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Napa County
Saint Helena, California

Saint Helena, California

The heart of the Napa County is none other than the ravishing St. Helena. It boasts of being the house to legendary wineries, romantic first rate restaurants and also a charming downtown that celebrates the ultimate wine in the country. If you are looking for a year-long destination for your family, it has got to be St. Helena of the Napa County that offers a number of things to do, right from wineries visiting to shopping to tasting the culinary skills to romancing!  Hiking, biking and recreation feature among the daily lives of the natives backed by a whole lot of cooking learning classes and museums, movies and theatres! The main street of St. He lena is great fun to shop such as jewelry, home furnishings, gifts and clothing; you name it and they have it. A must visit location of California!


Saint Helena Events


Upcoming Events


Stoutfest 2023
Erosion
1234 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 1, 2023
10:00 am
April 1, 2023
01:00 pm
$99

Erosion proudly presents Stoutfest, a celebration of the almighty stout, held at Erosion Tap House .

Wine Club Pick Up Party
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
April 1, 2023
11:00 am
April 1, 2023
02:00 pm

Mark your calendar for this year’s Wine Club Spring Pick Up Party! Check back shortly for details and tickets.

Know Your NVC Wines & How to Pair Them
Napa Valley College- Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574
April 1, 2023
12:00 pm
April 1, 2023
03:00 pm
$150

Join us in this wine tasting-pairing class, as we explore the wines created by the students of the Napa Valley College Viticulture Program. These wine were produced with the guidance of winemaker-instructor, Paul Gospodarczyk.

Brasswood Bottle Shop + Boutique One Year Anniversary Party
Brasswood Estate
3111 St. Helena Hwy. North St. Helena,
April 1, 2023
12:00 pm
April 1, 2023
03:00 pm
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You've never been to a clothing store like this. Our Bottles Shop + Boutique is, yes, that's right, a shop that raises your spirits and style. On April 1st we're celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary with storewide sales .

Appellation St. Helena's Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Competition
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
April 1, 2023
06:00 pm
April 1, 2023
08:30 pm
$150 – $1,575

The event will be held again in the historic barrel room at the Culinary Institute of America. You will visit tasting stations where the wines from over 20 ASH wineries will be paired with savory bites prepared by ‘Rising Star’ students.

EGG HUNT
Farmstead Restaurant
738 Main Street Saint Helena, CA 94574
April 2, 2023
09:45 am
April 2, 2023
01:00 pm
$25 - $60

Join us for our annual egg hunt and brunch buffet! Enjoy family fun for all ages including an egg hunt, live music, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Napa RISE Symposium - Energy Efficiency & Savings
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 5, 2023
07:45 am
April 5, 2023
01:30 pm
$99

Making wine is actually quite energy intensive. It takes a lot of refrigeration to cool, ferment, and age wines. A lot of hot water to sanitize tanks, barrels, and bottling lines. Learn more at our Energy Efficiency & Savings event.

Rummage Sale to Benefit Animal Rescue
We Care Animal Rescue
1345 Charter Oak Ave, St Helena, CA
April 8, 2023
09:00 am
April 8, 2023
12:00 pm
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Bargain hunters paradise! Join us at We Care Animal Rescue for a Spring Rummage Sale! Want to grab some bargains and help animals? Stop by We Care Animal Rescue rummage sale and help support our mission of rescuing animals.

Napa RISE Symposium - Waste Prevention & Supply Chain
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 12, 2023
07:45 am
April 12, 2023
01:30 pm
$99

Unfortunately, wine cannot flow directly from the barrel to your glass. It takes a lot of materials and packaging to get that elegant wine bottle to your table. Just like at home, we want to make sure wineries and vineyards are recycling and composting everything they can.

Napa RISE Symposium - Proactive Farming, Soil Health & Biodiversity
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 13, 2023
07:45 am
April 13, 2023
01:30 pm
$99

More and more we want to turn to nature as an ally; this means using cover crops that attract beneficial insects that eat the nasty bugs we don’t want in the vineyard. Learn more at our Proactive Farming, Soil Health & Biodiversity event.

