Upcoming Messina Hof’s 47th Annual Harvest Festival

Messina Hof Estate Winery will host its 47^th annual Harvest Festival in Bryan this August. Just a 1.5-hour drive from Houston, Harvest Festival brings daytime and evening activities with unique attractions for every visitor, near and far across Central Texas and the Lone Star State.

The first family of Texas wine welcomes locals and tourists to immerse themselves in family-friendly activities every weekend in August at the Estate location in Bryan. Harvest Festival brings new wine releases, grape stomping, tastings, culinary events, tours, and more.

Moonlit Harvests

• Stroll the vineyard at sunset and spend a night among the vines where guests can pick and stomp the grapes that will go into the award-winning Ports at the Estate Vineyard. Attendees will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with their own purple footprints and are invited to dinner at the vineyard from the delicious Vineyard Cuisine buffet and selection from the wine bar, with a dessert and Port pairing to complete the evening.
• Moonlit Harvest dates: Fridays, August 2^nd, August 16^th, and August 23^rd from 7:30-10 p.m.

Daytime Harvests

• Friends and family can spend a day at the Estate Vineyard to pick and stomp the grapes that will go into creating Messina Hof’s well-known award-winning Ports. Attendees will receive a souvenir “Harvest Crew” t-shirt signed with their own purple footprints. Following the stomp is a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting experience led by the winemaker and owners to learn more about the award-winning Messina Hof wines. Guests can upgrade their experience with the Harvest Plus Pass, including a build-your-own brunch box and craft-your-own mimosa or sangria station.
• Daytime Harvest dates: Saturdays, August 3^rd, August 10^th, August 17^th, and August 24^th from 9-11:30 a.m.

Cellar Tour & Dinner

• Indulge in a 3-course dinner paired with Messina Hof wines in the candlelit Cellar Room on Saturday, August 3^rdfrom 7-10 p.m. Winemaker and CEO Paul Bonarrigo will lead guests through the winery and share the history of the Bonarrigo family and Messina Hof while offering tastings of wine directly from the tanks and barrels.
• Reservations are required and space is limited; tickets are available here.

Steak & Wine Pairing

• The ultimate pairing for meat and wine lovers alike will come together on Saturday, August 10^thfrom 6:30-8 p.m. Enjoy four delectable cuts of steak matched with Messina Hof wines to learn how flavor elements can be paired to create a delectable tasting experience.
• Tickets are available here.

Papa Paulo Port Party

• Enjoy an evening of cocktails, light bites, and barrel tastings on Saturday, August 17^thfrom 4-6 p.m. Guests are invited to an exclusive tasting of Messina Hof’s 2021 Papa Paulo Port, from grapes that were picked and stomped at the 2021 Harvest Festival.
• Tickets are available here.

Cooking Party: Mediterranean

• Join the Chef at Messina Hof on a culinary journey of the Mediterranean on Sunday, August 18^thfrom 12:30-3 p.m. Learn how to recreate the natural flavors from the coasts of southern Europe to the aromatic spices of North Africa and the Middle East with expertly paired wines. Each guest will receive their own cookbook with the recipes from the meal included and the chance to win door prizes.
• Tickets are available here.

Grand Finale Gala

• To celebrate another successful Harvest Festival at the Estate Winery, this elegant evening invites guests to indulge in a decadent menu created by the Vintage House Restaurant Chef and sip on newly released wines on Saturday, August 24^thfrom 7-9:30 p.m. The team at Messina Hof will unveil the winning artwork from the Texas Artist Wine Label Competition that was voted on earlier in the year at the Wine & Roses Festival. Attendees are encouraged to dawn cocktail attire in shades of purple for this year’s theme, “The Grape of it All.”
• Tickets are available here.

Messina Hof Hill Country’s 11^th Annual Harvest Festival

• Guests are invited to attend the 11^thannual Harvest Festival in Fredericksburg the last weekend of August. Events include a sunset and daytime harvest as Messina Hof continues the tradition of grape stomping while raising a glass to its award-winning Texas wines.
  • Sunset Harvest: Friday, August 30^th from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available here.
  • Daytime Harvest: Saturday, August 31^st from 9-11:30 a.m. Tickets are available here.

Trailer Park Tragedy: Murder Mystery Dinner

• Messina Hof is well-known for its Murder Mysteries and on Friday, August 9^th, guests are invited to be the actors and storytellers for the Trailer Park Tragedy: Murder Mystery Dinner. This adventurous evening will be accompanied by a delicious three-course dinner expertly paired with one of Messina Hof’s award-winning wines. In between each course, characters can interact and collect clues to solve the mystery. In preparation for a lively evening, each guest will receive a character assignment prior to the event to decide on an appropriate costume to play the part! Tickets can be purchased here.