I was given tickets to Messina Hof Harvest Fest. Never been before, not really sure what all it consists of. Any insight into the event is appreciated.

We did the daytime event a few years ago.

You take a class on harvesting grapes and then are assigned a row to work. It's hot outside but it was fun and not too taxing. Basically just harvest along a stretch of vineyard and then return your grapes to the big containers.

Then you get to stomp the grapes and make a T-shirt. Everyone pretends they are Lucy in Italy and they take pics, etc. It's goofy but everyone seems to have a good time.

At some point in the day, you take a tour of the winery. When we were there, they would put a photo of you in the vineyard on a bottle you could purchase.

The nighttime events feature dinner, I believe.

We enjoyed it; it was a little more active and involved than your typical winery visit.