Napa Valley - December Events

• December 1 -- Napa Valley Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga
  Holiday, Family Fun: Napa Valley Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga held just after dark, is a salute to our agricultural heritage and features a wide range of small to gigantic equipment lighted and decorated bearing every thing from kids to Santa. This weekend begins Calistoga's Classic Christmas Season, which runs thru December. Downtown Calistoga
  Fee: Free Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

Ongoing Events

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery has Open Mic Night, every Wed. night 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Jazz on the Patio every Night during the high season with live jazz guitar Dancing every Thurs., Fri. & Sat. night with Live DJ's from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
  Fee: Free or small cover Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101

• Daily -- The Hess Collection Gallery
  Exhibition: The Hess Collection of paintings and sculptures by contemporary European and American artists was acquired over the past 30 years by winery founder Donald Hess. The unique exhibition brings together an encompassing display of the vivid, powerful and thought-provoking works. At Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Daily -- Robert Mondavi Discovery Tour
  Wine Education: This 30-minute walking tour includes a viewing and discussion of the historic To Kalon Vineyard, state-of-the-art To Kalon Cellar, and barrel aging room. The tour also includes a taste of two of our signature wines. Limited to 20 guests; children welcome. No advanced reservations; available on a walk-in basis only. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Year Round -- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
  Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Seniors $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 Free Time: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Daily by appointment. -- Robert Mondavi Exclusive Cellar Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: Spend a quiet hour with a Wine Educator tasting a variety of limited production, reserve and older vintage wines in an exclusive private setting. This luxurious experience begins with a brief tour of the inner workings of the winery and concludes with a decadent tasting that also includes a hand selected artisanal cheese and charcuterie selection. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $55 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Some of the world’s finest wines are blends. Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend, that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate vineyards. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $40 Time: By appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Ongoing -- Introduction to Beringer Tour
  Wine Education, Historic: We welcome guest of all ages on this tour. This historic tour guides you through the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer’s long history and commitment to quality. The tour includes a coupon for tasting in the Old Winery Tasting Room. Reservations recommended. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $20 per person Time: Daily 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p,m, & 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222

• Daily, by appointment -- Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Did you know that taste is almost entirely controlled by your sense of smell? In this in-depth sensory seminar, you’ll taste and smell a variety of Franciscan wines and naturally occurring aromas, such as herbs, fruits and spices. Your host will guide you through the experience of tasting wines like a professional and identifying each wine’s signature aromas. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $40 Time: by appointment Phone Number: 707-967-3993

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: Learn about Beringer wines and vines. You’ll first explore our demonstration vineyard and then visit the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels while sipping wine. During the tour you will taste 4 wines as we teach you about the Napa Valley and show you how to taste wine like a professional. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $30 Time: Daily 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Daily -- Robert Mondavi: Wine Tasting Basics
  Wine Education: Start your day at the winery with a 45-minute tasting led by one of our renowned Wine Educators. Learn how to read wine labels, why we swirl wine in the glass, and how to smell, taste and describe wine. Limited to 15 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Gold VIP Experience
  Wine Education: Includes aerial tram, self-guided tour, complimentary tasting of five wines, A three-wine flight of our "Best of the Best" Reserve wines and a souvenir wine glass. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $40 Time: Daily Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• Quarterly in March, June, September and December -- Barrel Tastings
  Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $25 (Free to club members!) Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 ext 451

• Daily -- Calibrate Your Palate @ CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: Ever wonder how chefs get flavors balanced just right? How to find the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour & bitter? Spend 15 minutes tasting and learning during our video-guided presentation with chef instructor Toni Sakaguchi. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main St. St. Helena
  Fee: $10 Time: 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- Oleoteca Villa Campestri @ CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: Learn about Super-premium olive oil and taste how they can enhance almost any dish. Three oils will be tasted alone and with different food components in this tasting. All oils are available for purchase now, bottled to order in a 250ml size. 2555 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $15 Time: 11am, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- The Chocolate Experience at CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: You know you like chocolate, but do you know how it is grown? What makes some chocolate taste better than others? What "couverture" means? Learn this and more on this 15 minute video-guided presentation with chef instructor Stephen Durfee. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main St. St. Helena
  Fee: $10 Time: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- Wine & Cheese Pairing at CIA at Greystone
  Food & Wine Education: The newest offering guides through three wines and three cheeses partnered with suitable condiments one might find on a cheese tray. Enjoy this video presentation as Chef Bill Briwa & Sommelier Traci Dutton guide you through this tasty experience. Must be 21 yrs. to taste wine. 2555 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $15 Time: held at the bottom of each hour 11 - 4 Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• October 19 - April 30, 2013 -- ARTwalk: Momentum: Art that Moves (Us)
  Exhibition: Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) and the Napa Community Redevelopment Agency have announced the return of the Napa ARTwalk interactive public sculpture exhibition & tour. The 2nd ARTwalk, titled "Momentum: Art that Moves (Us)", will launch on October 19th 2011 and will be on exhibition through April, 2013 in downtown Napa.
  Fee: Free Time: All Day Phone Number: 707-257-2117

