Napa Valley Harvest Season
May every seed you plant grow into a bountiful harvest.
Each year, from August through October, Napa Valley comes alive with the excitement and rush of harvest.
Explore Harvest Season events and activations across the valley HERE.
Happiness is the Harvest
August - November
Harvest season is simply a fun time of year to visit Napa Valley – the valley is abuzz with activity, and the wonderful smell of fermenting wine is everywhere!
Each year between August and October, we celebrate the newest crop of grapes to come off the vines. It's a momentous event for Napa Valley winemakers and a race to pick the fruit at its peak, and ultimately create the world-class wines that have put Napa Valley on a global stage. Join in the celebration by attending harvest party events and special immersive experiences throughout Napa Valley.
If you are visiting Napa Valley during this peak travel time, be sure to make reservations in advance for wine tastings and dining! During your tastings, you might also have an opportunity for special tours to watch the winery production facilities in action, especially if the winery's vineyard crew just picked grapes that morning.
Live Music Series
Now - October 31
This iconic outdoor concert series staged by Blue Note Napa is held on the Village Lawn giving you fast pass tickets to see world-famous performers all in one destination. Featuring stars like the Psychedlic Furs and Nikki Glaser.
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The Magic of Harvest
Saturday, September 9 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Walk Groth Vineyards with Director of Winegrowing Ted Henry to gather grapes, then return to the winery to evaluate their ripeness and predict the optimal pick date. Tour the crush pad and cellar to learn about winemaking.
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Hall Harvest Celebration
Saturday, September 9 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Vintner Kathryn Hall & Hall Wines are thrilled to welcome you back for our annual Kathryn Hall Harvest Celebration highlighting the 2020 vintage of our flagship wine. Enjoy music, food, dancing, and fun on their Great Lawn.
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50th Annivarsary Party
Sunday, September 10 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Alison Doran’s 50th year of winemaking. In honor of this milestone, Hill Family Estate is releasing a special Cabernet Sauvignon from Alison’s family ranch. Hill Family Estate wines will accompany a Spanish-inspired meal.
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Calistoga Harvest Table
Sunday, September 10 | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Picture Lincoln Avenue, the main street through downtown Calistoga, filled with a thousand-foot table, diners enjoying the late afternoon sun and sharing good company and delicious dinner from 12 of our best local chefs.
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Hands-On Harvest
Saturday, September 16 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Welcome to the Trefethen Harvest Team! Enjoy an in-depth vineyard tour and the opportunity to get “hands on” experience picking grapes. After harvest, savor an incredible al fresco lunch paired with Trefethen wines.
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Harvest Ball
Saturday, September 16 | 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
V. Sattui’s Annual Harvest Ball. Celebrating its 37th year in 2023, this spectacular soiree promises to be an unforgettable affair. World-class entertainment, transcendent culinary delights and, of course, a selection of highly-acclaimed wines.
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Stag's Leap Tour & Lunch
Saturday, September 16 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Experience harvest with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Winemaker Marcus Notaro and his team. Enjoy morning full of tactical winemaking processes and harvest fun followed by lunch. Learn about the intricacies and intensity involved in harvest.
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Markham Paella Party
Sunday, September 17 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
On Sunday, September 17, join Markham Vineyards for a reception-style party in their stunning Historic Stone Cellar, Courtyard and Garden Patios. Enjoy delicious wine and paella pairings, and live music.
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Peju Harvest Celebration
Sunday, September 17 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join us at PEJU Winery for an unforgettable Harvest Celebration Lunch amidst the HB vineyard. As they mark their 40th anniversary, indulge in an afternoon filled with extraordinary flavors, fine wines, and cherished memories.
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New Moon Yoga
Wednesday, September 27 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The Harvest New Moon is a true welcoming of the autumn season. During this restorative yoga practice, we will slow down and realign the mind, body and soul through reflection, release, and celebration.
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Inglenook Harvest
Saturday, September 30 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A wonderful Italian inspired meal will be served under the stars in front of our historic chateau. Dinner, dancing and delicious wine will be enjoyed by all as we toast to Inglenook's harvest.
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Charles Krug Harvest
Saturday, September 30 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Charles Krug Tastings on the Lawn end-of-the-season party has been an annual tradition for 71 years. This year, they’re taking it tropical, so grab your favorite Tommy Bahama or Reyn Spooner Hawaiian shirt to send summer off!
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Stags in September
Saturday, September 30 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Celebrate the spirit of the harvest season and taste four distinct Stags Leap District wines. Experience the excitement of the bustling beehive of harvest with an immersive tour and taste accompanied by three artisanal cheeses for pairing.
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Harvest BBQ
Sunday, October 1 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Q, will be serving authentic Memphis Style Barbeque with all the fixins' paired perfectly with Cliff Lede wines. Taste the ripening grapes while learning about the vineyards unique combinations of clonal selections and rootstocks.
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Behind the Cellar Door
Saturday, October 7 | 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A unique and immersive harvest experience and gain in depth knowledge of what it takes to work harvest at Cusaivon's Los Carneros estate. This exclusive event features an afternoon in the vines and on the crush pad.
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Harvest Farmers Market
Sunday, October 8 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate harvest season! Receive a limited-edition Clos du Val branded Apolis wine tote to gather vegetables from Riverbend Vineyard garden, a floral bouquet from Melody Rae Flowers, walnuts from Whitney Warren Ranch, and more!
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Harvest Party
Sunday, October 8 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrate harvest with Shadybrook Estate Winery! Enjoy their new wine releases, and great food to toast to another amazing year. Savor time with friends, toast the 2023 harvest and experience the best of Napa Valley.
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Crush Party
Friday, October 13 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience harvest at V.Sattui and step behind-the-scenes of a working winery! Event includes a grape stomp meet and greet with growers and winemakers, live music, wood-fired pizza and over 45 wines to taste!
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Knefick Ranch Party
Saturday, October 21 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate 20 years of winemaking at the 2023 Knefick Ranch Harvest Party featuring a reception and multi-course, fall inspired, dinner accentuating Kenefick Ranch wines. Cheers to a happy harvest!
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Howell Mountain Harvest
Saturday, October 28 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Indulge yourself in world-class wines from 30+ Howell Mountain wineries and gourmet small bites from the team at The Culinary Institute of America. This event will be held at CIA Copia in Napa.
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Chimey Rock Dinner
Saturday, November 11 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join in the 40th Harvest Celebration at the Chimney Rock Estate! Featuring an educational experience focused on the renowned Stags Leap Cabernet Vineyard paired with a four-course gourmet meal, and hosted by Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna.
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