Harvest Festival 2023

Join us each weekend in August for family-friendly fun at our Estate winery in Bryan, and the first weekend of September at Messina Hof Hill Country in Fredericksburg

Announcing Harvest Festival 2023

Each year, we are excited to celebrate the Messina Hof Annual Harvest Festival! This is our favorite opportunity to connect with our friends, family, and Texas wine lovers, so we invite you to have a hand in our history. Harvest Festival is a fun-filled time for the entire family as we honor the harvest tradition of picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof’s award-winning Ports. We offer a range of daytime and evening events, complete with their own unique attractions.

August 4th – August 6th

Harvest season is upon us! We invite you to join our family as we celebrate Messina Hof Estate Winery’s 46th Annual Harvest Festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of grape picking and stomping paired with our award-winning Texas wines.

Moonlit Harvest

Friday, August 4th

7:30PM-10PM

Immerse yourself in moonlight and wine as you pick and stomp the grapes that go into our award-winning Ports at our Estate vineyard.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your own purple footprints!

Enjoy our delicious Vineyard Cuisine buffet and great selections from our wine bar as you socialize and dine over the vineyard.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Daytime Harvest

Saturday, August 5th

9AM-11:30AM

Bring your friends and family to our Estate vineyard for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating Messina Hof’s well known award-winning Ports.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your Harvest experience with a build-your-own-brunch-box at our brunch buffet and mimosa bar by purchasing the Harvest Plus Pass!

After picking and stomping, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience. Learn what goes into producing award-winning Texas wine from the winemaker and owners.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Cellar Dinner

Saturday, August 5th

7:30PM-10PM

Sip on sparkling as you get a tour from the winemaker himself, Paul M Bonarrigo. Hear the history of the Bonarrigo family, the Estate winery, and how Messina Hof has become the most awarded Texas winery. Learn about the process of growing, fermenting, barrel-aging, and blending our award-winning wines, with the opportunity to taste wine directly from the tanks and barrels!

Dine on appetizers and a 3-course meal paired with award-winning Messina Hof wine in our beautiful, candlelit Cellar Room. The space is limited to only 40 people so be sure not to miss out on this unique experience.

MENU COMING SOON

Sold Out

August 11th – August 12th

Harvest season is upon us! We invite you to join our family as we celebrate Messina Hof Estate Winery’s 46th Annual Harvest Festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of grape picking and stomping paired with our award-winning Texas wines.

Moonlit Harvest

Friday August 11th

7:30PM-10PM

Immerse yourself in moonlight and wine as you pick and stomp the grapes that go into our award-winning Ports at our Estate vineyard.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your own purple footprints!

Enjoy our delicious Vineyard Cuisine buffet and great selections from our wine bar as you socialize and dine over the vineyard.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Daytime Harvest

Saturday, August 12th

9AM-11:30AM

Bring your friends and family to our Estate vineyard for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating Messina Hof’s well known award-winning Ports.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your Harvest experience with a build-your-own-brunch-box at our brunch buffet and mimosa bar by purchasing the Harvest Plus Pass!

After picking and stomping, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience. Learn what goes into producing award-winning Texas wine from the winemaker and owners.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Murder Mystery Dinner

Saturday, August 12th

7PM-9:30PM

With friends like these, who needs enemies?
As always, the gang has gathered at the coffee shop, but this time under very different circumstances…
On a break from their usual romantic entanglements, they have become murder suspects! A body has been found floating in the famous Central Park fountain. Could they BE in any more trouble?!

Each Murder Mystery Dinner is led by an equally thematic host, who will “set the stage” so to speak and guide you through the story. Not only will you be treated to a fabulous three course dinner, but each course is expertly paired with one of Messina Hof’s award-winning wines. In between each course, each character will be able to interact and collect clues as to who the murderer is. Or is it you? If so, then make sure you’re clever enough to avoid suspicion…

All Murder Mystery tickets include food and wine. Costumes are encouraged!

Get Tickets!

August 18th – August 20th

Harvest season is upon us! We invite you to join our family as we celebrate Messina Hof Estate Winery’s 46th Annual Harvest Festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of grape picking and stomping paired with our award-winning Texas wines.

