Hill Country Harvest (Fredericksburg, Texas)
Experience the enchantment of harvest season with the backdrop of a Texas vineyard! Harvest is a hands-on celebration where fine wine, rich tradition, and unforgettable memories come together in the heart of the vineyard.
SUNSET HARVEST
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- A hearty dinner – A delicious spread of seasonal favorites to start the evening.
- Wine tastings – Sip on a selection of thoughtfully chosen wines that highlight the harvest.
- A history & winemaking lesson – Learn from our winemaker about the vineyard’s legacy and craft.
- Grape picking & stomping – Step into the winemaker’s shoes and take part in this interactive tradition.
- Port toast – Celebrate the season with a final sip of something special.
- Stomp t-shirt – Leave your mark and stomp your wine-soaked feet on a keepsake shirt!
DAYTIME HARVEST
Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Sparkling toast – Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine during orientation.
- Grape picking & stomping – Step into the winemaker’s shoes with this interactive tradition.
- Wine tastings – Sip on a selection of thoughtfully chosen wines that highlight the harvest.
- Stomp t-shirt – Leave your mark and stomp your wine-soaked feet on a keepsake shirt!
- Brunch & mimosa bar – Enjoy a brunch box and mimosa bar when you upgrade to Harvest Plus Pass.
- Kid’s passes – Daytime Harvest is fun for the whole family!
FAQs
What to wear to harvest?
Moonlit and Daytime Harvests can involve walking through our vineyard, picking grapes, stomping in the Estate Barrel House, and a small walking tour for Daytime guests. Please wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and be mindful of Texas weather.
Is Harvest Festival kid friendly?
Our Daytime Harvest events are very family-friendly! These events are held Saturday morning where kids can enjoy grape picking (or grape eating), grape stomping, and glasses of sparkling grape juice. Add on a brunch pass for them to enjoy a Vineyard Cuisine breakfast!
When is daytime harvest brunch served?
For guests with the Daytime Plus Pass, the Harvest brunch will be served at the end of all activities. You will pick, stomp, and tour before ending your morning with a brunch buffet and sangria bar.
Do we actually make wine from the stomped grapes?
Yes! We make our Estate Ports from the grapes stomped at Harvest Festival. These grapes go through a unique fortification process called sequential inoculation that leads to a high alcohol content and kills any potential bacteria that may have been introduced during stomping.
When will the Port be released from the grapes stomped?
Our Ports are aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years, but could age up to four years, before they’re released to the public. Keep an eye out on our social and newsletter for new wine releases!