• July 1 -- Live at Silo's: Mike Strickland
  Live Music: Pianist/composer Mike Strickland is one of the Northwest's most popular performers. Mike presents a hybrid of jazz, popular, and original music. A a gifted arranger and stylist, Mike's eclectic concert sets might include jazz classics, romantic film themes, Mississippi blues, piano-busting boogie-woogie and gorgeous original music. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $15Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 2 -- Live at Silo's: Johnny Smith Group
  Live Music: Songwriter Johnny Smith, a Bay Area entertainer, performs as a guitarist and singer. You'll definitely be entertained by one of the most outstanding voices in the Bay Area and beyond as he delivers a host of original rock, blues and reggae songs, as well as classic covers, and Jazz Standards. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 2 - 5 -- Napa County Fair and Silverado Parade
  Family Fun: Calistoga is the home of the old fashioned Napa County Fair, always held on the Fourth of July weekend and the Fourth's Silverado parade, the ultimate small-town Fourth of July Parade. This longstanding Calistoga tradition features antique cars, live bands, children's groups, horses, motorcycles, colorful dancers, and an awesome display of patriotic spirit and fun. Fair-Napa County Fairgrounds, Parade-Downtown Calistoga.
  Fee: Parade is Free, Fair adults $7, children 6 - 12 $3Time: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.5111

• July 3 -- Comedy Night on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Performing Arts, Food & Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train introduces our hilarious new dinner theater, "trainplays!" Laugh your way through the series of one-act plays on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy a gourmet dining experience and tasteful humor while traveling through the lovely Napa Valley. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 3 -- Art Show & Wine Reception
  Reception: Silverado Trail Wine Studio proudly presents an evening of wine and fine art in celebration of the work of Reuben Godinez. Enjoy wines by Expression and Bighorn Cellars and view Reuben's latest collection of vibrant oils and unique works of found art. The evening's featured wines will be available at very special event only prices. 3105 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x115

• July 3 -- Summer Sparklers(Sparkling Wine Tasting)
  Wine Education: Back Room Wines pours fun sparkling wines from around the world this evening. What better way to enjoy a warm evening al fresco than with a glass of Prosecco, Cava or perhaps a fun Brut Rose! We'll pour you six delicious "bubbles" that you'll want to take home with you. Wines poured on sale for special 10% discount during the tasting. Located at First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. No Reservation Necessary
  Fee: $10/tastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Toll Free: (877) 322.2576

• July 3 -- Red, White & Blue Barbeque at Beringer
  Celebration: Join us for the 6th Annual July fourth celebration in the famed Hudson House. Enjoy delicious cuisine of the Napa Valley along with Beringer wines. Reservations required. Beringer Vineyards, Hudson House, St Helena,
  Fee: $80 per person Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 708.9463

• July 3 -- Live at Silo's: The Juliane Band
  Live Music: Guitar 5-7, Napa's new sound. Creating its own blend of folk, country and pop rock favorites, the Juliane Band has a fully formed musical personality, with five accomplished musicians creating a jewel-like setting for the singer's pure, powerful soprano. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 3 -- Cooking Class-Cooking with Julie
  Food & Wine Education: We meet at St. Helena's Farmers Market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Prosciutto with Warm Roasted Figs & Hazelnut Picada, Paella of Chicken and Seafood, Cinnamon Basil Ice cream with Grilled Fruits.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 4 -- 4th of July Celebration at Silo's
  Live Music: Celebrate with Napa's own The Juliane Band and seating for fireworks on the Patio overlooking the Napa River. After the fireworks, seating for music in Silos to dance the night away to the tunes of The Michelle Michaels Trio. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 4 -- Trinitas Red, White and Bubbly Bash
  Celebration: The Red, White and Bubbly Bash includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine, popular Trinitas wines and a special barbeque menu created by Executive Chef, Laurent Berthon. Play bocce ball, enjoy the pool or just sit back and enjoy the party. The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
  Fee: $55, $45 for club membersTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.1900

• July 4 -- The Room-Red, White and Barbeque
  Celebration: Join us for Red, White & Barbeque featuring The Trailer Park Rangers. Adults can enjoy a BBQ dinner with a glass of Flora Springs wine, followed by the local fireworks display. The Children’s Package includes a hot dog or hamburger, a beverage, a bag of chips and ice cream. Flora Springs Winery, 1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
  Fee: $45 Adults/$10 Children plus taxTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.8032

• July 4 -- Independence Day on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: This is unlike any Fourth of July you've had before -- experience an elegant evening on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. First enjoy a superb meal with gourmet service, then relax and take in the show when the train stops so you can receive the best view of fireworks in the valley. No long lines in or out of the parking lot. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $104 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 4 -- Fourth of July Celebration
  Celebration, Family Fun: Join us at Veterans Memorial Park, Napa, for our annual Fourth of July Celebration.
  Fee: FreeTime: Dusk Phone Number: (707) 257.9529

• July 4 -- Martini Alliance 4th of July Celebration
  Celebration, Family Fun: The event begins with a tasting of some of Martini’s newly released wines paired with hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. An All-American family-style BBQ dinner follows, accompanied by more exciting wines and live music. The night is capped off by one of the greatest fireworks displays in Northern California with guests enjoying the show from the winery grounds. Louis M. Martini Winery, 254 South St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
  Fee: $95/$80 Founders Club Members Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 549.2582

• July 4 -- 4th of July Celebration
  Celebration: Celebrate The 4th of July with an evening of live music, bar-b-que, friends & fireworks! BBQ Buffet Dinner, Live Music, Fireworks at dusk on our Riverview Deck. Napa General Store, 540 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: Adults $65, includes dinner, drink tixTime: 6 p.m Phone Number: (707) 259.0762

• July 4 -- Napa School of Music Garage Band Concert
  Live Music: The Napa School of Music presents their Garage Band 101 performance, on the Brown Street Stage from during Downtown Napa’s 4th of July Celebration.
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.4040

• July 4 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival
  Festival: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2009 concert season. Our concert season will kick off on July 4th with what has come to be a Napa Valley tradition: the hot New Orleans sound of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band making their 38th Festival appearance. Fireworks after the show. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville
  Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

