There’s no better time to experience Texas Wine Country than harvest season. As vineyards come alive with the excitement of picking grapes, wineries across the Texas Hill Country celebrate with grape stomps, harvest dinners, vineyard tours, live music, and wine-filled weekends that bring visitors behind the scenes of the winemaking process.
Whether you’ve always wanted to stomp grapes like Lucy, enjoy a chef-prepared dinner overlooking the vines, or simply sip award-winning Texas wines during one of the region’s most festive seasons, there’s an event for every wine lover. From family-friendly celebrations to exclusive winemaker experiences, here’s your guide to the best Texas Hill Country grape stomps and harvest events happening in 2026.
Lewis Wines – Summer Supper Club
Date: July 11th
We’re pairing our brightest, lightest and most refreshing wines with a delicious three course dinner from Josh & Julie of Bakery Joju.
Cost: $75
Link: https://www.lewiswines.com/wine/summerdinner
Bending Branch Winery – Tallent Vineyards Portfolio Tasting
Date: July 11th
Explore the flavors of Mason County’s Tallent Vineyards and be first to taste the new 2023 Charbono and 2022 Tannat releases from Bending Branch Winery.
Cost: Early bird pricing: $37.36 through July 4th; General Admission pricing: $48.04
Link: Tallent Vineyards Portfolio Tasting Tickets, Saturday, July 11 • 2 PM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
Bending Branch Winery – A Taste of Texas & Italy
Date: July 25th
Taste Texas and Italy side by side with 8 wines, food pairings, expert insights, and the debut of Bending Branch’s new 2023 Texas Passito Reserve Amarone-style wine.
Cost: Early bird pricing: $80.06 through July 5th; General Admission pricing: $90.74
Link: A Taste of Texas & Italy Tickets, Saturday, July 25 • 1 PM – 3 PM | Eventbrite
Wildseed Farms Vineyard – Grape Stomp
Date: Every Saturday in August
Step into a classic grape harvest tradition at Wildseed Farms! Every Saturday in August, stomp grapes the old-fashioned way, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and take home a unique footprint keepsake from your stomping experience. Fun, messy, and unforgettable for wine lovers and families alike.
Cost: Admission is free
Link: https://wildseedfarms.com/blogs/events/grape-stomp-1
Texas Wine Collective – Sip, Stomp, & Two-Step
Date: August 8th
An unforgettable evening of Texas wine, outdoor dining, grape stomping, live country music by Dawson Holland Band, and dancing under the stars. Ticket price includes a welcome splash, a glass of wine with Texas BBQ dinner, a T-shirt, and grape stomping!
Cost: $85 per person / $75 Members
Link: https://www.texaswinecollective.com/events/event-sip-stomp-two-step-2026-08-08
Texas Hills Vineyard – I Love Lucy Charity Grape Stomp
Date: August 8th
“Ethel, I think we’re in trouble!” Dust off your blue dresses, grab your vintage aprons, and get ready to channel your inner Lucille Ball! We are heading completely outdoors under the big Texas sky for our most hilarious, high-energy community tradition of the year. Kick off your shoes, jump into the oak barrels, and recreate the most iconic TV wine moment in history! Stomp & Stamp Your Souvenir! While jumping in the grapes is completely FREE, you won’t want to leave without proof! We’ll have limited-edition, premium white Texas Hills Vineyard T-Shirts available for purchase ($25). Step straight out of the vat and onto your shirt to create your own custom, purple-footprint “Lucy” souvenir! What’s Happening Outdoors (Saturday): The “Lucy Sangria”: Cool down with our special, limited-edition Lucy Sangria! Sweet, refreshing, and poured fresh all day long. The Lucy Costume Contest: Come dressed as Lucy, Ethel, or an Italian grape crusher for a chance to win serious bragging rights and vineyard prizes. Live Hill Country Music: Kick back on the patio with a glass of wine and enjoy live tunes from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Eat for a Cause: Bring your appetite! 75% of all food proceeds go directly to support our local Volunteer Firefighters. Every bite helps fund the brave first responders keeping our community safe. Can’t Make It On Saturday? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out on the fun! We are hosting a casual, come-and-go Sunday Stomp on August 9th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The grape vats will be open and souvenir t-shirts will still be available for purchase so you can get your stomp on at your own pace. No RSVP needed for either day—just round up your besties, prep your costumes, and we’ll see you at the vats!
