With the holiday season upon us it is that time of year in Yountville CA where there are many fun holiday things to do in Napa Valley.
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT WITH JESSUP CELLARS
Friday, December 2
7:00 p.m.
Yountville Community Center
Join us for a festive holiday movie on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 PM in the Heritage Room at the Yountville Community Center (6516 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599). It’s A Wonderful Life will be paired with delicious gourmet artisan popcorn and wines courtesy of our community partners at Jessup Cellars! $15 includes popcorn and two wine tokens. This festive evening is brought to you by The Town of Yountville and the Yountville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Jessup Cellars.
1ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BELLS
Saturday, December 3
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Grgich Hills Estate
Ring in the Season of Peace with family and friends at the inaugural “Festival of the Bells,” December 3, 2022 from 3-6 pm, highlighting the work of the Roots of Peace organization, for 25 years removing landmines worldwide and turning Mines To Vines. Enjoy a festive tree lighting, activities for children with Nimbus Arts, performances from Music in the Vineyards, artists from the San Francisco Opera and Musical Theater. Culinary offerings will reflect the heritage of our international guests and dignitaries and will be complimented by the elegant wines of Grgich Hills Estate. Ring in the Holiday Season with the “Festival of the Bells!” at Grgich Hills Estate!
HOLIDAY AT THE ESTATE-FOLEY JOHNSON
Saturday, December 3
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Foley Johnson Winery
Celebrate the holiday season at Foley Johnson during our special Holiday at the Estate weekend! Enjoy festive décor, seasonally inspired small bites and entertainment paired with a flight of Foley Johnson wines. Reservations required, visit fjwinery.com/visit for full event details and tickets.
RAYMOND VINEYARDS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 4
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Raymond Vineyards
Join us as we celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season. Live music, delectable bites, special wine pours, enticing holiday offers, and Santa. In the spirit of giving and spreading holiday cheer, we are accepting donations for the Toys for Tots national toy drive. Bring an unwrapped new toy and receive an additional 10% savings on purchases.
JESSUP CELLARS CHOCOLATE SEMINAR WITH KOLLAR CHOCOLATES
Wednesday, December 7
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Jessup Cellars
Yountville’s own world-class chocolatier and a champion of Food Network’s “Chopped” competition, Chris Kollar, is joining us yet again for our annual celebration of the holidays. Learn the intricacies of chocolate making as Chris talks and tastes through the process with various tasty components.
Accompanied with tastes of Jessup Cellars’ most sought-after wines, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, we will explore the art of making and pairing exquisite chocolate truffles with our wines. We will end with a discussion and tasting of fortified dessert wines and will also have chocolate boxes available for purchase.
This epicurean experience is not to be missed! Space is limited, so secure your seat soon.
OPEN HOUSE SPALIDAY SOIREE
Thursday, December 8
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Open House Spaliday Soirée at b Spa Therapy Center! Sip & nibble on holiday fare while exploring unique gift items. Enjoy light bites and wine tasting from a local Napa Winery. As well as complimentary mini services from b Spa Therapy Center (adjacent to Lucy Restaurant) and raffle prizes. Post any photo from the event on Instagram using #BardessonoSpaLiday and follow @bardessono for a chance to win a 50-minute signature b Massage from b Spa at Bardessono! All entries must be received by 9:00 PM on 12-8-22.
WAGS N WINE BY WAGGIN’ TRAILS RESCUE
Friday, December 9
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Yountville Community Center
Please join Waggin’ Trails Rescue Foundation for a festive evening filled with food, wine, music and fun. Celebrate the season and get a jump on holiday shopping at the fabulous wine pull, raffle and silent auction.
KILL BILL SAX SOLO ACOUSTIC
Tuesday, December 13
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Oxbow Public Market
Raised in Anchorage, Alaska from the age of 3, Bill began playing the saxophone in grade school, and decided to never stop. After graduating from Indiana University, Bill moved to Atlanta, where he sat in at local jam sessions, eventually picking up a touring gig as member of the Platinum Soul Band with the Universoul Circus. Bill then moved to NYC, where he became a fixture on the village r&b scene. While sitting in with The Black Soul Experience at Manhattan’s Club Groove, frontman Antwon Robinson shouted impromptu “Kill Bill!,” and the name stuck.
In 2017, Bill joined the B.B. King’s All-Stars Band, touring the Caribbean and Central America aboard Holland America cruise line. He has opened for Gerald Albright & Regina Belle, Al B. Sure!, Keith Washington, Peter White & Josh Vietti, and Ace Metaphor.
MERRY MERITAGE HOLIDAY ICE RINK
Opens November 11
For a List of Hours, click HERE
Welcome in the holiday spirit by enjoying an evening of ice skating, lounging by the fire with a warm drink, or sipping your favorite wine from an on-site tasting room. The night sky will be brightened up by a 40-foot tall Christmas tree and twinkling lights!
BARDESSONO LATKE THROWDOWN
Thursday, December 15
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Yountville Community Center
Bardessono is excited to host its second annual Latke Throw Down. In preparation for a festive holiday season, Bardessono’s very own Executive Chef – Jim Leiken is hosting and also competing in the latke making competition at the Yountville Community Center. Kicking off the holiday season on Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5-6 pm, guests are invited to observe and taste the latke creations from a competitive set of contenders, who most around town will recognize.
The judges determining who has created the best tasting latkes will be announced as the dates approach. Kindly RSVP by emailing events@bardessono.com. Following the event, the dinner menu at Lucy Restaurant & Bar will include a latke special.
All proceeds from Latke Throw Down will go to ParentsCAN, a non-profit organization that works to meet the unique needs of families of children with special needs in Napa County.
Yountville & The Napa Valley is bursting with holiday cheer and events. Please be sure to view a full calendar of Holidays in Yountville events, HERE!