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The peak of summer has arrived in California, buoyed by July 4th celebrations and America 250 festivities across the state. Beyond Independence Day, July brings plenty of classic fairs and rodeos, as well as long-running festivals. Here are 20-plus ways to build a summer getaway around a ready-made party in Northern, Central, and Southern California.
Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from restaurants and culinary artisans.
The Allegro Pass is a curated Festival Napa Valley experience created for a new generation of patrons ages 25-45, taking place July 9–11, 2026. Designed for culturally engaged tastemakers and emerging supporters, Allegro offers Patron-level concert access paired with intimate gatherings, private dinners, and elevated hospitality throughout the year.
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Pacific Symphony, the resident orchestra of Segerstrom Center for the Arts for more than 15 years, is a leader in musical innovation and community connection. Since its founding in 1978, the Symphony has grown to become the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years.
One of the foremost conductors of his generation, Alexander Shelley is a passionate and articulate advocate for music in society. The 2025-2026 season marks Shelley’s 11th and final as Music Director of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, as he has been appointed Principal Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.
Melanie Hamrick, Joanna DeFelice, and Christine Shevchenko bring their exhilarating production, A Night at the Ballet, to Napa for the annual Dance Gala. The program features highlights from some of the world's most beloved classical ballets, including Don Quixote, Diana & Acteon, and Le Corsaire. The evening also includes a special appearance by guest artist Nicholas Palmquist.
Ashton Roxander is a principal dancer with Philadelphia Ballet. He joined the company as a member of Philadelphia Ballet II in 2016 and was promoted to the corps in 2017, soloist in 2019, first soloist in 2021, and principal in 2023.
Nathaniel Remez is a soloist with the San Francisco Ballet. He joined the company in 2016 after training at the San Francisco Ballet School. Nathaniel has danced principal roles in a number of classical ballets and has originated roles in works by Yuri Possokhov, Cathy Marston, and Dani Rowe, among others.
Katherine Barkman is a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. She joined the company as a soloist in 2022. Prior to this, she spent four seasons dancing principal roles with the Washington Ballet and three years as the youngest principal dancer of Ballet Manila in the Philippines.
Tonight’s Patron Dinner unfolds in the lush Culinary Garden at Copia, where vibrant seasonal plantings create an immersive Napa Valley setting. With a wine and culinary experience hosted by Helen and Stanley Cheng of Hestan Vineyards, the evening features inspired cuisine and exceptional estate wines crafted by acclaimed winemakers Thomas Rivers Brown and Jeff Gaffner in a uniquely beautiful atmosphere.
500 1st Street, Napa
Located in the Oxbow District, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia offers an array of enticing culinary experiences delivered by CIA chefs and experts, including hands-on cooking and beverage classes; lively public events and art exhibits; a signature garden-to-table restaurant; an exclusive 3D interactive dining experience; and The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum.
Known for the kind of gracious hospitality that defines wine country at its best, The Duckhorn Collection at Paraduxx provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of exceptional Napa red blends and lively company among fellow Allegro guests.
7257 Silverado Trail, Napa
The Duckhorn Collection at Paraduxx is a gathering winery destination where guests are invited to experience handcrafted wines, vineyard views, and warm, welcoming hospitality.
Odette invites guests to a gourmet lunch paired with the estate's acclaimed wines — including the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Head Winemaker Andrew Haugen, celebrated for its signature "iron fist in a velvet glove" and a perfect 100-point debut from The Wine Advocate. Legendary, indeed.
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Two decades ago this July, the strains of Mozart wafting from Joshua Bell’s violin inaugurated the experience now known as Festival Napa Valley. The ensuing week of performances, dinners and parties paired classical music with regional food and wine to great effect. The festival sought to define Napa Valley as a cultural destination to match Napa’s world-class wine, and well it has.
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