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Happy Friday, neighbors!
The grape-filled semis are officially back on the roads, vineyard teams are waking up earlier than the sun and the sweet smell of grapes greets us every morning. I hope harvest is treating everyone well so far!
People are traveling from across California and around the country to experience September and harvest here in Napa Valley. While the rest of us may be running in every direction, it’s a pretty good reminder of how much we have to be proud of, and how lucky we are to enjoy this place every day simply because we live and work here.
Enjoy the rest of September, Yountville.
Cheers!
Frederik Ducas (She/her)
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Yountville Chamber of Commerce
Office: 707-947-7391
Cell: 707-254-5974
frederik@yountville.com
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Monday, September 28 - 5:30 p.m.
Yountville Community Center
The Yountville Chamber is proud to provide a welcoming, nonpartisan forum where Yountville residents and businesses can hear directly from the candidates and become better informed about the issues affecting our town.
Already registered? You’re all set, there’s no need to register again. Otherwise, please reserve your seat and join us for this important community event.
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Yountville Community Center
September 29
Our September Mixer will be hold on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Yountville Community Center and will come in a new format: a Business Expo! Meet businesses from beyond the wine industry, learn what they do and discover another side of our local business community. RSVP here.
Missed our last Mixer at Carneros Resort and Spa? Amy Little captured the evening beautifully - take a look at the photos here.
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Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Yountville’s favorite little chocolate shop has a delicious new chapter: Christopher Elbow Chocolates is now open at V Marketplace. Known for handcrafted confections that look almost too beautiful to eat, they’ve also brought soft serve and morning coffee to downtown (minus the long café line!). Their Halloween collection is already out, because spooky season is better with chocolate.
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Archer Napa
Archer Hotel Napa brings boutique luxury, balcony-clad suites and just the right amount of city style to the heart of downtown Napa. Downstairs, you’re steps from the shops, restaurants and energy of First Street; upstairs, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar serves cocktails, bites and the only six-story view of Napa.
Check in, head up and enjoy. Wine country looks especially good from the rooftop.
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The Yount Room
September 18 (TONIGHT)
Harvest is in full swing, and The Yount Room is opening a few bottles with rising winemaker Weston Eidson, the creative force behind sparkling wine collective Sinnet. Stop by for a relaxed, conversational pour, taste alongside the winemaker and ask all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask (no formal tasting script required). RSVP Here
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Sutter Home Family Vineyard
September 20, 27
Sutter Home is filling its White Zinfandel Garden with live music every Sunday in September from noon to 3 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lounge chair, settle in among the roses and enjoy $6 wine slushies or $5 glasses of wine - because Sundays deserve a little soundtrack and something good to sip.
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HALL Napa Valley
September 19
HALL Wines is celebrating the release of its flagship 2023 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon on Saturday, September 19, beginning at 6 p.m.
Hosted by Kathryn Hall herself, the evening pairs an elegant multi-course menu with exceptional wines in an intimate harvest-season setting. If beautiful food, remarkable Cabernet and good conversation sound like your kind of night, reserve your tickets here.
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Napa Valley State Parks Association
September 19
Spend your Saturday at the historic Bale Grist Mill for an evening of good food, live music and great company. Guests can also bid on live auction lots and take part in this year’s Fund-A-Need. Best of all, the evening helps support the preservation and care of Napa Valley’s state parks.
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Chimney Rock Winery
September 20
Welcome fall with a morning of yoga, bubbles and brunch at Chimney Rock Winery on Sunday, September 20. The morning begins with an all-levels mat yoga class inside the Barrel Room, followed by sparkling wine and a seasonal winery brunch. Bring your yoga mat, dress in comfortable layers and come ready to stretch, sip and enjoy!
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Clif Family Farm (Howell Mountain)
September 20
Clif Family is opening the doors to its Howell Mountain farm on Sunday, September 20, the only day of the year guests can visit!
Come spend the afternoon sipping Clif Family wines, enjoying live music and digging into a farm-fresh meal by Chef Magnus Young and his team. There will be plenty to explore around the farm, and one very important tip: cute sneakers will serve you much better than heels!
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Elizabeth Spencer
Beginning September 20
Why order a spritzer when you can build your own? Choose your wine, bubbles and seasonal additions, then find a sunny corner of The Cottage and admire your very refreshing handiwork.
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Clif Family Winery
September 23
Stop for dinner, for a glass or just to support your community! Clif Family is bringing together Japanese street food, live music, wine and happy-hour specials in support of Give BIG St. Helena.
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Yountville Arts
September 24
Who knew 60 words could hold so much? Come hear the contest’s winning stories read by their authors, meet the creative minds behind them and leave with a bookmark that is much more interesting than an old receipt.
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Jessup Cellars
September 25
Curious about poetry but not sure where to start? Author Max Bidasha will guide everyone through creative prompts and simple exercises to help everyone find their own voice. No experience needed, and a glass of wine is included!
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Alzheimer's Association
September 26
Walk with friends, family and neighbors at Yountville Park on Saturday, September 26, and help support everyone affected by Alzheimer’s. The event brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for care, support and research. You can register as an individual, start a team or lend a hand as a volunteer.
