Grape Festivals in Washington 2026
14 grape festivals this year.
Washington grape is typically in season August through October. Below are the 14 grape festivals on Washington's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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Prosser Wine and Music Festival
June 19–21, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Prosser · Free
Free three-day celebration of Washington wine country with live music at participating wineries throughout Prosser, surrounded by more than 20 wineries and 20,000 acres of Yakima Valley vineyards.
Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine
June 19–20, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Walla Walla
Two-day wine celebration with more than 20 premier Walla Walla Valley wineries pouring library selections and current releases, with live music and winemaker meet-and-greets.
Walla Walla Tour d'Farm
September 18–19, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Walla Walla · Free
MixedSelf-guided two-day farm tour through Walla Walla Valley orchards, vineyards, and growing fields during active harvest season, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the region's agriculture.
Lake Chelan Wine Harvest
September 22 – November 26, 2026
Chelan
Multi-week fall harvest event across the Lake Chelan wine region with barrel tastings, grape stomps, vineyard tours, live music, and gourmet cuisine.
Prosser Harvest & Street Painting Festival
September 25–27, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Prosser · Free
Free three-day fall festival in historic downtown Prosser coinciding with the Great Prosser Balloon Rally, featuring craft vendors, live music, street chalk artists, and a farmers market.
Red Mountain Harvest Weekends
September 28 – October 10, 2026
Benton City
Red Mountain AVA wineries host a series of harvest events through late September and October — grape punchdowns, cellar parties, and vineyard experiences on one of Washington's most acclaimed appellations.
Savor the San Juans
October 1–31, 2026
Friday Harbor
Throughout October, San Juan Islands wineries host harvest festivals as part of this month-long culinary celebration — vineyard tours, harvest dinners, wine tastings, and behind-the-scenes island winemaking.
Woodinville Harvest Crush Festival
October 3–4, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Woodinville
Annual harvest celebration in the Woodinville Warehouse Winery District where 20+ wineries open for grape sorting demos, juice tastings, food trucks, and live music during active crush.
Catch the Crush
October 9–11, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Yakima
Three-day fall harvest celebration spanning 50+ Yakima Valley wineries with grape stomps, crush tours, tastings, and live music.
Rattlesnake Hills Catch the Crush
October 9–11, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Zillah
Wineries along the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail open for three days of grape stomps, crush demonstrations, vineyard tours, live music, and harvest food pairings above Zillah in the Yakima Valley.
Harvest Festival @ the Airport District
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Walla Walla · Free
Free fall harvest event in Walla Walla's Airport District winery corridor with live music, a wine barrel maze, lawn games, and winery tastings.
Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend
November 6–8, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Walla Walla
Annual fall weekend when Walla Walla Valley wineries unveil their newest vintage releases, often exclusively available at the tasting room, with winemaker events across the valley.
Tri-Cities Wine Festival
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Kennewick
The 45th annual Columbia Valley wine showcase brings 40+ wineries to the Three Rivers Convention Center for an evening of Northwest wine tastings, appetizers, and live entertainment in the heart of wine country.
Thanksgiving in Wine Country
November 27–29, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Yakima
The day after Thanksgiving, Yakima Valley wineries welcome visitors for mulled wine, limited-release flights, holiday food pairings, and case discounts — a beloved regional tradition for holiday wine stocking.
Frequently asked
- When is grape season in Washington?
- Washington grape is typically in season August through October. Harvest events and U-pick windows cluster around that time — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own grape in Washington?
- Yes — Washington has pick-your-own grape farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick grape guide for locations and seasons.
- Are grape festivals in Washington free?
- It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.