• October 29 - February 11, 2012 -- Looking at You Looking at Me
  Exhibition: This exhibition asks visitors to reconsider the relationship between viewing and being viewed. Looking at You Looking at Me features photography, video, sculpture, painting, and electronic constructions selected from the di Rosa collection by curator Robert Wuilfe. di Rosa Gatehouse Gallery, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa
  Fee: $5 suggested donation Time: 9:30am-3pm Phone Number: 707-226-5991

• November 19 - January 29, 2012 -- Dreams of Toyland @ Napa Valley Museum
  Exhibition: Back by popular demand, Dreams of Toyland returns to Napa Valley Museum. This exhibition is created to delight and inspire, evoking the wonder and innocent joys of childhood. 55 Presidents Circle, Napa
  Fee: $10 Adult/$5 Seniors/$2.50 children/Members Free Time: Wed-Mon 10am-5pm Phone Number: 707-944-0500

• December 1 - 31, 2011 -- Yountville's "WinterScape"
  Holiday, Celebration: A month-long series of special promotions, events and holiday activities takes place at Yountville restaurants, wineries, hotels, spas and shops.
  Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-944-0904

• December 2 - February 5, 2012 -- Calistoga's Winter In the Wineries
  Wine Education: Winter In the Wineries offers a relaxed way to tour, taste wine and meet winemakers at 17 heralded wineries. Passport holders will have access to a select group of Calistoga wineries during the period for one low price. Passport holders can visit as many times as they like during this time to use all 17 tastings (one tasting flight per winery). Callistoga CA
  Fee: $50 Time: Winery Hours Phone Number: 707-942-6333

• December 2 - 17, 2011 -- Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood
  Celebration: We have a stellar line-up of brilliant chefs and legendary vintners. Price is per couple and includes one night's lodging at Meadowood and dinner seating for two. Visit our website for more information. Meadowood, 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $990 Weekday/$1065 Fri-Sat Time: Call for information Phone Number: 800-458-8080

• December 2 - 18 -- Snowing at Delphi
  Performing Arts: A play by Catherine Butterfield: A touching yet raucous look at what attracts people to others and what makes them look inward to find out who they really are. 1637 Imola Ave, Napa, CA
  Fee: $20 general admission Time: 8pm Fri-Sat and 2pm Sunday Phone Number: 707-255-LIVE

• December 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd -- Holiday Light Tours on Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley
  Holiday: Enjoy the lights and spectacle of the season with friends and family aboard our vintage Cable Car, and keep warm with hot cocoa and plenty of holiday spirit! As you travel from neighborhood to neighborhood, you’ll listen to classic carols and holiday music from the 1890’s - 1940’s. Departs Oxbow Market, 610 First St., Napa
  Fee: $25 Adults, $15 Children 4-12 Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (877) 946-3876

• December 17 - January 6, 2012 -- Story Time at Napa Valley Museum
  Celebration: Join us for story time at Napa Valley Museum. $2.50 children $5 seniors $10 adults Included with admission to Dreams of Toyland exhibition. Let your child’s imagination soar as they listen to magical, mystical and inspiring holiday stories. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville CA
  Fee: Free with admission to Dreams of Toyland Time: 11am Weekdays, except Tuesdays Phone Number: 707-944-0500