Murder Myster Dinner

Friday, August 18th

7:30PM-9:30PM

Messina Hof is well-known for its Murder Mysteries, which are their own brand of “dinner theater,” that date back to the Middle Ages. Guests would dine and enjoy entertainment from actors and storytellers. However, with Messina Hof’s Murder Mysteries, our guests are the actors and storytellers. Before the date of the event, each guest will receive a character assignment which will help you decide on a costume.

Each Murder Mystery Dinner is led by an equally thematic host, who will “set the stage” so to speak and guide you through the story. Not only will you be treated to a fabulous three course dinner, but each course is expertly paired with one of Messina Hof’s award-winning wines. In between each course, each character will be able to interact and collect clues as to who the murderer is. Or is it you? If so, then make sure you’re clever enough to avoid suspicion…

All Murder Mystery tickets include food and wine. Costumes are encouraged!

Get Tickets!

Daytime Harvest

Saturday, August 19th

9AM-11:30AM

Bring your friends and family to our Estate vineyard for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating Messina Hof’s well known award-winning Ports.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your Harvest experience with a build-your-own-brunch-box at our brunch buffet and mimosa bar by purchasing the Harvest Plus Pass!

After picking and stomping, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience. Learn what goes into producing award-winning Texas wine from the winemaker and owners.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Outdoor Luau

Saturday, August 19th

7:30PM-10PM

There isn’t a better pairing than summer nights and BBQ.

Pull out the Hawaiian shirts from your closet and grab your leis for this outdoor luau. Surround yourself in moonlight and views of our Estate vineyard as you dine outside. The evening will feature some traditional Hawaiian recipes and beyond paired with Messina Hof’s award-winning wines.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

August 25th – August 27th

Harvest season is upon us! We invite you to join our family as we celebrate Messina Hof Estate Winery’s 46th Annual Harvest Festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of grape picking and stomping paired with our award-winning Texas wines.

Moonlit Harvest

Friday, August 25th

7:30PM-10PM

Immerse yourself in moonlight and wine as you pick and stomp the grapes that go into our award-winning Ports at our Estate vineyard.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your own purple footprints!

Enjoy our delicious Vineyard Cuisine buffet and great selections from our wine bar as you socialize and dine over the vineyard.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Daytime Harvest

Saturday, August 26th

9AM-11:30AM

Bring your friends and family to our Estate vineyard for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating Messina Hof’s well known award-winning Ports.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your Harvest experience with a build-your-own-brunch-box at our brunch buffet and mimosa bar by purchasing the Harvest Plus Pass!

After picking and stomping, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience. Learn what goes into producing award-winning Texas wine from the winemaker and owners.

MENU COMING SOON

Get Tickets!

Grand Finale Gala

Saturday, August 26th

This elegant evening event raises a toast to a successful Harvest Festival at Messina Hof Estate Winery.

Enjoy this fine menu presented by the Vintage House Chef. Our Winemaker will introduce each wine and walk you through the pairings. Guests will also have the privilege of having the “first-taste” of new release wines.
We will officially unveil the winning artwork from our Texas Artist Wine Label Competition that was voted on at our Wine & Roses Festival earlier in the year.

This year’s theme is ‘Come Experience the Spirit of Harvest.’ Dress to match in luscious red, jewel green, and white linen. Cocktail attire is encouraged!

TICKET INCLUDES

  • gourmet dinner
  • award-winning wine pairings
  • first access to newly released wines

Get Tickets!

Hill Country Harvest Festival

September 1st – September 2nd

Harvest season is upon us! We invite you to join our family as we celebrate Messina Hof Hill Country Winery’s 11th Annual Harvest Festival. We are excited to continue the tradition of grape picking and stomping paired with our award-winning Texas wines.

Sunset Harvest

Friday, September 1st

6PM-8:30PM

Experience an evening of grape picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof Hill Country’s exclusive Private Reserve Papa Paulo Port. You’ll receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Guests will complete the Sunset Harvest feasting on a fabulous dinner with a wide selection of Messina Hof wines to enjoy!

Get Tickets!

Daytime Harvest

Saturday, September 2nd
9AM-11:30AM

Bring your friends and family out for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the very grapes that go into making Messina Hof Hill Country’s exclusive Papa Paulo Port.

You will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with your very own purple footprints.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your Harvest experience with brunch and mimosas by purchasing the Harvest Plus Pass!

Get Tickets!