Paso Robles Bash Includes Grape Stomping, Live Balkan Music, Dancing, Dinner and Sunset Vineyard Views
September 29, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Opolo Vineyards once again welcomes guests to its annual “Harvest Festival Dinner & Grape Stomp” on October 16—a delectable extravaganza beloved by locals and visitors alike at the winery’s scenic Willow Creek District estate in Paso Robles
This legendary wine country event is now 25 years strong. It features live Balkan music, dinner with a Balkan flair, dancing, grape stomping and wine tasting. Hosted by winery owners Rick Quinn and David Nichols, the experience showcases the flavors of Paso Robles and the festive spirit of the Balkans as a nod to Quinn’s deep family roots in that region.
“The Harvest Dinner is one of those special Opolo traditions that brings us together during the festive harvest season,” Quinn said. “The wine, entertainment and Balkan-inspired food make it a truly unique and memorable evening.”
Tickets to the Harvest Festival Dinner & Grape Stomp on Friday, October 16 are available at Opolo.com. The cost is $160 per guest ($140 for members). Shuttles to and from the event are available from locations in Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo for $45. The October 17 dinner event is already sold out.
A Delectable Night at The Vineyard
Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a welcome wine on a broad lawn terrace overlooking the estate vineyards. Adventurous patrons are invited to take off their shoes, step into shallow vats and stomp freshly harvested grapes in the classic Old World style.
Passed appetizers include Opolo’s famous barbecued and raw oysters along with other delectable selections. Wine stations surrounding the event tent feature a mix of Opolo favorites and small-batch Opolo Reserve wines.
The festivities include a dance troupe performance by San Diego’s Morava Folklore Ensemble as well as live music by Chicago’s Kirin-Gornik Band, who will play a mix of Balkan songs and American pop favorites.
The buffet-style menu, created at the winery’s in-house kitchen, includes entrées of whole-roasted lamb, lemon chicken and Sarma (beef and pork-stuffed cabbage) along with sides of rice pilaf, Caesar salad, dinner rolls and Prebranac (Balkan-style beans cooked with tomato, onion, and paprika), all capped off with dessert.
“This has always been our favorite way to celebrate the harvest season, bringing people together for great wine and good times,” Nichols said. “It’s the perfect way to kick off Harvest Wine Weekend in Paso Robles.”
Opolo Vineyards is a family-owned winery based in the coastal mountains of the Willow Creek District. Renowned for its Mountain Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and other Paso Robles wines, Opolo was founded in 1999 by Rick Quinn and David Nichols. Opolo’s wines fall under three collections: Mountain Collection, Reserve Collection and Summit Creek. Opolo’s famed visitor experience includes a tasting room and bistro; the Inn at Opolo; and the Willow Creek Distillery. More at Opolo.com.
