Napa Valley provides the perfect backdrop to some of the popular annual local events all throughout the year; from film festivals to major wine tasting events.
Napa Valley has become a infamous venue for some of the most popular events from wine tasting, film and music festivals to sporting events.
Annual Events in Napa Valley
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Celebrating National Irish Coffee Day
January
Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day with the lore and history of this beloved coffee cocktail.
Cabernet Dreaming Napa Valley
January
Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps the most wintery of wines. Maybe because of the heavy tannins, a classic Cabernet characteristic, that wrap around your tastebuds like a warm overcoat along with baking spice notes of clove and cinnamon make this wine and ideal companion for nights by a crackling fire.
Napa Lighted Art Festival
January
The Napa Lighted Art Festival, a fusion of creativity, technology, and illumination. Embracing light as an evolving art form, we showcase innovative techniques, weaving magic through the canvas of darkness.
Napa Valley Restaurant Week
January
Locals and visitors can dine throughout the valley with multi-course, prix-fixe menus
Sipping in Style: The Perfect Wine Pairings for The Silver Fox's Sweet Tooth
February
We've got the inside scoop on the ultimate wine pairings for two of life's sweetest indulgences – chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting and Meyer lemon tart.
Yountville International Short Film Festival
February
The 6th Annual Yountville International Short Film Festival returns February 2023
CellarPass' The Vault BottleRock Napa Valley 2023 Tickets Promotion
March
The CellarPass' The Vault membership program is all about hanging out with friends and sharing in new experiences. And to get you into one of the most sought-after live events of the year, we're giving away tickets to BottleRock Napa Valley!
Napa Valley Women's Half Marathon
March
Half marathon and 5K, with a scenic course in the city of Napa
Yountville Live
March
Four days devoted to exclusive musical performances, exquisite cuisines, and unique wine tastings.
Spring Fever and Spring Wine Releases
April
Dreaming of an unforgettable spring break filled with adventure, relaxation, and of course, plenty of wine?
Blue Note / Charles Krug Summer Concert Series
MAY = SEPTEMBER
Featuring international touring acts paired with the best in food and wine, all on the historic grounds of the Charles Krug Winery.
Calistoga Wellness Week
April
The city of Calistoga celebrates its bounty of mineral waters and associated muds with a weeklong relaxation celebration
BottleRock Napa Valley
May
Featuring 3 days of the best in live music, wine, food and brew, taking place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo.
Escape to Wine Country: The Ultimate Getaway with CellarPass
June
Book your wine country getaway with CellarPass for exclusive tastings, stunning views, and memorable experiences!
Napa City Nights Summer Concert Series
July
Napa City Nights Summer Concerts, a summer tradition in the Napa Valley
St. Helena Summer Concert Series
July
Every other Thursday, in the city of St. Helena, enjoy a series of free concerts in Lyman Park
Calistoga Concerts in the Park
JULY - AUGUST
Every other Thursday, in the city of Calistoga, enjoy a series of free concerts in Pioneer Park.
Festival Napa Valley
July
World-class performances paired with culinary and wine pursuits staged in iconic wine country settings.
A Day in the Life of a Winemaker During Harvest Season
August
Discover the hustle of harvest season in a winemaker's life, from pre-dawn grape checks to late-night fermentations. A true labor of love.
Blues, Brews & BBQ
August
In downtown Napa, features live blues music, over 30 hard to find micro-brewed beers, and finger lickin' BBQ food from great BBQ masters.
Music in the Vineyards
August
A nationally-acclaimed chamber music festival, showcasing world-class artists-in-residence performing music in stunning winery settings
Calistoga's Harvest Table
September
Imagine Calistoga's main street filled with a thousand-foot table, diners enjoying the late afternoon sun, dinner and sharing good company.
Open Studios Napa Valley
September
A free, self-guided, art discovery tour, with 60-75 participating artists sharing their work - meet the artists, watch demonstrations and purchase art
PGA Tour Championship Napa Valley
September
At the Silverado Resort and Spa - a PGA golf tournament, as well as a concert series and food-and-wine festival
Napa Valley Film Festival
November
Experience the only film festival completely immersed in the art of film, food, and wine.
Holidays in St. Helena
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
Head to Napa Valley’s Main Street for festive vibes and perfect holiday Instagram photos, with a wine barrel tree, a giant snowflake, wine barrel tour, and events
Holidays in Yountville
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
The town of Yountville twinkles with thousands of lights, with events including free carriage rides, a holiday movie series, wreath-making, and of course food and wine.
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Discover the hustle of harvest season in a winemaker's life, from pre-dawn grape checks to late-night fermentations. A true labor of love.
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