Spring Thai Foods with Sunshine
Napa Valley College
1088 College Ave, St Helena, CA 94574
April 15, 2023
11:00 am
April 15, 2023
02:00 pm
$175

Back Again, Chef Ranida “Sunshine” will show you how to make authentic Thai food, that you can easily recreate in your own home! You will have fun learning how to use the freshest of ingredients, that will allow you to savor the flavors of Thailand Note .

Lobster Boil
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
April 15, 2023
12:00 pm
April 15, 2023
03:00 pm
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Charles Krug Winery is hosting an afternoon Lobster Boil this Spring. Be sure to check back for details and tickets!

April Wine Club Sunday Social
Clif Family Tasting Room
709 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 16, 2023
11:00 am
April 16, 2023
04:30 pm
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Join us and fellow club members for a wonderful afternoon on the Clif Family patio enjoying a flight of NEW wine releases from the April Club shipment. Each wine will be paired with a seasonal bite highlighting ingredients from the Clif Family Farm.

Napa RISE Symposium - Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 19, 2023
07:45 am
April 19, 2023
01:30 pm
$99

Over time the equity element has been sidelined, and increasingly sustainability has become synonymous solely with environmental stewardship. In fact, real sustainability is about caring for the health and resilience of nature and environment, the health and resilience of employees and community.

Napa RISE Symposium - Climate Action & Regenerative Agriculture
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
April 20, 2023
07:45 am
April 20, 2023
01:30 pm
$99

Each of the other five event day topics all contribute to climate action. So what is this “Regenerative” buzzword? These are win-win practices like cover crops, compost, reduced tillage, animal grazing, reduced fertilizer and pesticide use, planting hedgerows.

Industry Party at Brasswood Winery Estate
Brasswood Estate
3111 St. Helena Hwy. North St. Helena,
April 20, 2023
05:00 pm
April 20, 2023
08:00 pm
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You're invited to join us for our Annual Industry Party at Brasswood Winery Estate!

Members-Only Lobster Fest 2023: V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Lane, Saint Helena, CA
April 21, 2023
06:30 am
April 21, 2023
10:00 am
$175-$195

Enjoy a menu of fresh Maine lobster, large prawns, Italian sausage, corn on the cob, savory artichokes, red potatoes, whole roasted garlic heads, and a surprise dessert served Under the Oaks with additional wine stations.

Songwriters in Paradise
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
April 21, 2023
06:00 pm
April 21, 2023
10:00 pm
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Four nights of incredible music, wine & food (at some of the world’s greatest wineries) paired with almost legendary late night Harvest Inn after parties, SIP NAPA is a long weekend like no other.

40th Anniversary Profile Lunch with Karen MacNeil
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
April 22, 2023
10:00 am
April 22, 2023
02:30 pm
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Join us in celebrating 40 years of Merryvale and Profile Collection wines. During this intimate event, the author of the best-selling book, The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil, will lead guests through a tasting of eight specially selected Profile vintages from the 1980’s to present day.

“Spring Picnics” Grazing Board Workshop
Markham Vineyards
2812 St Helena Hwy North, St Helena,
April 22, 2023
11:00 am
April 22, 2023
01:00 pm
$115 - $85

Discover the secrets of creating the perfect cheese & charcuterie board at an exclusive workshop in our Historic Stone Cellar!

HALL Cabernet Cookoff
HALL Wines
401 St Helena Hwy South, St Helena,
April 22, 2023
12:00 pm
April 22, 2023
02:30 pm
$150 – $300

Join us for a star-studded event on Saturday, April 22 for the annual Cabernet Cookoff featuring an impressive line-up of renowned chef teams vying for the chance to win proceeds for a charity of their choice.

