Napa Valley - December Events

• December 18 -- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Baked Goat Cheese and Garden Lettuce salad, pork loin polenta, roasted vegetables, and Blood Orange Tart. 644 1st St., Napa
  Fee: $215 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• December 21 -- Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Oxbow Public Market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Duck Confit with Frisee and Walnuts, Halibut Grilled in a Fig Leaf with Fennel and Aïoli, Lemon Posset. 644 1st St., Napa
  Fee: $215 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

Ongoing Events

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing @ Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery has Open Mic Night every Wednesday night from 8:30pm to midnight. Jazz on the Patio every night during the high season with live jazz guitar. Dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with live DJ's from 9pm-1am. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA 94515
  Fee: Free or small cover Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-942-4101

• Daily -- Taste Wines 'Off The Grid' @ Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Enjoy a flight of five local wines from wineries without tasting rooms. Back Room selects from their inventory of hard-to-get local wines for the "Off The Grid" flight. Whites and reds, all delicious and unique. Off the Grid Wines on sale for 10% discount. Tasting fee waived with $100 purchase. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm/Sun 12pm-7pm. 1000 Main Street, Downtown Napa CA 94559
  Fee: $10 Time: 10 am - 7 pm Phone Number: 707-226-1378

• 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: 10:00am- 5:00pm Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Daily -- Wine & Cheese Pairing @ 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 years or older to enjoy this experience. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $15 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• 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. Open Wednesday - Monday. 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. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• 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. Three sessions: 11am, 3pm & 5pm. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 95474
  Fee: $15 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• 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. Two sessions: 11am & 2pm. 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $55 per person Time: 11am - 2 pm Phone Number: 888-766-6328 x2

• 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 wines paired with delicious bites as we teach you about the Napa Valley and show you how to taste wine like a professional. Must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations recommended. Three Sessions: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm. 2000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $40 + sales tax per person Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm 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. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 ext. 2

• 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. Two sessions: 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $10 Time: 12pm - 2pm Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- The Chocolate Experience @ 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. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $10 Time: 1pm & 4pm Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily, by appointment -- The Wine & Cheese Experience at Merryvale
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for this journey into the joys of cheese and wine featuring five hand selected cheeses, charcuterie, and five Merryvale wines. Discover the differences with each pairing and understand why these cheeses are paired with specific varietals. By Appointment only. Call for reservations. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $45 Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-968-3431

• Daily, by appointment -- Wine Tasting at Black Stallion 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: $12-$30 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm, By appointment Phone Number: (707).227.3255

• 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

• October 19 - April 30, 2013 -- Napa 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 ext. 1

• 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 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 - 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

• 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: $50 Time: 11:00 am Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Daily -- St. Supéry "Élu Library Tasting"
  Wine Education: For red wine enthusiasts, try four vintages of St. Supéry's renowned Élu Estate Blend side by side and experience how this Bordeaux-style red wine develops over time in the bottle. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA 94573
  Fee: $25 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-963-4507

• 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: $50 Time: 3:00pm Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Daily -- "Taste of Dollarhide"@ St. Supery
  Wine & Food Education: St. Supery’s Dollarhide Estate is a Napa Green Certified vineyard in the northeastern hills of the Napa Valley. Enjoy a tasting of our award-winning Dollarhide Estate “Single-Vineyard” wines, including three vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon. Tastings are offered every hour on the hour, please arrive 15 minutes early. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $35 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Phone Number: 800-942-0809

• Daily -- Introduction to Beringer Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: We welcome guests 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. Reservations recommended. Tours available: 11am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm 3:30pm & 4pm. 2000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $25/Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult Time: 11am - 4pm Phone Number: 707-963-8989

• December 1 - 31 -- 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 7-22 -- Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood
  Celebration: Twelve influential chefs cooking in collaboration with Chef Christopher Kostow in The Restaurant at Meadowood Twelve legendary Napa Valley vintners Twelve holiday dinners you won't want to miss! Meadowood, 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $1240 Weekday/ $1315 Fri-Sat Time: Call for information Phone Number: 800-458-8080

