5 Wine Country Harvest Events Not To Miss

Celebrate the best wine country has to offer this fall at these ebullient events.

10/7-8

Classical Arts Film Festival

This niche festival focuses on films, both short subject and feature-length, that pertain to the classical arts—classical composers, choreographers, musicians and more. Each screening is followed by Q&A sessions, plus the festival will present several Jarvis Awards for excellence in the classical arts. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, jarvisconservatory.com/classicalfilmfestival

10/8

Pinot On The River

The 19th annual Pinot On The River promises a delightful afternoon of top-notch pinot noir sips alongside more than 40 small-batch wineries and artisan food vendors. Even better? This much-anticipated event benefits Sonoma County Pride. Old Courthouse Square, Fourth Street and Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, pinotfestival.com

10/15-16

Autumn Edition Horse Show

Head to Lyttle Cow Palace at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for the equestrian experience of a lifetime. Featuring multiple breeds and divisions, gaited and nongaited horses and a customized obstacle course, this showstopping spectacle is sure to delight. 2015 Aston Ave., Santa Rosa, northcoasthorse.com/autumn-show.html

10/16

Healdsburg Crush Pouring on the Plaza

Sample limited-production wines from more than 60 of California’s top producers at Healdsburg Plaza. We recommend opting for VIP—last year’s experience included an elegant brunch and pinot noir tasting at The Matheson. Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg, bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush

10/29

Connolly Ranch Harvest Festival

Celebrate everything fall at Connolly Ranch’s annual harvest festival. The family-friendly event features farm animal interactions, garden tours, magic stick wand crafts and Dia de los Muertos art, altars and haunted nature shelters, plus light bites at the Grove. 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, connollyranch.org/events/harvest-festival