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Events
The best part of creating and planning your Napa Valley wine tour is that you can make it as diverse as you please. Here are more ideas to explore.
THIS SECTION INCLUDES:
MIX AND MATCH WINE TASTINGS BY DAY FESTIVAL BY NIGHT
List of Festivals and Events Art, Music, Films and Truffles
Napa Valley Events
MIX AND MATCH WINE BY DAY FESTIVAL BY NIGHT
Napa Truffle Festival January 12-15, 2024
The Napa Truffle Festival is a celebration of the prized black truffle. The festival includes truffle hunting demonstrations, cooking classes, wine tastings, and more. It typically takes place in late January.
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Napa Restaurant Week
January 19-28, 2024
It is showtime in Napa Valley! Witness the talent of Napa's best chefs. Talented chefs will use farm-fresh produce to curate extraordinary pallet pleasing cuisine . Napa Valley Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore your culinary delights.
Three multilingual singers bring exceptional diversity to their shows. Julia Kantor, who hails from Ukraine but lived and studied in France, discovered a profound connection to French music that infuses every one of her performances. Paris Chansons is an exciting French band with a unique Eastern European gypsy twist. They recently gained recognition on French news for their creative interpretations of French classics, spanning from Aznavour, Dassin, Piaf, Macias, Adamo, and Dalida, all the way to contemporary artists like Zaz. Their dynamic performances include a mix of gypsy jazz standards and timeless classics in languages such as Russian, Italian, and more.
Lighted Art
January 20 - February 18, 2024
The Napa Lighted Art Festival offers a range of enjoyable, family-friendly activities at no cost, along with delicious food options. The event encompasses nighttime tours, cooking classes, artist meet-ups, and lively parties. With a blend of local and international artistry, the festival combines art, technology, and illumination to captivate audiences of all ages. Attendees can experience 3D video mapping projections, illuminated sculptures, and an array of innovative interactive projects.
Wine and crabs
February 3rd, 2024
34th Annual Great Sonoma Crab Feed & Wine
The 34th Annual Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest is the top Crab and Wine event in the North Bay Area! Join 1,500 supporters from agriculture and business to back local agricultural education programs. This exciting evening is California's largest crab feed, possibly even in the U.S.! It includes a reception with top Sonoma County beverages, live music, and a fantastic auction. Don't miss out on this year's best event!
Books, Maps and Autographs
California International Antiquarian Book Fair: San Francisco
Books: February 9-11, 2024
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Three days of book bliss. This event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, first editions, illustrated books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics.
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February 9, 2024 Festival Napa Valley
Harold López-Nussa TIMBA A LA AMERICANA
featuring GRÉGOIRE MARETN
with Luques Curtis & Ruy Adrian López-Nussae
Come and enjoy an energetic jazz evening featuring Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa, who will be performing music from his latest album, "Timba a la Americana." Joining him are the GRAMMY® winning harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, the renowned Latin jazz bassist Luques Curtis, and drummer Ruy Adrian López-Nussa.
This event includes a reception where wine and light refreshments will be provided for all guests.
WINE and Ribs
March 12, 2024 12: 00 pm 3: 00 pm
Baby Back Ribs & Wine at Outer Space Wines
Darryl Bell, Chef/Owner of soon-to-open Stateline Road Smokehouse in Napa, has not one but TWO Sunday afternoon pop-ups coming up at Outer Space Wine.
Come see Chef Darryl at the Smoker and Dan Dawson of Outer Space at the wine bar for a food & wine pairing you’ll never forget.
$25 ticket for either event gets you the Ribs or Sandwich (depending on the day) + a glass of either suggested wine OR a half glass of each. Add on Double D’s Potato Salad for $4.
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Bottle Rock Napa Valley May 24-26, 2024
BottleRock Napa Valley is a 3-day music, wine, food and brew festival in Napa, California May 24-26, 2024. 5 Music Stages, Culinary Stage and more!
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Napa Valley Film Festival Tentatively April 2024
Updates on the way!
The Napa Valley Film Festival is a five-day event that showcases independent films, studio releases, and culinary films. The festival includes film screenings, panel discussions, and special events hosted by local wineries and restaurants. It takes place in early November.
Personal Preferences
Of course your personal preferences will play a role in determining the best time for a wine tour in Napa Valley. If you prefer a quiet and relaxing experience, winter or spring may be the best time to visit. If you enjoy a lively atmosphere and don't mind the crowds, summer or fall may be the ideal time.
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