The Perfect BBQ Meal for Spring and Summer
Napa Valley College- Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574
April 29, 2023
11:00 am
April 29, 2023
02:00 pm
$180

With the beautiful spring evenings upon us, it’s time for outdoor cooking! National BBQ Champion, Chef Pat Burke, will show you how to prepare some classic BBQ recipes along with tasty sides, for your Perfect BBQ Meal! Let’s EAT! Pre-registration required.

Josephine Release Dinner
Freemark Abbey
3022 Saint Helena Highway St. Helena, CA
April 29, 2023
06:00 pm
April 29, 2023
08:00 pm
$250

Join us in our historic Tasting Room for a dinner celebration of the Josephine Red Blend Release.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Lane St Helena, CA 94574
May 5, 2023
07:00 pm
$85 - $250

Uncork an exquisite evening with us as we debut our new release Reserve wines, Paradiso, and best cabernets. Each incredible course, designed and prepared by our own Michelin Star Chef Stefano Masanti, will be carefully paired with our best V. Sattui wines.

8th Annual Derby Party and Discussion Release
Duckhorn Vineyards
1000 Lodi Ln St. Helena, CA 94574
May 6, 2023
01:30 pm
May 6, 2023
04:30 pm
$135 - $185

Race to be first to taste our 2019 vintage of The Discussion – the pinnacle of Duckhorn Vineyards winemaking. The most popular event of the year, our Derby Party features stunning new releases and classic Derby .

KENTUCKY DERBY
Farmstead Restaurant
738 Main Street Saint Helena, CA 94574
May 6, 2023
02:00 pm
May 6, 2023
04:30 pm
$35 - $75

Join us at Farmstead for our annual Kentucky Derby Party and a big-screen viewing of the 148th Run for the Roses! We’ll have a buffet lunch, wine and specialty cocktails for purchase, and a betting pool, benefiting St Helena Co-Op, to cheer on this year’s contenders.

For the Love of Dance FUNraiser with Simon Bull
Meuse Gallery
1331 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
May 6, 2023
02:00 pm
May 6, 2023
03:30 pm
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Ballare Carmel is honored and elated to collaborate with esteemed painter SIMON BULL to provide joy, beauty, connection, thought-provoking entertainment, and inspiration for the St. Helena community through extraordinary art.

NIMBASH
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
May 13, 2023
05:00 pm
May 13, 2023
10:00 pm
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NIMBASH is an annual celebration of the arts and artists of Napa Valley hosted by Nimbus Arts. NIMBASH event consists of a wide array of art activities, delicious food + drink from a variety of local purveyors, uncommonly delightful music.

"So You Want to Go to Culinary School"
Napa Valley College- Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Ave, St Helena, CA 94574
May 20, 2023
10:00 am
May 20, 2023
01:00 pm
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We will review what to expect, how to map out your own goal-centric path and how to get the most out of your learning Culinary experience.

Wine Club Day at the Game!
CLIF FAMILY WINERY
709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
May 20, 2023
01:00 pm
$225

LET’S GO GIANTS! Join us for our 2nd annual Wine Club Giants Game. Cheer on our San Francisco Giants as they take on the Miami Marlins. This time WE GOT THE SUITE!!

Paint & Sip
We Care Animal Rescue
1345 Charter Oak Ave, St Helena, CA
May 20, 2023
02:00 pm
May 20, 2023
04:00 pm
$55

Join We Care Animal Rescue for a fun event and help our animals at the same time! Wine and snacks included. We Care Animal Rescue is a animal rescue and adoption center based in St. Helena.

Lobster Feed 2023 Tickets now available!
Salvestrin Winery
397 Main Street St. Helena, 94574
May 20, 2023
06:00 pm
May 20, 2023
10:00 pm
$180 – $225

Join us on May 20th, 2023, for an unforgettable evening at the winery! This is the Wine Club event of the year at Salvestrin. Experience an authentic lobster boil provided by Napa Valley Lobster Co., paired with your favorite Salvestrin wines.

