August in Napa


Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer with a trip to glorious Napa Valley. The vineyards are rapidly approaching full ripeness as the harvest nears. The social and cultural activities are in full swing, and the local businesses are fully loaded and ready.
To cap off the summer before the kids head back to school, plan a memorable end-of-the-summer outing by enjoying some of Napa Valley’s many family-oriented activities. Bike or hike, attend some culinary and other classes, attend an outdoor concert, and catch a safe and unforgettable Balloons Above the Valley hot air balloon ride California-Style

What’s Happening in Napa Valley in August?

During the weeks leading up to the end of summer, the communities and businesses of Napa Valley expend extra effort to welcome visitors to the area. The weather is excellent and outdoor activities are abundant.
Remember to start your visit with a joyful and inspiring early morning hot air balloon ride California experience with Balloons Above the Valley.
  • Main Street Reunion Car Show, August 16-17
Over four hundred legendary pre-1976 autos will be on display along the downtown streets of Napa. Roam among these beauties, perhaps reminiscing about a time when those masterpieces still roamed the highways and byways of our nation. Forty “Best of” prizes will be awarded to some of these pristine entries from bygone years. The event is free for everyone, and food and drinks are available for sale.
  • Blues, Brews, and BBQ,
Enjoy the blues, excellent locally crafted beers, and outstanding barbeque. This fun-filled, Saturday festival will run from noon to 6 PM on Main Street in Napa on August 24th.
  • World Famous-Entertainment at Uptown Theatre, Napa
Don’t miss the chance to catch these legendary performers while in Napa. Each show begins at 8:00 PM.

August 18     Boz Skaggs
August 22     Kris Kristofferson
August 24     Jon Anderson
August 25     Justin Hayward
  • Free Concerts in the Park
Calistoga Concerts in the Park: Each Thursday night until August 22. Enjoy the music as you picnic on the lawn at Calistoga’s Pioneer Park. Each week, wines from a different Napa Valley winery will be featured.

Napa City Nights: Every Friday night until August 23. With a different style of music featured each week, you can enjoy the Napa City Nights free concerts in Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater. Come, picnic on the lawn, and listen to the beautiful music on a lovely summer evening.

Soar Above with Balloons Above the Valley
Gather the family and greet the awesome sunrise while floating gently over the beautiful landscape, vineyards, and villages on a Napa hot air balloon ride. With mountains as a backdrop, you will enjoy a breathtaking perspective that earthbound visitors cannot imagine.

And the photo-ops are almost endless.

For information and to make your reservations for your hot air balloon ride California adventure, visit our website or call our professionals at 707-253-2222.

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