Spring has sprung in the Napa Valley, and the warming weather and clear skies invite locals and visitors alike to enjoy the area’s plethora of events and activities. Here is a sampling of events to get on your calendar.
Friends of the Napa Library Book Sale
April 18 - April 26: The Friends of the Napa Library hosts its quarterly book sale at the library community room, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Items for sale include hardcover and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobook discs in a wide range of genres for shoppers of all ages. Special deals include Half Price Day and Super Sale Day. Info: folnapa.org; 707-253-4614.
Earth Day Napa
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day at the Oxbow Commons in downtown Napa on McKinstry Street. Learn about sustainable local products and services — all while enjoying great local food and entertainment. Enjoy exhibits, kids’ activities and more. Free admission. Info: earthdaynapa.com.
Napa Valley StreamFest
April 23 - April 26: StreamFest is a celebration of everything people love to stream. Whether it’s a viral TikTok video, your favorite podcast, a dramatic TV series, an indie feature film or your favorite Instagram reel, Napa Valley Stream-Fest has it all. Last year’s inaugural event featured appearances by actor Jason Segel and songwriter Diane Warren and a live recording of the “Was I in a Cult?” podcast. Passes range from $125 to $649. Info: napavalleystreamfest.com.
Napa Valley Wine Library Association Grand Tasting
April 26: Winemakers and vintners of 50 Napa Valley wineries pour their current releases and library wines, complemented by seasonal fare from La Saison Napa, at Martini Park at Louis M. Martini Winery, 254 St. Helena Highway (High-way 29/128) in St. Helena. Tickets are $150 and benefit the Napa Valley Wine Library Association. Info: nvwla.com.
Taste of Yountville
April 26: The Yountville Chamber of Commerce hosts Taste of Yountville at Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, Yountville, offering the finest wines and vintages from 12 of Yountville’s renowned wineries and tasting rooms, perfectly paired with farm-to-table bites created by the Chandon culinary team. Tickets are $175; VIP passes that feature tastings of library wines are available for $225. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Info: yountville.com/tasteofyountville.
St. Helena Sidewalk Sale
May 1 - May 3: Shop St. Helena’s annual Sidewalk Sale, featuring great deals on home goods, last-season clothing, accessories, art and more. Make a day of it, sip, shop and dine in St. Helena. Free admission. Info: sthelena.com.
Napa Bikefest
May 3: The Napa County Bicycle Coalition hosts Bikefest, a free, day-long, family-friendly community celebration of bicycling, at the Oxbow Commons in downtown Napa on McKinstry Street. The event brings together bike enthusiasts from across the Bay Area to celebrate life on two wheels and to help those new to riding get started. Enjoy bike games, live music, group bike rides and more. Info: napabikefest.org.
BottleRock Napa Valley
May 22 - May 24: BottleRock Napa Val-ley features the world’s top musicians — including this year’s headliners Backstreet Boys, Foo Fighters and Lorde — on six music stages including the CrushPad and VIP Acoustic stage, along with the famed BottleRock Culinary Stage showcasing one-of-a-kind culinary and celebrity mash-ups. Master Sommeliers, celebrity chefs and dozens of the region’s finest vintners, restaurateurs and brewers rub shoulders with guests in an intimate setting. BottleRock Napa Valley, hosted at Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St. in downtown Napa, offers the best in wine, food and craft brews to complement the music and create an authentic wine country experience for festival guests. Info: bottlerocknapavalley.com.
Meet Me in the Street
June 10: The American Canyon Chamber of Commerce presents a street fair featuring food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, wine and beer, and more on West American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliott Drive. This event is held on the second Wednesday of the month through August. Free admission. Info: amcanchamber.org.
