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06/01/2026

Celebrating Pride in Napa Valley? Say less. 🏳️‍🌈

Events are happening across the valley all month long - here are some great options to get you started:

Featured events this year:
- First Thursday Pride Edition at Oxbow Commons on June 4
- Tea Dance at Andaz Napa on June 7
- Pride Pet Parade at Deuces Market on June 13
- Pride Car Parade on June 20
- Pride After Party at The Garden Napa on June 20

Check Napa Valley LGBTQ Pride and Q***r Leaders Coalition for details on these events and more.

Grab your people, pack your bags, and come celebrate with us!

Video credit: Bailie Bailie

05/30/2026

Summer in Napa Valley has officially started, and this is how we'll be spending the next 30 days:

Taste something refreshing — because June on a winery terrace with a crisp glass of white wine or rosé in hand is undefeated. Try Lola Wines, ZD Wines, Stewart Cellars or Etude Wines.

Spend an afternoon poolside — afternoon temperatures are finally hot enough to justify doing absolutely nothing by the water. Hide out under a cabana until golden hour at Casa Mani Napa Valley, Estate Yountville, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, or Solage, Auberge Collection.

Indulge in al fresco dining — June weather dictates that all meals must be eaten outside. Find a shaded patio and settle in for a long lunch at , , .don.giovanni, , or Pico Bar at .

Attend a festival or event — summer in the valley brings live music, food pop-ups, and outdoor celebrations. Catch a show at ’s summer sessions or music in the park across in , , , and .

Hit the farmers market — summer produce is officially peaking. Skip the grocery store and pick up fresh stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, and artisanal cheeses at the Napa Farmers Market (Saturdays & Tuesdays), St. Helena Farmer's Market (Fridays), Yountville Certified Farmer's Market (Sundays) or the Calistoga Farmer's Market (Saturdays).

Go on an outdoor adventure — head out early to beat the afternoon heat. Take in the valley views on a hike through Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, bike the Napa Valley Vine Trail with Napa Valley Bike Tours, or hit the skies in a hot air balloon with Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides.

Plan your June visit: www.visitnapavalley.com/

05/30/2026

A garden cabana counts as camping, right? 🥂

Your oasis awaits at Chandon USA in Yountville,CA. Their private, open-air garden cabanas are the ultimate way to spend a sun-drenched afternoon in Napa Valley.

Gather your crew for a communal-style feast of local dishes, perfectly paired with magnums of CHANDON sparkling wine.

See? We told you we were outdoorsy.

📍 Add this stop to your summer bucket list.

05/28/2026

We blinked, and somehow it's almost June, bringing the official start of summer in the valley. 🙌🏻

📌 Go ahead and save this post now for your summer planning, or share it with the friend you want to bring with you!

The days stretch out a little longer, the golden hours get a little warmer, and there is a collective craving to be outside.

Our local calendar is dialed in for the season, making it the perfect excuse to finally lock in that summer trip you've been talking about. 👀

Head over to our events calendar to see a curated look at what’s happening across the valley this month: www.visitnapavalley.com/events/

05/27/2026

If you think Napa Valley is only about vineyard views and world-class wining and dining, you clearly haven’t been here during festival season.

This time of year, the valley comes with a soundtrack.

Catch stadium-sized singalongs and chef collabs at BottleRock Napa Valley.

Slip into the underground energy of Blue Note’s summer lineup at The Meritage Resort and Spa.

Experience world-class performances at Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season.

Or keep it local with free Concerts in the Park across Yountville,CA, St. Helena, CA, and Visit Calistoga.

The full guide to summer concerts and festivals is waiting: https://www.visitnapavalley.com/blog/post/outdoor-concerts-in-the-napa-valley/

05/24/2026

50 years ago today, Napa Valley changed the wine world forever. This year marks the historic 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris - the legendary 1976 blind tasting that shattered the status quo and put California on the global map.

Before that fateful day, the world assumed premier wine could only come from Europe. But when elite French judges blindly tasted the lineup, Napa Valley's Chateau Montelena Winery swept 1st place in the white category with their 1973 Chardonnay and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in the red category with their 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, triumphing over France’s most prestigious estates.

Alongside these top honors were the other pioneering wineries that made this historic moment possible: Clos du Val Wine Co., Freemark Abbey Winery, Heitz Cellar, Mayacamas Vineyards, and Spring Mountain Vineyard. Together, these seven legendary estates changed history.

Half a century later, these seven historic wineries are still defining world-class excellence, and there is no better way to honor their legacy than to experience them for yourself. We invite you to visit these historic estates and hear the stories of the pioneers who started it all, right where it happened.

Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone - plan your trip: www.visitnapavalley.com/

📷: Chateau Montelena Winery

05/23/2026

A legendary anniversary deserves an equally legendary menu.

Throughout the month of May, join Forum at Meadowood Napa Valley for an exquisite, 5-course evening tasting menu honoring the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris - the blind tasting that forever established Napa Valley as a premier global wine destination.

Indulge in a seasonal menu curated by Chef Tessa Cruz, beautifully paired with legendary wines from the original first-place winners: Chateau Montelena Winery and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.

Available nightly through May 31st.

Reservations are essential; secure your seat at the table today.

05/22/2026

If you think Napa Valley is only about vineyard views and world-class wining and dining, you clearly haven’t been here during festival season.

This time of year, the valley comes with a soundtrack.

Catch stadium-sized singalongs and chef collabs at BottleRock Napa Valley.

Slip into the underground energy of Blue Note’s summer lineup at The Meritage Resort and Spa.

Experience world-class performances at Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season.

Or keep it local with free Concerts in the Park across Explore Yountville, St. Helena, CA, and Visit Calistoga.

The full guide to summer concerts and festivals is waiting: https://www.visitnapavalley.com/blog/post/outdoor-concerts-in-the-napa-valley/

05/21/2026

Planning your next Napa Valley tasting itinerary? Start here.

Recently highlighted by Wine Enthusiast, this curated list of standout wineries offers a thoughtful look at the places shaping Napa Valley right now.

Consider this your starting point, not your checklist. Explore the full article and find the stops that speak to you: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/travel/best-napa-valley-wineries-to-visit/

05/18/2026

Looking forward to the next Wine Spectator issue! What's your ultimate Napa Valley getaway include?

The distance from Downtown Napa to Calistoga is only about 30 miles, but with over 400 wineries, countless world-class restaurants, luxury hotels, and more, Napa Valley is hotter than ever.⁠
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What's your favorite part of the valley?⁠
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Wine Spectator's Ultimate Travel Guide to Napa Valley is on newsstands May 26.