Annual Club Peloton Ride & Lunch
Clif Family Tasting
709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
May 21, 2023
08:00 am
May 21, 2023
03:30 pm
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Join us for our Annual Club Peloton ride. Meet up at the Tasting Room where you’ll be greeted with light breakfast creations prepared by Chef John and the culinary team to fuel your ride. We’ll then saddle up for a bike ride led by Kit and Gary (cycling route to be announced soon).

VINO & PIZZA SUMMER RELEASE PARTY
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
May 21, 2023
03:00 pm
May 21, 2023
05:00 pm
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Be among the first to enjoy new releases of Merryvale and Starmont wines with wood-fired pizza by Tre Posti on the Merryvale terrace. We will bring the Italian ambience with live Charaturie drawings & Italian Música. This event is always a great time!

Croquet & Rosé
Clif Family Croquet Property
709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
June 4, 2023
10:00 am
June 4, 2023
04:00 pm
$125

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon hobnobbing with fellow Club Members while playing friendly games of Croquet at our Howell Mountain Croquet property. Transportation will be provided from the Clif Family Tasting Room.

Cima Club Member – Winemaker Vineyard Tour & Lunch
Enoteca Tasting Salon
1334 Vidovich Ln, St Helena, CA 94574
June 11, 2023
10:00 am
June 11, 2023
04:00 pm
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Join us for an exclusive day spent with Winemaker Laura Barrett as she takes us on a private tour of our award-winning Howell Mountain Vineyards.Meet us at the Enoteca and we’ll provide transportation to the vineyard sites.

Taste of Howell Mountain 2023
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main Street Saint Helena, CA 94574
June 17, 2023
12:00 pm
June 17, 2023
05:00 pm
$200

TREAT yourself to world-class wines from 50 Howell Mountain wineries at the 28th Annual Taste of Howell Mountain wine tasting and auctions!

MEET THE ARTISANS
Farmstead Restaurant
738 Main Street Saint Helena, CA 94574
June 23, 2023
06:30 pm
June 23, 2023
10:00 pm
$195

Gather around our communal table for an intimate evening of Long Meadow Ranch wines and a farm-fresh feast prepared over an open fire by executive chef Stephen Barber and our culinary team.

Benny Bassett
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574
July 7, 2023
05:00 pm
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Real. Life. Music. That is what you will hear when you drop the proverbial needle on a Benny Bassett album.

Festa Italiana – A Mid-Summer Italian Festival
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Lane St. Helena, CA 94574
July 28, 2023
06:30 pm
July 28, 2023
09:30 pm
$150 – $185

This is a wine country event you can’t refuse! Join us as we celebrate our Italian heritage with an outdoor festival straight out of the villages of Toscana and Lombardia – an enchanting evening full of mouthwatering food and raucous laughter, lively music and old friendships.

LOBSTER FEED AT MERRYVALE
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 MAIN STREET, ST. HELENA, CA 94574
August 5, 2023
06:00 pm
August 5, 2023
09:00 pm
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Enjoy our beautiful outdoor terrace at Merryvale Vineyards for a fantastic summer event – our Lobster Feed! We team up with Menegon Catering, a staple in the Napa Valley for over-the-top lobster feeds.

Vintner's Vanguard 2023
Brasswood Estate
3111 St. Helena Hwy. North St. Helena,
August 19, 2023
12:00 pm
August 19, 2023
03:00 pm
$185

Join us for a unique opportunity to taste amazing wines from the boutique producers who make wine at Brasswood Cellars.

Collector’s Experience – Winemaker Lunch & Howell Mountain Cabernet Tasting
Enoteca Tasting Salon
709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
August 20, 2023
12:00 pm
August 20, 2023
03:00 pm
$180 -$225

Take in dramatic views of the Mayacamas Mountains as you relax in the Clif Family Enoteca Tasting Salon. Winemaker Laura Barrett and Chef Magnus Young will lead you through a farm-to-table seasonal tasting experience.

