Napa Valley - September Events

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

• 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

• 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

• April 14 - September 30, 2012 -- “Birds of the World” @ Turnbull Wine Cellars
  Exhibition: This exhibit of over 60 original engravings and lithographs features works by 18 of the great nature artists of the 18th and 19th Century. Centering on John James Audubon, other featured artists include Mark Catesby, George Edwards, John Gould and Alexander Wilson. 8210 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $10 Tasting Fee/Gallery Admission Free Time: 10am-5pm Phone Number: (800) 887.6285

• June 16 - September 23 -- Art Exhibition: Entering the Wild
  Exhibit: Entering the Wild features the work of contemporary artists who share a reverence for the natural world, and specifically for the animal kingdom. di Rosa Art Preserve, 5200 Carneros Highway. Napa, CA
  Fee: Suggested donation Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Phone Number: 707.226.5991

• July 8 - September 6 -- Dorallen Davis: Oil Paintings @ Robert Mondavi Winery
  Art Exhibit: Dorallen Davis: "Land, Sea and the People Within" is an exhibit of colorist impressionism oil paintings by Dorallen Davis. Exhibit runs July 8 - September 6, 2012. 7801 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Phone Number: (707) 968-2040

• 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

• Every Sunday, May 27 - September 2, 2012 -- Summer Music on The River @ Compadres Rio Grille
  Live Music: Come enjoy live music every Sunday on the decks overlooking the Napa River. Plus we will be have revolving draft beer specials all summer long...See ya there! Compadres Rio Grille, 505 Lincoln Avenue, Napa CA 94558
  Fee: Free Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-253-1111

• 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

• Tuesdays & Saturdays, May through October -- Napa Downtown Farmers' Market
  Market: The Napa Farmers Market is located at 644 First Street, 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

• June 20 - September 12 -- Dive Bar @ Bardessono
  Celebration: Bring your swimsuit and enjoy specialty drinks poolside, at Bardessono's rooftop pool,every Wednesday from 6-9pm. 6526 Yount St., Yountville
  Fee: happy hour drink specials Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Phone Number: 707.204.6021

• 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

• Thursday Evenings, May 1-October 31, 2012 -- Robert Mondavi Winery Garden to Table Cooking Class
  Food & Wine Education: Tour the winery gardens and harvest produce. Then make a dish guided by winery chef, Chef Jeff Mosher with your garden bounty. While Chef finishes the meal, take a brief tour of the winery and winemaking facilities. Dinner enjoyed al fresco. Includes A Harvest of Joy Book, Robert Mondavi Winery Apron, Cooking instruction, Hors d'oeurves with Wine Pairings, Dinner with Wine Pairings, and recipes from Chef Jeff Mosher. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. 7801 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $150 Time: 4:30pm-8:30pm Phone Number: 888-766-6328 x2

• 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

• July 12 - September 27 -- Thursday Night Live
  Live Music: Live Music Series at Somerston's Yountville Tasting Room. Every Thursday from July 12th thru September 27th. Enjoy wines by the glass or by the bottle while listening to some of the Bay Area's best musicians! Food will also be available from Marks the Spot on most nights. 6490 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: Free Time: 6:30pm - 9:00 pm Phone Number: 707-944-8200

• 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

• Every Friday, May 4 - October 26, 2012 -- St. Helena Farmers Market
  Market: Bringing the finest fresh produce, crafts and other items and services to local residents and visitors. Rain or Shine! Crane Park, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30am-12pm Phone Number: 707-486-2662

• 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

• Every Friday, May 25 - September 28, 2012 -- Flights and Bites @ Ma(i)sonry
  Wine & Food Education: Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley welcomes guests to enjoy Flights & Bites, at our Community Table featuring Ad Hoc's "Addendum" famous fried chicken and country sides. Enjoy the peaceful beauty along with delicious, limited production wines from our Bespoke Collection. Reservations are required. 6711 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599
  Fee: $35 Time: 12:30pm Phone Number: 707-944-0889

• 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 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 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 May 7 - October 29 -- 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

• 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

• May 1 - November 6 -- Dog Bar @ Bardessono
  Pet Friendly, Food: Enjoy our Dog Bar on our Ballroom patio. Savor drink specials and snacks for you and the treats for your dog. Sit. Stay. Drink! 6526 Yount Street, Yountville, CA
  Fee: Admission is Free Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Phone Number: 707.204.6030

• 1st Friday of the month -- CHEERS! St. Helena
  Celebration: CHEERS! St. Helena runs the 1st Friday of every month, May through October. This non-profit event, on St. Helena’s Main Street, features live music and culinary wine pairing experiences from local restaurants and wineries. Locals and visitors stroll Main Street to enjoy more than 50 local wines, 15 restaurants, entertainment and 40 stores. $35 with wine, $100 season pass
  Fee: Free Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Phone Number: 800.799.6456

