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 - 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 - September 23 - October 9, 2011
-- The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
Holiday, Performing Arts: An irreverent but heartwarming trip through the holidays, The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) is festive, physical, family fun. Rekindle the joy, the inner-child, the familial dysfunction inside us all! After performing at NVCT, the show begins a national tour with Reed and Tichenor. 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy, Napa CA
Fee: $20/$15 Students, Seniors & Military Time: Thurs-Sat 8pm/Sun 2pm Phone Number: 707-256-7500 - October 1 - 31, 2011
-- ZD Wines Chardonnay Retrospective Vertical Tasting
Wine Education: Experience the evolution of ZD Chardonnay, learn what makes an age worthy wine, enjoy the balance and complexity of cool climate Chardonnay and more. 8383 Silverado Trail, Napa CA
Fee: $15 Time: Daily Phone Number: 800-487-7757 - Every Saturday, October 8 - 29, 2011
-- Barrel Organist Plays at Swanson Vineyards
Performing Arts, Wine Tasting: French barrel organist Michel Michelis will entertain visitors to Swanson Vineyards in the winery’s sycamore-shaded courtyard. He plays a repertoire of Edith Piaf-inspired songs. Visitors can enjoy his performance while having a tasting at the winery's Sip Shoppe. 1271 Manley Lane, Rutherford CA
Fee: $25 includes tasting Time: 1pm-4pm Phone Number: 707-754-4018 - 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 - 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 - Every Sunday, September 18 - October 30, 2011
-- “Tasting on the Veranda” at St. Supery
Wine Education: Fair-weather tasting on the veranda of our historic Victorian house overlooking the vineyards in Rutherford. Twelve person maximum. Reservations required. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
Fee: $50/$40 Wine Club Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: 800-942-0809 - 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 - Tuesdays & Saturdays, May through October
-- Napa Downtown Farmers' Market
Market: The Napa Farmers Market is located in the Northeast parking lot at Oxbow Public Market, Napa. Open Tuesday and Saturday May through October. It offers the best of locally-grown, farm-direct produce, gourmet food and handmade crafts.
Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.7142 - 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, September 17 - October 28, 2011
-- "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. For an added treat, we’ll taste an example of Dollarhide’s fruit preserves from one of our thousand heirloom fruit trees. One hour. 12 person maximum. Reservations Required. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
Fee: $50 Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: 800-942-0809 - 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 Friday - May through October
-- St. Helena Farmers Market
Market: Backdropped by grapevines and mountains, purchase local farmer’s spring veggies, local lemons and olive oil for a fresh salad, accompanied with local cheeses and bread. Stroll through the market magic and music.1 mile from downtown St. Helena. Head south on Main Street/Hwy 29, past Pope St, past Charter Oak, until Grayson Ave. Turn right on Grayson and go about .3 miles and left on Crane about .2 miles to the Farmers Market entrance. Alternatively, take the short cut through the parking lot adjacent to the High School track & field, follow the pathway through Crane Park to the vendor area.
Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (302) 584.0819 - 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 - Every Friday, July 29 - October 28, 2011
-- Fridays-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: 4pm-6pm Phone Number: 707-252-2250 x1 - 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 - Saturdays June - October
-- Winegrowing Tour at Goosecross Cellars
Wine Education: The Estate Winegrowing Tour takes you into our beautiful 10 acre estate vineyard for an up-close and personal look at the growing conditions and management techniques essential for producing world class wine. Tour include a brief visit to the winery to explore winemaking techniques. Beginning in August, as harvest approaches, the tour focuses on key decisions the winemaker must make in the vineyard and winery to optimize quality. Tour concludes with a private tasting of Goosecross Cellars wines. Reservations are limited to eight people. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
Fee: $25 Time: Offered by prior appointment Phone Number: (800) 276.9210 - 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 Saturday May - October
-- Calistoga Farmers' Market
Market: Every Saturday the market offers fresh produce & seasonal fruits, gourmet food, crafts, master gardeners, live entertainment and much more. Sharpsteen Plaza located across from the City Hall in downtown Calistoga at 1235 Washington Street.
Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892 / (707) 812.2640 - 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 - Third Friday of each Month
-- Johnny's Lobster Feed at Flora Springs
Dining: For a posse of twenty or more, we will setup the tables and chairs, and pour the wine. Then you just sit right back and get ready to indulge in a delicious lobster spread. 1978 West Zinfandel Lane St. Helena, CA
Fee: $75 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.6723 - 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 Third Friday, May - October
-- Food Truck 3rd Friday @ Flora Springs
Celebration, Dining: Take advantage of the longer and warmer nights and join us every Third Friday night for a food truck round-up featuring four food trucks and a dessert truck. Live music, wine by the glass, special case prices and a featured tasting fireside on our new rooftop lounge. 1978 West Zinfandel Ln, St. Helena CA
Fee: Cost of food Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 866-967-8032 - 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
-- Crush Party at V. Sattui Winery
Celebration: Celebration: Come experience the Harvest during one of the most exciting times of year in the Napa Valley! Step behind the scenes of a real working winery and feel the passion and excitement of winemaking while you join our staff in welcoming the new vintage. This year’s party will feature more than 45 different wines to sample. A selected menu of hors d’oeuvres and assorted small dishes will accompany our fine wines; and there willl be lively music to round out the evening’s enjoyment. 1111 White Lane, St. Helena CA
Fee: $89/$79 Club Members, plus tax Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-7774 - TBA
-- Westin Verasa's Annual Chocolate & Wine
Food & Wine Education, Benefit: Annual Chocolate & Wine event at the Westin Verasa-Napa. Food by Ken Frank, Chef of La Toque. Enjoy 25 Chocolatiers & 25 Wineries. Music by the Napa Valley Symphony. Benefits Napa Foster Kids of Napa County Family & Foster Parent Association. 1314 McKinstry, Napa
Fee: $40/person in advance $45 at the door Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-257-7101 - TBA
-- The Pagan Ball at Castello di Amorosa
Celebration: Castello di Amorosa, Dario Sattui's authentically styled, 13th century Tuscan castle and winery celebrates Halloween with The Pagan Ball. Haunted underground chamber tours, sinfully decadent food and wine, fortune telling in the Chapel, Haybale Hell Smoking Lounge & Bar, Bone Shaking music and dancing with VJ Kidd Karter. Reservations required. 4045 North St. Helena Hwy, Calistoga CA
Fee: $95 Member/$115 Guests/$110 VIP/$130 Member Guest Time: 8pm-Midnight Phone Number: 707-967-6274 - TBA
-- North Bay Beer Festival
Beer Education: Downtown Joe’s will be featuring 40 guest beer faucets from local North Bay breweries, accompanied by free live music. The evening will culminate with a private brewer’s dinner hosted by the infamous home-brew Chef, Sean Paxton serving four select courses each paired with a carefully selected unique specialty beer. 902 Main St., Napa
Fee: Tasting $30, Dinner $80 Time: 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-258-2337 - TBA
-- St. Helena Catholic School Wine Auction
Benefit, Auction: You are invited to St. Helena Catholic School's Annual Benefit Wine Auction. Wine Tasting, Hors d'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Dinner, Live Auction. Sneak preview party Friday, at Rutherford Grove Winery. Wine Auction on Sat. at the school, 1255 Oak Ave., St. Helena
Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: Fri. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4677 - TBA
-- Paraduxx Harvest Celebration
Celebration: Come and celebrate the wonderful season of Harvest with Paraduxx! Walk the grounds and enjoy delicious nibbles and music. Call for more information and reservations. Paraduxx Vineyard House, 7257 Silverado Trail, Napa CA
Fee: $65/$50 Club Members Time: 11am-3pm Phone Number: 707-967-2031 - TBA
-- Diamonds in the Rough Benefit
Benefit: This year's benefit dinner will prepared by the chefs of the Culinary Institute, and includes an evening of entertainment provided by world renowned pianist Daniel Pollack. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
Fee: $500 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-6926 - TBA
-- Downtown Halloween Family Day
Family Fun: Visit downtown Napa and any merchants displaying black and orange balloons, as they invite all ghosts and goblins to come in for treats. Lots of photo opportunities as the characters from the Flintstones, Wizard of Oz and more are all dressed up and a part of amazing backdrops for photos with the whole family. Downtown Napa CA
Fee: Free Time: 12pm-3pm Phone Number: 707-257-0322 - TBA
-- Halloween Extravaganza
Celebration, Benefit: Join us for a "Toga Party" at the Napa Valley Expo. Live music by Pop Rocks, open bar, casino, food available for purchase. Presented by the Active 20-30 Club of Napa. 575 3rd Street, Napa CA
Fee: $40 Advance/$50 At the Door Time: 7pm-Midnight Phone Number: 707-253-2030 - TBA
-- Harvest Festival at Connolly Ranch
Celebration, Family Fun: Come learn and have fun with the Connolly Ranch staff and program partners while they show you around the farm animals, explore the gardens, take a nature walk, spin wool, learn about bees, or just pull up a straw bale and have a picnic at the barn. 3141 Browns Valley Rd., Napa, CA.
Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.1894 - TBA
-- Yountville Chili Cook Off
Celebration: Dust off your favorite chili and salsa recipes and join us for the Annual Yountville Chili Cook Off in Yountville Park. Fabulous prizes, great food and beverages, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Yountville Park
Fee: varies Time: 11 am to 4 pm Phone Number: (707) 944.0904 - TBA
-- Angel Gala
Celebration, Benefit: Join Napa Valley Museum to honor Legendary Women in Wine at the Museum’s annual Angel Gala. This event benefits Napa Valley Museum’s mission to present and celebrate the history and art of the Valley. Proceeds from the Gala also provide support for our educational programs, which are offered free to area schools.
Fee: $200 per person Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: 7079440500 - 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
-- Beaulieu Vineyards Beauzeaux Celebration
Celebration: Enjoy a day our our Rutherford House in celebration of one of our favorite blends - Beauzeaux! Join us for face painting, music, games, barbeque and carnival snacks.. 1960 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA
Fee: $45 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 800-373-5896 - TBA
-- Spirits of St. Helena Cemetery Walk
“Celebrating 155 Years of Rest” is the theme of St. Helena Historical Society’s ninth annual “Spirits of St. Helena” Cemetery Discovery Walk. 2461 Spring Street, St. Helena
Fee: $10 donation Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: 707-967-5502 - TBA
-- First Annual Golf Tournament @ Chardonnay Golf Club
$125 per Golfer includes box lunch and dinner buffet, silent auction, awards ceremony. Non-Golfers/Guests $40 to attend buffet dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony. 2555 Jamison Canyon, American Canyon
Fee: Golfers $125. Buffet dinner $40 Time: Check in 11:30am. Shotgun start 12:30pm. Phone Number: 707-259-5949 - TBA
-- Haunted Opera House Masquerade Party
Celebration, Benefit: Kick off your Halloween Weekend at the Napa Valley Opera House for a masquerade evening filled with great wine, nibbles and music. There will be a few tricks, but mostly treats at this benefit evening for the NVOH and Arts Council Napa Valley. 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $25 Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372 - TBA
-- Hot October Nights
Benefit: Kiwanis Club of Napa's annual fund raiser benefiting the youth of Napa Valley. Wine tasting (6:00 to 7:30), silent/live auctions, money raffle, BBQ dinner by Team Kiwanis and after dinner dancing to F.B.R. Band. Napa Expo - Chardonnay Hall, Napa
Fee: $55 Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Phone Number: 707-226-8252 - TBA
-- Enchanted Village Faire
Celebration, Benefit: Enter a Magical Land of Wonder & Imagination... Encounter a Sleeping Giant, the Knight's Quest, lucky Fishing Booth. Shop handcrafted gifts at Village Shoppe & artisan vendors. Music, food, & more. Games & food tickets sold at event. Proceeds benefit Stone Bridge School, a Waldorf-methods public school. 1680 Los Carneros Avenue, Napa CA
Fee: $2 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-252-5522 - TBA
-- Calistoga Blues Fest
Festival, Live Music: Calistoga’s Blues Fest will take over downtown for an afternoon of great live blues bands and wine tasting from 15 award-winning wineries. This music, food, wine and art festival invites you to stroll Calistoga’s walkable downtown district to enjoy music in multiple venues while sampling many of the region’s best wines.
