Help in the vineyard
Join the Fence Stile harvest effort for a morning of hands-on vineyard help when the timing is right for the grapes.
Vineyard Harvest Near Kansas City
Harvest Weekends
Be part of harvest season at Fence Stile in Excelsior Springs. Harvest Weekends invite volunteers into the vineyard for a morning of hands-on help, fresh air, and a closer look at the work behind the wine.
Start at the end of August and all of September
Morning vineyard volunteer experience
No experience needed
Lunch provided
Snacks and refreshments throughout the morning
All ages welcome with parental guidance
Seasonal Vineyard Experience
Help with the harvest when the grapes are ready.
Harvest timing depends on the vineyard, weather, and ripeness of the fruit, so dates are announced closer to harvest. When harvest weekends are scheduled, volunteers help in the vineyard during the morning and are treated to lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
What to Expect
A hands-on morning in the vines.
No experience needed
You do not need vineyard experience. The goal is to help, learn, and be part of the harvest season.
Lunch and refreshments
Volunteers are treated to lunch, with snacks and refreshments provided throughout the morning.
All ages welcome
Harvest Weekends are open to all ages with parental guidance.
Before You Come
Dress for a morning outdoors.
Harvest mornings can start cool and warm up as the day goes on. Wear layers, choose comfortable shoes, and come ready to spend time outside in the vineyard.
All ages are welcome with parental guidance, and no vineyard experience is needed.
Harvest Dates Coming Closer to Season
Check back for harvest weekend dates.
Harvest depends on the vineyard, so dates are announced when the fruit and timing are ready. Watch the events calendar for the next opportunity to help with harvest at Fence Stile.