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi: Pairing Artisanal Cheese and Wine
  Food & Wine Education: Few pairings in the culinary world are more decadent than wine and cheese. Join us for an exploration of this delicious kinship, as we pair Robert Mondavi Winery wines with artisanal cheeses from California. The two-hour program begins with a tour of our beautiful estate, followed by an educational sit-down pairing session with one of our experienced Wine Educators. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Daily, by appointment -- Reserve Wine Tasting at Blackstallion Winery
  Wine Education: Reserve Wine Tastings include four wines: Our current release Cabernet Sauvignon along with our top three reserve wines, including two vintages of our Bucephalus Red Blend! 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $30 Time: By appointment Phone Number: (800) BSW.NAPA

• Sundays & Fridays -- Gourmet Napa Walking Tour
  Recreation, Wine & Food Education: This tour will delight your taste buds as you explore revitalized downtown Napa with fellow foodies. We'll share the fascinating history of this beautiful riverfront town, one where celebrity chefs intermingle with organic farmers and boutique winemakers. Advanced purchase required.
  Fee: $68 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 312.1119

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Robert Mondavi The Harvest of Joy Tour and Lunch
  Wine Education: Robert Mondavi's autobiography, entitled 'The Harvests of Joy', describes his love for wine and food, and his passion for sharing 'the good life' with others. Let us share our bounty with you with a tour of our winery followed by an all inclusive, three-course lunch in our Vineyard Room. You will savor dishes prepared by our Winery chef while enjoying idyllic views of the To Kalon Vineyard and the neighboring Mayacamas mountains. This program unfolds over about two and a half hours. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $100 Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- Hess Collection: Tour of the Palate
  Wine Education: Enjoy a guided tour of The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum followed by a tasting of three current release wines expertly paired with creations from Hess Executive Chef Chad Hendrickson. Advance reservations required. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x213

• Friday-Sunday, March through December -- The Wine & Cheese Experience at Merryvale
  Food & Wine Education: Food and Wine Educator Shawn Dougherty showcases local artisan and international cheeses and pairs them with a selection of Merryvale wines. Discover the differences with each pairing and understand why these cheeses are paired with specific varietals. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $45/$35 Wine Club Members Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Turnbull Wine & Food Pairing Class
  Wine & Food Education: Join us as our Wine Educators guide you through the mysteries of food & wine pairing. Sip limited release wines accompanied by carefully prepared morsels. Class is limited to eight people. Call for reservations. Turnbull Wine Cellars, 8210 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville CA
  Fee: $40 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 887.6285 x18

• Every Friday & Saturday night -- Live Music at Downtown Joe's
  Live Music: We have everything from Jazz to Rock to Open Mic. Check out our calendar for information on who is playing when. 902 Main St., Napa, CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.2337

• Every Friday -- Friday Barrel Tasting at Grgich Hills
  Wine Education: You'll get a sneak preview right from the barrel of whatever tastes particularly good that day. The barrel tasting is included in the tasting fee of our current releases. Every Friday, except during harvest. Call for more information. 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $35 includes tasting of five wines Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-2784

• Every Friday -- Friday Night Winemaker Tastings
  Wine Education: Come in for lively conversation, good fun and a taste of some of the best wines in the world. JV showcases special wines from Napa Valley beyond. Must be 21 years of age to enter JV's tasting room. JV Wine, 301 First Street, Napa CA
  Fee: $5 Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.2624

• Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- "Do You Know the Way to Cabernet"
  Wine Education: Discover the essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste through five unique bottlings, each with their own personality and crafted with their individual blend and terrior influences. Discover which is yours! Also included is a selection of Artisan Cheese, expertly paired with our wines. By appointment only. Kuleto Estate Winery, 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $50/$25 Wine Club Member Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: 707-302-2209

• First Friday of Each Month -- Salsa Dance Party at Oxbow Public Market
  Celebration: Pica Pica invites you to a salsa dance party the first Friday of each month: salsa dancing, lessons and music by Guapachoso, who plays classic Latin lounge style music to exhilarating hip danceable salsa, get ready to dance. Free lessons at 6:30 p.m., dancing until 9 p.m. Downtown Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 6 p.m. -9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6529