September Wine Club Sunday Social
Clif Family Winery
709 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
September 10, 2023
11:00 am
September 10, 2023
04:00 pm
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Join us and fellow club members for a wonderful afternoon on the Clif Family patio enjoying a flight of NEW wine releases from the September Club shipment. Each wine will be paired with a seasonal bite highlighting ingredients from the Clif Family Farm.

31st Annual Hands Across The Valley Fundraising Event
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
September 16, 2023
04:00 pm
September 16, 2023
10:00 pm
$125

Enjoy food and wine from some of Napa Valley’s most renowned restaurants and wineries during the cocktail reception while perusing the many silent auction lots up for bidding. Bid on our many exciting auction lots and dance under the starts to live music.

JOHAN JURESKOG
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
September 22, 2023
06:30 pm
September 22, 2023
10:00 pm
$195

Join us around the fire pit on the Farmstead lawn. Over the last decade, our Live Fire Guest Chef series has welcomed a diverse roster of chefs from across the world and we are looking forward to another summer of incredible dinners.

MERRYVALE’S ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY!
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
September 24, 2023
03:00 pm
September 24, 2023
05:00 pm
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Be among the first to enjoy new fall releases of Merryvale wines with a delicious BBQ inspired menu from Oak Avenue’s Food Truck: Out on a Limb on the Merryvale terrace. Come out to play some adult-themed carnival games.

Tastings on the Lawn
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
September 30, 2023
11:00 am
September 30, 2023
03:00 pm
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Join us for our annual Tastings on the Lawn event this Fall. Be sure to check back soon for additional info and tickets.

LMR JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main St St Helena, CA 94574
October 1, 2023
03:30 pm
October 1, 2023
06:30 pm
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The LMR Jazz Orchestra is the seasonally resident 20-player jazz ensemble made up of internationally accomplished musicians, including multiple GRAMMY award winners, who play jazz around the world.

PROFILE COLLECTION: HARVEST BRUNCH & RELEASE PARTY
Merryvale Vineyards
1000 Main St, St Helena, CA
October 7, 2023
11:00 am
October 7, 2023
03:00 pm
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Save the date for our highly sought after Profile Collection Release Party and Brunch in the Vineyards at the beautiful Profile Estate. Make sure to be on the mailing list, links to ticket purchases are expected to hit your inbox late Spring.

PUMPKIN CARVING
Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main St St Helena, CA 94574
October 29, 2023
10:30 am
October 29, 2023
01:00 pm
$30 - $75

Join us for our annual pumpkin carving party. Wander around the apple meadow until you find your perfect pumpkin. Then, clean it up and start carving your masterpiece at the hay bale station.

Library Dinner
Charles Krug Winery
2800 Main St St. Helena, CA 94574
November 4, 2023
06:30 pm
November 4, 2023
10:00 pm
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Join us for the annual Charles Krug Library Dinner. Be sure to check back for more details and tickets!

November Wine Club Sunday Social
Clif Family Winery
709 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
November 5, 2023
11:00 am
November 5, 2023
04:30 pm
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Join us and fellow club members for a wonderful afternoon on the Clif Family patio enjoying a flight of NEW wine releases from the November Club shipment. Each wine will be paired with a seasonal bite highlighting ingredients from the Clif Family Farm.


Current Events


Beginning Upholstery and Beyond
Napa Valley College- Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Avenue St. Helena, CA 94574
March 8, 2023
06:00 pm
April 12, 2023
09:00 pm
$120

In this class you will discover a craft that will enable you to bring some of your favorite pieces of furniture into this century and to move beyond the basics and take on more challenging projects.

Birding in Napa County
Napa Valley College- Upper Valley Campus
1088 College Ave, St Helena, CA 94574
March 28, 2023
08:30 am
April 25, 2023
12:00 pm
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The county is blessed with a variety of easily accessible terrestrial and aquatic habitats where songbirds, waterfowl, raptors and shorebirds congregate during migration.