• 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 -- Napa Valley Opera House Gala
  Celebration, Benefit: Join us for our Annual Black Tie Gala "Bossa Napa Nova". Reception and magnum auction in the Opera House Plaza. Concert by Brazilian vocalist Bebel Gilberto. Gala dinner by Ken Frank of La Toque with Far Niente Nickel & Nickel and Dolce wines. Fees are as follows: Benefactors: $1,250 each, Patrons: $750 each, and Friends: $350 each. 1030 Main St. Napa, CA
  Fee: Fee varies, see description/RSVP required Time: 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-603-2333

• TBA -- Napa River Wine & Crafts Fair
  Fair, Live Music: Juried handcrafted arts, holiday gifts, wine, food, music, children's activities and entertainment. Stroll down the street and experience this vibrant scene. Main Street and Veteran's Park, Downtown Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707.257.0322

• TBA -- Georges de Latour Release Party
  Release Party: Join us for the highly anticipated release of our 2009 vintage of Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The celebration will be hosted in our Reserve & Heritage Rooms with music, appetizers & of course the first taste of our 2009 vintage. 1960 St. Helena Highway Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00pm Phone Number: 800.373.5896

• TBA -- Napa River Rock & Stroll
  Recreation, Benefit: Annual 6K family fun run along the Napa River Trail. Starts at Kennedy Park softball fields, ends at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa. Live music, and family-friendly activities at the Finish Line Festival. Benefits Cope Family Center's child abuse prevention programs.
  Fee: $15-$30 Time: 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.1123

• TBA -- Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Workshop Celebration
  Celebration: Join us on the pecan patio for one of our memorable harvest dinners, which are prepared by our guest chefs and paired with select wines from our library. Featuring chefs Will Bradof—Trio An American Bistro, Jackson WY, Paul Wireman—Trio An American Bistro, Jackson WY, Danny Trace—Brennans’ Houston, Houston, TX, Daniel Stern—R2L Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA, David Hawksworth—Hawksworth Restaurant, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Please note the Harvest Dinner will take place on Tuesday September 11. Call for reservations. 8300 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA.
  Fee: $175 Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm Phone Number: 707.963.5222

• TBA -- Wine Country Ukulele Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Live Music All Day Long, ‘Ukulele marketplace, Kid’s Lessons, Very Beginning Lessons, Workshops (separate fee required), Jam Sessions, ‘Ukulele Give-Aways and More! Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College, 1088 College Avenue, St. Helena, Ca
  Fee: Free admission Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 70.226.7372

• TBA -- Chiarello Family Vineyards Harvest
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us at our 100 foot harvest table among the vineyards for a meal prepared by Michael Chiarello, paired with his wines. Walk our 100-year-old vineyards, breathe in the wonderful aromas that fill the air during harvest and enjoy the perfect setting for a fall inspired multi-course dinner. To reserve a seat, place your case per person order and experience the joys of being at the ‘”table” Chiarello Style.
  Fee: $560 per person Time: 1:30pm Phone Number: 707-754-4473

• TBA -- Just Be Claus Presents "Fall Extravaganza"
  Holiday, Fair: Just Be Claus has been doing Christmas shows for 21 years so we are ready to present "Fall Extravaganza" to showcase Thanksgiving & Halloween plus general gifts. All handmade! Stop by to check it out. Saturday festivities begin at 10 am and end at 5pm. Sunday activities begin at 10 am and end at 3pm. American Legion Post 113, 1240 Pearl Street, Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Phone Number: 707-224-8901

• TBA -- Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery
  Celebration: Our annual outdoor bash featuring great food, stupendous wines and live music! Always a memorable party for all! Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and your dancing shoes! Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $50 general before Aug. 1/ $60 general after Aug. 1/$25 club members Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 747.5784

• TBA -- Harvest Ball at V Sattui
  Celebration, Dancing: Come help us celebrate the Harvest and revisit the culture and cuisine of Italy’s best-known region with an authentic and traditional Tuscan banquet combined with Napa Valley hospitality and the finest V. Sattui wines for an evening you will long remember! Chef Osvaldo Baroncelli of Prato Italy along with Napa Valley Chef Shannon Kelly. Make your reservations early!
  Fee: $200 Members / $225 Non-members Time: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774

• TBA -- American Folk Art Festival 2012
  Festival: The fifth annual American Folk Art Festival 2012 is being called “a very original folk art show,” blending primitive American folk art antiques with the one-of-a-kind, original creations of contemporary folk artists. Prepare to be amazed! Madonna Estate 5400 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa
  Fee: $7.00 Donation Time: 9am-3pm Phone Number: (707)252-2473 or (707)255-8864

• TBA -- Live at Silo's - Annual Harvest Festival
  Live Music: Join us on the Riverbend Plaza for the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival! This year is a benefit for Napa Valley Language Academy who will have food for purchase, as well as craft, face painting & balloons. Festivities will include an all-star lineup from Silo’s Idol Competition & West Coast Songwriters Competition.
  Fee: Free Plaza/$15 inside Time: 4:00pm Phone Number: 707-251-5833

