Pride in Yountville 2026
Yountville has always believed that the best tables are the ones where everyone has a seat.
Past, Present and Future : Who We Are
California has long been a place where the LGBTQ2+ community could find refuge – San Francisco, of course, but also so many of the smaller towns and regions that make up the sunny state. Of those towns, we count Yountville as one of them.
In recent years, LGBTQ+ rights – especially those of transgender and nonbinary people – have faced renewed challenges across the United States. Federal actions have threatened legal recognition, military service has again become a battleground, and many states have restricted access to gender-affirming care. California remains one of the strongest states for LGBTQ+ protections, but those protections don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re part of a larger, ongoing national conversation about dignity, safety, and the simple right to live openly
And the thing is, none of this is about choices. If being LGBTQ2+ were simply a lifestyle preference, why would anyone willingly take the harder road? When institutions, family structures, and political systems make it genuinely difficult to just *be yourself*, no one makes that choice lightly. The truth is, it isn’t a choice. LGBTQ2+ people have been present throughout the entirety of recorded history, in every culture, on every continent. They’ve always been here. What has changed, slowly, painfully, and sometimes in reverse, is whether society makes room for them to live with dignity, safety, and joy.
That’s the whole point of Pride Month, really. It’s not a party for its own sake. It’s a deliberately carved-out space where being yourself carries no apology, no asterisk. It’s a reminder that inclusion isn’t some radical concept – it’s what community actually looks like when you’re doing it right. It’s about having a seat at the table, a face in the room, access to healthcare and education and opportunity. It’s about not being erased, and standing proud to be who you are.
You might be reading this as someone who is part of the LGBTQ2+ community. Maybe a close friend or family member is. Maybe you’re someone who simply believes in freedom and justice – and loves this country and its flag precisely because of what those values are supposed to mean. Wherever you’re coming from, you’re welcome here.
What Pride Looks Like in Yountville
There are plenty of places to celebrate Pride in California – massive parades, packed streets, all-night energy. Yountville does it differently. The rainbow flags flutter along Washington Street. Conversations blooms over a good glass of wine. Local businesses open their doors a little wider, not just in June but all year long.
Pride in Yountville isn’t about being the loudest celebration in California. It’s about the right things – connection, belonging, the simple freedom to show up as exactly who you are.
This month, we add a little extra sparkle to Town with special Events and Celebrations:
– Yountville Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Town Hall – Tuesday, June 2, 2:45 p.m.
The official start of Pride Month in Yountville. A public ceremony raising the Pride flag as a visible commitment to inclusion and dignity for all. Everyone is welcome to attend.
– Taste of Oxbow – Pride Edition
Oxbow Park – Wednesday, June 3, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
A festive Napa Pride kick-off with the fabulous Elsa Touche hosting LGBTQ Pride trivia and bingo, DJ Rotten Robbie on the decks, seasonal food and drink specials, and prizes. Pride Bingo & Trivia runs 6–8 p.m.
– Yountville Pride Hunt
Downtown Yountville – Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12
A colorful scavenger hunt through town. Pick up your game board and stickers at the Yountville Community Center, track down all 8 hidden Pride Hearts, and return your completed board for a prize. Happy hunting.
– Sip & Support at Clif Family
Clif Family – Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Full-day hospitality with live music on the patio from 4–7 p.m. All day long, 20% of food and wine sales go directly to LGBTQ Connection Napa & Sonoma, an organization providing safe spaces, leadership development, and culturally affirming programs for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and elders in the North Bay.
– Pride Pet Parade & Block Pawty
Deuces Market Plaza, Napa – Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Walk, wiggle, sashay – furry friends very much encouraged and festive attire absolutely required. Special guest appearances by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, costume prizes, food, entertainment, and a full block party from 11:30 a.m. onward.
– Pride Happy Hour at Jessup Cellars
Jessup Cellars – Sunday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bar and patio tastings, wines by the glass, and Frozé, with $5 from select bottle sales donated to LGBTQ Connection. A great way to start a Sunday before heading to the park.
Pride in the Park.
– Pride in the Park
Veterans Memorial Park – Sunday, June 14, 3:00–6:00 p.m.
The centerpiece of Yountville’s Pride celebrations — free, family-friendly, and wide open to everyone. Live music, performances, food trucks, arts and crafts, community info booths, and good company. Come as you are.
– Pride Trivia at The Yount Room
The Yount Room – Thursday, June 18, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Annual Pride Trivia Night with the King of Trivia, @triviabythew. Gather your smartest (or loudest) crew for laughs, community, and a healthy amount of chaos. Free to participate; wines and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
– Rocky Horror Picture Show
Uptown Theater, Napa – Thursday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.
For the first time ever in Napa, the Uptown Theatre is partnering with Napa Pride and San Francisco’s legendary Bawdy Caste shadow cast for a one-of-a-kind interactive screening. Dress up, shout back, and be part of the show. Doors at 7 p.m., ages 12+. Benefiting Napa Pride.
– Paint Night with Jose Martinez
The Coop – Thursday, June 18, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
A paint-and-sip experience with artist Jose Martinez – welcoming to all skill levels, full of good energy, and a genuinely fun way to celebrate Pride. Registration includes all materials; wine, beer, and food available from The Coop. Spots are limited, pre-register to secure yours.
– Sip, Slay & Sing: Pride Music Bingo
Priest Ranch Tasting Room – Friday, June 19, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Music bingo with a drag queen co-host, iconic anthems, guilty pleasures, and Priest Ranch wines. Come in your brightest colors or your best glam – or just come ready to have a great time.
– St. Helena Pride Celebration
Downtown St. Helena – Saturday, June 20, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
A free, all-ages, town-wide celebration in the heart of St. Helena. Live DJ, dance party, performances, wine tastings, food trucks, and arts and crafts along Hunt Avenue. Come as you are.
– Pride Month Wellness Series at Yountville Fit
Yountville Fit – June 6, 14, 20 & 28
Four outdoor wellness sessions throughout the month – Tai Chi, Shadow Boxing, Bootcamp, and All Levels Yoga – celebrating movement and community in a welcoming, all-levels environment. Free for residents and visitors; registration required.
All Month Long
Several local businesses are celebrating throughout June with special offerings:
- Cliff Lede Vineyards: 2-for-1 Reserved Table Tasting all month (use code PRIDE26)
- Grgich Hills Estate: 2-for-1 Miljenko’s Flight Tasting by reservation
- Madeleine’s Macarons: 20% off Rainbow Macaron Boxes
- Mark Herold Wines: Pride 2026 Trio: three wine pours with macarons, $35/person
- Bouchon Bakery: Rainbow Cake returns, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute
- Bouchon Bistro: Specialty Pride cocktail with proceeds going to a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit
- Graze Provisions: 5% of all grazing board sales donated to LGBTQ Connection Napa-Sonoma
And don’t forget – getting around town is easy and free. The Yountville Bee gives rides within Yountville town limits (707-312-1509, or Ride The Vine app).
Pride Is All of Us
At its core, Pride is about people. It’s about showing up as yourself and being welcomed, not despite who you are but because of it. It’s about seeing your face in the crowd, having access to opportunity and care, not being talked around or written out.
Yountville is proud to be welcoming and celebrating LGBTQ2+ communities – not just in June, but year-round. The doors are open. The wine is poured. There’s always room for one more at the table.
Happy Pride. 🌈