Upcoming Fall Events in Napa Valley
Fall is a great time to visit Napa Valley because of all of the fun events. From annual festivals to celebrations for harvest season, every visitor is sure to find an activity to experience. With the uniqueness of the harvest season in Napa Valley, it’s well worth the trip out in the fall.
Calistoga Harvest Table – September 11th
If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy Napa Valley cuisine, this is the way to do it. With the Calistoga Harvest Festival, a thousand-foot dining table is placed out on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga. Here, diners can enjoy a delicious dinner from 13 local restaurants and dozens of wineries.
This event truly showcases the best that Napa Valley has to offer during the most wonderful time to visit the area. Visitors and locals alike enjoy taking part in this annual dinner event.
Open Studios Napa Valley – Last Two Weekends of September
Are you looking for a glimpse into local culture? Open Studios Napa Valley is an annual art discovery tour that takes place in the fall. This is a self-guided tour through the many art spaces of Napa Valley. Artists from across Napa County can showcase their art for visitors to view. You can see sculptures, paintings, jewelry, woodworking, and more.
50th Anniversary Dinner at Burgess Cellars – October 2nd
In honor of Tom Burgess and Bill Sorenson, Burgess Cellars is celebrating 50 years of winemaking in Napa Valley with a delicious dinner. Each ticket includes a multi-course dinner, with every course being paired with unique and new wines from the Burgess lineup. After dinner, you’ll get the opportunity to browse the wine library and even take home rare wines from the collection.
Crush Party at V. Sattui Winery – October 14th
One of the most exciting parts of the harvest season in Napa Valley is the opportunity to take part in grape-crushing. V. Sattui Winery allows visitors to do just that at their annual Crush Party. They host a large open house for you to see behind the scenes of their winery. Then, take part in an old-fashioned grape stomp to help prepare grapes for winemaking.
While you’re there, enjoy some live music and delicious food from their Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens. Of course, you can’t leave the winery without trying some of their wines – there are more than 45 to choose from! This is a truly remarkable event that’s worth checking out.
Merryvale Music on the Terrace – First and Third Fridays Through October
A great way to ring in the weekend in the fall is to check out Music on the Terrace. Every first and third Friday includes live music from local bands and delicious local food trucks to check out for dinner. Plus, you can try out Merryvale wines while you’re enjoying the gorgeous outdoor terrace.
The only required purchase is wine, which should be simple enough since you’re in Napa Valley. This is a fun activity for both locals and visitors to check out local entertainment and food.
Takeaway
The fall is a busy time around Napa Valley. There are so many activities to check out, whether you live here or you’re just visiting. Whatever activities you plan to take part in, make sure you include a stop at ELLMAN Family Vineyards. Make a reservation in our tasting room and see how wonderful Napa Valley wine can truly be.
ELLMAN is one of the best family wineries in Napa. They are also one of the most beautiful wineries in Napa - working with Andy Erickson to create some of the best Napa Valley wines. You can try ELLMAN wine for yourself at one of their downtown Napa tastings rooms! You can find out how to sign up for a tasting on this page - get started today. Check out this page to learn more about the ELLMAN family story.
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