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Girard Napa Valley
September 26
Join us select Saturdays for crowd-pleasing tunes by Jeremy Lipsin, ice cold frosé and relaxed patio vibes! Book a tasting and soak in the sights, sounds and flavors of Napa Valley summer.
Free admission with tasting reservation. Frosé can be purchased separately when you arrive.
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Trefethen Family Winery
September 26
We invite you to join us for a unique event focused exclusively on HāLo, our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. Your day begins with a guided walk through Hillspring Vineyard, the source of every vintage of HāLo. You’ll then enjoy a library tasting of HāLo, followed by an intimate meal with a Trefethen family member. Prepared by Winery Chef Chris Kennedy, this member-exclusive event should not be missed.
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Napa Valley Education Foundation
September 27
Join the Napa Valley Education Foundation as amateur and professional pizza makers from across Napa Valley go head-to-head in our inaugural Napa Valley Pizza Contest on Sunday, September 27 from 3pm to 6pm. Visit Discovery Campus, 530 3rd St., Napa, CA, sample incredible pizzas, enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer, and make your voice heard by voting for your favorites alongside a panel of local judges to help crown Napa Valley’s best pizza.
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Yountville Community Center
September 28
Featuring a Candidate Forum & Community Q&A. Meet the candidates running for Mayor and Town Council and hear their perspectives on issues important to the Yountville community. Free event, open to the public. Due to candidates' availability, the Forum was rescheduled on September 28. RSVP here.
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Clif Family Winery
September 30
Help preserve a little local history while making a few good memories of your own. Clif Family is pairing its Japanese street food menu with live music, wine and happy-hour specials in support of the St. Helena Historical Society.
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Alila Napa Valley
Every Thursday, May through October
Alila Napa Valley’s Salvia Social Sessions bring an easy golden-hour feel to the Salvia Terrace & Bar, with live music, seasonal bites, and creative cocktails. Held monthly through October, it’s a relaxed way to settle into a St. Helena evening with good views, good flavors, and a little summer energy.
Happy Hour deals, with live music, a gorgeous outdoor bar, and a view on the vineyards - what's not to love?
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Stewart Cellars
August to September
“Friday Night Flights” are back at Stewart Cellars right in downtown Yountville! Each Friday, 5 pm - 7pm, (August & September) will hold live music, wines by the glass or special wine flights in our courtyard. No reservations needed. Open seating!
Featured artists:
9/18:Doug Houser
9/25: Jacob Benning
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Napa Humane
September 1 - 30, 2026
Those 3,000 photos of your pet sleeping in slightly different positions? One of them could be calendar material. Napa Humane’s Pet Photo Contest runs through September, with dogs, cats and rabbits competing for a spot in the 2027 calendar, and the top vote-getter claiming the cover! Every entry and vote helps keep local pets healthy and in loving homes, so pick your favorite photo and enter here.
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Yountville Community Center
October 2nd
Your bell-bottoms have waited long enough. Yountville Arts is turning the Community Center Plaza into an outdoor disco on Friday, October 2, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., with DJ Geoffrey Leigh on the decks and Tammy Cruze teaching the hustle. Bring the family, add a little sparkle and reserve your free tickets. Rusty dance moves welcome!
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Napa Valley Museum Yountville
October 2
Friday Night Films are also on full swing, bringing "Young Frankenstein" on October 2 and "All the President’s Men" on November 6.
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Napa Cellars
October 10th
Consider this your invitation to play tourist a few miles from home. Napa Cellars is celebrating harvest on Saturday, October 10, from noon to 3 p.m., and they’d love to see more local faces join the festivities. Round up a friend, book your spots and give those Saturday errands some competition.
Extended harvest hours on weekends: 10 AM to 6 PM
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Grgich Hills Estate
October 10
Forget swirling. This time, you’re stomping! Grgich Hills Estate is inviting you to roll up your pants, kick off your shoes and experience harvest the old-fashioned way, with plenty of grapes between your toes.
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Somerston Estate
October 10
Somerston Estate is releasing its new 2023 releases... after dark! Some wines deserve a more dramatic entrance, so head into the hills for an autumn evening filled with good wine, good people and a sky full of stars.
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Elizabeth Spencer
October 10
A giant pan of paella, plenty of wine and a fall evening in the garden: this evening practically plans itself. Elizabeth Spencer is saying goodbye to summer with a Spanish-inspired feast made for sharing, sipping and staying a little longer.
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Baldacci Family Vineyards
October 11
Baldacci Family Vineyards is giving its newest 2023 Cabernets the welcome they deserve. Between wine stations, you'll get to taste the new releases alongside special library selections and be among the first to meet the newest members of the Baldacci family.
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Elizabeth Spencer
October 16
The Sanderson Sisters are taking over the garden at Elizabeth Spencer, and naturally, spells, bubbles and popcorn are involved...
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Somerston Estate
October 17
Harvest may be winding down, but Somerston Estate is not letting it clock out without one more beautiful meal. Head to the estate for an afternoon of delicious food, wine and a well-earned toast to the vintage.