• Selected Saturdays -- Wine Explorations: Tasting Like A Pro
  Wine Education: Tasting wine like a pro, the perfect complement to our cooking classes. The Culinary Institute of America is all about food and wine, after all! In just two hours of discussion and tastings with our world-renowned instructors, you'll learn all about the wonderful world of wine. Call for more information. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $95 per person Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every weekend -- Weekend Classes at the CIA
  Food Education: Three Flavors of Cooking Classes. Choose from dozens of fun and exciting weekend courses in three distinct styles, from two hours to one day. CIA at Greystone, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: Varies Time: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi: Wine and Chocolate Expressions
  Food & Wine Education: Explore delights from premier local artisan chocolatier, Woodhouse Chocolate, paired with both red and white Robert Mondavi Winery wines. We will journey through history, from the unique drink of Montezuma to modern day Switzerland’s renowned milk chocolate blends. We will examine sweet versus bitter, dark cocoa versus light milk chocolate and terroir-driven earthy versus fruity flavors. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Saturday -- Salsa Lessons at Ceja Vineyards
  Instruction, Recreation: Sizzling Salsa Saturday! Free Salsa Lessons & Happy Hour at Ceja Vineyards in downtown Napa. 5:30pm-7:30pm Happy Hour – get your salsa groove on – sample all Ceja wines at special discounts. 7:30pm Beginner Salsa & 8:30pm Intermediate Salsa. Open to 11:00pm. 1248 First Street, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginner & Intermediate Phone Number: (707) 226.6445

• Every other Saturday -- CIA Samplings Cooking Class
  Food Education: Two hours of hands-on adventurous cooking classes held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines. Enjoy a glass of wine with your creations at the end of class! Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $95 Time: 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2328

• The First Saturday of Every Month -- It's A Grand Night For Singers
  Live Music, Performing Arts: The Jarvis Conservatory in Napa, California, offers an exclusive venue for Bay Area singers the first Saturday of every month, titled It's A Grand Night For Singers. As always, audiences will be treated to a variety of singers and repertoire ranging from George Frederick Handel to Broadway. 17711 Main st. Napa, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• Every Saturday -- Napa RiverWalk with Historian George Webber
  Recreation, Historic: Local historian and raconteur George Webber leads walking tour through historic Napa. Visit historic landmarks, hear tales, old town lores, stories and fun facts. Starts at Riverbend Performance Plaza behind the Historic Napa Mill. Call for info and reservations.
  Fee: $20/Limited $10 tickets for Locals Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8500

• Every other Saturday -- Taste of CIA Cookbooks Cooking Class
  Food Education: Five hour hands-on cooking classes inspired by our popular CIA cookbooks held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines, or get an introduction to basic skills Class fee includes a CIA Cookbook and CIA logo apron. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $250 Time: 9:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Second Sunday of the month -- New Orleans Dixieland Jazz
  Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. Embassy Suites, 1075 California Blvd., Napa, CA
  Fee: $10 Adults/$3 Ages 12-17/Under 12 free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285

• The first Friday of every month -- Napa Art On First!
  Celebration, Exhibition: Downtown Napa will host an urban scavenger hunt on the first Friday of each month. Follow the hunt on Facebook and Twitter for clues leading to the one-of-a-kind piece of art created by an ART ON F1RST participating artist. Immediately following each month's scavenger hunt, you are invited to a reception with the artist at a local business.
  Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-257-2117

• Tuesday-Thursday; Friday & Saturday -- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
  Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. Please call for more information. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga CA
  Fee: $75 - $850 Time: Times vary according to class Phone Number: (707) 942.0615

• Every Second Sunday -- AVIA Napa Second Sunday Supper Club
  Food & Wine Education: Learn about worldly wines and creative cuisine with Chef Aken's interactive new series. Complete with wine pairings, live cooking demos, wine maker appearances and more, these 3-4 course casual dinners are priced at $110 per person plus tax and gratuity. Think comfort food and communal tables. Foodies will love it!
  Fee: $110 per person plus tax and gratuity Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-224-3900

• TBA -- Hanukkah Hootenanny!
  Celebration: Latkes and libations rule the day at the Judd's Hill Annual Hanukkah Hootenanny! Features the legendary "Extravagant Latke Bar", with musical entertainment provided by Meshugga Beach Party, playing traditional Jewish folk songs in an instrumental ‘surf music’ style. Judd's Hill Winery, 2332 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA.
  Fee: Call for information Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.2332

• TBA -- Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour
  Holiday, Historic: For the first time in the history of the event, this year’s tour will showcase Napa’s stunning Craftsman style architecture. The self-led tour will feature nine houses that range from small “jewel-box” bungalows to expansive mansions that exhibit the full range of Craftsman detail.
  Fee: $30 NCL/NCHS members, $40 general Time: 3:00-7:00 PM Phone Number: 707-255-1836

