✨ The Seasonal Edit | Winter in Napa Valley 2026

From The George, Napa Valley

As winter settles into the valley, Napa transforms into a landscape of light, flavor, and inspiration. From illuminated art installations to gourmet celebrations and cinematic moments, this season invites you to explore, taste, and experience Napa in a whole new way, all just steps from The George.

January Highlights

Napa Lighted Art Festival

📅 January 17 – February 15, 2026
📍 Downtown Napa
🔗 https://www.visitnapavalley.com/events/annual-events/napa-lighted-art-festival
Downtown Napa transforms into a glowing open-air gallery during this beloved winter festival. Featuring more than a dozen illuminated art installations and large-scale projections, the festival blends creativity, technology, and architecture into a walkable nighttime experience, perfect for an evening stroll just minutes from The George.
🕕 Friday–Saturday 6–10 PM 
🕕 Sunday–Thursday 6–9 PM

Napa Valley Restaurant Month

🍴 All January
🔗 https://www.visitnapavalley.com/events/annual-events/napa-valley-restaurant-month
January is one of the most delicious times to visit Napa Valley. Throughout the month, participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus and culinary experiences showcasing seasonal ingredients and local flavors. From fine dining to relaxed neighborhood favorites, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Napa’s food scene at its best.

Napa Truffle Festival
🍷 Dates vary throughout January
🔗 https://napatrufflefestival.com
Indulge in one of Napa Valley’s most luxurious culinary traditions. The Napa Truffle Festival brings together renowned chefs, winemakers, and truffle experts for tastings, cooking demonstrations, and vineyard experiences, including the chance to meet the truffle-hunting dogs behind the scenes.

February Highlights

Yountville International Short Film Festival
🎬 February 6–9, 2026
🔗 https://yisff.com
This acclaimed festival pairs award-winning short films with wine tastings and intimate screenings in the heart of Yountville. A refined cultural experience, it’s perfect for film enthusiasts and wine lovers looking to enjoy Napa Valley from a creative perspective.

Napa Valley Mustard Season
🌼 January – March
🔗 https://www.visitnapavalley.com/events/wild-mustard-season
As winter gives way to early spring, Napa Valley’s vineyards and fields bloom with vibrant yellow mustard flowers, a signature seasonal sight. Ideal for scenic drives, vineyard views, and photography, mustard season is one of the valley’s most quietly beautiful moments.

March Highlights

Napa Valley Marathon
🏃‍♀️ March 1, 2026
🔗 https://napavalleymarathon.org
One of Napa Valley’s most iconic events, the Napa Valley Marathon follows the scenic Silverado Trail from Calistoga to Napa. With marathon, half-marathon, and 5K options, the event weaves through vineyards and wineries, offering a celebration of endurance, community, and breathtaking landscapes.

The Little Book of Big Experiences – Wine Passport
🍷 Valid through March 31, 2026
🔗 https://www.visitnapavalley.com/event/the-little-book-of-big-experiences-napa-valleys-wine-passport
This curated wine passport offers access to dozens of wineries and exclusive tasting experiences throughout Napa Valley. It’s an ideal way to explore the region during the winter and early spring months, when tastings feel more personal and unhurried.

Plan Your Stay
Winter and early spring are the perfect seasons to experience Napa Valley at a gentler pace. At The George, enjoy peaceful mornings in our light-filled parlor, stroll to downtown events, and unwind by the fire after a day of discovery.
Plan your seasonal escape at The George, where every stay feels timeless, personal, and effortlessly elegant.
🔗 https://www.thegeorgenapa.com