect plenty of wine and festive fun to be had by all.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Reynolds Family Harvest Party<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: September 27, 2025, 4 PM \u2013 7 PM
\r\nCost: $100 per person \/ $75 for Club<\/p>\r\n

Celebrate the harvest season, Reynolds-style, with great food, library wines, and a fun grape-stomping competition\u2014the perfect way to toast harvest in Napa Valley.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Tamber Bey Harvest Party<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: October 12, 2025, 12 PM \u2013 4 PM
\r\nCost: $95 per person<\/p>\r\n

Kick off harvest at Tamber Bey with an afternoon of live music and delicious food paired with the 2022 vintage red wines. It\u2019s a wonderful way to soak in the laid-back ranch vibes this Calistoga winery is known for.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_single_image image=”55900″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” el_class=”text-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

V. Sattui\u2019s Crush Party<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: October 17, 2025, 6 PM \u2013 10 PM
\r\nCost: $185 per person \/ $150 for Club<\/p>\r\n

This legendary open-house style harvest bash combines the energy of a festival with the charm of a family-run winery. Guests can stomp grapes, dance to live music by Reckless Envy, feast on wood-fired pizzas and BBQ, and sip from more than 45 wines in one unforgettable night.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: November 8, 2025, 1 PM \u2013 4 PM
\r\nCost: $175 advance \/ $350 at the door<\/p>\r\n

Taste the bold, mountain-grown wines of Howell Mountain without leaving downtown Napa. More than 40 wineries will pour alongside chef-made small bites at downtown\u2019s CIA at Copia\u2014it\u2019s the perfect way to sample the wines grown \u2018above the fog\u2019 without the drive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Brunch, please.<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Get the wine tasting and meal eating started early, because these wineries are serving up brunch with an extra side of harvest fun.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n

Merryvale Profile Brunch<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: October 11, 2025, 11 AM \u2013 2 PM
\r\nCost: $295 per person \/ $245 for Club<\/p>\r\n

Raise a glass to the release of Merryvale\u2019s 2022 Profile and 2023 Silhouette wines! Indulge in a lovely al fresco afternoon filled with exquisite new releases and a multi-course brunch experience crafted by Chef Nash Cognetti. Live music and dancing only add to the day.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Markham Vineyards\u2019 Blue Boots Brunch<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: September 28, 2025, 10 AM \u2013 12 PM
\r\nCost: $85 per person \/ $55 for Club<\/p>\r\n

Celebrate harvest in style at Markham\u2019s festive brunch, where cowboy boots are encouraged attire. Guests will enjoy a seasonal menu by The Brunch Boys, line-dancing lessons, and new release wines, all inside the winery\u2019s historic stone cellar.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Hands-On Harvest<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You can\u2019t properly celebrate the grape harvest without getting your hands a little (or a lot) dirty. Don\u2019t worry, your hard work will be rewarded.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”69590″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”text-width” link=”https:\/\/fantesca.com\/experience\/fantesca-private-tour-and-tasting?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Fantesca\u2019s Hands-On Harvest<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: September 19, 2025, 9 AM \u2013 1 PM
\r\nCost: $500 per person \/ $300 for Club<\/p>\r\n

For those who want to do more than sip, Fantesca offers a true behind-the-scenes harvest immersion. From sampling grapes in the vineyard to sorting fruit and helping with punchdowns in the cellar, the morning ends with a celebratory al fresco lunch paired with Fantesca\u2019s highly acclaimed wines alongside selections from the private cellar of owners Susan and Duane Hoff.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”30″ el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Hands On Harvest at Trefethen Family Winery<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

Date: September 13, 2025, 10 AM \u2013 4 PM
\r\nCost: $280 per person \/ $224 for Club<\/p>\r\n

Start the day with an in-depth vineyard tour, with the opportunity to pick grapes, before heading to enjoy an outdoor lunch under the shade of a walnut tree. Afterwards, you\u2019ll head to the Courtyard for a sampling of current release wines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

It\u2019s Not Just About Wine<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Harvest isn\u2019t just about picking grapes to make wine\u2014these celebrations offer a different slice of harvest fun in Wine Country.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”69591″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” el_class=”text-width” link=”https:\/\/www.roundpond.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][vc_column_text]\r\n

Round Pond Olive Harvest Celebration<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: November 15, 2025, 10 AM \u2013 12 PM
\r\nCost: $75 per person \/ $50 for Club<\/p>\r\n

Round Pond may be known for its wine, but it\u2019s also renowned for its estate olive oils. Experience the bounty of olive harvest season during this fun event, where you\u2019ll see the Olive Mill in action and enjoy light bites showcasing the fresh oils.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

More Harvest Events!<\/a><\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Love what you\u2019re seeing? Then check out all the Harvest Events in Napa Valley<\/a> and Sonoma County<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”56000″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” el_class=”text-width” link=”\/events\/category\/harvest-event\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”conclusion”]\r\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n

From hands-on grape adventures to joyous winery celebrations, Napa Valley in 2025 offers a bouquet of experiences as rich and varied as its vintages. Whether you’re a seasoned wine aficionado or just dipping your toes into the world of winemaking, these moments are sure to create memories as timeless as a well-aged Cabernet. So, come toast to nature’s bounty and be a part of the harvest magic![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column]\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Harvest time is when Napa Valley is at its most magical. Celebrate the season with these fun-filled harvest events in Napa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":56074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/blog-v2.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[78,14,73],"tags":[180,90,263,135,153,118],"class_list":["post-20142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-things-to-do","category-travel","tag-events","tag-harvest","tag-harvest-season","tag-napa-valley","tag-things-to-do","tag-wineries"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20142"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20142"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72382,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20142\/revisions\/72382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}