Northern Sun Winery is more than a vineyard — it’s a place where music, tradition, and celebration come together. From lively summer concerts among the vines, to the joy of our fall harvest, to intimate gatherings and special occasions, we invite you to experience the heart of our winery throughout the year.
Join us for our Fall Community Harvest
Harvest season begins this Saturday, September 12, 2026!
We are kicking off the 2026 harvest with Brianna grapes, and we would love to have you join us in the vineyard. Harvest begins at 8:00 a.m., with coffee ready for our early-morning pickers. Come for the morning or stay as long as you would like. Lunch will be provided for everyone helping with the harvest.
Our community harvest continues on Saturdays throughout the season, typically from mid-September through mid-October, as each grape variety becomes ready to pick. Check back here or follow us on Facebook for upcoming harvest dates and details.
As a thank-you for helping bring in the new vintage, every harvest volunteer becomes a member of our Harvest Club, which includes a 20% discount on wine with every visit.
Come roll up your sleeves, spend a beautiful fall day in the vineyard, and be part of the Northern Sun harvest tradition. We will see you among the vines!
2026 Harvest Schedule*:
Brianna (white grapes) - September 12
Leon Millot (red grapes) - September 19
La Crescent (white grapes)- September 26
Marquette - October 3
Rosé field blend (red grapes) - October 10
St. Pepin grapes - October 17
*Weather permitting - check in here and/or on Facebook for live updates. When there is rain on Saturday we generally shift the harvest to Sunday.
Enjoy live music with our
Summer Concerts in the Vineyard
May 31, 2026 - help us launch into summer with a free first concert: Cash O’Riley 4p - 6p Eastern
Spend your Sunday afternoons surrounded by vines, music, and community. From early June through late August, we host live concerts in the vineyard, Sundays from 4:00pm – 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Bring a chair or blanket, sip your favorite Northern Sun wine, and relax to the sounds of talented local and regional musicians in a truly unique setting.
With a $10 entry fee, each concert also supports a greater cause — proceeds help raise funds for local and international charities, so every glass and every song contributes to making a difference.
2026 Concert Schedule
May 31 - Cash O’Riley - free summer launch
June 14 - Drew Peterson
June 28 - Seth Brown Band
July 1 - Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic - after hours, 6p - 8p
July 8 - Aaron Simmons - after hours, 6p - 8p
July 19 - Whiskey Charmers
July 26 - Failte
August 16 - Todd Wangerin
August 23 - Dawn & Crystal
August 30 - Make Believe Spurs
