Napa Valley: June 2012 Archives

There are several events featuring wine & food, live music, and of course, fireworks in Napa Valley leading up to July 4th which is during the middle of the week this year. Check out what's happening the weekend before and on Independence Day too!

June 29 - 30 & July 1 & 4 -- Napa County Fair & Fireworks
Family Fun: Four days of summer sizzle with live music, strolling entertainers, competition for blue ribbons, antique truck and tractor show, 4th of July parade and fireworks. Showcasing local wines and arts.
Location: 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga CA
Fee: $10; Time: Fri 4p.m.-11p.m./Sat-Sun& Wed 12p.m.-11p.m.; Phone: 707-942-5111

June 30 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival O.A.R.
Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Festival Concert Series presents: O.A.R. Join us on a Saturday night in June for wine, food, fireworks and music under the stars. Annual Summer Concert benefiting Napa Valley Unified School District.
Location: 7801 St. Helena Highway 29, Oakville, CA
Fee: $65 general admission/ $195 VIP dinner; Time: Doors 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m.;
Phone: 888.769.5299

July 1 -- Napa Valley BBQ & Beer Battle @ Napa Valley Marriott
Beer & Food Education: Napa BBQ legends Pat Burke and Stephen Barber compete against one another in an epic BBQ cookoff. 9 Bay Area craft brewers will compete for best BBQ/Beer pairing. Silent Auction with fabulous items from the Napa Valley. A fundraiser for the Napa Valley Education Foundation's Music Connection program.
Location: Napa Valley Marriott, 3425 Solano Ave., Napa, CA
Fee: $45.00; Time: 1pm - 4pm; Phone: 707.253.8600

July 4 -- Louis M. Martini Winery Fireworks Spectacular
Celebration: Spend the 4th of July with the Martini family as we celebrate 17 years of historic fireworks in St. Helena. Enjoy a Napa-style feast, delectable wine and food pairings, and live entertainment- all culminating around world-class fireworks. Reserve tickets by calling the listed phone number.
Location: 254 South St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena, CA 94575
Fee: Guests $150/Members $110 (limit 4 at this price); Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Phone: 866.549.2582

What better way to spend a summer night then at the movies!  Flora Springs Winery is hosting "Dinner & Movie Night Series" June - October and it's perfect for date night!



Share a delicious Lobster Feed dinner paired with Flora Springs wines in their Vineyard Courtyard. Follow it up sitting fireside, sipping wine and watching a movie on the Rooftop Lounge, overlooking the vineyards and the mountains. Of course, there will also be all your favorite traditional snacks to enjoy during the movie.

Movie nights are open to the public but there is limited availability and and advanced reservations are required. Fees: $99 per person; Wine Club Members, $79.20 per person. See list of films below:

June 30th - A Good Year (view trailer)
Wine and dinner starts at 6:30pm, movie starts at 8:30 pm.

July 28th - The Ways of Wine (view trailer)
Wine and dinner starts at 5:50 pm, movie starts at 7:50 pm.

LIVERMORE, CA
June 17 -- Wines, Beats, and Mobile Eats
Celebration: Treat Dad to an array of food choices from our favorite food trucks, Southern Sandwich Co., Rice Rockit, le truc and Kara's Cupcakes, while sampling wines from Wente Vineyards, Murrieta's Well, and Double Decker.
Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore, CA
Fee: $15 general/$10 club members; Time: 12-4pm; Phone: 925.456.2305

June 17, 2012 -- Father's Day BBQ at Elliston Vineyards
Celebration: Make Father's Day extra special this year at Elliston Vineyards. Join us for an afternoon of delicious BBQ, fun and sun, family and friends, and of course beer and wine. Cost is inclusive of food, non-alcoholic drinks, tax and gratuity. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Large group reservations available. Advanced booking is required.
Location: Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA
Fee: $35 Adults/$12 Children; Time: 12pm - 3pm; Phone: 925.862.2377

MENDOCINO, CA
June 15 - 17 -- A Taste of Redwood Valley
Wine Festival: Join eight wineries and a brandy distiller that offer the "Focus on Experience" winemaker dinner. Experience a herb walk, make homemade bread,feast at a farm to table dinner, and enjoy dessert all served with fine wines while listening to live music. On Sat and Sun all will be open for tastings w/food,music, and farmer's market stands.
Fee: Dinner: $55;  Dinner & Tasting:$80; Tasting:$30;
Time: Dinner: 6pm; Sat/Sun Tasting: 11-5; Phone: 707-485-0322


NAPA VALLEY, CA
June 17 -- V Marketplace Father's Day Invitational Auto Show
Celebration, Exhibition: V Marketplace celebrates the "art of the driving machine," from the national champions to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Ferrari, M.G., Mercedes Benz and more, top a list of more than 100 early and late model autos spanning some 90 years of production!
Location: 6525 Washington Street, Yountville CA
Fee: Free; Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Phone: 707-944-2451

June 17 -- Conn Creek's Father's Day Throwdown
Celebration: Wine, Barbeque and hot competition - what more could Dad ask for? 2 amazing Napa valley chefs will be barbecuing up ribs! You vote to determine who wins the throw-down. Challenge our winemaker, Mike McGrath to a wine blending throw-down.
Location: 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $50/$40 club members; Time: 2pm-6pm; Phone: 800.793.7960 ext. 210