Experience Harvest in Action!

Harvest Dinner & Big Crush Passport Weekend

Join us for Big Crush weekend and get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the season. Enjoy barrel tastings, winery tours, and live crush action at Amador Wine Country’s premier family-owned wineries.

The Harvest Dinner
Friday, October 2nd from 6:00PM -8:45PM

Harvest Dinner: $125
Harvest Dinner & Full Weekend Pass: $185 Sale ($220 regular price)

This evening is all about celebrating our incredible Amador Wine community. We are bringing winemakers, families, and guests together around the harvest table to share a beautiful, family-style meal and toast to the season. Sit down with fellow wine lovers and the winemakers themselves to share a wonderful meal, pass the platters, and enjoy incredible local wines. Seating is limited, so pull up a chair and join our family table!

  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Winemaker Reception, Local Wines & Appetizers

  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Family-Style Harvest Dinner

  • 8:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Dessert and Closing Toasts

  • Rosemary Lamb Skewers: Grilled with sweet onions and peppers

  • Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Tapenade: Served with warm, grilled pita bread

  • Smoked Tri-Tip: Hand-carved with fresh chimichurri and cracked peppercorn sauces

  • Grilled Chicken Thighs: Served in a light cream sauce with wild mushrooms, blistered pear tomatoes, and spinach

  • Grilled Salmon Medallions: Finished with a black garlic and fig drizzle

  • Grilled Portobello Mushrooms: Glazed with black garlic and fig (Vegetarian)

  • Pasta Primavera: Tossed with grilled seasonal vegetables in a light pesto

  • Garden Harvest Salad: Local greens, seasonal veggies, and edible flowers

  • Sourdough Garlic Bread: Warm and freshly toasted

Big Crush Passport Weekend
Saturday, October 3rd & Sunday, October 4th
10:30AM – 4:30PM

Tickets Starting at $50

To ensure a relaxed experience for every guest, Big Crush is a reservation-only event. This allows you to handcraft your perfect, stress-free wine-country itinerary in advance!

    • Custom Itineraries: Reservations are required at each winery you plan to visit. As you book, you’ll see the exact harvest-themed experiences, curated wine tastings, food pairings, and live music offerings at each location.
    • Your Event Welcome: Upon arriving at your very first reservation, you’ll be greeted with a commemorative wine glass and an official event guide.
    • Maximize Your Day: Each reservation secures your spot for 1 hour and 15 minutes of dedicated hosting. This perfectly paced schedule ensures you get a relaxed, seated experience at every stop without waiting in lines—giving you plenty of time to experience multiple wineries throughout the weekend!

Tickets sell fast! Secure your winery reservations and Harvest Dinner seats today.

BIG CRUSH HARVEST FESTIVAL GALLERY

Big Crush Harvest Festival Sponsors

Interested in being a corporate sponsor?
We have limited sponsorship packages available for this premier event in Amador Wine country.