Sip & Celebrate: 12 Fantastic Harvest Events in Sonoma County

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Sip & Celebrate: 12 Fantastic Harvest Events in Sonoma County

By WineCountry Collective September 4, 2025

When harvest rolls through Sonoma, the air vibrates with energy—from tasting rooms to culinary gardens. Starting in early autumn, the region comes alive with festive brunches, grape stomps, and mouthwatering celebrations.

To help you get the harvest party started, we’ve rounded up a few of the region’s most exciting events to experience. We’d be remiss if we didn’t tell you to book ahead, however, as tickets vanish faster than a glass of Pinot! That said, please be aware that some of the events below may have sold out since the date of this publishing.

Delicious Celebrations

From vineyard brunches to paella parties, Sonoma’s wineries know how to turn harvest into a feast.

Kenwood Vineyards – Paella Harvest Celebration

Date: September 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $65 per person / $50 for Club

Join for live music, vineyard views, and a tasting with their winemaker—plus, as the event name implies, there will be chef-prepared paella to be had by all.

Seghesio Family Vineyards – Italian Brunch in the Grove

Date: September 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $85 per person / $68 for Club

Enjoy a Vermentino spritz and Italian-inspired brunch in Seghesio’s stunning grove. An optional mini grape stomp adds a playful nod to old-world harvest—don’t forget your camera for this la dolce vita moment.

Dutton-Goldfield – Paella Party

Date: September 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $75 per person / $50 for Club

Celebrate harvest with chef-crafted Paella paired with vibrant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—this is food, wine, and camaraderie at its peak.

Long Barn Dinner at McEvoy Ranch

Date: September 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
Cost: $1505 per person / $127.50 for Club

Head to McEvoy’s picturesque Long Barn to savor a three-course dinner alongside McEvoy wines and stunning Sonoma County views.

Snake River Farms Dinner at Kendall-Jackson

Date: October 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $250 per person / $195 for Club

Snake River Farms’ Wagyu beef meets seasonal ingredients from Kendall-Jackson at this farm-to-table dinner—one of the winery’s most anticipated events of the year.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate
Photo courtesy of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate

Family-Friendly Fun

Harvest isn’t just for the grown-ups—bring the kids along for food, music, and farmyard adventures the whole family will enjoy.

Benziger Family Winery’s Harvest Party: Boots & Bottles

Date: October 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $75 per person / $60 for Club / $25 minors (ages 2 and under free)

Celebrate harvest with a family-friendly afternoon of Benziger wines, tasty BBQ, and live music. Expect country line dancing in the barn, mini tram tours, face painting, and even a hayride to see the farm animals—plus your ticket includes one glass of wine, food, and entertainment.
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Do Harvest in Sonoma Like A Pro

Ready to turn your harvest season fun into a full getaway? We’ve put together a guide to making the most of harvest in Sonoma, from where to sip to where to stay. Let’s Do This

Festival Favorites

A little historic charm, a lot of community spirit—these annual Sonoma festivals let you celebrate harvest with flair.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Photo courtesy of Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival

Date: September 25 – 27, 2025, Times Vary
Cost: Varies by event

Celebrate 200 years of Sonoma Valley wine across three festive days—from The Great Spritz Off and a gourmet Harvest Dinner to a family-friendly 5K, grape stomp, and Grand Tasting under the stars.

Fort Ross – Harvest Festival 2025

Date: October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Varies

Step into harvest with coastal flair at Fort Ross Historic State Park. Live music, wine and sea urchin tastings, and guided tours make this farm-and-fort-inspired celebration one of a kind.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Date: October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
Cost: $103.50 per person

Join the golden-anniversary party spotlighting award-winning wines, gourmet bites from regional culinary talents, and the high-stakes reveal of the World Champion Grape Stomps.

The Happiest Hours

Bid adieu to the afternoon with harvest happy hours that bring wine, views, and good vibes—at no cost.

Harvest Happy Hour at Gary Farrell Vineyards

Date: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: Free

Every Wednesday in September, Gary Farrell Vineyards is the place to be! In celebration of harvest, you’ll receive a complimentary mini-flight of wine as you bask in the views from this stunning winery.

St. Francis Winery – Harvest Happy Hour

Date: October 3 & October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: Free

Swing by for free wine tasting and grazing snacks as the vineyards glow in the evening light. Plus, enjoy complimentary vineyard trolley rides and good company.

Harvest Trailblazing

Learn your way through harvest, one sip at a time.

Seghesio Vineyards
Photo courtesy of Seghesio

Harvest Wine Trail

Date: September 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $50 per person

No reservations, no tasting fees—just one ticket and a wristband for a day of discovery. Jump between 30+ wineries across Sonoma’s three valleys to taste fresh-pressed juice, dissect vine anatomy, and explore themed “Harvest Only” pours with a little wine knowledge sprinkled in.

Conclusion

From grand tastings to paella feasts, history-filled festivals to sunset happy hours, Sonoma’s harvest season is brimming with ways to sip, savor, and celebrate. But don’t let the harvest fun be limited to Sonoma—Napa Valley has plenty of fun events worth checking out, too.