Community Harvest 2026

🍇 Community Harvest 2026 🍇

Now’s your chance to experience the most hands-on part of our winemaking: COMMUNITY HARVEST!

Saturday, August 8 | 6:30 AM – Approximately 11:00 AM
This event is FREE! No tickets or registration required.

Join us as we open our vineyard to the Golden Triangle for one of our favorite traditions of the year! Whether you’re a returning harvester or joining us for the first time, you’ll get to experience harvest alongside the Free State Cellars family and help bring in this year’s muscadine crop.

🍇 Harvest Day Itinerary 🍇

6:30–7:15 AM | Sunrise Yoga with Yoga Vibes (Optional)

Start your morning with a relaxing yoga session overlooking the vineyard before harvest begins.

7:15–7:30 AM | Check-In, T-Shirt Pickup & Harvest Orientation

Guests will sign in, receive a complimentary Community Harvest T-shirt (while supplies last), and learn the basics of harvesting muscadine grapes.

7:30–9:30 AM | HARVEST!

Head into the vineyard and harvest alongside the Free State Cellars family! Our team will be working with you every step of the way to answer questions, provide guidance, and share what makes harvest season so special.

10:00 AM | Complimentary Breakfast

Breakfast is provided exclusively for our harvest volunteers as a thank-you for helping us bring in this year’s crop. Brunch will be accompanied by a DJ to celebrate everyone’s hard work!

Following Breakfast | Annual Grape Stomp

Don’t miss one of our favorite traditions! Jump in, stomp some grapes, and grab plenty of photos.

Approximately 11:00 AM | Harvest Concludes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
👨‍👩‍👧 Children
We are family-friendly, and children are welcome to participate. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

👕 Attire
Harvesting takes place outdoors and involves plenty of walking and movement. We recommend lightweight, comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

🌿 Terrain
Free State Cellars is a working vineyard. Please be prepared to walk on uneven grassy terrain.

🐶 Pets
For the safety of your pets, dogs are not permitted during Community Harvest. Grapes are highly toxic to canines, and even small amounts can be extremely dangerous.

🐝 Wildlife
As a working farm located on Adams Bayou, we share our property with native wildlife, including bees, ants, insects, and other animals. Please remain aware of your surroundings and avoid any potentially hazardous encounters. Swimming is not permitted anywhere on the property.

☀️ Heat Advisory
Harvest takes place outdoors during the summer months. Water and sports drinks will be available, but we encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle as well. Please dress appropriately for the weather and take breaks whenever needed.

🍷 Tasting Room Hours
Our tasting room will be open for regular service from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, so go shower up and come back after harvest to relax with a well-earned glass of wine or frozen sangria!

If you have any questions, we’d love to help!

[email protected] | 409-221-7232

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the vineyard and make another unforgettable Community Harvest together!