Napa Valley is ready to celebrate as Argentina faces Spain for the World Cup title at noon on July 19.

Major watch parties are set, including a lively outdoor event at The Ruins in American Canyon, backed by the SF Bay Area World Cup Host Committee.

If you prefer a relaxed, family-friendly scene, Napa Yard downtown offers a riverfront beer garden with open space, food trucks, and plenty of TVs.

Craving an energetic bar crowd? Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Napa Palisades Saloon boast big screens, local brews, and spirited soccer fans filling every seat.

For a polished atmosphere, Matchplay Kitchen + Bar at Silverado Resort serves themed specials and World Cup fun.

Up in Calistoga, choose between Lincoln Avenue Brewery’s wall-to-wall screens and Susie’s Bar classic dive energy.

Arrive early—Napa crowds are expected to be massive for this summer’s biggest match.

Festival Napa Valley is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer, with festivities running through July 19.

For two decades, the festival has transformed Napa’s scenic wineries, gardens, and historic estates into incredible concert venues, pairing world-class music with the region’s famed food and wine.

The 2024 Patron Experience (July 10–19) offers exclusive events during the festival’s grand finale, while the Culinary Garden at Charles Krug entices visitors with local restaurants and artisan flavors before and after evening shows.

Families can enjoy hands-on fun at the Family Zone. Recent highlights included opera star Renée Fleming at the Music & Wellness Summit and jazz icon Wynton Marsalis headlining the Arts for All Gala, with proceeds benefiting arts education locally.

Single tickets are still available, making now the perfect time to experience Napa Valley’s most vibrant summer tradition.

Summer Thursday nights in Calistoga mean live music, picnics, and local wine at Pioneer Park’s beloved Concerts in the Park series.  

Running from June 18 to August 20, the series transforms the park into a vibrant community event, with music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  

Spread a blanket on the lawn, enjoy food and drinks, and let local wineries—including Sidedoor Cellars, Barlow Vineyards, GRO Wines, Kenefick Ranch, and more—pour by the glass.  

Each Thursday features a different band and supports a new local nonprofit, merging fun with fundraising on summer evenings.  

Upcoming acts include Second Hand Funk, The Humdinger Band, Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers, Miko Marks, and finale headliners Maya, bringing genres from funk and soul to country and Latin favorites.  

Admission is free, so grab some friends and savor what’s left of summer in true Calistoga style at the park.

Come meet Beethoven - a 5 year old American Bulldog - at the Napa County Animal Shelter. He is as easygoing as they come and is available for adoption.