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Events in Napa in April 2023: Arts, Festivals, & Wine Tasting Activities
by Jill Loeffler •
Updated: February 2, 2023
Events in Napa in April 2023 include Arts in April, Wine Valley Cycle for Sight, and bASH: Appellation St. Helena.
You will also find shows at the Uptown Theater, wine tasting events all around the valley, and a few other fun things to do during your visit.
Read on for details on the best activities in Napa this April.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
SIP Napa Valley
Dates: 4/19 - 4/22
This is the third year for SIP (Songwriters in Paradise) Napa Valley. One of the top events in Napa in March, SIP offers performances from several highly acclaimed songwriters.
Performances are at Silver Oak, Alpha Omega, Brasswood, and Frank Family. Each performance has a limited number of tickets, so you are sure to get an amazing seat.
SIP is the creation of Nashville-based songwriter Patrick Davis. In 2013, he was asked to perform in the Bahamas and wanted to try out this new idea. It was an overwhelming success and has drawn in crowds from around the world since 2013.
You will find it in three locations: the Bahamas, Cabo in Mexico and now in Napa.
>> More details and ticketing information on their site
bASH: Appellation St. Helena
Date: 4/1
St. Helena's annual food and wine competition, bASH, is a must attend for food and wine lovers. This event is held in the historic barrel room inside the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (2555 Saint Helena Highway).
The event offers more than 30 tasting stations with Appellation St. Helena wines paired with tasty treats. All of the food is prepared by aspiring students, winery chefs, and St. Helena's finest restaurants.
The event runs from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
Napa Valley "Arts in April"
Dates: Several Events Throughout the Month
This is the 10th year of the month-long Arts in April festival that strives to bring the community together at arts and cultural events across Napa County.
By attending a variety of art gatherings, you'll discover the downtown districts of Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, and American Canyon, engage in thoughtful conversations, and hopefully get inspired!
>> Read more about the festival
Shows at the Uptown Theater in April
Some of the best night events in Napa in April are at the Uptown Theater. Here are all of the performances scheduled so far this month.
Where to Stay in Napa
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Napa Valley Endurance Run
Date: 4/16
This trail running event features a half marathon, 10K, 35K, and 50K. The course runs through Robert Louis Stevenson State Park and is along the Oat Hill Mine Trail. This is a challenging course on trails that aren't run on very often.
There will be two start times to make sure the trail is not too crowded. The 35K and 50K runners will start at 7:30am. The 10K and half-marathon runners will start at 9am.
This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy Napa's incredible natural beauty.
Vineyard to Vintner
Dates: 4/28 - 4/30
Spend the weekend in the Stag's Leap District sampling wines and learning more about their world class wines. The weekend starts with exclusive Friday night dinners. On Saturday, you can enjoy an information session in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy a hosted lunch and an Appellation Collection sneak preview of the Stag's Leap District at Stag's Leap Winery.
The weekend long event ends with wine tasting at four of your selected wineries (choose from 13!).
Tickets are required for all events.
April Shows at the Blue Note
Head over to the Blue Note for some great live music almost every night of the week. This live jazz club is on the first floor of the gorgeous Napa Valley Opera House.
In addition to world class jazz music, they also serve up farm to table dishes along with some of the region's top wines. It's one of the best night events in Napa in April.
>> Pick up tickets to Blue Note shows on Ticketmaster
Wine Tasting Events in Napa in April 2023
You will find dozens of wine tasting events in Napa in April. The ones listed below are at the wineries and offer you the chance to taste the best Napa Valley wines.
Most events are on the weekends. Almost all events include a fee to taste and/or attend.
Elizabeth Spencer: Spring Cleaning Sale (4/1 & 4/2)
Elizabeth Spencer: Earth Day Celebration Flight (4/17 - 4/23)
Grgich Hills Estate: Grgich Hills Estate Earth Day in the Vineyard from 9 am to 1 pm (4/22)
Hall Wines: Easter Hop at Hall Wines from 1 pm to 2:30 pm (4/9)
Hall Wines: Hall Cabernet Cookoff from 12 pm to 2:30 pm (4/22)
Inglenook: Rubicon Retrospective Tasting (4/15), from 10:30 am to 3 pm
Markham (4/22): "Spring Picnics" Grazing Board Workshop
Merryvale (4/22): 40th Anniversary Profile Lunch with Karen MacNeil from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Pine Ridge Vineyards (4/22): Earth Day, Down & Dirty with Viticulture Director Gustavo Avina from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Raymond (Week of 4/17 - 4/23): Earth Day Celebration Flight
Raymond (4/29): Generations Release from 11 am to 12:30 pm
Robert Biale Vineyards: Spring Release Party (4/15)
Robert Mondavi: Welcome Winemaker Sally Johnson Blue (4/8) at 5:30 pm
Schweiger Vineyards (4/23): Spring Fling 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Trefethen (4/22): Legacy Dinner at the Villa
V. Sattui Winery: Lobster Fest (4/21) from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
Wine Tasting Deals
Here are just a few of the best wine tasting deals right now for Napa Valley wineries.
Vintage Sweet Shoppe: Chocolate and Wine Pairing Package for Two or Four at Vintage Sweet Shoppe (Up to 44% Off), check for availability
Envy Wines: Wine Tasting for Two or Four with a Take Home Bottle of Wine (Up to 50% Off), check for availability
*Note: Most deals last for 120 days after purchase, so make sure to check the exact terms before purchasing.
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