• July 5 -- Family Date Night on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Family Fun, Food & Wine Education: Kids ride in their own special car with a professional daycare provider. There will be games, movies and a kid-friendly menu while the adults, in a nearby car, enjoy the relaxed elegance of the Napa Valley Wine Train's gourmet experience. One child rides free per adult fare – each additional child is $15. Perfect for a relaxing family night out! 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $99 per adultTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 6 -- Moonlight Escape "Full Thunder Moon"
  Food & Wine Education: Share the magic of the Napa Valley on the Napa Valley Wine Train as the sun sets at 8:36 pm and the full moon rises in July. This moon is named the "Full Thunder Moon" because thunderstorms are more frequent during this time of year. Our Moonlight Escape gourmet dinner takes place upstairs in the Vista Dome rail car with its almost 180-degree view. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 7 -- Cooking Class & Napa Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese, Salade Niçoise, Savarin with Strawberries.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 8 -- Live at Silo's: Mike Greensill
  Live Music: Jazz pianist Mike Greensill is musical director to acclaimed vocalist Wesla Whitfield with whom he has recorded eighteen albums. He is the resident piano player on Sedge Thomson’s weekly Public Radio show to the world, West Coast Live, and can be caught playing jazz and singing in many a San Francisco saloon. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $5Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 9 -- Live at Silo's: New West Guitar Group
  Live Music: Based in Los Angeles, New West, featuring Perry Smith, John Storie, and Brady Cohan, has gained recognition as one of today's premier guitar ensembles. Their original music combines the foundation of jazz with elements of blues, rock, and folk. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 9 -- Murder Mystery on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Performing Arts, Food & Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery dinner theater features an interactive four-act drama, served along with a delightful four-course gourmet meal on the lavishly restored, antique rail cars. Dress the part, form a team and try to solve this historic mystery as you travel, Agatha Christie-style. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 10 -- Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
  Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Gazpacho, Salade Niçoise, Cinnamon Ice Cream with Poached Apricots.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 10 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Crane Brothers
  Wine Education: Brothers Michael and Rob Crane were born and raised in the Napa Valley. The brothers bring decades of experience along with a deep and unabashed love for the valley to their wines. Brother Michael has more than 30 years of winemaking experience. They produce only small amounts, less than four hundred cases annually, of their lovely red wines. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 10 -- Live at Silo's: Mary Jenson
  Live Music: A vibrant vocalist with a love of both jazz and modern music, Mary’s repertoire includes the evolution of popular songs into the jazz context, as well as beautiful renditions of the traditional and familiar. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 10 -- Taste Wines of Italy at Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Come to Back Room Wines this Friday evening and enjoy a broad selection of Italian Wines. Reds, whites and bubbles will be poured from the North & South. Learn about the regions & grapes as you enjoy the wines. Wines poured for sale at 10% discount during the tasting. Partake in Back Room Wines' fun Friday Night tasting events!Located at First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. No Reservation Necessary.
  Fee: $15/tastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Toll Free: (877) 322.2576

• July 11 -- Tasting Room Grand Opening
  Celebration: Join us in celebrating Cuvaison's Newly Designed Napa Valley Tasting Rooms! Great estate wines, fun food, fresh design, chat it up with our winemaker, president, & more! Calistoga Tasting Room Grand Opening – 4550 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 253.9463

• July 11 -- Winemaker Dinner with Heidi Peterson Barrett
  Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train is proud to welcome 'The First Lady of Wine' on board. Heidi Peterson Barrett is world-renowned for her spectacular, cult Cabernet Sauvignons. Guests will experience current releases from her two wineries, La Sirena and Amuse Bouche. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $225 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 11 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival
  Festival: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2009 concert season. Our concert season will kick off on July 4th with what has come to be a Napa Valley tradition: the hot New Orleans sound of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band making their 38th Festival appearance. Fireworks after the show. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

• July 11 -- Live at Silo's: Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill
  Live Music: "Whitfield's sense of phrasing a lyric or a melody is often unconventional, with a surprising little pause just when you don't expect it. She has a cunning way of reinventing a ballad with torchy finesse,and it's akin to hearing them for the first time." -- Variety. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $20Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 12 -- Headfeathers presents: Deacon Jones
  Live Music: Deacon Jones Winner, "Keyboard Player of the Year" five times. This concert is part of Headfeathers' summer concert series in the 'Courtyard,' a private, secluded, outdoor garden that provides an intimate setting and you bring your own food and beverage. Tables, chairs and glassware are provided. Bring your dancing shoes! 1330 Third St., Napa
  Fee: $45Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.6455

• July 12 -- Summertime Blues at Clos Pegase
  Live Music: Enjoy current releases, tasty "blue" snacks, special pricing and live Blues music featuring our Wine Club Manager, Susie Straight, and her Crossroads Blues Band. 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $20, free to Wine Club MembersTime: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.2981 or sstraight@clospegase.com

• July 12 -- Bastille Day at Domaine Chandon
  Celebration: Grab a beret and celebrate Bastille Day a few days early. Enjoy a day filled with bubbly, French cuisine, and live music from Hand Me Down from 1–5pm. etoile Restaurant's culinary team will feature a special French inspired menu in the tasting room from July 3rd through the 17th. etoile restaurant, Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 736.2892

• July 14 -- Cooking Class & Napa Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Zucchini Carpaccio, Grilled Five Dot Ranch Steak with Herbes de Provence, Potatoes with Sea Salt and Thyme, Savarin with Strawberries.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 15 -- Live at Silo's: Jack Pollard
  Live Music: Jack's shows encompass Jazz, Blues and R&B to bring you a varied palette of song with something to please everyone. Dan Daniels, a virtuoso musician, also works as a composer, songwriter, vocalist, band leader, arranger and teacher. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 16 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Varietal Voyage - Pinot Noir
  Wine Education: Oftentimes the most revered yet complicated varietal, loving Pinot Noir can be an exercise in frustration. And yet, this varietal inspires such passionate devotion! This difficult to grow grape varietal is light to medium-bodied with an unsurpassed depth of flavor. Wine Director, Ryan Graham, will educate guests on this "minx of a wine." 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $149 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 16 -- Girlfriends Date Night
  Celebration: Anthropology Medical Spa wants to invite you and a girlfriend to "Girlfriends Date Night". An opportunity to mix, mingle, and enjoy yourself Anthropology style. There will be luxurious prizes and giveaways. Come explore the possibilities at Anthropology Medical Spa. Come and enjoy, you deserve it! 1334 Vidovich Ave, St. Helena
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.9520

• July 16 -- Live at Silo's: Mal Sharpe
  Live Music: Master trombonist Mal Sharpe has been a much-admired and pivotal member of the San Francisco jazz scene for more than 40 years. In addition to leading his Dixieland jazz band, The Big Money In Jazz Band in gigs all over the Bay Area, Mal hosts a regular Sunday night show “Back On Basin Street” on KCSM/Jazz 91. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 1 0 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 17 -- Taste Oregon & Washington Wines
  Wine Education: Back Room Wines pours an eclectic, delicious selection of Pacific Northwest wines this evening. Oregon Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris, Washington Cabernet, Syrah & Riesling: enjoy the many great styles of the two states. Wines poured for sale at 10% discount during the tasting. It's another fun, popular Back Room Wines' Friday Night Tasting not to miss! Located at First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. No Reservation Necessary,
  Fee: $20/tastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Toll Free: (877) 322.2576

