3112008: Messina Hof Plans Annual Harvest Celebration

Bryan’s Messina Hof is celebrating its 31st anniversary annual Harvest this summer. The event will take place from July 18 to August 17, 2008 and includes a full schedule of activities, from hand-picking grapes to vintner’s dinners.

Events:

Moonlit Harvest Friday, July 18, 2008
This second annual Moonlit Harvest will kick off the first harvesting of the grapes as guests pick grapes from the vineyards, then stomp them at sunset on Friday, July 18, 2008. Guests also receive a Messina Hof Harvest souvenir t-shirt to imprint with their purple feet after stomping. After the grapes have been crushed, visitors enjoy a multiple-course special dinner at The Vintage House Restaurant

Harvest
Saturday, July 19, 2008 – Sunday, August 17, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday only)

Murder Mystery Dinners
Saturday, July 21, 2008 – Saturday, August 18, 2008. (All Murder Mystery Dinners begin at 6:30 PM) Mystery Dinner themes are as follows:

July 19 – “Pirate Murder Mystery”
July 26 – “Celebrity Celebrations”
August 2 – “Storm Survivors”
August 9 – “Case of the Missing Matchmaker”
August 15 – “Murder on the Mound”

Harvest Vintner’s Dinners
Friday, July 25, 2008 – Saturday, August 16, 2008. (All Vintner’s Dinners begin at 6:30 PM). Harvest Vintner’s Dinners are as follows:

July 25
August 1
August 8
August 16 – Grand Finale

Location: Messina Hof Winery is located at 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan.

For more information:
• call (800) 778-9463 ext. 34.