Looking for something to do in Wine Country? With so many offerings in Napa Valley, we’ve curated some of the annual events you can’t miss. Less researching and more enjoying your time in the area. Enjoy!
*Things change, so please check in with the organizers of these events for details.
January
Check out a stunning walking path of artwork as light displays that are projected onto a variety of buildings throughout Downtown Napa at the Napa Lighted Art Festival.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in January here.
February
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the striking Cliff Lede tank room with a multi-course dinner paired with the winery’s award-winning Platinum wines.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in February here.
March
Four days devoted to exclusive musical performances, exquisite cuisines, and a unique variety of Napa Valley’s wineries, beers and spirits. That’s Yountville Live.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in March here.
April
Two longtime vintner competitions are held this month, and are likely to strike your fancy: bASH — Appellation St. Helena’s Wine & Food Pairing Competition — and HALL’s Cabernet Cookoff.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in April here.
May
BottleRock Napa Valley is a three-day music, wine, food and craft brew festival taking place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in May here.
June
Getting halfway through the year calls for celebration — vintner-hosted Barrel Weekend for starters. Plus, Halloween comes early on the Napa Valley Wine Train, where everyone dresses up for a 1920s affair.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in June here.
July
World-class performances paired with culinary and wine pursuits staged in iconic wine country settings come together at Festival Napa Valley.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in July here.
August
Almost 30 years in the works, Music in the Vineyards concerts are held at wineries throughout Napa Valley.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in August here.
September
Enjoy the finest of Napa Valley’s art scene via Open Studios Napa Valley.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in September here.
October
It’s that time of year — time to stomp some grapes! Many vineyards offer vine to glass experiences this month, where, yes, stomping grapes in wooden barrels is a thing.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in October here.
November
Check out premieres of films ranging from small indies to potential Oscar nominees at the Napa Valley Film Festival.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in November here.
December
Ice skating, Bardessono Hotel & Spa’s Latke Throw Down, and Calistoga Lighted Tractor Display — the ultimate small-town holiday parade in celebration of Calistoga’s agricultural heritage — lift all spirits during the shorter days this month.
Read more about the best things to do in Napa Valley in December here.
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in Napa Valley? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
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