• TBA -- Masquerade Ball @ Castello di Amorosa
  Celebration: VIP reception, 5 course seated dinner in the Grand Barrel Room, Dancing in the Great Hall. Black tie attire and your best Venetian mask encouraged. Call for reservations. 4045 North Saint Helena Hwy, Calistoga
  Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 707-967-6274

• TBA -- Holiday Bed and Breakfast Tour
  Holiday, Celebration: Join us in historic downtown Napa and visit our Bed and Breakfast Inns, festively decorated for this special holiday season. Each inn will host a wine reception featuring a premier Napa Valley winery, paired with a taste of the Napa Valley. Transportation and entertainment will be provided. Many downtown merchants will be offering special discounts to event participants.
  Fee: $55 Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.1444

• TBA -- Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
  Holiday: Sue F. Payne & Friends Present their 16th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. This Three Day Show features Fine Art - Fine Craft - Fine Gifts. A Special Raffle will be held to benefit Napa Valley Hospice & Adult Day Services. Over 45 Fabulous Artisans! Come Join Us and Bring a Friend. Napa Valley Expo - Cabernet Hall, 575 Third St., Napa
  Fee: Free Time: Friday/Saturday:10am-7pm Sunday:10am-4pm Phone Number: 707-252-4050

• TBA -- White Barn Winter Fair 2011
  Benefit: Artisans & craftsmen join together as a benefit for Nimbus Arts. Event will feature unique handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations. Shoppers may purchase handmade jewelry, cards, fine art originals & prints, wooden cutting boards, hand blown glass ware, holiday florals, textiles, ceramics, artisan food & more! 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave, St. Helena CA
  Fee: Fri Preview Night $10-15/Sat-Sun Free Time: Fri 5pm-8pm/Sat- Sun 11am-4pm Phone Number: 510-594-7614

• TBA -- Holiday Winemaker Dinner at Merryvale
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join us at Merryvale for a sensational Holiday Dinner in the Cask Room! Warning: These popular dinners do sell out, so make your plans early! Dress is Black Tie Optional or themed costumes -- we encourage you to dress up and enjoy the evening (please no jeans). Please call for reservations. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $150 All Inclusive Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 800-326-6069 x429

• TBA -- Calistoga Community Christmas Bazaar
  Holiday: There is no better way to start the holiday season than a visit to the famous Annual Calistoga Community Christmas Bazaar! Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting Our non-profit organizations, community schools, Local artist and crafters. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St., Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-4232

• TBA -- Paupers Feast at Calistoga Inn
  Celebration: Annual Pauper's Feast @ Calistoga Inn! Reservations are booking up so call soon! Brewer Brad is also releasing the "Blitzen" on tap. First Seating - 5:30-6:15 pm - Second Seating - 7-7:45. Group Tables Available. Call Early - Reservations Recommended. 1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
  Fee: $16 plus tax & gratuity Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 942-4101

• TBA -- Romp with the Beasts at Safari West
  Celebration: Safari West provides a wild habitat for ferocious fun. Party this New Year's under the watchful gaze of our four-footed animals...but, remember, you'll only be allowed to dance with the two-legged ones! Reservations a must! 3115 Porter Creek Road Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Phone Number: (707) 579.2551

• TBA -- Rutherford Passport Weekend
  Celebration, Wine Education: Experience the wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with exclusive barrel tastings, wine and food pairings, sales of future wines and special Passport Weekend discounts. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to a Napa Valley charity.
  Fee: $75 Weekend pass/$60 Sunday only Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 332.5585

• TBA -- Annual Santa's Helpers Holiday Gift Faire
  Holiday: Held at the Napa Valley Expo, Santas Helpers features over 100 artisans gathered together to make your Christmas shopping a delight. You will find everything from fine art to country folk art, fancy foods and tasty tidbits. Grab a friend spend the the day with us and experience the magic of Christmas. 575 Third Street, Napa, CA
  Fee: Free Time: Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m./Sun 11a.m.-4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.7144

• TBA -- Festival of Trees
  Festival, Benefit: Join us for our annual Holiday Kickoff with a gourmet luncheon, glamorous fashion show and uniquely decorated trees and wreaths -- returning to the MERITAGE Resort, Napa.
  Fee: $90 Time: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.9910 x5840