Our upcoming events are listed below & are updated regularly.
If you have questions about an event or would like help buying tickets,
please email us at McGrailVineyards@gmail.com or give us a call at 925-215-0717.
We look forward to seeing you at McGrail Vineyards!
Music in the Vines with HonkyTonk Heroes
Sunday, May 22nd
12:00-4:00PM
Join us for a picnic on the Front Lawn and enjoy live country music from the HonkyTonk Heroes as you sip on our award winning wines! New Tradition Kitchen will be on site serving up delicious food for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, too!
Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
$10/person
$5/wine club member
Buy tickets HERE.
Memorial Day Weekend BBQ at McGrail
Sunday, May 29th
1:00-4:00PM
Join us for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! Spend your Sunday afternoon with us enjoying McGrail wines, live music from Rock on Tap, delicious food from Dat Q BBQ, & tasty gelato from Aldo’s Gelato. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable!
Music | Rock on Tap
Food | Dat Q BBQ & Aldo’s Gelato
$10/person
$5/wine club member
Buy tickets HERE.
McGrail is open on Memorial Day!
Monday, May 30th
11:00AM-4:00PM
Kick your feet up and enjoy your day off by sipping delicious McGrail wines on the patio! We will be open for regular tasting hours. Cheers!
Friday Night Live with Get in the Groove Tribute Band
Friday, June 10th
6:00-9:00PM
Join us as we kick off our Friday Night Live Series at McGrail Vineyard with Get in the Groove Tribute Band! This high-energy group pays tribute to Rock and R&B Dance artists from the 1960s – 2000s. They will cover all your favorite hit songs as you dance the night away! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wine by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food from Double Barrel Food Truck. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable.
We have a limited number of Arbor Cabanas available to reserve for this event!
Arbor Cabana Reservations – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Summer Yoga Series: Vinyasa and Vino on the Front Lawn with Colleen Kinney
Wednesday, June 15th
6:00-8:00pm
Relax, unwind, and enjoy views of Livermore Valley as you practice yoga under the evening sky with Colleen Kinney. Yoga will begin at 6:00PM. This balanced practice will prepare the body for a delightful tasting of three of McGrail wines. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and or bottle in the tasting room.
Please bring water, comfortable clothing for yoga, and a yoga mat. Warm layers are recommended in case it is chilly!
We invite you to bring friends and family. All levels welcome!
Pre-registration is recommended. No refunds.
$32/person
$26/wine club member
Tickets available HERE.
Sunset Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Pairing
Friday, June 17th
7:00-9:00pm
Join us at McGrail for an incredible evening on our Panoramic Patio! We are so excited to partner with The Cheese Parlor and Bluebirds Chocolate for this event. As the sun sets over the beautiful Livermore Valley, guests will enjoy pairings of McGrail wines, hand-selected cheeses, & hand-made chocolates. Winemaker, Mark, Cheesemonger, Brandon, & Chocolatier, Larissa, will lead guests through these decadent pairings! You will be sure to learn, laugh, & enjoy your evening.
Seats are limited for this unique experience! Guests must be 21+ years of age.
$100/guest
$90/wine club member
Tickets available HERE.
Father’s Day at McGrail
Sunday, June 19th
12:30-4:00PM
Join us on Father’s Day for an afternoon full of time with loved ones, award winning McGrail wines, food from Dat Q BBQ, gelato from Aldo’s Gelato, and live music from Plan B! We will have a photo booth for guests to enjoy! Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups are welcome. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
$15/wine club member
$25/guest
$10/guest under 21 years of age
Buy Front Lawn tickets HERE.
We are offering limited reserved tables under our Arbor for this event.
Arbor Reserved Tables | Up to 12 guests per table | $300/table for Wine Club Members | $350/table for Guests | Includes entrance to the event for a group of up to 12 guests & a bottle of Kylie Ryan Rosé
Reserve an Arbor Table HERE.
Friday Night Live with HonkyTonk Heroes
Friday, June 24th
6:00-9:00PM
Join us as we continue our Friday Night Live Series at McGrail Vineyard with live country music from HonkyTonk Heroes! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wine by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food from Double Barrel food truck. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable.
We have a limited number of Arbor Cabanas available to reserve for this event!
Arbor Cabana Reservations – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
July 4th Weekend Celebration
Sunday, July 3rd
12:00-4:00PM
We’re celebrating with reds, whites, & YOU! Join us at McGrail on our Front Lawn for a July 4th Weekend Celebration with live music from Lavender Fields Band! It will be an amazing Summer afternoon filled with McGrail wines, delicious BBQ from Dat Q BBQ pop-up, refreshing gelato from Aldo’s Gelato, and beautiful views of Livermore Valley. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
$5/wine club member
$10/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
McGrail Vineyards will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4, 2022!
