Napa On The Cheap: wine tasting discounts, free events and activities ...
The Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival, in Calistoga, CA (March 10 - 11, 2012) offers tons of free fun and cool jazz at various venues. The Calistoga Chamber also offers a 10% off discount for tasting tickets, although we're not sure when this offr expires. This Jazz Extravaganza features renowned musicians playing all weekend long in different … [Read more...]
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is again running their holiday Free Tipsy Tow Home service for St. Patrick's Day (Saturday March 17 - 18, 2012) for anyone in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. If you're drinking and don't think you should drive, give them a call. Write the number down and keep it in your car's glove … [Read more...]
The Napa County Fair and Silverado Parade provides four days of family fun over the Fourth of July weekend (June 29, 30, July 1, and July 4, 2012). County Fair entertainment is free with admission (in most cases) and you can get advance $5 fair tickets for Friday. On Saturday, seniors get in free. The fair is also offering a 28% off unlimited … [Read more...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available to guide you … [Read more...]
Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren't cheap, so even a $10 to $20 off per person discount can help reduce a high-priced hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover's Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you'll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less frequented by tourists. Just … [Read more...]
Every Saturday evening, Ceja Vineyards in Napa hosts a hot salsa party with salsa lessons for beginners and intermediate salsa dancers. Both classes are free. And if you show up early you can catch their Happy Hour. Ceja's tasting salon is open for happy hour specials -- wines by the glass and bottle discounts. Then stick around and practice your … [Read more...]
The 2nd Annual Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk in San Francisco (Thursday, February 9, 2012) comes with a $35 tasting price tag if you pay at the event. But you can get wristbands for half off with this deal, valid for a few more days or until the sell out. The popular tasting event will feature restaurants and merchants … [Read more...]
Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don't worry if you're not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of … [Read more...]
A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]
Among the many Art Walks happening in the Bay Area, one of my favorites is the First Thursday Art Walk in Calistoga. It's a great opportunity to get out and meet local artists, ask them about their work, and have an appetizer or glass of wine. It's always fun to stroll around Calistoga's downtown area, wander in and out of the galleries and visit … [Read more...]