• July 17 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - T-Vine
  Wine Education: Greg Brown, the owner/winemaker at T-Vine, brings mindfulness and gratitude to his winemaking process. The result is truly fabulous, tiny-case production wines. From their lush Grenache to their grand Petite Sirah, guests will experience a rare treat with this wonderful winemaker. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 17 -- Live at Silo's: The Juliane Band
  Live Music: Guitar 5-7, Napa's new sound. Creating its own blend of folk, country and pop rock favorites, the Juliane Band has a fully formed musical personality, with five accomplished musicians creating a jewel-like setting for the singer's pure, powerful soprano. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 8 p.m. - 11p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 17 -- Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
  Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Prosciutto with Warm Roasted Figs & Hazelnut Picada, Paella of Chicken and Seafood, Cinnamon Basil Ice cream with Grilled Fruits.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 17 -- Comedy Night on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Performing Arts: The Napa Valley Wine Train introduces our hilarious new dinner theater, "trainplays!" Laugh your way through the series of one-act plays on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy a gourmet dining experience and tasteful humor while traveling through the lovely Napa Valley. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 18 -- Live at Silo's: Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill
  Live Music: "Whitfield's sense of phrasing a lyric or a melody is often unconventional, with a surprising little pause just when you don't expect it. She has a cunning way of reinventing a ballad with torchy finesse,and it's akin to hearing them for the first time." -- Variety. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $20Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 18 -- Festival del Sole Opening Night
  Festival, Live Music: Join Festival favorites Sarah Chang, one of today’s pre eminent violinists, and 14-year old piano wunderkind Conrad Tao for an unforgettable evening of music to kick off Festival del Solé Napa Valley 2009! Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $50 - $75Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372

• July 18 -- Paul Krassner Reading at Back Room Wines
  Performing Arts: Counter-Culture icon & comedian Paul Krassner visits Back Room Wines this evening to discuss, read from and sign his latest book, Who's to Say What's Obscene: Politics, Culture and Comedy in America Today. Meet Paul and fellow Krassner fans at Back Room Wines. Only controlled substance available will be wine. Located at First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Toll Free: (877) 322.2576

• July 18 -- "Everything Tomatoes" Cooking Class
  Food Education: Chef Charles Weber & Enoteca Wines pair up on a delightful menu. It’s get-your-hands-messy fun while sipping Napa Valley wines. Once dinner is prepared, retire to the elegant dining room. The Cedar Gables Inn staff serves each course of your wine pairing dinner. 486 Coombs Street, Napa
  Fee: $95 incl. class, dinner, apron, recipes & fun!Time: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.7969

• July 18 -- Magnificat Release Party at Franciscan
  Celebration: Just as Bach's Magnificat could not be played with just one instrument, Franciscan's Magnificat could not be made with just one varietal. Each year, it is the highest expression of our vineyards and of the vintage. Join us as we celebrate our newest release with wonderful food, wine and live music. 1178 Galleron Rd, St. Helena
  Fee: $40/personTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.3815 RSVP

• July 18 -- Cornerstone Grand Opening
  Celebration: Come join Cornerstone Cellars as we celebrate the opening of our new tasting room in Yountville. We're right across from the Post Office at 6505 Washington St. Seventeen vintages will be available for tasting.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (971) 228.5758

• July 18 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival
  Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2009 concert season. Saturday, July 18: Blondie featuring Debbie Harry. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville
  Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

• July 18 -- Year-Round Vegetables Workshop
  Instructino: The Napa County UC Master Gardeners will present this free public workshop at Connolly Ranch in Napa. In our climate, we have the wonderful opportunity to grow vegetables all year long. Now is the perfect time to plan and start your winter garden. You will get a chance to develop a specific plan for your garden. Call to register.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4221

• July 18 -- Tasting Room Grand Opening - in Carneros
  Celebration: Join us in celebrating Cuvaison's Newly Designed Napa Valley Tasting Rooms! Great estate wines, fun food, fresh design, chat it up with our winemaker, president, & more! Grand Opening for Carneros Tasting Room – 1221 Duhig Road, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 253.9463

• July 18 -- Chase Cellars JulyFest
  Celebration: One of the "to be seen at" summer parties in the Napa Valley! Featuring St. Helena's own band; Wristrocket. All you can eat from Mitchell's Taco truck; Chase wine, beer and bring your own and show it off! 2252 Sulphur Springs Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $25 pp. Free to Wine Club membersTime: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.1284

• July 19 -- Bouchaine Young Artist Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole's Jarvis Conservatory Concert featuring the winner of KDFC's 2009 Classical Star Search. Free and open to the public! 1711 Main St., Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 19 -- Festival Del Sole Vintner's Luncheon - Seven Stones
  Food & Wine Education: Hosts Anita and Ron Wornick open their Seven Stones Winery for the first of the Festival's Vintner's Luncheons.
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 19 -- Tango Milonga at Viader
  Recreation, Performing Arts: Celebrate Argentine Independence Day at Viader Winery, overlooking the beautiful Napa Valley, at this "Wine Country Milonga." Guests are invited to taste current releases produced by Delia Viader, Argentine-born founder of Viader, and dance Tango in the tasting room transformed to la pista de baile (dancefloor.) Note: Slate floor, leather-soled shoes advised. Tango performance by Jonathan and Olivia in traditional Gavito style and DJ music by Lee Hocker. 1120 Deer Park Road, Deer Park
  Fee: $35/person includes wine tasting, tasty bites, and dancing.Time: 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: RSVP to janet@viader.com or (707) 963.3816

• July 19 -- Carneros Wine Country Half Marathon
  Recreation: This popular running race attracts runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the country. Your race journey begins at Cuvaison Carneros Estate winery in Napa, then passes thousands of acres of vineyards, ranches, wineries and the Napa/Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Preserve on your way to the grand finish down Broadway into historic Sonoma Plaza.
  Fee: price varies $15 - $50Time: 7:10 a.m, - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1769

