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Gordon Getty, a legend of the arts world and one of Festival Napa Valley’s founding benefactors, will be presented the Angels of the Arts Award in a gala ceremony at the San Francisco War Memorial Green Room on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The elegant evening includes intimate musical performances, a gourmet dinner, Napa wines, and tributes from vintners and world-renowned artists. 
The Angels of the Arts Award is Festival Napa Valley’s highest honor, celebrating outstanding contributions to the arts. 

Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce that international superstar Lionel Richie will headline the Arts for All Gala at Oakville’s Nickel & Nickel Winery on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Festival Napa Valley’s 2024 Summer Season is set to take place at venues throughout Napa Valley Saturday, July 6 - Sunday, July 21. The Summer Season Patron Experience runs Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 21.

Festival Napa Valley has announced the Manetti Shrem Challenge, a $3 million matching gift from longtime benefactor Maria Manetti Shrem. Designed to inspire new giving, the Manetti Shrem Challenge will act as a catalyst for accelerating the growth of Festival Napa Valley’s year-round programming, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs.

Festival Napa Valley will honor Gordon Getty, a legend of the arts world and one of the Festival’s founding benefactors, at its Angels of the Arts Gala, to take place at San Francisco War Memorial’s Green Room on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The elegant evening includes intimate musical performances, a gourmet dinner, Napa wines, and tributes from vintners and world-renowned artists.

Festival Napa Valley brings its signature celebration of music, food and wine to New York City for a special fundraiser benefiting Project Healthy Minds on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The event marks the New York debut of Taste of Napa and features musical performances by several Festival Napa Valley favorites.

Festival Napa Valley raised a record-setting $4.2 million at its Arts for All Gala on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Proceeds fund inspiring educational programs, free and affordable concerts, original programming for youth, and scholarships for talented young artists. 

Festival Napa Valley announces the 2023 edition of Taste of Napa, its signature celebration of exceptional food, wine, and music, Saturday, July 15 from 11am – 3pm.  Held on the central piazza of The Meritage Resort, Taste of Napa features offerings from more than 70 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans. The event also includes live music, games, activities, and prizes.

Festival Napa Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of David Shimmon to its Board of Directors. California wine country’s flagship festival is the largest nonprofit cultural institution in Napa County, with a mission to make the arts accessible to all.