• TBA -- Clif Family Annual Harvest Party
  Celebration: Join Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford for an afternoon of local food, wine, music and art. Wine Tastings, Farm Tours, Food & Wine Pairings, Live Music, Grape Stomping and Local Artisans. Call for more information and to purchase tickets. Tickets are $15 for youth ages 11-20. 15 Angwin Plaza, Napa, CA
  Fee: $50 General/ $25 wine club & CSA members Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Phone Number: 707-968-0625

• TBA -- No Shenanigans Golf Tournament @ Chardonnay Golf Club
  $175 per Golfer includes box luncheon, silent auction, awards ceremony. Non-Golfers/Guests 35 to attend luncheon and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Nathan Bloom Melanoma Fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center 2555 Jamison Canyon, American Canyon
  Fee: $175(golf, luncheon, auction & awards)/ $35(luncheon & auction) Time: 8:00am Phone Number: (808) 280-643

• TBA -- Annual Music Festival for Mental Health @ Staglin Family Vineyards
  Benefit, Live Music: You can look forward to learning from Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman's fascinating scientific symposium, tasting the cuisine of Chef Nancy Oakes as well as over 70 superstar Napa Valley wines at the reception, dancing to classic Jackson Five hits performed by Jermaine Jackson and his band at the concert, and sharing a scrumptious dinner courtesy of Chefs Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina with friends who care as much as you do about the hunt for cures.
  Fee: $750-$5,000 Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Phone Number: (707) 963-4038

• TBA -- Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival
  Festival: Join us for the custom and classic car show, beer and wine tasting, DJ by 'Darren Z Productions', food, merchandise, event t-shirts and more. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga CA
  Fee: $25 Entry, Beer & Wine Tasting/$10 Entry only Time: 9am-4pm Phone Number: 707-942-1473

• TBA -- PEJU Winery Harvest Tasting & Vineyard Dinner
  Celebration: This night, the Peju’s invite you to join them to honor our precious Rutherford terroir over an intimate, family-style meal made from the bounty of local, harvest-time ingredients. Begin your evening with a barrel tasting in our cellar before heading into the stunning Tower Tasting Room for small bites and sips of our award winning wines. Next head outside for a sit-down Farm to Table dinner feast served family style and paired with your favorite Peju wines. After , dinner head out to the HB Vineyard for live music and dancing under the stars. 8466 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $195 General /$175 Wine Club Members Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30p.m. Phone Number: 707.963.3600

• TBA -- Tomatoville @ Bardessono
  Festival: It's Harvest Time! Bardessono, Lucy and Hill Family Estate invite you to a weekend of celebration in honor of Mother Nature's finest fruit (since the grape). Enjoy a winemaker dinner by Hill Family Estate Winemaker Alison Doran. Build your own BLT at Lucy Restaurant and Bar. Finish off with Lucy Garden Tomatoes + Bloody Mary Tastings.
  Fee: $40-100 Time: Varies, call for information Phone Number: 707-204-6000

• TBA -- Napa Valley Harvest Dinner at Merryvale
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join us for our annual harvest dinner in the Cask Room. This year's guests will enjoy an evening of merriment, local farm-to-table cuisine and our superb wines to celebrate harvest! Please call for reservations. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $150 Time: 7pm Phone Number: 800-326-6069 x429

• TBA -- Napa Valley Aloha Festival
  Festival, Benefit: The festival will include live entertainment and vendors from the Hawaiian/Polynesian community in the form of authentic food, music, dance, arts, crafts, clothing and wares from vendors all over the West Coast and Hawaii. Cultural presentations (lei making, etc) are interactive and may have a small participation fee. Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third Street, Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10am-6pm Phone Number: 707-966-4017

• TBA -- Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner
  Benefit, Dining: A Country Dinner Featuring Locally Grown Foods. Whiskey Bar, Local Wines , Our Special ‘Bale Ale’~ Made with Grains from the Mill. Live Blue Grass Music & Silent Auction. Benefits Napa Valley’s Own Historic Water-Powered Grist Mill. 3369 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $100 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-4575

• TBA -- Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to taste small production gems from Mount Veeder wineries, many of which are not normally open to the public. Live music, food, raffle prizes and, of course, amazing wines from more than 20 Mount Veeder wineries. Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558
  Fee: $60 Time: 1pm-4pm Phone Number: 707-255-1144

• TBA -- Live at Silo's - Amber Snider
  Live Music: Amber Snider B-Day Bash and New CD Celebration Amber (Estrada) Snider is a local favorite folk, rock, country & blues singer-songwriter whose music has been compared to artists as varied as Jewel, Rickie Lee Jones, Natalie Merchant, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks and Melissa Etheridge.
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the Door/$14 Member Time: 8:00pm Phone Number: 707-251-5833

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