August in Napa Valley: Your Guide to the Month's Best Events
Fair rides and lobster boils, free concerts under the trees, and world class wine, all in one golden month.
August is Napa Valley at full stride. The vineyards are heavy with fruit ahead of harvest, the evenings stay warm and long, and the calendar fills with everything from a hometown county fair to elegant winery gatherings and free concerts in the park. Whether you are planning a night out or a full weekend, here is a look at some of the best of what the valley has to offer this month. Dates and details can change, so we have linked each event so you can find the latest information.
Family Fun and Live Music
Napa Town and Country Fair
The valley's signature summer tradition returns to the Napa Valley Expo for four days of carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, and live music on the Joe Anderson Plaza Stage, with headliners like Lonestar taking the stage over the weekend. It is the kind of classic, all ages celebration that brings the whole community together. Find the daily schedule, full concert lineup, and ticket information at napafair.org.
Arts and Culture
Music in the Vineyards
Now in its 32nd season, this acclaimed chamber music festival brings nearly forty world class artists to intimate concerts in some of the valley's most beautiful winery settings. Each performance pairs virtuoso playing with complimentary wine tasting at intermission and sweeping vineyard views, a combination you will find nowhere else. The 2026 season, titled Taking Root, celebrates the composers who helped shape the American musical landscape. Explore the full calendar and venues at musicinthevineyards.org.
Wine and Cuisine
27th Annual Taste of Mount Veeder
One of the valley's most beloved appellation events, Taste of Mount Veeder gathers more than twenty mountain wineries on the Great Lawn at Charles Krug for an afternoon of world class wine, gourmet bites, and a silent auction of rare bottles and winery experiences. It is a rare chance to taste the distinctive wines of this rugged AVA all in one place. Details and tickets are available at mtveederwines.com.
Under the Stars
Trinitas Cellars Napa Lobster Feed
A summer favorite returns to The Meritage Resort for an evening of fresh lobster, prawns, and all the trimmings paired with Trinitas Cellars wines, served family style at long outdoor tables beneath the stars. Add live music, dancing, and vineyard views, and it becomes one of the most festive dinners of the season. Tickets and details are at napavalley.wine.
Community Celebration
Meet Me in the Street, American Canyon
American Canyon's beloved summer street party takes over West American Canyon Road from 5 to 8 p.m. with what organizers bill as Napa County's largest public food truck rally, plus a classic car show, live music, kids activities, and local vendor booths. It is a free, family friendly evening and a great way to experience the south valley community. Learn more at exploreamcan.com.
Free Concerts
Calistoga Concerts in the Park
Every Thursday evening through August 20, Pioneer Park in downtown Calistoga fills with live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and a picnic, or pick up local bites and wine on site, and settle in for a relaxed summer night under the trees. It is free and open to all. See the full lineup, which closes the season with the Maya Latin Tribute Band on August 20, at visitcalistoga.com.
Free Concerts
Yountville Music in the Park
On select Sundays through the summer, Yountville's Veterans Memorial Park hosts free Music in the Park concerts with rotating bands and a featured food truck from 5 to 7 p.m. August brings live music on the 9th and the 23rd, an easy and welcoming way to spend a Sunday evening in one of the valley's most walkable towns. Check dates and details at townofyountville.com.
This Is What It Means To Live In Napa Valley.
A single month with a county fair, a chamber music festival, mountain wine tastings, lobster under the stars, and free concerts across the valley. If a summer like this has you dreaming of calling wine country home, our team would love to help you find your place in it.
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