Sunday, July 12
| 5:00PM
Nickel & Nickel
8164 St. Helena Highway | Oakville
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley's 20th Anniversary Summer Season, the Arts for All Gala is one of the nation's premier fundraisers for education and the arts. Since its founding, the event has raised over $33 million to support youth, seniors, and families through music and wellness programs, free and affordable concerts, and scholarships.
Headlining this year's event is acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and American cultural ambassador Wynton Marsalis. For more than four decades, the jazz legend has shaped the global landscape of jazz. Wynton will bring his undeniable artistry and contagious energy to his performance at the stunning Oakville estate of Nickel & Nickel.
Guests will enjoy an artfully composed multi-course dinner by Chef Dustin Valette, chef-owner of Valette and The Matheson in Healdsburg. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from Nickel & Nickel, part of Far Niente Wine Estates.
The evening includes the return of celebrity auctioneer Lydia Fenet, who will lead the signature live auction of once-in-a-lifetime travel adventures, bespoke performing arts experiences, highly collectible wines, and more.
Proxy bidding and Fund a Need are available for those unable to attend.
The Arts for All Gala sells out quickly. Secure your spot with a Passport or Opening Weekend Patron Pass, or request information on sponsorship. Festival donors and Multiday Patron Pass holders have priority access.
Venue
Far Niente Wine Estates and its single vineyard, single varietal pioneer, Nickel & Nickel, represent a legacy of excellence and stewardship that spans over 135 years, uniting wines and vineyards under a unified vision of artistry, integrity, and community. Nickel & Nickel, founded in 1997, is dedicated to crafting single-vineyard, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines that embody Far Niente Wine Estate’s winemaking philosophy of quality, precision, and passion while encouraging discovery. One of the first to focus exclusively on single-vineyard, single-varietal wines, Nickel & Nickel set a new standard for showcasing the individuality of Napa Valley’s most exceptional vineyard sites.