Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private tasting at the Oxbow Wine & Cheese Merchant followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Grilled Figs, Steak w/ Chimichurri, Peach Tart
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 11 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Appellation Dinner - Portugal
Food & Wine Education: Award-winning, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Napa Valley Wine Train Wine Educator, Brent Trojan, join forces to plan a diverse 5-course gourmet dinner menu. Each month the menu is specially developed to complement the evening's wines choices. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $150 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 12 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Pride
Food & Wine Education: This weekly gourmet dining experience features a special Guest Vintner, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Wine Director Ryan Graham as they join forces to plan a diverse four course gourmet lunch. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $149 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 12 -- St. Helena Farmer's Market Tour & Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private wine tasting at the Groth Vineyards followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Zucchini Carpaccio, Pasta w/ Tomato & Basil, Peach Ice Cream.
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 12, 20 & 25 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner
Performing Arts, Dining: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete five-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $135 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 13 -- Harvest Adventure at St. Supery
Wine & Food Education: Enjoy a rare opportunity in the vineyard with our winemaking team experiencing the grape harvest. The day includes a continental breakfast, vineyard tour & instruction on grape harvesting, an old-fashioned grape stomp and a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery cellar, all followed by a gourmet lunch. Reservations Required; Space is limited.
Fee: $295 per person (Wine Club Members Only) Time: 9:30 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 ext. 58.

September 13 -- Staglin Family Music Festival for Mental Health
Benefit, Auction: Founded in 1995 by Shari and Garen Staglin, the Music Festival for Mental Health grows with each passing year. And what a celebration it is! Break out with the Pointer Sisters! The R&B legends will join guest speaker Professor Trevor Robbins, Chefs Todd Humphries and Mark Dommen, and comedian Bob Sarlatte to put on another shakin' shindig for the cause of mental health research. All revenues will go to mental health research projects throughout the nation. 1570 Bella Oaks Ln Napa, CA
Fee: reception and concert $750; reception, concert and dinner $5000.Time: Call for schedule Phone Number: (707) 944.0477

September 13 - 14 -- MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour
Benefit, Recreation: More than 1,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society's 24th Annual MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour. It will take riders on a tour of the Napa and Sonoma County wine country, provide cyclists with breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast before culminating in Petaluma.
Fee: $35 + $250 fundraising minimum.Time: call for information and schedule Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

September 13 -- Napa Wine and Crafts Faire
Fair, Wine Education: The Napa Wine & Crafts Faire is extremely unique in the world of craft shows. It is the largest one-day outdoor event in Napa, attracting up to 25,000 every year. Attendees can enjoy wine and 200 crafters located on First Street in Downtown Napa.
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322

September 14 -- Red Grammer at the Lincoln Theater
Performing Arts: Critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated recording artist Red Grammer has set the gold standard for writing and performing contemporary children's music. In this playful and engaging show 'peace' lives and breathes, laughs and sings! 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: $10 Time: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

September 15 -- 19th Annual Harvest Invitational Golf Tournament
Benefit, Recreation: 19th Annual Harvest Invitational Golf Tournament, benefiting St. Helena Hospital at the Napa Valley Country Club, Napa, CA.
Fee: Call for information Time: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 963.6488

September 15 -- Viva Mexico
Calistoga's Pioneer Park will again be home to cries of Viva Mexico! when the city celebrates Mexican Independence Day. For years Calistoga has celebrated Sept. 15 with Mexican food, music and dance.
Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

September 15 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Moonlight Escapade Dinner
Food & Wine Education: Dine in "elevated elegance" under the moonlit vineyards with a 5-course specially crafted menu, welcome glass of champagne and an option for (2) glasses of private label Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet bottled by Raymond Cellars. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $130 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 16 -- Napa Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private tasting at the Oxbow Wine & Cheese Merchant followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Grilled Figs, Summer Paella, Pear Tart.
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 19 -- Harvest Adventure at St. Supery
Wine & Food Education: Enjoy a rare opportunity in the vineyard with our winemaking team experiencing the grape harvest. The day includes a continental breakfast, vineyard tour & instruction on grape harvesting, an old-fashioned grape stomp and a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery cellar, all followed by a gourmet lunch. Reservations Required; Space is limited.
Fee: $295 per person Time: 9:30 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 ext. 58.

September 19 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - Robert Mondavi
Food & Wine Education: This weekly gourmet dining experience features a special Guest Vintner, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Wine Director Ryan Graham as they join forces to plan a diverse four course gourmet lunch. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $149 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 19 -- St. Helena Farmer's Market Tour & Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private wine tasting at the Groth Vineyards followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Zucchini Carpaccio, Napa Steak, Panzamella, Fall Fruit Cup.
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 19 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Varietal Dinner - Merlot
Food & Wine Education: Discover what makes a varietal unique. Wine Director, Ryan Graham explains how terrain, elevation, climate and even growing locations can have a dramatic effect on a wine's flavor and food pairing possibilities. Savor Chef Kelly Macdonald's inventive dinner, designed to perfectly compliment the selected wines. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $140 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 20 - 28 -- 2008 Napa Valley Open Studios Tour
Exhbition: Arts Council Napa Valley presents the 21st annual Napa Valley Open Studios fine art tour on September 20-21 & 27-28. Open Studios is a juried program that includes two weekends of self-guided tours of artist's studios throughout the Napa Valley.
Fee: Free Self Guided Tour Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.7016

