A travelers guide to
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Month 2026
Paso Robles’ harvest season delivers unforgettable moments. Join grape stomps, attend intimate winemaker dinners, witness round-the-clock harvest activities, and discover why Los Angeles Times has featured Paso Robles as the ultimate fall destination.
Celebrate the Harvest Season
Experience the magic of wine country's most exciting season
Harvest season in Paso Robles typically runs from late September through November, with the heart of the action happening in October.
While actual grape picking often begins in late September, the entire month of October is officially designated as Harvest Wine Month, when wineries host individual events throughout the month including specialty tours, winemaker dinners, grape stomps, and music events.
The Harvest Atmosphere
Harvest in Paso Robles is like Christmas and Fourth of July wrapped into one, and is by far one of the best times to visit. The days and nights are long with round-the-clock grape picking, pressing and barreling, but despite the workload, it remains an electric and fun-filled event for the entire community and visitors alike.
Visitors can expect to see vineyards buzzing with activity around the clock. Many California wineries harvest between midnight and early morning because the cooler nighttime temperatures help concentrate and preserve the fresh fruit aromas and flavors and stabilize sugar levels. This creates a unique energy throughout wine country, where the magic of winemaking unfolds 24/7.
What to Expect and When to Go
Harvest Season Events 2026
09/19/2026 @ 6:00 PM – With lights woven through ancient olive trees and fruit-laden vines stretching skyward, you’ll immediately feel...
09/25/2026 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – $125 member price per ticket | $150 non-member price per ticket 12:00-2:30...
10/17/2026 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM – We are so excited to host our 2nd Annual Harvest Winemaker Dinner!...
10/09/2026 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Enjoy the vibrant Paso Robles sunset as we dine in the vineyard...
09/18/2026 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – The picturesque CASS Winery vineyard is more than grape vines. Our 145...
10/25/2026 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Lavender & Wellness A Sensory Journey by Hambly Farms Duration: 75–90 minutes...
10/03/2026 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Join us at Graveyard Vineyards for a fun afternoon painting a beautiful...
10/17/2026 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – For a true wine country experience, come celebrate Paso’s Harvest Wine Month...
10/18/2026 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Discover how exceptional olive oil can transform the flavors of seasonal ingredients...
09/26/2026 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – We are bringing you back to our own country this time to...
10/16/2026 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Something unforgettable is returning to Brecon Estate this harvest season. Over the...
09/12/2026 – 10/31/2026 @ 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM – It is harvest season! Bring out your inner winemaker when...
09/18/2026 – 09/20/2026 @ 12:00 AM – This September 18-20, The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton will...
10/17/2026 @ 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM – It’s a beautiful time of year to join us to celebrate our...
10/17/2026 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Join us at Sculpterra Winery for the 2026 Harvest Fiesta, a free...
09/25/2026 – 09/26/2026 @ 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM – Get ready for a wine-filled weekend in beautiful Paso Robles,...
11/09/2026 – 11/11/2026 @ 12:00 AM – An All-Inclusive Olive Harvest Retreat November 9th – 11th With a small orchard...
10/08/2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Harvest Chef’s Table Winemaker Dinner: Featuring Chef Kean McCabe$200 member price per...
09/29/2026 – 10/01/2026 @ 12:00 AM – WINEMAKER’S DUDE RANCH An All-Inclusive Grape Harvest Retreat September 29th – October 1st...
10/10/2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – A Live-Fire Winemaker’s DinnerThis year, two crafts meet over one fire.Last year,...
10/01/2026 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Unexpected wines. Untamed character. Our next installment of Paso Perspectives explores the...
10/10/2026 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – The Burning James Band performs a very danceable mix of funk, soul,...
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