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Oct 27, 2024
Winter in the Wineries Passport
Grab your passport to the Annual Winter in the Wineries.
You'll get access to complimentary wine tastings at 19 wineries in and around the charming town of Calistoga. Plus you'll get discounts at several Calistoga hotels, spas and shops. The passport is valued at $900, but you can get it now for only $80!
Don't miss out--this season's Winter in the Wineries Passport is on sale now and valid December 7, 2024 through February 9, 2025.
Oct 22, 2024
Best Yountville Wineries in Napa Valley, California
Explore the top Yountville wineries and discover dramatically different wine tastings and tours they have to offer.
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Oct 12, 2024
Top Napa Valley Breweries
Beer enthusiasts will want to explore Napa Valley breweries. Taste handcrafted beers, chat with on-site brewmasters. Some offer tours, patios, food, entertainment.
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Oct 11, 2024
Family-Friendly Events in October
- Celebrate harvest time with the locals at the Hometown Harvest Festival in St. Helena on October 19, 2024. The down-home festivities start with a fun run and the legendary pet PAWrade through downtown. Live music, arts and crafts, plenty of good food and wine and a street fair.
- Head to downtown Napa for Hometown Halloween. This family-friendly event is Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11am to 1pm. Look for orange and black balloons at 100+ businesses in the area for trick or treating.
- Join in the festivities at the annual Pumpkin Carving Party at Long Meadow Ranch. It's Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 10:30am to 1pm. This family-fun event includes picking your perfect pumpkin, carving kit, and a scrumptious brunch buffet.
Oct 10, 2024
V. Sattui Winery: Come for Award-Winning Wines, Tastings and a Picnic
V. Sattui Winery is honored as 2024 Winery of the Year for its award-winning wines. It's also visitor-friendly. Come for the wine tasting and stay for a picnic on the lawn.
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Oct 10, 2024
Napa Valley Farmers Markets: Discover What to See, Do and Buy
Explore Napa Valley farmers markets right here. From Calistoga to the city of Napa discover fresh produce, gifts and more delights, plus when they open.
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Oct 03, 2024
Charles Krug Winery - Wine Tastings, Tours and a Legacy
Charles Krug winery was Napa Valley's first winery founded in 1861. Step into the beautifully renovated Redwood Cellar for tastings and a glimpse into its rich legacy.
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Oct 02, 2024
October Events
- Blues, Brews and BBQ happens October 5, 2024 in downtown Napa. Dig into barbecued chicken and pork, plus all the fixin's, then wash it all down with micro-brewed beer from one of many microbreweries. You'll enjoy live blues from Bay Area musicians.
- Join Clos du Val winery Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11am till 2pm for the Harvest Farmers Market. Enjoy live music, food and wine stations, local vendor pop-ups and more.
- Discover how pioneers really lived at the Old Mill Days at Bale Grist Mill. This family-friendly event is October 12 and 13, 2024. Roll up your sleeves and share in old-time crafts and chores, including woodworking, corn husking, butter churning, sewing and rope making. Craft demonstrations and live old-time music help to bring history to life.