Harvest is Wine Country at its most magical—when 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’t wait too long to snag your spot, though—tickets sell out faster than a glass of Cab disappears at a family dinner.
Grape Stompin’ Fun
It’s 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.
Date: September 21, 2025, 12 PM – 3 PM
Cost: $185 per person / $155 Club Members
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—a true nod to Napa tradition.
Date: September – October, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: From $325 per person
All aboard for one of Napa’s 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.
Winery Harvest Celebrations
Celebrate the 2025 vintage with wine, food, and outright fun at one of these Napa Valley winery harvest parties.
Kathryn Hall Harvest Celebration
Date: September 6, 2025, 6 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $350
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.
Date: September 27, 2025, 4 PM – 7 PM
Cost: $100 per person / $75 for Club
Celebrate the harvest season, Reynolds-style, with great food, library wines, and a fun grape-stomping competition—the perfect way to toast harvest in Napa Valley.
Tamber Bey Harvest Party
Date: October 12, 2025, 12 PM – 4 PM
Cost: $95 per person
Kick off harvest at Tamber Bey with an afternoon of live music and delicious food paired with the 2022 vintage red wines. It’s a wonderful way to soak in the laid-back ranch vibes this Calistoga winery is known for.
V. Sattui’s Crush Party
Date: October 17, 2025, 6 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $185 per person / $150 for Club
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.
Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration
Date: November 8, 2025, 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: $175 advance / $350 at the door
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’s CIA at Copia—it’s the perfect way to sample the wines grown ‘above the fog’ without the drive.
Brunch, please.
Get the wine tasting and meal eating started early, because these wineries are serving up brunch with an extra side of harvest fun.
Merryvale Profile Brunch
Date: October 11, 2025, 11 AM – 2 PM
Cost: $295 per person / $245 for Club
Raise a glass to the release of Merryvale’s 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.
Markham Vineyards’ Blue Boots Brunch
Date: September 28, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $85 per person / $55 for Club
Celebrate harvest in style at Markham’s 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’s historic stone cellar.
Hands-On Harvest
You can’t properly celebrate the grape harvest without getting your hands a little (or a lot) dirty. Don’t worry, your hard work will be rewarded.
Date: September 19, 2025, 9 AM – 1 PM
Cost: $500 per person / $300 for Club
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’s highly acclaimed wines alongside selections from the private cellar of owners Susan and Duane Hoff.
Hands On Harvest at Trefethen Family Winery
Date: September 13, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: $280 per person / $224 for Club
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’ll head to the Courtyard for a sampling of current release wines.
It’s Not Just About Wine
Harvest isn’t just about picking grapes to make wine—these celebrations offer a different slice of harvest fun in Wine Country.
Date: November 15, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $75 per person / $50 for Club
Round Pond may be known for its wine, but it’s also renowned for its estate olive oils. Experience the bounty of olive harvest season during this fun event, where you’ll see the Olive Mill in action and enjoy light bites showcasing the fresh oils.
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Conclusion
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!
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