Fee: Music is free, tasting passes $30 Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-6333 - TBA
-- Crystal Costume Ball at Raymond Vineyards
Celebration: Spend your Halloween surrounded by stainless steel walls, mirrors, candle light and Baccarat Crystal chandeliers while dancing until you can’t dance anymore! Raymond Reserve and Small Lot wines will be poured along with hors d'oeuvres created by Chef Michel Cornu. A magnum of generations will be given to the winner of the best costume. Call for tickets. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena CA
Fee: $45 Time: 9pm-1am Phone Number: 707-963-6941 - TBA
-- Harvest Party at Bourassa Vineyards
Celebration: Come and join us for another Grape Stomping Harvest Party at Bourassa Vineyards! Live Music Bourassa Vineyards Wines Napa Smith Beer Roast Pig On site Wood Fire Pizza Kitchen Cigars and Port! 190 Camino Oruga, Napa CA
Fee: $75/$40 Wine Club Members Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-254-4922 - TBA
-- Pink Party at Chandon
Benefit, Celebration: Join in the fun at Chandon's annual Pink Party. Dress in your finest pink attire and sip pink bubbly while savoring pink-hued appetizers from étoile Restaurant and dancing to the sounds of DJ Dukes. Benefiting breast cancer treatments at our local Queen of the Valley Medical Foundation. Domaine Chandon, One California Drive, Yountville
Fee: Call for information Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 204.7622 - TBA
-- St. Helena Harvest Festival
Celebration: Join us for the 25th annual St. Helena Harvest Festival and celebrate the end of the harvest season in Napa Valley. Live music, food and craft booths, wine pouring stations, a wine auction, kids carnival, 5k run, kids run and the legendary pet parade. St. Helena CA
Fee: Free Time: 11am-4pm Phone Number: 707-815-7991 - TBA
-- Winemaker’s Dinner at St. Clement
Food & Wine Education: Join us for our Annual Winemaker’s Dinner at St. Clement Vineyards. Come meet our award-winning winemaker Danielle Cyrot and enjoy a fabulous “farm-to-table” inspired family style dinner paired with our St. Clement wines, on the Winemakers Lounge Patio. 2867 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $130 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 866-877-5939 - TBA
-- Calistoga's Annual Rockabilly Roundup
Live Music: The Napa Valley town of Calistoga hosts its annual Rockabilly Roundup at Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar Street in Calistoga. Some of the area's best rockabilly bands will play.
Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333 - TBA
-- Feast of Eden
Celebration: The Land Trust of Napa County presents the annual Feast of Eden Gala. Held at Raymond Vineyards it promises a classic country garden feast, complete with incredible Napa Valley inspired cuisine masterfully paired with Raymond Vineyards' finest vintages. 849 Zinfandel Lane St. Helena.
Fee: $250 Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-252-3270 - TBA
-- Yountville Days Parade and Festival
Festival:Yountville celebrates the Annual Yountville Days Parade & Festival. Parade begins at noon from the Veterans Home proceeds up Washington Street to Yountville Park where the whole family can enjoy great food, beverages, entertainment, win fabulous prizes and more! Yountville CA
Fee: Free to the Public Time: 11 am to 4 pm Phone Number: (707) 944.8712 - TBA
-- "Kings of the Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
Wine Education: The St Helena Wine Center proudly presents our Annual "Kings of the Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting. Ticket price includes light appetizers. Featured wineries include Crocker & Starr, Herb Lamb Vineyards, Rudd, Knights Bridge, Mirror, Rudius, Paul Hobbs, and a few surprises! 1321 Main St. St Helena
Fee: $40 Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 800-331-1313 - TBA
-- Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala
Benefit: Guide Dogs for the Blind will host the Annual Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala. Join us at a new location this year: The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa, Ca. This will be a wonderful evening of fine wines and a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and a puppy photo booth. Proceeds to support veterinary care for our puppies-in-training and working guides.
Fee: $300 and up Time: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 499-4026
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