Cost: Admission is free
Link: https://texashillsvineyard.com/events/grape-stomp
Messina Hof Hill Country Winery – Messina Hof Hill Country Harvest Festival
Date: August 21st (Hill Country Sunset Harvest) & August 22nd (Hill Country Daytime Harvest)
Join us in Fredericksburg to celebrate the magic of harvest season by helping shape our upcoming vintage! Guests will get the chance to pick the very grapes destined for our exclusive Hill Country Private Reserve Papa Paulo Port. After picking, take part in the time-honored tradition of old-world grape stomping and leave your mark by signing a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt with your own purple footprints. The Friday evening Sunset Harvest includes a seasonal buffet dinner paired with award-winning wines, behind-the-scenes winemaking insights from our owners, and a celebratory port toast. The Saturday Daytime Harvest features vineyard picking, stomping, and wine tastings, with an optional upgrade to a Vineyard Cuisine™ brunch box and mimosa bar experience.
Cost: Hill Country Sunset Harvest $75; Hill Country Daytime Harvest $40
Link: Hill Country Harvest Festival – Messina Hof Winery
Lost Draw Wines – Harvest Dinner
Date: August 22nd
Celebrate the harvest season with an unforgettable evening in our Barrel Hall featuring a delicious four-course dinner prepared by Pecan Street Catering.
Cost: $135 per person
Link: https://lostdraw.com/events/
Becker Vineyards – Annual Grape Stomp
Date: September 5th & September 6th
Come stomp grapes with us as we celebrate the harvest season! Grape stomping is the traditional way of separating juice from skins for white wines or separating wine from skins for the red wines! Grape Stomping is complimentary. We have T-shirts for sale ($20 – $25) to “stomp” your footprints on! We do have light Bistro items and Cheese-Charcuterie for sale at our Verandah Bar. Stomping Hours: Saturday, 10 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday, 10 AM – 5:30 PM.
Cost: Grape Stomping is complimentary.
Link: beckervineyards.com
Grape Creek Vineyards – Festa Della Vendemmia / Heath Family Brands Member Event
Date: September 19th
The Celebration of the Grape Harvest. Join us for an intimate wine and culinary experience! This special wine pairing dinner includes exquisite culinary offerings at our restaurant paired with the award-winning wines from our Heath Family Brand collections. Attendees will have a chance to win raffle prizes and will be offered exclusive discounts on wine including limited access and pre-released wines. For Heath Family Brands Wine Club Members only.
Cost: $165
Link: https://heathfamilybrands.com/festa/
Signor Vineyards – Grape Stomp
Date: September 20th (Signor members only) & September 27th (Signor members and public)
Kick off harvest with a festive morning on our beautiful Signore Great Lawn featuring a delicious brunch, exceptional wines, lawn games, and plenty of grape stomping fun. Tickets include brunch, wine, games and a souvenir grape stomp tea towel.
Cost: $65 Members / $80 Non members
Link: signorvineyards.com
Pedernales Cellar – Experience Harvest
Date: TBD
Go beyond the tasting room with our Experience Harvest tour. Explore the barrel cellar, visit our production facility, and take part in hands-on harvest activities, from sorting fruit to tasting fermenting wine and more. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of harvest and see winemaking in action.
Cost: $45 per guest
Link: https://www.exploretock.com/pedernalescellars
Solaro Estate Winery – Harvest Party
Date: TBD
Make your plans now to participate in our 18th harvest and be a part of the 2026 Malbec vintage. It should be on your bucket-list and it only happens once a year! Help harvest the grapes, watch Crush up at the winery, and enjoy lunch with our award-winning Texas wines.
Email erika@solaroestate.com to join the list. Harvest date to be announced soon.
Cost: TBD
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