CLASS:
Udderly Delicious - A Sweet Farm-to-Fork Adventure
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Sunday, September 6th or 13th, 2026 1pm - 4pm (date subject to change due to ideal harvest date)
For ages 12 and up $50 per participant Join us for an exciting hands on Farm-to-Fork Experience, delve into the world of juicing and canning with a hands-on journey from the vineyard to savoring delicious grape juice and grape jelly. |
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Event Highlights:
Grape Harvesting:
Step into the vineyard and experience the joy of harvesting fresh, ripe grapes straight from the vine. Learn how to identify peak ripeness and carefully pick fruit at its flavorful best while enjoying the beauty of the farm.
Juice Extraction with Steam Juicer:
Watch science and tradition come together as we transform fresh grapes into rich, vibrant juice using a steam juicer. Discover how steam gently draws out pure juice while preserving color, flavor, and nutrients.
Canning the Grape Juice:
Step into the kitchen and learn the art of preservation. We’ll guide you through safe water-bath canning techniques so you can seal your grape juice into shelf-stable jars to enjoy year-round.
Making Homemade Grape Jelly:
Take your fresh grape juice one step further by transforming it into classic, homemade grape jelly. Learn the simple science of pectin, sugar balance, and gel setting while creating a timeless pantry staple.
Take-Home Harvest:
Finish the experience with your own handcrafted jars of grape juice and grape jelly—ready to gift, store, or enjoy at home.
Event Details:
Tickets: $50 per person
Limited spots available for this seasonal, hands-on farm experience. Reserve early to secure your place in this unforgettable grape harvest adventure!
Grape Harvesting:
Step into the vineyard and experience the joy of harvesting fresh, ripe grapes straight from the vine. Learn how to identify peak ripeness and carefully pick fruit at its flavorful best while enjoying the beauty of the farm.
Juice Extraction with Steam Juicer:
Watch science and tradition come together as we transform fresh grapes into rich, vibrant juice using a steam juicer. Discover how steam gently draws out pure juice while preserving color, flavor, and nutrients.
Canning the Grape Juice:
Step into the kitchen and learn the art of preservation. We’ll guide you through safe water-bath canning techniques so you can seal your grape juice into shelf-stable jars to enjoy year-round.
Making Homemade Grape Jelly:
Take your fresh grape juice one step further by transforming it into classic, homemade grape jelly. Learn the simple science of pectin, sugar balance, and gel setting while creating a timeless pantry staple.
Take-Home Harvest:
Finish the experience with your own handcrafted jars of grape juice and grape jelly—ready to gift, store, or enjoy at home.
Event Details:
- This is a family-friendly event open to ages 12 and over.
- All materials, grapes, jars, and canning supplies will be provided.
- Each participant will go home with jars of canned grape juice and freshly made grape jelly.
- Step-by-step instruction sheets will be provided so you can confidently recreate the process at home.
- Participants will be working in small groups with hands-on guidance throughout the entire experience.
- Grape harvesting and initial processing will take place outdoors in the vineyard and farm spaces. Please dress appropriately for sun exposure—sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are strongly recommended. Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes are required, as participants will be walking, harvesting, and working outdoors throughout portions of the class
- Bring your curiosity, and get ready for a hands-on journey from vine to pantry!
Tickets: $50 per person
Limited spots available for this seasonal, hands-on farm experience. Reserve early to secure your place in this unforgettable grape harvest adventure!
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Other Details:
Where do I go when I arrive?
- No smoking, vaping, pets, or animals are permitted on the farm. Water bottles are allowed. If you have a service dog, please contact us for more information.
- Please let us know if accommodations are needed so we can make sure the event is as inclusive as possible.
- This event is appropriate for ages 21 and up. This workshop includes contact with livestock, using knives to cutting vanilla beans and using alcohol. Use of alcohol is limited to the activities related to making and using vanilla extract.
- We are a working farm, we strive to keep a tidy farm but farm life is messy and has a lot of equipment. Be prepared for mud, manure, and uneven surfaces when outdoors and around livestock. Dress appropriately, hair secured or under hat recommended as it could be windy. Long pants and sleeves recommended, close toed shoes required. Handwashing station, soap, and hand sanitizer is available for use at any time.
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, and touching your face.
Where do I go when I arrive?
- Our address is 2476 SW OLD HWY 47, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
- Copy and paste the line above into your map device. Do not go to CARPENTER CREEK WINERY. We are Carpenter Creek RANCH, 2 difference businesses. Googe/Google Maps will bring you directly to our address if you use the line above. We are right off of Highway 47, if you're traveling down Richie Road or Stringtown Road you're headed to CARPENTER CREEK WINERY. Our barn is the big picture at the top of website page, it's hard to miss.
- There will be a sign or a person guiding parking as needed.