Napa Valley Grape Stomp Guide: What to Expect at This Wine Festival

1566

Each year hundreds of people gather together to help with the annual Napa Valley grape stomp. This year in Napa Valley there are two celebrations being held for the annual grape stomp.

If you have never experienced a grape stomp before you will want to. You not only get to put your own two feet into the creation of some very delicious wines, but you also have the chance to understand the makings of wine and why it tastes so delicious. If you are someone that is a wine enthusiast, then traveling to Napa Valley for grape stomping season is a must.

This year on September 25 the PEJU Winery of Napa Valley is putting together their Harvest Party and Grape Stomp. It is their biggest event that they host each year. Guests will begin their day pressing the wine the old fashioned way during the grape stomp competition. After the competition guests get to enjoy an elegant and relaxing dinner following by dancing underneath the stars within the Peju gardens. For those wanting to attend this event fees are $150 for guests and $130 for wine club members.

Also at the Schweiger Vineyards the Old World Harvest Grape Stomp is held from September 16 to October 7 from 10am to 2pm each day. During this event guests will have the opportunity to participate in the Brix test, pick and stomp grapes and also enjoy their old fashioned harvest lunch and wine. You also get the lug box to keep from their vineyard. If you are interested in attending this book early, spots fill up fast. For those wanting to attend this event fees are $150 for guests and $125 for wine club members.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to put your feet into the making of some of the best Napa Valley wines this fall.

Be prepared for any travel disruption with our advisors’ flight delay and cancellation guide — essential knowledge for every traveler.

Previous articleStratford-upon-Avon Travel Guide: Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Top Attractions
Next articleParadis Latin Paris: Guide to This Iconic Parisian Cabaret Show
Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.