Friday Night Live with Sound Decision
Friday, July 8th
6:00-9:00PM
Grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away with upbeat band, Sound Decision, for Friday Night Live! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wine by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food from Posada. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
We have a limited number of Arbor Cabanas available to reserve for this event!
Arbor Cabana Reservations – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Sunset Concert with The Refugees
Saturday, July 9th
6:00-9:00PM
Grab your picnic chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for our Summer Sunset Concert on the front lawn at McGrail! The Refugees, a Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute band, will rock the stage while the sun sets over the hills of the Livermore Valley. McGrail wines will be available for purchase. Rye Culinary will be on-site serving up delicious food for purchase and guests are welcome to bring their own picnics as well.
Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size)
Arbor Cabana Rental – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
We encourage that guests attending this event are 21 years or older.
Every guest needs a ticket to the event, so if you do have guests under 21 years of age in your party, they need a ticket as well.
$30/wine club member (Wine Club Members receive up to ten tickets at this price)
$40/guest
Tickets available HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Taste the Best Cabernet Vintage in Decades at McGrail Vineyards
LVWA Taste Our Terroir Event
Saturday, July 16th
1:30-3:30pm
The Greatness of 2017! Livermore Valley had some fantastic wines come out of the 2017 Vintage, a few winemakers are bullish that 2017 was one of our best vintages to date. Join 6 winemakers for a collective tasting of 2017 Livermore Valley Cabernet based wines. Enjoy the comfort of the barrel room at McGrail as you taste and chat with the minds behind the wines.
Cellar 13 – “Darin Winton of Cellar 13 Winery is a Cherokee Winemaker that is passionate about making high quality, small lot wines.”
Cuda Ridge – Larry Dino – “I am excited to taste these six excellent 2017 Livermore Valley Cabs, 2017 is going down as a excellent year for Livermore wines”
Darcie Kent – Julian Halasz
McGrail Vineyards – “Winemaker Mark Clarin is passionate about growing the best grapes and believes the best winemaking starts in the Vineyard.”
The Lineage Collection – Steven Mirrasou
Wente – “Karl Wente pursues excellence in winemaking by blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, and possessing a true love for the journey.”
$65/ticket
Buy tickets HERE.
Summer Yoga Series: Vinyasa and Vino on the Front Lawn with Colleen Kinney
Wednesday, July 20th
6:00-8:00PM
Relax, unwind, and enjoy views of Livermore Valley as you practice yoga under the evening sky with Colleen Kinney. Yoga will begin at 6:00PM. This balanced practice will prepare the body for a delightful tasting of three of McGrail wines. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and or bottle in the tasting room.
Please bring water, comfortable clothing for yoga, and a yoga mat. Warm layers are recommended in case it is chilly!
We invite you to bring friends and family. All levels welcome!
Pre-registration is recommended. No refunds.
$32/person
$26/wine club member
Tickets available HERE.
Friday Night Live with The Bonafides
Friday, July 22nd
6:00-9:00PM
Join us for an evening of Jazz, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, and Soul with The Bonafides as we continue Friday Night Live! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wines by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food for purchase from Posada. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size)
Arbor Rental – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana reservations HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Music in the Vines with Nomad Hustle
Sunday, July 24th
12:00-4:00PM
*Doors open at 12:00pm
*Music & food from 1:00-4:00pm
Join us for a picnic on the Front Lawn and enjoy live music from Nomad Hustle as you sip on award winning McGrail wines! Nomad Hustle is described as a melting pot of sound and soul. The band brings together vocals and acoustic instrumentation of music that ranges from Americana soul to rich jazz notes. Rye Culinary Food Truck will be on site serving up delicious food! Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable.
$10/person
$5/wine club member
Buy tickets HERE.
Friday Night Live with The Spazmatics
Friday, August 5th
6:00-9:00PM
Join us for an evening of 80’s music with a twist featuring The Spazmatics as we continue Friday Night Live! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wines by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food for purchase from Posada. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size)
Arbor Rental – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Music in the Vines with Foam Riders
Sunday, August 7th
12:00-4:00PM
Join us for a picnic on the Front Lawn and enjoy live music from Foam Riders as you sip on our award winning wines! Foam Riders play classic rock from the 60’s-90’s, plus some current hits and original songs – something for everybody! Lukas Pizzeria will be serving up hand-tossed pizzas and Aldo’s Gelato will have tasty gelato for guests to enjoy! Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
$10/person
$5/wine club member
Buy tickets HERE.
Sunset Concert with RPM Band
Friday, August 12th
6:00-9:00PM
Grab your picnic chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for our Summer Sunset Concert on the front lawn at McGrail! RPM Band will provide great music, energy, and fun while you sip on McGrail wines as the sun sets over the hills of Livermore Valley. Yummi BBQ will be on site serving up delicious food for purchase and picnics are welcome.
