Best Upcoming Napa Valley Events

Are you planning to visit Napa Valley anytime soon? If not, what are you waiting for? 

Napa Valley is one of the most famous winemaking regions in the world and is home to over 400 wineries which visitors love to flock to year after year. Due to its dry Mediterranean climate, the valley is a very suitable place to grow fine wine grapes which results in great tasting wines. The most popular activity for visitors to Napa Valley is touring wineries and taking part in wine tastings. However, wine tours and wine tastings are not the only things you can enjoy when in the valley. The region is brimming with festivals and events that cater to all sorts of interests such as wine, culinary, music, and the arts. 

What are the upcoming Napa Valley events?

Whatever month you plan on going to Napa Valley, there will surely be an event or festival that is happening. If you are looking for other things to do while in the region, check out the following events if they coincide with your travel dates:

• Napa Valley Beer and BBQ Battle (October 20, 2019)

Hosted by the Napa Valley Unified Education Foundation, this event includes sampling of craft beers, wine tasting, and mouthwatering BBQs. 

• Napa Valley Film Festival (November 13 to 17, 2019)

Watch screenings of independent films and talk to directors, writers, and filmmakers while also enjoying delicious cuisine and legendary wines. 

• Fantesca’s 9-Stars Event (November 13 – 16, 2019)

Fantesca Estate & Winery invites you to the ultimate bucket-list culinary experience. What’s more special than dining at a 3-Michelin starred restaurant? Dining at three 3-Michelin starred restaurants.

• Napa Lighted Art Festival (January 11 to 19, 2020)

In this 9-day festival, prepare to witness a grand spectacle of artworks created by local and international artists installed in different locations. Artworks displayed during this event are used with technology such as light art, video art, 3D video mapping projections, and lighted sculptures. 

• Napa Truffle Festival (January 17 to 20, 2020)

Get to know more about this prized ingredient in next year’s Napa Truffle Festival. Michelin star chefs from different parts of the world will be in Napa Valley to give more information about truffles and even have demonstrations on making truffle dishes. 

• Napa Valley Restaurant Week (January 26 to February 1, 2020)

Foodies will surely look forward to this event wherein they will discover Napa Valley’s prized food and wine culture by visiting old-time favorite and latest trending restaurants.

• Yountville International Short Film Festival (February 6 to 9, 2020)

Join this annual event featuring world-class short films while also getting to know local Yountville wineries. There will also be culinary events featured in different venues.

• Yountville Live (March 19 to 22, 2020)

Who doesn’t enjoy four days filled with exclusive music performances, delicious cuisines made by highly-acclaimed chefs and world-class restaurants, and legendary Napa Valley wines? This 4-day luxurious event gives guests the ultimate Napa Valley experience. 

• Art, Sip & Stroll (April 25, 2020)

This event is Napa Valley’s largest visual arts event and will showcase 50 artists and their works, gallery exhibits, live music, and wine tasting. There’s more to Napa than just wine! While Napa Valley is mostly known for its hundreds of wineries and celebrated wines, the region also boasts its excellence in the culinary world, arts, and music industries. This is why you shouldn’t just come to Napa for its wines. All of these events make sure to integrate the different aspects so that guests will have a full Napa Valley experience. 

Aside from checking out local wineries, read more about the upcoming events so that you can add them to your itinerary and have a great, worthwhile visit.