Napa Valley Community Happenings

Local Insights, Civic Updates & Lifestyle Highlights | Sep 2026

Welcome to your essential monthly overview of community life across Napa Valley. From seasonal harvest celebrations and community events to crucial government updates and infrastructure progress, here is what is shaping our neighborhood over the next 30 days.

1. Local Events

• Sep 2–6: Collective Napa Valley Fine Wine Auction — An exclusive gathering bringing together local vintners and patrons to benefit Napa Valley non-profits.
• Sep 6: Labor Day Garden Party — 10 AM–3 PM at Napa Valley Museum, Yountville.
• Sep 11: Harvest Immersion at Tres Sabores — 10 AM–2 PM (By Reservation) at 1620 S Whitehall Ln, St. Helena.
• Sep 13: Calistoga Harvest Table — 3:30–8 PM along Lincoln Ave, Downtown Calistoga.
• Sep 13: St. Helena Farmers’ Market Lobster Boil — 4:30–8:30 PM at Crane Park, St. Helena.
• Sep 17–19: Vida OLE! Weekend Pass — Presented in support of community health initiatives.
• Sep 19: Napa River Cleanup Day — 9 AM–12 PM across the Napa River Watershed.
• Sep 19: Oakville Summer School — 10:30 AM–2:30 PM at Groth Wines, 750 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville.
• Sep 19: Grape Stomp — 11 AM–1 PM at Elkhorn Peak Cellars, 200 Polson Rd, Napa.
• Sep 19: One Mind Music Festival — 12–9 PM at Staglin Family Vineyard, Rutherford.
• Sep 19: Harvest Dinner — 5:30–9:30 PM at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, St. Helena.
• Sep 19–20 & 26–27: Open Studios Napa Valley — 10 AM–5 PM presented by Art Association Napa Valley.
• Sep 25: Happy Hour at Spottswoode — 3:30–5:30 PM at 1902 Madrona Ave, St. Helena.

Recurring Events

• Tues & Sat: Napa Farmers Market — 8 AM–12 PM at Napa Valley Expo.
• Wednesdays: Locals Night Concerts — 6–9 PM in Downtown Napa.
• Fridays: St. Helena Farmers’ Market — 7:30 AM–12 PM at Crane Park, St. Helena.

2. Community & Lifestyle

• Sep 17: Coffee with the CEO — Meet with local chamber executives to discuss current civic programs, economic health, and community initiatives in an informal setting.
• Sep 30: BAFPAA Watershed & Community Resilience Meeting — Gather at the Napa County Library for public panels on local flood protection and a guided walking tour of the Downtown Napa River Restoration Project.

3. Business Openings

• Late Summer 2026: The Elene Hotel Debut — Mosaic Hotel Collection unveils a brand-new 50-room boutique retreat, public café, and bike center situated along the Napa Valley Vine Trail.
• Newly Reopened: Robert Mondavi Winery Reopening — The landmark estate officially welcomes visitors back to its completely reimagined tasting rooms and updated culinary spaces following a multi-year overhaul.

4. Government & Policy

• Sep 10: Groundwater Technical Advisory Group Meeting — Community members and technical advisory panels convene at the Board of Supervisors Chambers to review sustainable groundwater management policies across the valley.
• Sep 29: Napa County Board of Supervisors Meeting — Public hearing regarding countywide administration, zoning updates, and budget management held at Third Street Chambers.

5. Development & Infrastructure

• Current Project Notice: Napa Valley Vine Trail Expansion — Active construction continues on the final 14-mile segment linking St. Helena to Yountville, advancing the goal of an uninterrupted 47-mile continuous path across the county.

6. Heritage & Retrospective

• Sep 8: History Happy Hour: Wine History Déjà Vu — Yountville hosts an exploration of late-19th-century Parisian wine competitions that paved the path for Napa Valley’s global renown.

7. Florence’s Picks

• Sep 26: Beringer Vineyards 150th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate a historic milestone at California’s oldest continuously operating winery featuring milestone library vintage tastings.

Warmly,
Florence & The L’Agence Napa Valley Team