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Sutter Home Winery
October 17
Give your Halloween hosting game a little Napa Valley upgrade at Sutter Home’s hands-on Haunted Happy Hour. Learn to mix creative wine cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails while picking up a few seasonal tricks for bewitching your next gathering. Come sip, learn the tricks, and take the Halloween magic home!
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Downtown Yountville
October 24
Yountville is trading wine country for HalloWine country for one very spirited afternoon. Dress up, grab your friends and sip your way through participating downtown tasting rooms while enjoying a little Halloween fun along Washington Street. The event is for guests 21 and older, so bring your ID, and a costume worthy of its own tasting notes!
Tickets Here
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Clif Family Winery & Napa County Seed Library
October 29
Put your hands to work helping the Napa County Seed Library save seeds for seasons to come. Clif Family will provide the gathering place, with wine and snacks nearby to keep everyone properly fueled.
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Brannan Center
Calistoga
Brannan Center is looking for someone who enjoys the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a busy venue moving. Their new full-time Marketing & Box Office Coordinator will help with everything from marketing to ticketing, making it a good fit for someone who’s comfortable with technology, highly organized and genuinely likes the little details.
Take a look at the full job description - applications are being reviewed as they come in.
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The Estate Yountville
Yountville
The Estate Yountville is hiring! There are several open roles, including Marketing Manager, Wellness Manager and Reservations Agent, along with other positions in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa and even engineering and project management!
If you love downtown Yountville, one of these might be for you! The Estate is also connected to Napa through Vine Transit, so it might be worth looking through the full list of open positions.
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Clos Pegase Winery
Calistoga
Clos Pegase Winery is looking for a full-time host to join its team in Calistoga!
The landmark winery celebrates wine, art and iconic architecture, while operating with a small but mighty team. The position offers hourly rate plus commission and benefits, with the chance to welcome guests, lead tastings, and represent the iconic winery. Here is the full job posting.
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Seniors Helping Seniors
Wine Country
Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for caregivers age 50+ to offer companionship and a little extra help to local seniors at home. Hours are flexible and no experience is needed - just patience, kindness and a willingness to lend a hand. See more details here.
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The Steve Rogers Gallery
On view through November 20
Gray was clearly not invited to this exhibition. Stop by the Steve Rogers Gallery to explore Yountville artist Betty Priolo’s bright, energetic abstract works and leave seeing the world in slightly bolder colors.
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The Cottages of Napa Valley
Ongoing
Staying midweek at The Cottages now comes with a ready-made wine itinerary and a very good reason to extend the trip. Book your stay midweek (Sunday to Thursday) and enjoy 50% off tastings at six of our partner wineries: Ehlers Estate, Fortunati Vineyards, Hope & Grace, Jessup Cellars, Priest Ranch, and Robert Biale Vineyards.
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Town of Yountville Community Foundation
Got a Great Idea for Yountville?
Whether it’s an event, a creative project or something that would make life in Yountville a little more fun, the Imagine Yountville Grant Program may be able to help make it happen. Grants range from $250 to $20,000, and you don’t need to be a nonprofit to apply. Applications open September 17, so it’s time to dust off that “wouldn’t it be cool if…” idea!
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California PFL
Has an employee recently taken California Paid Family Leave? Businesses with 1 - 100 employees may qualify for grants of $1,000 or $2,000 per employee, depending on business size, to help cover cross-training, recruitment and temporary staffing costs. Check your eligibility and apply - because supporting your team shouldn’t mean carrying every extra cost alone.
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Napa Valley Transportation Authority
Need a ride to a doctor's appointment, the grocery store, or to run errands?
UpValley Link is helping eligible seniors and residents with disabilities in Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga get where they need to go by making rideshare transportation more affordable. Simply contribute up to $50 per month, and the program will match it dollar-for-dollar, giving you up to $100 each month toward rides. It's a simple way to stay connected and maintain your independence.
It's a convenient way to help seniors and residents with disabilities reach essential destinations outside the existing Vine Transit and VineGo Paratransit service areas.
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Remember - Yountville is the first and only town in the Napa Valley to allows people to drink in open containers directly in the street and sidewalk area.
Daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, guests can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating local businesses and enjoy them outdoors along designated areas of Washington Street, as long as drinks are served in a Town of Yountville-approved cup provided by the business.
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Here's the current lineup of participating businesses:
- Bottega
- Ciccio
- Handwritten
- Hill Family Estate
- Hope & Grace
- Jessup Cellars
- Mad Fritz
- North Block
- Pancha's
- Priest Ranch
- RH
- Silver Trident
- Stewart Cellars
- The Coop by Hoopes
- The Yount Room
- V Wine Cellars
- Estate Yountville (Villagio, Bar)
- Wine Country Connection
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Check out our latest Member to Member benefit list below. Remember to review the details, call ahead to confirm the availability of the discount, and have your membership card handy.
If you require additional membership cards (the Member to Member discount is available to all employees of your business) or if you wish to add an offer to the list, please contact andrea@yountville.com.
MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFIT LIST
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