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
-- 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
-- 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
-- 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
-- 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 - March 1 - 31
-- Farmstead Restaurant & Summer Search
Benefit: For the month of March, Farmstead Restaurant will be honoring Summer Search as the sole beneficiary of their "Corkage for Community" program. If you dine at Farmstead Restaurant in March and bring your own bottle(s) of wine, a $2 corkage fee will be donated directly to Summer Search and specifically to our North Bay students. 738 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 963.9181 - 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 - February 10 - April 30
-- MozART's Muses
Exhibition: This original exhibition of San Francisco Opera costumes celebrates the luxury and artistry of two of the world's most glamorous industries-fashion and entertainment on display daily except Mondays through April 30. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
Fee: $5 adults;$3.50 seniors; $2.50 youth Time: 10am-4pm Phone Number: (707) 944-0500 - March 10 - October 14, 2012
-- Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light @ Mumm Napa
Exhibition: A portfolio of Africa’s undiscovered myths photo-illustrations and world-class vineyards bathed in ethereal light by photographer/artist Janis Miglavs. 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford CA 94573
Fee: Free Time: 10am-5pm Phone Number: (707) 967. 7700 - 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 - Fridays and Sundays, March through November
-- Gourmet Napa Walking Tour
Recreation, Wine & Food Education: This 3-hour walking 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. By Private Reservation only December- February. Advanced purchase required.
Fee: $68 Time: 11a.m. Phone Number: 855.503.0697 - 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 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 - TBA
-- Boys & Girls Clubs' Kentucky Derby Gala
Celebration, Benefit: Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley for our 18th Annual Gala! We will feature a hosted cocktail reception with wine pourings from the Oak Knoll District Wineries, "horse races," a live auction, a 3-course meal, and dancing to a live band. Have FUN while supporting our local Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Lane, Napa
Fee: $200 Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255-8866 x104 - TBA
-- Annual Napa Valley Marathon
Recreation: The Napa Valley Marathon is the largest sporting event in Napa County bringing 2,300 runners, their families, and friends to the Napa Valley for a weekend of fun culminating in the run on Sunday starting at Rosedale Road in Calistoga and finishing at Vintage High School in North Napa.
Fee: Call for information & registration Time: 7 a.m. Phone Number: 707-255-2609 - TBA
-- Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival
Festival, Live Music: Enjoy live jazz by cool cats and crazy combos in a variety of venues as you stroll through galleries and shops and dine at local pubs and restaurants. Take time to slip into a mud bath at one of Calistoga's world famous spas. Must be 21 years old to purchase.
Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-6333 - TBA
-- Stone Bridge School Extravaganza @ Robert Mondavi Winery
Benefit: Stone Bridge School announces its 11th annual fundraiser, Extravaganza 2012 - Once Upon an Evening at the Robert Mondavi Winery, 7801 St. Helena Hwy in Oakville. The event includes silent and live auctions, delicious food paired with incredible wines, dancing and dessert in the Tokalon Barrel room at the winery.
Fee: $85 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-257-8562 - TBA
-- Books on Wine Festival
Reception: Gerald Asher will talk about his two most recent books, A Vineyard in My Glass and A Carafe of Red. There will be time to purchase the books and have the author sign them. This event is jointly sponsored by the Napa Valley Wine Library Association and Napa Valley Vintners. St. Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena
Fee: Call for information Time: 7pm-9pm Phone Number: 707-963-5244 - TBA
-- St. Patrick's Day at Hurley's
Dining: Bob's Favorite Holiday St. Patrick's Day Local Irishman Chef Hurley invites you to "Eat Drink and be Irish" Join us for lunch or dinner, we'll be "Irish All Day". Enjoy authentic Irish Cuisine, along with plenty of Guinness. Even our menu is Gaelic (with English Translation). Celebrating St. Pat's at Hurley's there's nothing like it in the Valley! 6518 Washington Street, Yountville CA
Fee: $8-$30 Menu varies Time: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345 - TBA
-- CADE Estate's 1st Annual Oyster Fest
Celebration: Featuring oysters provided by Tomales Bay's Oyster Girls, the festivities and live music will begin at 1pm. Come and join us for stunning views of Napa while enjoying delicious local oysters and CADE Estate wine. Space is limited. 360 Howell Mountain Rd South, Angwin
Fee: $45.00 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Phone Number: 707-965-2746 - TBA
-- Red & White Affair
Auction, Benefit: Yountville Elementary School (YES) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is honored to present the 23rd Annual Red and White Affair where wine, dining, and exclusive Napa Valley Lifestyle Experiences are available for auction. Proceeds from the Red and White Affair benefit the students of YES. Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa CA
Fee: $100-$150 Time: 6pm-10pm Phone Number: 707-253-9311 - TBA
-- Taste of Yountville
Celebration: Join us in Downtown Yountville (along Washington Street) for the best food and wine the Valley has to offer! Live entertainment, children's activities, Open Studios fine art show and sale, art in the park, French Laundry garden tours, drawing for amazing prizes, CalFire BBQ and much more! Admission is free, tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 each at event. Bring your friends and family to one of Yountville's signature events and "Taste Life Here!"
Fee: Free/Tasting Tickets $1 Time: 12pm-5pm Phone Number: 707-944-0904
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