When Magrit Mondavi first saw the lawn at Robert Mondavi Winery, she turned to Bob and said, “Why don’t we do a concert?” In the five decades since that conversation, the winery has hosted legendary artists for its annual Summer Concert Series. The venue is truly perfect for an intimate night of music among the vineyards. Learn More: Robert Mondavi Concert Series
Think Coachella… with wine. Held annually over the Memorial Day Weekend, the 3-day Bottlerock music festival features more than 80 bands playing on four music stages at an expansive venue. Concertgoers enjoy access to gourmet food from the Napa Valley’s finest chefs and restaurateurs and dozens of wine cabanas hosted by local vintners in addition to craft cocktail and beer vendors. Past headliners have included the Red Hot Chili Pepppers,
Film buffs descend on wine country each November to attend the Napa Valley Film Festival: a convergence of film, food, and wine. More than 120 new independent films and studio sneak previews are presented in more than a dozen venues throughout the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. Attendees interact with more than 300 filmmakers at screenings and Q&As and enjoy afternoon wine tastings, culinary demonstrations, celebrity
Sometimes you just don’t want the night to end. Whether it’s a girls night out on the town or a romantic date that calls for one last stop for an after-dinner drink, Napa Valley has a wide array of options to keep your evening going from sophisticated wine bars and cocktail lounges to classic no-frills dives. Learn More: Cadet Beer + Wine Bar, Mercantile Social, Sky & Vine, Napkins,
The end of October is a gorgeous time to visit Napa Valley. The frenzy of the Harvest Season is usually subsided and the fall colors are at their peak. If you find yourself in Napa Valley during Halloween, Castello Di Amoroso pulls out all the stops and hosts a decadent Halloween ball that should be on any ghoul or goblin’s bucket list. Tickets definitely sell out in advance, so plan
Live music lovers would do well to review Napa’s local concert venue calendars before setting their travel dates. An increasing number of venues is attracting a great lineup of musicians, comedians and other live performers to Downtown Napa. The venues are smaller and more intimate, making for an especially memorable experience. Learn More: Uptown Theatre, Blue Note, Silo’s, JaM Cellars Ballroom
Yountville Live is the ultimate luxury getaway event, featuring exclusive performances from some of today’s hottest recording artists, exquisite cuisines from world-class restaurants and award-winning chefs, and a unique variety of some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wineries and the finest beers and spirits available. This annual weekend event – held in March – is the perfect combination of premium entertainment and epicurean experiences. Learn More: Yountville Live