• July 19 -- Festival Del Sole Exhibition Opening
  Opening of Festival exhibition "Portals to the Past: California Art, History and Culture" from the collections of the Napa Valley Museum and The Society of California Pioneers. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 19 -- Festival Del Sole Dinner - Far Niente Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Historic Far Niente Winery, A Festival Founding Winery, opens its doors for a magical evening. Far Niente executive chef Abi Martinez teams up with guest chefs Gerald Hirigoyen of San Francisco's Piperade and Curtis Duffy of Avenues Restaurant in Chicago to prepare tonight's dinner.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 19 -- Annual "Cause for the Paws "
  Benefit: The sixth annual "Cause for the Paws" benefit for Napa Humane, at Silverado Resort in Napa, featuring wine and food tastings, live music by City Lights, auction items offering exclusive Wine Country experiences, get-aways, and cult wines. Napa Humane Mobile Adoption Unit will be on-hand with adorable adoptables aboard.
  Fee: $45 in advance, $60 day of the eventTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-255-8118, ext. 204

• July 19 -- Festival Del Sole Concert - Sarah Chang
  Live Music: Sarah Chang, violin, Alondra de la Parra, conductor with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas. Program: Mozart Figaro Overture, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 19 -- Napa Valley Symphony League's Luau
  Celebration: Chefs Bob and Nancy Weeks will host an afternoon of fun and frolic at their wonderful Alta Heights Party Pad. You'll enjoy a pig roast and poi as well as a Hawaiian Floor Show Judd Finklestein & his ukulele band, The Maikai Gents. All proceeds go to the Napa Valley Symphony League. RSVP
  Fee: $125Time: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.2700

• July 20 -- Festival Del Sole Vintner's Luncheon - Luna Vineyards
  Food & Wine Education: Festival guests enter another world for a Vintner's Luncheon at landmark Luna Vineyards. Founders Mike Moon and George Vare have more than realized their dream in the fine artisanal wines that are today acclaimed around the world.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 20 -- Festival Del Sole Evening of Persian Fantasy
  Benefit, Live Music: Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi welcome guests for an "Evening of Persian Fantasy", a favorite Festival del Sole tradition. Anoushirvan Rohani, one of Iran's most prominent composers and pianists, performs. The evening benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 21 -- Festival Del Sole Dinner - Quintessa
  Dining, Benefit: Festival artists and patrons are treated to dinner under the stars with Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, at their home on the grounds of Quintessa winery. The evening benefits the Redford Center’s sustainability initiatives.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 21 -- Bouchaine Young Artist Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sol's Bouchaine Young Artist Concert at the Napa Valley Opera House. Free and open to the public! 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 21 -- Cooking Class & Napa Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Crostini with Homemade Ricotta and Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Gazpacho, Grilled Hanger Steak with Romesco Sauce, Corn Salad, Basil Cinnamon Ice cream.
  Fee: $195Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 21 -- Festival Del Sole Vintner's Luncheon - Hall Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Craig and Kathryn Hall host a Vintner’s Luncheon at their HALL Napa Valley winery.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 21 -- Festival Del Sole Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole Concert at Castello di Amorosa Vivaldi Four Seasons Robert Redford, narrator.
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 22 -- July 22 -- Festival Del Sol Dinner - Rudd Vineyards
  Dining: Tonight's dinner takes place in the caves of Rudd Vineyards & Winery. The caves are an impressive backdrop for savoring fine food and wine.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 22 -- Festival Del Sole Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole Concert at Castello di Amorosa. Nikolaj Znaider, violin, Alondra de la Parra, conductor with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas. Program: Beethoven Symphony No. 2, Brahms Violin Concerto
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 22 -- Festival Del Sole Vintner's Luncheon - Pride Mountain Vineyards
  Food & Wine Education: Pride Mountain Vineyards hosts today's Vintner's Luncheon. The spectacular property atop Spring Mountain boasts a history of winemaking that spans 150 years – a rich tradition that the Pride family joined in purchasing the former Summit Ranch in 1989. Restoring the vineyards that rise on the steep terrain and building a winery nestled into its mountainous surroundings, the family continues late founder Jim Pride's commitment to quality
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 23 -- Murder Mystery on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Performing Arts: The Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery dinner theater features an interactive four-act drama, served along with a delightful four-course gourmet meal on the lavishly restored, antique rail cars. Dress the part, form a team and try to solve this historic mystery. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 23 -- Festival Del Sole Dinner for Renee Fleming
  The Napa Valley Reserve and Festival del Sole host dinner in honor of incomparable soprano Renee Fleming. A private wine country setting, the Reserve gives its members a beautiful, tranquil place to explore their passion for food and wine. The Reserve truly embodies a way of life authentic only to Napa Valley, as do the luscious private label wines that members are providing for this special dinner.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 9 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 23 -- Festival Del Sole Vintner's Luncheon - Round Pond Estate
  Food & Wine Education: The Vintner's Luncheon at family owned Round Pond Estate treats Festival guests to a very special experience. The gorgeous Rutherford region property is designed around lush vineyards and orchards. Guests savor the fruit of the land in a menu highlighting produce from Round Pond's biodynamically farmed gardens paired with its stellar wines.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 23 -- Festival Del Sole Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole Concert at Castello di Amorosa. Renee Fleming, soprano, Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, Antonio Pappano, piano, Nikolaj Znaider, violin, Nina Kotova, cello
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 23 -- Musical Picnics in Lyman Park
  Live Music: Voted the 2008 Best of the Bay Singer/Songwriter by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Curt Yagi and his band, The People Standing Behind Me, have been performing with progressive guitar licks, breathy vocals, rhythmic beats and driving bass lines. Bring your low back lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy the concert and being apart of this great community. St. Helena
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 606.9727

• July 24 -- Festival Del Sole Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole's Bouchaine Young Artist Concert at The Carneros Inn, 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 11 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 24 -- Festival Del Sole Luncheon
  Dining: Following a Bouchaine Young Artist concert on the property, The Orchard at The Carneros Inn hosts an intimate, al fresco luncheon at one of their beautiful private residences. Festival guests may want to stay forever!
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 24 -- Live at Silo's : Lisa Battle
  Live music: A magnificent and versatile singer, Lisa is a bright beacon of soul and melodicism, equally radiant on-stage or on CD - Jude Gold, musician & Editor, Guitar Player Magazine. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 24 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Eagle Eye
  Wine Education: Husband and wife, Bill and Roxanne Wolf, purchased a 13-acre vineyard and olive ranch in 1999 and have been making lovely, small case production wines ever since. Her prior experience in sales and marketing and his in food service have made Eagle Eye wines a quick success. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 24 -- Cooking Class & Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands on cooking class. Frittata of Vegetables, Market Salad, with Grilled Croutons, Fresh Tuna Confit, and Fresh Strawberry Tart.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 24 -- Sauvignon Blancs From Around the World
  Wine Education: Back Room Wines will pour you Sauvignon Blanc wines from all corners of the world this evening. Top-notch SBs France, New Zealand, California and Chile represented. Break out the goat cheese with these zingy whites! Wines poured for sale at 10% discount during the tasting. Come be part of a Back Room Wines' Friday Night Tasting! Located at First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa. No Reservation Necessary
  Fee: $10/tastingTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.1378 Toll Free: (877) 322.2576