• 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. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $45 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Monday - Friday -- 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: 10:30am - 4:30pm Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday -- Vineyard to Glass Tour @ St. Supery
  Wine Education: Experience world-class Napa Valley winemaking from the vineyard to cellar, led by one of our experienced wine educators. Begin your tour in the Estate Room with a tasting of St. Supéry Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc. We'll move on to the vineyard to view seasonal farming activities and discuss the current growing cycle. After the vineyard, get an up-close view of our unique "winery-within-a-winery" and sample wines in the barrel. We'll close the tour with a final taste of St. Supéry Estate wines. There is another tour time at 1pm. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA 94573
  Fee: $25 Time: 10:00am Phone Number: 707-963-4507

• 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. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $115 Time: 11:30 am or by appointment 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 three exquisite creations from Hess Collection's Executive Chef, Chad Hendrickson. Advance reservations required. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $75 Time: 2pm Phone Number: 707.255.1144 x213

• 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: $15-30 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Phone Number: 707.963.2784

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday -- Charles Krug Winery Barrel Tastings
  Wine Tasting: Charles Krug Winery invites you to join us for our Barrel Tastings in the historic Redwood Cellar Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the beginning of harvest. Taste from two select barrels aging the Family Reserve and Limited Release wines. Come join the fun! 2800 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $15.00 Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm Phone Number: 707-967-2229

• 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 live music. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing until 9 p.m. 610 First St., Napa, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. -9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.3757

• Every Final Friday -- By The Glass at Robert Craig Winery
  Celebration: Robert Craig Winery's new Friday Happy Hour at its Downtown Napa Tasting Salon, features a special wine each Friday at $6.25/glass. Other wines at regular pricing, major league sports on the big screen. No appointment necessary. Check our website events page, Facebook page or on Twitter for weekly specials. 625 Imperial Way, Napa CA
  Fee: $6.25 Featured Wine Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Phone Number: 707-252-2250 x1

• Saturday - Sunday -- 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: 10:00am - 5:00pm Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• 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. 1711 Main st. Napa, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• Weekends -- 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. Offered weekends on the hour. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 ext. 2

• 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: 9:30am Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Selected Saturdays -- Wine Explorations: Tasting Like A Pro Classes
  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: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: 707.967.2320

• Every Saturday -- Salsa Saturday Nights @ Bistro Sabor
  Dancing: Ceja Vineyards is proud to co-host Salsa Nights at Bistro Sabor in downtown Napa. Bistro Sabor spins the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata and Reggaeton hits every Saturday night from 10:00PM to 1:30AM. No partner necessary. No cover charge. Come get your dance on!
  Fee: Free Time: 10 pm- 1:30 am Phone Number: 707.252.0555

• 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: Times vary, according to classes Phone Number: (707) 967.2328

• 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. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville CA
  Fee: $45 Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Second Sunday of the Month -- Traditional Jazz Sessions @ Embassy Suites Napa Valley
  Live Music, Dancing: 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 94559
  Fee: $10/$8 Members/$9 Members of other Jazz Clubs/$3 Ages 12-18/Under 12 Free Time: 1pm-5pm Phone Number: 707-226-5285

• Third Saturday and Sunday of every month -- Vintage Aircraft Display Days
  Family Friendly: Open Hangar display of vintage and experimental aircraft based at Napa County Airport. Come to the front of the terminal building to be escorted to the hangar area. This is a family event. Terminal Building, 2030 Airport Road, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Phone Number: 707.935.8946

• 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 -- White Barn Winter Fair
  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 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 -- Napa Valley Lighted Tractor Parade in Calistoga
  Holiday, Family Fun: The 17th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade is the ultimate small-town holiday experience in a delightfully quirky parade. Vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks, and construction equipment bedecked with dazzling lights roll down Calistoga's scenic main street to celebrate the season and the city's agricultural heritage in a uniquely fun way. Be sure to dress warmly. Downtown Calistoga, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• 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 -- Annual "Taste for Knowledge"
  Benefit, Auction: Napa Valley Education Foundation is holding its Annual fundraising event, which directly benefits students of the Napa Valley Unified School District. Silent and live auction, sit-down 4-course dinner paired with a fine Napa Valley wine. You are invited to attend and help us raise funds to support of public education in American Canyon, Napa and Yountville schools. Held at the Napa Valley Marriott, Napa
  Fee: $125 per person Time: 6 pm Phone Number: (707) 253.3563

• 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