Inside Track August 5-8
V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION
The 2021 V Foundation Wine Celebration returns to Napa Valley from August 5-8, offering several days of wine, food, fun, and cancer research awareness. The 2021 series of events includes a thoughtprovoking cancer symposium, wine receptions, lunches, and dinners at exclusive valley estates such as Far Niente, Alpha Omega, Nickel & Nickel and Louis Martini, and walkaround culinary events featuring the region’s world-renowned vintners, chefs, and restaurateurs. Friday’s Rock the V party includes a barrel auction, a BBQ Showdown with local vintners, and live music. For more information and tickets, visit: winecelebration.org August 17-19
LIVE IN THE VINEYARD GOES COUNTRY
Live in the Vineyard returns to Napa - Country Style. (LITVGC) takes place amongst the lush scenery of the legendary Napa Valley with three days and two nights of exclusive, intimate events featuring musical performances and epicurean experiences like no other. LITVGC pairs exclusive access to today’s hottest country artists with Napa Valley’s celebrated winemakers and world-renowned chefs during an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime event.
What the Locals are Doing Riva Cucina Chef Massi and wife, Jen, owners of Michelin recommended Riva Cucina in Berkeley, share their sustainable, locally sourced Emilia Romagna cuisine with the locals in Napa through their pop-up delivery service. Their weekly menu includes fresh handmade pastas, braised meats, bottled cocktails, rosemaryinfused olive oil, and more. All food is prepped and oven/stove ready for easy finishing at home. Pick up at River Terrace in Napa or home delivery in Yountville. // RIVACUCINA.COM/NAPAVALLEY
Madeleines Macarons Madeleines Macarons became the successful outcome of Bistro Jeanty chef, Dennis McIninch’s serendipitous attempt to bake macarons for his wife Aubrey for Valentine’s Day while sheltering in place during the 2020 COVID pandemic. After spending quality time with his daughter Madeleine (Maddie) fine tuning the delicate, flavorful French confections and selling them with much acclaim from the community, the family opted to go into the macaron baking business full time. Locals clamor to their macaron stand at the Napa’s Farmers Market for the latest offerings, as well as local gourmet stores such as Oakville Grocery and Gary’s Marketplace. // MADELEINESMACARONS.COM • @MADDIESMACS
Makers Market Open Air Artisan Fair Shop 30+ Local artisans with the best jewelry, ceramics, scarves, candles, CBD products, organic body, home goods, apparel, glass, floral arrangement artisans and more every third Saturday on First Street Napa. Enjoy live music – dogs and kids welcome. All health protocols are followed to socialize and shop while being safe. Every third Saturday 10 am -5 pm. // FIRST STREET, DOWNTOWN NAPA
Music in the Vineyards Thalea String Quartet
St. Helena Farmers Market On May 7 St. Helena Farmers Market kicked off the 2021 season on Fridays at Crane Park. The market runs from 7:30 am until 12:00 pm and features a diverse representation of ~ 50 local growers, artisans, specialty food purveyors and community non-profit groups with educational programs starting in June. The market will run until October 29, 2021 and will operate within the scope of social distancing guidelines. // 360 CRANE AVE., ST. HELENA • STHELENAFARMERSMKT.ORG
Yountville Locals Day Every Thursday, live like a local and enjoy special offers from Yountville Businesses. Each participating business has cooked up something special to show Napa Valley residents how much they are appreciated. Enjoy special wine pours, family-style dinners, free corkage, exclusive shopping experiences, and more. // YOUNTVILLE.COM/LOCALSDAY
