Harvest Wine Month Celebrates the 2025 Winegrape Harvest
October 2, 2025 (Paso Robles, CA) — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance invites everyone to celebrate the most exciting time of year in wine country during Harvest Wine Month this October. As grapes are picked from the vineyards and winemaking gets underway, more than 100 wineries across the region will showcase the spirit of the harvest season with a spectacular lineup of events, tastings, and celebrations.
This is the time of year when the air hums with the energy of harvest, offering a unique opportunity to taste, explore, and get hands-on with the winemaking process. From exclusive winemaker dinners and grape stomps to live music, tours, and tastings, wineries are offering a diverse array of experiences designed to delight every type of visitor.
“October is the perfect time to visit Paso Robles Wine Country,” said Krista Smith, marketing director with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, “The harvest season brings such a vibrant energy to the wineries, and we’ve put together a month-long celebration to share that with our community and guests. You can truly immerse yourself in the journey from grape to glass and enjoy special activities you won’t find at any other time of year.”
The easiest way to explore Harvest Wine Month is through Pasowine.com and the free Paso Wine App. Both put the entire region at your fingertips, with every event and winery detail in one convenient place, serving as the go-to guide for celebrating harvest.
Harvest Wine Month events are categorized by interest below, making it easy to plan the perfect wine country adventure.
Music & Wine
Enjoy the sounds of the season with live performances at some of the area’s most picturesque wineries. From intimate songwriter sessions to full-blown concerts, the month is packed with live music events. Highlights include:
- Friday Night Concert Series at Venteux Vineyards
- Live Music at Sea Shell Cellars
- Serial Live Music in Tasting Lounge
- High Camp Pumpkin Hoedown
- After Hours at Still Waters Vineyards
- Songwriter Sunday at Venteux Vineyards
- Rava on the Rocks
- Dark Star Happy Hour,Karaoke and Open Mic night
- Sips and Sounds Live Music at Stilson Cellars
- Live Music at Jack Creek Cellars
- Pear Valley Concert Series
- Evening Music at Summerwood
- Fall Concert Series at Shale Oak Winery
Food & Wine
Pair world-class wines with unforgettable culinary experiences. Wineries are hosting exclusive dinners, casual barbecues, and special food pairings that highlight the best of local cuisine. Don’t miss out on:
- Autumn Wine & Food Pairing at Le Cuvier Winery
- Lunch, Wine Tasting, & Harvest Tours at Calcareous Vineyard
- 2025 Estate Beef Winemaker Dinner Series at CASS Winery
- Wine Dinner with Steve Lohr at J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
- Summerwood Harvest Winemaker Dinner
- Hunt Cellars Oktoberfest
- Sip & Shuck – Oysters & Wine Flight at Absolution Cellars
- Art of Pairing: Serial Wine & Culinary Experience
- Harvest Sunset Supper at Eberle Winery
- Under the Harvest Moon Winemaker’s Dinner at Dresser Winery
- An Evening of Haute Mexican Cuisine at MCV Wines
- Stilson Cellars Family Reunion Wine Club BBQ
- Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Grosso Kresser Vineyard
- Thacher Barn Dinner & Dance
- Hunt Harvest Winemaker Dinner & Concert
- Complimentary BBQ & Reserve Fall Tasting at Dunning Vineyards
- Burger Sunday at Caliza Winery
- Winemaker Dinner at BL Brasserie with Adelaida Vineyards & Winery
- An Evening of Whimsical Cuisine and Eerie Elegance at MCV Wines
Paso Wine Adventure & Activities
Get hands-on with activities that go beyond the tasting room. Participate in a grape stomp, explore the vineyards on a tour, or find your zen with vineyard yoga. Featured activities include:
- Harvest Poker Run with Wineries of 46 East
- Harvest Experience Weekend at ONX Wines
- Off-Road Vehicle Vineyard Tour & Tasting at ONX Wines
- Harvest Wine Tour with Steve Lohr at J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
- Paint & Sip: Spooky Haunted House at Opolo Vineyards
- A Winemaker’s Dude Ranch | Grape Harvest Retreat at CASS Winery
- Harvest Sip & Paint at Summerwood
- 2025 Harvest Fest Dinner & Grape Stomp at Opolo Vineyards
- 2025 Paella & Grape Stomp at CASS Winery
- Vineyard Yoga at Villa San Juliette
- Breast Cancer Awareness: Yoga & Brunch for a Cure at Calcareous Vineyard
Wine Specials & Releases
Be the first to try new releases and take advantage of special offers. Many wineries are celebrating the new vintage with release parties and exclusive tastings. Discover new favorites at:
- Fall Frenzy Wine & Wine Pairing Guidebook Special at TOBIN JAMES
- Dark Star Happy Hour, Karaoke and Open Mic Night
- Bella Luna Fall Release Party
- Behind the Vines with Stilson Cellars at The Pony Club
- Creekcut Fall Release Pick-up Party
- Creekcut Groundbreaking Event
- Fall Release Harvest Celebration at Dresser Winery
- Fall Wine Club Release at Thibido Winery
- Camp ONX – Fall Wine Club Party
For a full list of events and more information on Harvest Wine Month, visit pasowine.com.
*Events listed are as of Sept. 29 and may not capture all harvest activities. All events are subject to change. Guests are encouraged to contact individual wineries directly for details and reservations.
ABOUT PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is the official trade and marketing organization that represents wineries, growers, and businesses in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country encompasses more than 40,000 vineyard acres and 250 wineries. For more, visit pasowine.com or download the free Paso Wine app.
