October in the Valley: The Harvest Events Worth Booking

Crush is winding down but the calendar is not. October still tastes like harvest in Napa Valley, and the events below are all bookable now. Go.

Bouchaine Crush Party, October 4

The classic: paella with Spanish flair, live music, a barefoot grape stomp, and a decorate-your-own Harvest T-shirt, dyed with grape juice. Sunday, October 4, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Club $125, guests $200, limited to 150 guests, and it sells out every year. Details at bouchaine.com.

Nickel & Nickel Grape to Glass, October 11 & 18

The deep dive: start in the John C. Sullenger Vineyard, move to the tank room for freshly pressed juice, then the barrel room for wine straight from barrel, ending with a seated Cabernet tasting and bites from the estate culinary team. Sundays October 11 and 18, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. $245 ($195 members). The winery is in its 30th harvest. Details at farniente.com.

Robert Biale Harvest Dinner, October 17

Celebrate the 2026 harvest with a three-course dinner paired with single-vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, hosted with owner Bob Biale and winemaker David Natali. Saturday, October 17, 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Club $210, retail $250, tax included. Details at napavalley.wine.

Connolly Ranch Harvest Festival, October 18

The family day: animals, gardens, and hands-on activities at the Napa ranch. Sunday, October 18, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Adults $22, children over 2 $12, under 2 free. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Frank Family x SIMKHAI Runway Luncheon, October 24

The fashion moment: a runway show, a Bottega lunch, and the debut of a collaborative Cabernet, benefiting Dress for Success. Saturday, October 24, 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Calistoga winery. $250 via Tock. Read the full story in the journal.

Details verified at time of publication. Book directly with the wineries; popular events sell out. ■