• July 24 -- Live at Silo's: The Rhythm Cats
  Live Music: The Rhythm Cats are a Napa Valley band that plays rockabilly, jump blues and swing. Their repertoire includes songs from the first half of the twentieth century by artists such as Louis Jordan, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, but they will perform songs from just about any era. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 25 -- Festival Del Sole Brunch
  Dining: Jan Shrem and his wife Mitsuko host brunch for Festival VIPs at Clos Pegase, a "Temple among the Vines" designed by celebrated architect Michael Graves. The spectacular structure and surrounding sculpture garden are hallmarks of the Clos Pegase style, and reflect the symmetry and elegance of the estate's award winning wines.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 25 -- Festival Del Sole Lecture
  Wine Education: At Clos Pegase, proprietor Jan Shrem reprises his lively presentation on the history of wine in art, "Bacchus the Rascal". Guiding guests from the art-filled winery into the caves, Shrem then launches on a journey through time – with images of Bacchus from ancient days to now, and his own colorful commentary throughout.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 25 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival
  Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery is planning an exciting line up for our 2009 concert season. Saturday, July 25: KC & the Sunshine Band presented in cooperation with Festival Del Sole, 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville
  Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: Gates open 5 p.m., Concert begins 7 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 769.5299

• July 25 -- Festa Italiana at V Sattui
  Festival: This year we will host our 15th annual Festa Italiana under the oaks here at V. Sattui Winery, and you are invited! As in past years, we will be celebrating V. Sattui's Italian heritage with an outdoor feast straight from the villages of Toscana and Lombardia. The picnic grove will be transformed once again into a traditional Italian summer festival with the live music, dancing and, of course, your favorite V. Sattui wines. 1111 White Lane, St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $75, $65 wine club membersTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 799.2337

• July 25 -- Festival Del Sole Concert
  Live Music: Festival Del Sole Concert at the Lincoln Theater. Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, Nina Kotova, cello, Antonio Pappano, conductor with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas. Program: Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3, Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade. 100 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 25 -- Festival Del Sole Closing Dinner
  Celebration: Closing the Festival is a celebratory dinner at Signorello Vineyards, held on the dramatic terrace overlooking Napa Valley. The festive menu includes pizzas served right out of the winery's outdoor ovens and Snake River Farms Kobe Wagyu beef from the BBQ grill. Glasses of lush Signorello wines raised, guests toast the conclusion of 2009 Napa Valley Festival del Sole!
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 337.6272

• July 26 -- Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
  Wine Education, Dining: Meet Newton Vineyard’s Winemaker, Chris Millard, and experience étoile cuisine highlighting the Unfiltered wines of Newton along with the icon of Spring Mountain, The Puzzle. Three course menu and wine pairing. Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, Yountville
  Fee: $95Time: 6:30 p.m. Reception/7 p.m. Dinner Phone Number: (707) 204.7663

• July 26 -- Pocket Opera: Carmen
  Performing Arts: Carmen by Georges Bizet. Don Jose catches a flower by a hypnotically seductive gypsy named Carmen and his fate is sealed. Surrendering to passion he abandons all, only to be abandoned in turn when Carmen seeks new excitement in the arms of a dashing bullfighter. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $30/$35Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372

• July 27 - August 7 -- 11th Annual MusiCamp
  Performing Arts: Napa Valley Music Associates presents 11th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp for ages 7-16 years. No musical experience necessary. First United Methodist Church, 5th & Randolph Street, Napa
  Fee: $175 (M-F 3 classes per day) $25 Registration FeeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.8671

• July 28 -- Napa Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
  Food Education: We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands on cooking class. Cheese and Salumi Platter, Farmers Market Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Pesto, Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Pecans, Cream Puffs filled with Berries and Lemon Verbena Cream.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 29 -- Live at Silo's : Phoenix Rising
  Live Music: The "coming out" party for this very popular Napa band, be there to enjoy! 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $5Time: 7p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 30 -- Live at Silo's : Kathleen Grace
  Live Music: "stunning"-JAZZTIMES, "smart, alluring and evocative"-WASHINGTON POST, "awe-inspiring"-BLOG CRTICS MAGAZINE. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• July 30 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Winemaker Dinner - Jamey Whetstone
  Wine Education: Jamey Whetstone has traveled the world in pursuit of the good life along with good wine. After honing his craft at Turley Wine Cellars in Napa and Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, Jamey started Whetstone Wine Cellars. Enjoy Viognier, Pinot Noir and Syrah from world-class California vineyards.  1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 31 -- Cooking Class & St. HelenaFarmers Market
  Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands on cooking class. Prosciutto with Warm Roasted Figs & Hazelnut Picada, Paella of Chicken and Seafood, Cinnamon Basil Ice cream with Grilled Fruits.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 31 -- Cooking Class & Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands on cooking class. Gazpacho, Salade Nicoise, and Stone Fruit Tatin.
  Fee: $195Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

• July 31 -- Midsummer Night's Dreamweavers - a Retrospective
  Performing Arts: Includes: show seating, wine, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee, raffle, & silent auction. A memorable evening featuring some of the funniest and most poignant scenes from Dreamweavers Theatre's 22-year Napa history. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $60 individual / $110 couple Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372

• July 31 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Long Meadow Ranch
  Wine Education: Located in the Mayacamus Mountains, this winery also produces grass-fed beef, organic fruits and vegetables, and hand-crafted, extra-virgin olive oil. We love it for its easy-drinking Cabs and refreshing Sauvignon Blancs. Join us on board as we journey with this one-of-a-kind winery. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:15 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 31 -- Comedy Night on the Napa Valley Wine Train
  Performing Arts: The Napa Valley Wine Train introduces our hilarious new dinner theater, "trainplays!" Laugh your way through the series of one-act plays on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy a gourmet dining experience, wine and tasteful humor while traveling through the lovely Napa Valley. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• July 31 -- Live at Silo's: The Juliane Band
  Live Music: Guitar 5-7, Napa's new sound. Creating its own blend of folk, country and pop rock favorites, the Juliane Band has a fully formed musical personality, with five accomplished musicians creating a jewel-like setting for the singer's pure, powerful soprano. 530 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Introducing Beringer Vineyards Tour
  Historic: This historic tour ushers you through our original winery and aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer's 130+ year history and commitment to quality. (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult). 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
  Fee: $15 per adult, (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult.)Time: 10:30 a.m. , 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
  Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Senior $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Every Day -- Burgundian Tasting at Patz & Hall
  Wine & Food Education: Come taste six single vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays in our tasting salon with seasonal food compliments, by appointment ($40), or walk in and sit at our new bar and enjoy three wines ($20). 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa
  Fee: $20-$40Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.7700

