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Auction Napa Valley Weekend: Trip Planning Guide

St. Helena, United States

June
When
$200–$1500
Entry
7 days
Suggested trip
San
Nearest airport

Going to Auction Napa Valley Weekend?

The broader Auction Napa Valley weekend extends beyond the main auction to include vineyard tours, curated barrel tastings at private estates, and the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train Legacy Experience — all coordinated around the charity auction centrepiece. For those who can't secure main auction tickets, peripheral weekend events offer significant Napa Valley access during the region's most convivial few days of the year.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into San Francisco International (SFO).
2
Festival (4 days)
Four days in early June centred on Auction Napa Valley, annual. Best for wine-enthusiasts and couples.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Napa Valley has 1,188 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Book individual winery events through the Collective Napa Valley website — many estate lunches and tasting events have separate ticketing and some are more accessible than the main auction.

About Napa Valley

Napa Valley is California's premier wine region, stretching 35 miles from the San Pablo Bay to Mount St. Helena.

Read the full Napa Valley wine region guide →

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Festival info: www.collectivenapavalley.org