September 20 -- 8th Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show
Festival: Custom & Classic Car Show 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Chili and Pasta Cook Offs, Beer and Wine Tasting 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. DJ by "Duke Edwards" Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga, CA.
Fee: $25 Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 942.1473

September 20 -- "1st Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival"
Festival: The Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation is proud to present the 1st Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival on September 20, 2008 at the Napa Valley Exposition Fairgrounds, 575 Third Street. Come and share the aloha spirit in the Valley!
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 966.4017

September 20 -- 2008 Harvest Ball at V. Sattui
Celebration, Dancing: For the twenty-fourth straight year, V. Sattui will hold its annual Harvest Ball this fall. This year there will be One Grand Celebration at Daryl Sattui's Castle-Winery, Castello di Amorosa, in Calistoga. Make your reservations early!
Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774

September 20 -- Trinity Grammar and Prep Harvest Fest
Festival, Auction: Trinity Grammar and Prep is hosting its annual Harvest Fest at the St. Supery Winery. The event offers a fine dinner, along with a silent and live auction featuring fine wines such Screaming Eagle and Paradigm, vacation getaways and sports memorabilia. 8440 St. Helena Highway (29), Rutherford
Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.9030

September 20 - 21 -- Patrick O'Rourke show at Gallery 1870
Exhibition: Patrick is one Gallery 1870's most versatile artists from landscapes, to still-lifes, airbrushed perfection to textured 3-dimensional masterpieces. Come celebrate his work, and be the first to see Patrick's newest originals. Refreshments will be served Sat. Sept. 20th. 6525 Washington Street Yountville
Fee: Call for information Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 322.1870

September 23 -- The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four
Performing Arts: In 1957 The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. Since the early 1960s The Brothers Four have played thousands of college concerts, sung for four different U.S. presidents at the White House, appeared at countless Community Concerts, performed with symphony orchestras and jazz stars and toured dozens of foreign countries. They are truly 'America's Musical Ambassadors to the World'. Lincoln Theater , 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: $45 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

September 23 -- Napa Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private tasting at the Oxbow Wine & Cheese Merchant followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Romesco Grilled Leeks, Steak w/Oregano, Peach Galette.
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 24 -- Nunsense starring Sally Struthers, Lincoln Theater
Performing Arts: Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of burial funds. The sisters decide to raise the money by staging a variety show. 100 California Drive, Yountville
Fee: $59 - $79 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300

September 26 -- St. Helena Farmer's Market Tour & Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private wine tasting at the Groth Vineyards followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Herb Frittata, Paella, Marscapone Ice Cream w/ Fruit Compote
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

September 26 -- Harvest Adventure at St. Supery
Wine & Food Education: Enjoy a rare opportunity in the vineyard with our winemaking team experiencing the grape harvest. The day includes a continental breakfast, vineyard tour & instruction on grape harvesting, an old-fashioned grape stomp and a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery cellar, all followed by a gourmet lunch. Reservations Required; Space is limited.
Fee: $295 per person Time: 9:30 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 ext. 58.

September 26 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vintner's Lunch - HALL
Food & Wine Education: This weekly gourmet dining experience features a special Guest Vintner, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Wine Director Ryan Graham as they join forces to plan a diverse four course gourmet lunch. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $149 Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

September 27 -- ELU Party at St. Supery
Wine & Food Education: Come celebrate our newest 2005 vintage of ELU Napa Valley! This 5th annual event features Election year fun, Americana BBQ fare, entertainment by Napa Valley favorite Brian Cline Band, lots of fabulous wine and our famous ELU blending competition. Suitably large prizes await the winners! Reservations Required; Space is limited.
Fee: $55 general; $45 wine club members Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 ext. 58.

September 27 -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West
Benefit: Enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife presentations, African-inspired cuisine by Chef Bruce Riezenman of Park Avenue Catering, great local wines, African entertainment and silent and live auctions. Help us support our Discover Africa program, connecting under-served children to the beauty of nature and wildlife. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $150 Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101

September 27 - 28 -- Napa Valley Fly-in and Aviation Expo
Family Fun: Dozens of new and previously-owned private aircraft will be on display at "Flights of Napa", The Napa Valley Fly-in and Aviation Expo. The Expo will offer aircraft enthusiasts of all levels a chance to get up close and personal with some of the world's finest private aircraft. Bridgeford Flying Services, Napa Valley Airport, 2030 Airport Road in Napa
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (212) 672.5171

September 30 -- Napa Farmers Market Tour & Cooking Class
Food Education: The day begins at the farmers market selecting farm fresh produce for our lunch. A private tasting at the Oxbow Wine & Cheese Merchant followed by a hands-on cooking class. Includes breakfast at market, tastings, recipes, 3 course lunch & wine. Zucchini Carpaccio, Pasta w/ Tom&Basil, Peach Ice Cream
Fee: $185 Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036

       
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