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery features live jazz, blues or latin style music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. Dinner reservations are recommended.Blues on the patio every Wednesday night, Open Mic in the pub every Wed., Singer/Songwriters in the pub every Thurs, dancing in the pub every Fri & Sat, jazz on the patio every Fri, Sat & Sun night. Call for details. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
  Fee: Free or small coverTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101

• 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: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Daily, by appointment -- The Nose Knows: Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Join one of our experts as you learn to taste wine like a professional. This is a fun, round table setting designed to introduce you to various wine's signature aromas and to an understanding of how your sense of smell enhances your enjoyment of wine. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: by appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• 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. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Seniors $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Daily -- Tasting in the Cellar at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education: A great opportunity for a semi-private tasting of five reserve level wines as well as learning more about our reserve wine program. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 24-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena
  Fee: $25Time: 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour at Beringer Vineyareds
  Historic, Wine Education: This tour captures the basics of vines and wines. Explore our demonstration vineyard and learn about the growing cycle of a grape vine. Tour the caves while tasting four different wines. We'll teach you to taste wine like a professional. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: 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, 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: between 11a.m. & 3 p.m., by appointment. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Ongoing -- Vintage Legacy Tour at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education, Historic: Experience the Beringer Brothers' vision from vineyard to bottle. Guests will begin the tour in Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard, part of the original estate in 1875, and proceed to the Old Stone Winery for a barrel tasting of a pre-release wine in the caves, followed by a sit-down tasting of three current-release wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Reserve Tour and Tasting
  Wine Education: Participants will enjoy an escorted tour of winery operations, led by one of our knowledgeable and gracious tour guides, followed by a private tasting in our elegant Reserve Room. The tasting features a three-vintage vertical selection of Sterling's highly acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Includes Sterling's one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride (a portion of the fee may be credited toward the purchase of Reserve wines). Reservations are recommended. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• Daily, by appointment -- Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting
  Celebration: Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting Package at Clos Pegase. We offer a private tasting and beautiful cave tour, along with a tote bag filled with Girl's Week-end goodies including a cute logo baseball hat and logo crystal wine glass. Call for booking. 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $40Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 737.1410

• By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
  Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: By Appointment, Reservations Required Phone Number: (707) 963.1871 ext.218

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Progressive Tasting
  Wine Education: Guests will be able to sample tastes of limited-release wines in a "progressive tasting" throughout the scenic hilltop winery. At two strategic viewpoints along the way, winery staff will be available to answer questions while serving tastings. The balance of the five-wine tasting is completed in the Visitors Center's Main Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy a seated tasting with attentive table service and great views of the northern Napa Valley, while surrounded by Sterling's historical collection of wine-related art. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
  Fee: $20 adults, $10 under 21, under 3 FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (800) 726.6136

• Daily -- Darioush Fine Wines, Artisan Cheeses
  Food & Wine Education: Darioush Napa Valley invites you to join us for a private tasting of several of the world’s finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a selection of Darioush’s meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. This truly unique, ninety-minute tour and tasting experience is offered daily in the winery’s luxurious Barrel Chai. Reservations required. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.2345 ext. 130

• Daily -- Vino Con Queso at Artesa Winery
  Wine & Food Education: Your culinary journey begins with a glass of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine as you take in the amazing vista overlooking our Carneros Vineyards and the San Pablo Bay. Your host will guide you to an exclusive setting where you will experience the pairing of our small production Limited Release and Reserve wines with fine cheeses. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707)254.2126

• Daily -- The Estate Reserve Experience
  Wine Education: Begin your experience with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine followed by a tour of the subterranean barrel cellar. In the cellar, taste one of our prized Estate Reserve wines directly from the barrel and be guided by our Wine Educator through a private tasting of our finest Reserve wines from our Estate. Artesa Vineyards & Winery, 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• April 3 - October 31 -- Vines & Wines at Artesa Winery
  Wine Education: Have you ever wanted to taste a grape right off the vine? Lace up your hiking boots, grab a glass of bubbly, and journey down to the vineyard. Enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir while standing in the vineyard where the grapes grow and discover how the coolness of the San Pablo Bay breeze has influenced the wine you are sipping. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 10:30 a.m. (weather permitting) Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• May 2 - October 31 -- Napa Downtown Farmers' Market
  Market: Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at the Napa Valley Wine Train parking lot, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.7142

• June 13 - October 4 -- Portals to the Past
  Exhibition: An interactive display featuring our permanent collection of artifacts from early Wappo Native Americans, Chinese, Mexican, Pioneers and others depicting the culture, work and play of Napa Valley's residents. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students and Senior $3.50, Youth ages 7 to 17 $2.50, Children under age 7 free.Time: Daily, except Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• June 26 - September 25 -- Sunsets on the Silverado Bench
  Celebration: Join us for a dreamy evening in Wine Country at William Hill Estate Winery! On the fourth Friday of the month, bring your favorite picnic goodies to enjoy under our picnic arbor and watch the sunset over the rolling hills of the Silverado Bench. Wine will be available for purchase to complement your picnic dinner. 1761 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.3024

• Sunday thru Friday -- Napa Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours stretch limousines where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 5 winery stops with time for tasting at each. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Napa Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required.
  Fee: $69 per person Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Every Sunday -- St. Supery Winery - Behind the Scenes
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown reds. 8440 Hwy 29, Rutherford.
  Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4507 x58 or (800) 942.0809 x58

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
  Food & Wine Education: The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $50.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Daily, by appointment -- Girard Winery: Food and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: We have teamed up with the experts at gourmet purveyor Dean & DeLuca and created a beautiful harmony of wine perfectly paired with the proper food. Spend 90 minutes with us in our private tasting room sampling Girard's wines with delectable gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. Please call the tasting room to make a reservation. 6795 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $40 per personTime: 10a.m., 12p.m., 2p.m., & 4p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.9297 x1

