Things to do this Fall in the Napa Valley

Autumn has fallen on the Napa Valley. Fall is the perfect time of year to visit wine country. The summer heat has subsided and the air is light and cool. From the latest art exhibitions to Oktoberfest parties, there’s something for everyone in the Napa Valley this fall. Ring in the season with these fun fall happenings.

View the Latest Indie Film

The annual Napa Valley Film Festival is one of the biggest events of the year. Over 120 new independent films and studio sneak peaks are shown at locations throughout the valley, from historic theatres to some of the Napa Valley’s most famous wineries. Catch the next big flick with a stop at the festival.

Pay Homage to the Harvest

The Napa Valley takes Harvest Season very seriously. After all, it’s the culmination of a year of hard work put into the vineyards. Celebrate the love for the land with the Napa Valley this Harvest Season. Read how.

Attend St. Helena’s Hometown Harvest Festival for a day of fun festivities. Begin with an early morning Fun Run and observe an adorable Pet Parade. The Fest includes local artists, beer and winemakers, farmers, live music, and arts and crafts.

Get Inspired at a Special Art Exhibition

The Caldwell Snyder Gallery in downtown St. Helena always has a new exhibition come fall. This October, it’s the stunning paintings of Marta Penter in the exhibition, Floating Time. Her subjects vary, from paintings of well-groomed bodies of beautiful people to photographs of something as simple as an inner tube. Regardless, her dry humor is apparent in the sequence of canvasses and photographs.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at the CIA at Copia

We are right around the corner from the famous Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Take the short drive south to their sister site at Copia in downtown Napa for an unforgettable annual Oktoberfest. German fare, cold local lagers, and a live oom-pah band – transport to Germany from right here in the Napa Valley.

Attend a Grape Stomp

The end of grape-growing season is here. Freshly harvested grapes from the vineyard go straight to the crusher! And while we have advanced far from traditional winemaking techniques, it’s still fun to get your feet in a barrel for some old-fashioned grape stomp fun. Check out our handy guide on where to go grape stomping in the Napa Valley.

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