We encourage that guests attending this event are 21 years or older.
Every guest needs a ticket to the event, so if you do have guests under 21 years of age in your party, they need a ticket as well.
Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size)
Arbor Rental – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$15/wine club member (Wine Club Members receive up to ten tickets at this price)
$20/guest
Tickets available HERE.
Arbor Cabana reservations HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Holy McGrail Vintage Circle Pre-Release Party
Thursday, August 18th
6:00-8:30PM
Don’t miss our August 2022 Pre-Release Party exclusive to Vintage Circle Members at McGrail! Enjoy live jazz music by EP Sax as you savor delicious food pairings alongside our newest releases.
Reservations are requested by Monday, August 15th. Guests must be 21 or older.
More details to come for this event!
$10/Vintage Circle Member
*Ticket cost will be applied to a wine purchase at the event.
RSVP here.
Friday Night Live with Take Five Band
Friday, August 19th
6:00-9:00PM
Join us for an evening of live music by Take Five Band as we continue Friday Night Live! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wines by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food for purchase from Posada. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable.
Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size)
Arbor Rental – $200 for guests & $150 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets)
$7/wine club member
$12/guest
Buy tickets HERE.
Arbor Cabana rentals HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
Holy McGrail Quarterly Wine Club Release Party
Saturday & Sunday, August 20th and 21st
11:30AM-4:00PM
Drop by McGrail anytime from 11:30am-4:00pm either day to pick up your August 2022 shipment! Wine Club Members and guests will be able to taste through McGrail’s new releases and enjoy an afternoon of McGrail wines, live music, & delicious food. Outside food is welcome.
Barrel Room & Vineyard Patio | Wine Club Pick-Ups & Walk-Up Wine Tasting
Front Lawn | Live Music, Food for Purchase, Space to Picnic, & McGrail wines by the glass and bottle for purchase
Saturday: Better Days Trio | Soleil Pizza | Aldo’s Gelato | 12:00-4:00PM
Sunday: Helios Band | Soleil Pizza | Aldo’s Gelato | 12:00-4:00PM
This event is outdoors with very limited shade. We encourage guests to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly! If weather permits, pop-up tents and umbrellas that are weighted down and set up on approved areas on the perimeter of our lawn are allowed.
Wine Club Members receive up to four complimentary tickets per membership. Additional guests are $25/person.
Non-Drinkers and guests under 21 years of age are $5/person
We recommend buying tickets, but walk-ups are welcome.
Buy tickets HERE.
Evening Under the Stars with Pasquale
Friday, August 26th
5:30-9:00PM
Join us for an evening under the stars with the famed Italian Tenor, Pasquale Esposito. Seats will be located on the front lawn area, overlooking expansive views of Livermore Valley. From 5:30-7:00pm, enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and Soleil gourmet wood fired pizzas. Pasquale will take the stage at 7:00pm for a night to remember with his distinctive pop/opera style performance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Livermore schools music enrichment programs.
This is an event with limited tickets. Tables and chairs will be set up on the front lawn.
Guests will be assigned a table number for this event. There will be a question when you purchase tickets asking if you have guests you would like to sit with! We will do our absolute best to accommodate requests based on group sizes.
We will also give guests the opportunity to pre-select wines for the event! There will be a question asking if you would like to pre-order any wine for the event when you purchase tickets. All wines pre-selected will be charged the day of the concert.
If you have any questions regarding seating arrangements, pre-selected wine, or general event questions, please contact our Winery Event Manager at shelby@mcgrailvineyards.com.
$120/guest
$99/wine club member (members receive up to four tickets at this price)
Buy tickets HERE.
Sunset Concert with Forejour
Sunday, September 4th
5:30-8:30PM
*Doors open at 5:30pm
*Concert is from 6:00-8:30pm
Grab your picnic chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for our Summer Sunset Concert featuring Forejour on the Front Lawn at McGrail! Forejour, a Journey and Foreigner tribute band, will rock the stage while the sun sets over the hills of the Livermore Valley. Enjoy delicious food from Ominous Burgers & Fonseca’s Mexican Food Truck, or bring your own picnic.
Guests must be 21 or older.
$30/wine club member (members receive up to 4 tickets at this price)
$40/guest
We have a limited number of Arbor Cabanas available to reserve for this event!
Arbor Cabana Rental – $200 for Guests and $150 for Wine Club Members (does not include tickets)
Tickets available HERE.
Arbor Cabana reservations HERE. (Arbor Cabana reservations do not include tickets to the event, so please be sure each guest has an event ticket as well!)
McGrail is open on Labor Day!
Monday, September 5th
11:00AM-4:00PM
Kick your feet up and enjoy your day off by sipping delicious McGrail wines on the patio! We will be open for regular tasting hours. Cheers!
Stay tuned for many more September – December 2022 events!