• Every Sunday -- Mimi Fox and friends at Uva Trattoria
  Live Music: Mimi Fox and friends, Lite Jazz Guitar at Uva Trattoria. Come join Uva for the best in Italian wines & food, cocktails & live jazz every week. 1405 Clinton Street, between Main & Brown, downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.6646

• Selected Sundays -- Food and Wine Pairing Program at the CIA
  Food Education: "A Journey into Sensory Awareness" In this two hour and a half hour session, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. Participants will come away with some basic templates to operate from as they put food and wine together. You'll have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen in your own kitchens as well as outside dining experiences! Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $95Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
  Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
  Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
  Fee: $10 / $15Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x25

• Every Tuesdays -- Afro-Caribbean Dance Class
  Recreation: Join us for a fun, energetic dance class accompanied by live drumming! All levels welcome. Great fun and great exercise. Unity Church in Napa Valley, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa
  Fee: $13 drop-in; first class freeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 337.8540

• Every Tuesday & 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 a 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. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $100 per person, all inclusive; limited to 10 guests.Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI, ext 2000

• Every Wednesday night -- Three for Thirty with no corkage fee
  Dining: Come to Restaurant Cuvee on Wednesday nights and receive three courses for $30. Bring a bottle of wine and we will waive your corkage fees. 1650 Soscol Avenue, Napa
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 5 p.m. - close Phone Number: (707) 224.2330

• The first four Wednesdays of each month -- Napa Boots and Belles Dancing
  Recreation: Napa Boots and Belles welcomes singles, couples and families for "Dancing in a Square", on the first four Wednesdays of each month. Refreshments available on each third Wednesday. Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa.
  Fee: $5 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3161

• Every Wednesday Night -- Cioppino Night at Tra Vigne
  Dining: Every Wednesday night join us for Cioppino night! Salad, cioppino, grilled asparagus, roasted red potatoes, grilled bruschetta for $19.50. Tra Vigne does not charge corkage so please feel free to bring in your own wine! 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $19.50Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4444

• Every Wednesday night -- Drop-in Meditation Class for all
  Instruction: Learn to meditate, find inner meaning, improve your health & relationships, become more positive. Learn what Buddha taught. Join us at Summerville at Villa Del Rey, 3255 Villa Lane off Tancas, Napa. 2nd floor in chapel. Beginning April 4, continuing class.
  Fee: $10 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.8791

• Every Wednesday and Thursday -- Jazz at Silo's with Mike Greensill-Piano
  Live Music: Piano player Mike Greensill brings his unique brand of swinging jazz to Silo's. Napa's premier music room. Mike plays solo piano on Wednesday nights and is joined on Thursdays by renowned bassist Ruth Davies. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• First Wednesday, every other month -- First Wednesday Downtown Calistoga
  Exhibition: Calistoga Art Center invites you to view and shop for art by local artists at downtown venues in Calistoga, such as cafes, banks and art galleries. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Calistoga Art Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 225.1003

• Every Wednesday -- Sicilian Wednesdays at Boskos Trattoria
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the foods and wine of Sicily! Come enjoy our menu items inspired by the island "off the boot." All bottles of Italian wines are 1/2 off. Mangia! 1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA
  Fee: 1/2 Price Italian bottlesTime: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.9088

• Thursday Hospitality Nights -- Hospitality Night Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley
  Celebration: Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley cordially invites local hospitality staff and a guest to a complimentary wine tasting from 6:00-8:00 pm each Thursday night beginning January 8th. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting while touring the art and furnishings galleries. Please bring your business card.
  Fee: Complimentary with business cardTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0889

• Every Thursday -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
  Wine Education: Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines. Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $110.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Thursday nights May 21 - July 30 -- Napa Downtown Chefs' Market
  Market, Food Education: The fifteenth annual Thursday night Napa Chef's Market summer season kicks-off on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 9 PM on First Street in Downtown Napa. Free and open to the public, this outdoor food, wine and entertainment extravaganza is like no other - it features food and wine tastings from Napa Valley restaurants and wineries, cooking demonstrations by Napa's acclaimed chefs, dozens of food vendors, produce from 25 of the region's top farmers, three musical stages, and a block of children's entertainment. First St. Downtown Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322

• Thursdays and Fridays -- Peju Winery Wine, Cheese, Tapas Tasting
  Experience Peju wines as never before with exotic and flavorful dishes presented in a private, interactive setting at our winery. Peju's wine and food programs are educational, fun and perfect for groups of friends, family and corporations visiting the Napa Valley! 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
  Fee: $40/Wine and Cheese, $60/Wine and TapasTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3600

• Every Thursday Evening -- Jazz at Go Fish with Mike Greensill
  Live Music: Jazz on the Patio - Every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cindy Pawlcyn's wonderful and acclaimed restaurant "Go Fish". Located in beautiful St Helena. Join us for a swinging summer with "Jazz on the Patio" featuring the Mike Greensill Duo.
  Fee: No CoverTime: 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.0700

• Every Thursday, June - August -- Calistoga's Concerts In the Park
  Live Music: Come out to Calistoga's Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St, and enjoy the tasty treats and cool beverages while listening to the rockin' sounds all summer long. June 11th: The Vanilla Extract June 18th: Nuclear Blonde June 25th: Bluenotecats July 2nd: J. Silverheels
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• Every Thursday Morning -- Napa Mom's Club Thursday Morning Walks
  Recreation: Come join a group of moms, who come together to socialize, network and provide time for our children to be with other children. Join us for weekly walks, play groups, monthly family activities and monthly mom's night out activities. Call for more details and location info.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 849.9040

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- The Hess Collection Experience
  Wine Education: The "Hess Collection Experience" includes a VIP private gallery tour of Donald Hess' extensive collection of paintings and sculpture, a tasting of three current Hess Collection varietal wines and a special menu selected by winery Chef Chad Hendrickson. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $50Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x 213

• Every Friday -- B.Y.O.B. Barbeque & Happy Hour
  Hurley's Every Friday Night - B.Y.O.B. Barbeque & Happy Hour Bring your favorite bottle of wine and share it amongst friends every Friday and enjoy Chef Bob's Patio Barbeque. 6518 Washington St., Yountville CA
  Fee: $25/per person (no corkage with BBQ ticket)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Bighorn Cellars Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
  Wine & Food Education: Please join us at Silverado Train Wine Studio as we pour the premium, single-vineyard wines of Bighorn Cellars paired with artisan cheeses and decadent chocolates. Our tasting room is casual and inviting. Our wines are world class. Join us for a unique Napa Valley experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!
  Fee: $7.00 (Fee is waived upon wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x 115 or (888) 414.WINE

• Every Friday - May through October -- St. Helena Farmers Market
  Market: Backdropped by grapevines and mountains, purchase local farmer’s spring veggies, local lemons and olive oil for a fresh salad, accompanied with local cheeses and bread. Stroll through the market magic and music. North on 29, pass through ‘Rutherford,’ look for the grassroots sign, left on Sulphur Springs Road and follow the signs.
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (302) 584.0819

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Wesla Whitfield Jazz/Cabaret vocals
  LiveMusic: Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield sings at Silo's, Napa's newest music room, with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill. The American Songbook at its best! Silo's at the Napa River Inn in Napa Ca.
  Fee: $20Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• Saturdays June - October -- Goosecross Cellars Wine Basics Class
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for a morning of fun and down to earth education as you explore tasting techniques, serving hints, wine storage suggestions and more. Reservations Required. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Every Saturday -- Saturdays at the CIA
  Food Education: "Be among the first non-professionals to take a food or wine class at CIA Greystone. Learn to create tasty dishes inspired by the Napa Valley way of life and other alluring locations such as the traditional tapas bars of Spain and the small village cafes along the Mediterranean coast. Two hour hands-on adventurous cooking classes exploring the aromas, tastes and textures from wine country and The World Table. CIA at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $75Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Saturday -- Napa RiverWalk historian George Webber
  Recreation, Historic: Local historian and raconteur George Webber leads walking tour through historic Napa. Visit historic landmarks, hear tales, old town lores, stories and fun facts. Starts at Riverbend Performance Plaza behind the Historic Napa Mill. Call Napa River Inn for info and reservations.
  Fee: $20pp; limited $10 tickets for localsTime: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8500

• Every Saturday May - October -- 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: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892 / (707) 812.2640

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- Reserve Wine Tasting at Blackstallion Winery
  Wine Education: This comparative tasting features three very special wines: 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Release), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. Optional cheese pairing selected exclusively for Black Stallion Winery by renowned cheesemonger, John Raymond. 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) BSW.NAPA

• Saturdays & Sundays -- Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum Tours
  Family Fun, Museums & Exhibitions: Attractive still life displays of local habitats include local animals and plants. A well mounted 6' mt. lion in display case is most recent addition. Library, gift shop, kids games, microscope and hands on skins and bones available. Weekday tours available for groups. Call 255-6465. 3107 Browns Valley Rd, at Westwood Hills Park.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekdays by appt. Phone Number: (707) 255.6465

• Every second & fourth Saturday of the month -- Luna Vineyards, Appellation Knowledge
  Wine Education: Test your appellation knowledge with your host Alex Castillo at Luna Vineyards. Taste four red wines from Luna and learn how terroir impacts the wine. For reservations please call or email acastillo@lunavineyards.com. Luna Vineyards Tasting Room, 10-5 pm, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $25Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 869.5862 ext. 123

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- The Ultimate Tasting at Artesa Winery
  Wine Education: An exclusive barrel room tasting comprised of our very best wines, limited to those produced in 700 case lots and one extremely rare Single Vineyard wine. You will be greeted with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine, and then proceed to the cellar for an exclusive candlelit tasting among our French oak barrels. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $50 per guestTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• Every first & third Saturday of the month -- Luna Vineyards Wine & Cheese Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Come join your host Alex Castillo in the Reserve Room at Luna Vineyards on Saturday, December 6th for an intimate wine and cheese experience. For reservations please call or email acastillo@lunavineyards.com. Luna Vineyards Tasting Room, 10-5 pm, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 869.5862 ext. 123

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
  Wine Education: This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $60 per person; limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Saturdays and Sundays except the 4th weekend of every month -- 'Wine Component Tasting' Seminar at Merryvale
  Food & Wine Education: Your adventure begins with a tour of our historic winery before moving into our renowned 'Cask Room' to focus on wine and its essential components - sugar, alcohol, acid and tannins. Merryvale's acclaimed wines are tasted along with the separate elements to demonstrate how components blend together to create balance. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Saturdays May - October -- Winegrowing Tour at Goosecross Cellars
  Wine Education: This tour takes you right into our Estate vineyard where you'll taste the grapes, check the sugar and learn about the way we craft our wines from the grape to the bottle. This 1.5 hour tour concludes with a private, al fresco tasting of Goosecross Cellars wines to complete your experience. Reservations are limited to ten people. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
  Fee: $20.00 per personTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• 2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
  Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
  Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Every first Sunday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $75.00 per person, inclusiveTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Tuesday - Thursday; Friday and Saturday -- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
  Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga. Please call for more information.
  Fee: $75 - $850Time: Times vary according to class. Phone Number: (707) 942.0615

• Fourth weekend of every month -- Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Series at Merryvale Vineyard
  Wine Education: This unique seminar is conducted by our own Sandra Barros, Merryvale's Hospitality Coordinator, who begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery. Taste Merryvale wines and small samples of selected foods while discovering simple guidelines to start you on your own personal journey into the joys of food & wine pairing. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Every Third Thursday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Food & Wine Education: Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. : Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $125 per person, all inclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• 1st Saturday of Every Month(Mar-Oct) -- Calistoga Stroll
  Live Music: June 6th kicks off its 1st Saturday music event with wine tasting and the R&B sounds of Motown. Stroll your way from one store to the next with the music of Tia Carrol & Hardwork, the Marla Goody Band, Rose Harting, Wendy DeWitt, Levi Lloyd and the 501 Blues and New Sol leading your way from one end of town to the other.
  Fee: $25/ 16 tastingsTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
  Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700

• Every Second Sunday of the month -- New Orleans/ Dixieland Jazz
  Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa.
  Fee: $10.00 General Admission; $3.00 Ages 12-17; Under 12 freeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774

• Twice per month -- Murder Mystery
  Performing Arts, Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery dinner theater features an interactive four-act drama, served along with a delightful four-course gourmet meal on the lavishly restored, antique rail cars. Dress the part, form a team and try to solve this historic mystery as you travel, through the Napa Valley.
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• Last Wednesday of the Month -- Napa Wine Merchants Wine Tasting Class
  Wine Education: Held on the last Wednesday of each month, from May 31 - December 27. Classes will feature a different varietal each month. Wines will be tasted blind to evaluate appellation, quality and price. Limited to 16 people per class. 1146 First St., Napa.
  Fee: $10Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.6796

• First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
  Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• First Friday of Every Month: May 1-October 2 -- Cheers! St. Helena
  Celebration: Join us for Cheers! St. Helena, a non-profit Friendship and Wine Social on Main Street, St. Helena. Over 40 wineries will be pouring wine.
  Fee: Tickets for a glass of wine $5Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8011