1/28/2026 - Saint Helena, CA - Tickets are now on sale for the Auction Napa Valley Weekend Package, offering unparalleled access to every moment of the signature weekend. Taking place June 4–6, 2026, the annual celebration brings together passionate wine and food lovers from around the globe to experience Napa Valley through world-class wine and extraordinary hospitality in support of local youth wellness programs.
The 2026 event will be led by honorary chairs Darioush, Shahpar and Sally Khaledi of Darioush winery.
“My family and I look forward to welcoming friends from near and far to Napa Valley for an extraordinary weekend shaped by generosity, friendship and shared purpose. As stewards of this community, it is deeply meaningful to us that every moment of connection also helps support vital health and wellness opportunities for the youth of our valley,” said Darioush Khaledi, proprietor of Darioush.
Multiple ticket packages are available with full weekend access on sale today, January 28, 2026, and Napa Valley Barrel Auction tickets on sale February 26, 2026.
The Weekend Experience
The full weekend package offers the ultimate way to experience Auction Napa Valley with all events included. The VIP package is for those seeking an elevated, effortless Auction Weekend experience with luxury accommodations at Meadowood Napa Valley and seamless transportation built in. Both packages include:
Thursday Night Dinners
Hosted by renowned vintners at their wineries, these extraordinary gatherings offer a rare opportunity for instant connection. This is Napa Valley as it is meant to be experienced, generous, welcoming and deeply rooted in community.
Dinner hosts include Amici Cellars, Arborum Napa Valley, Gargiulo Vineyards and Mayacamas Vineyards. In addition, several wineries have created multi-family gatherings including John Anthony Vineyards, Tres Perlas and Truchard Vineyards; Crocker & Starr Wines, Corison Winery and VGS Chateau Potelle; and TOR and Annulus Cellars.
Friday’s Napa Valley Barrel Auction
A truly showstopping experience that defies comparison. Guests will stand shoulder to shoulder with more than 100 winemakers, tasting and bidding on wines directly from the barrel from the 2024 and 2025 vintages. Napa Valley’s grandest community celebration will be held at the newly reimagined Robert Mondavi Winery, reopening after a three-year renovation and welcoming Barrel Auction guests as some of its first visitors.
Friday Night Dinners
An evening of beautifully crafted meals, exceptional wines and incredible hospitality. These intimate dinners, hosted by celebrated vintners in private homes or special locations, offer a rare invitation into the soul and spirit of Napa Valley.
Winery hosts include Alpha Omega, Blackbird Vineyards, Colgin Cellars, Continuum, John Anthony Vineyards, Lewis Cellars, DANA Estates, Kenzo Estate, Opus One, Pulido~Walker Estate Vineyard and Winery, Quintessa, Seven Stones Estate, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery and Sullivan Rutherford Estate. In addition, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Chateau Montelena will jointly host a 50th anniversary Judgment of Paris dinner.
Live Auction and Dinner Celebration
The weekend culminates in a high-energy evening featuring vintner-hosted tables, truly one-of-a-kind live auction lots and animated paddles, all in support of Napa Valley’s youth. It is a bold, thrilling celebration where Napa Valley’s commitment to community takes center stage at the stunning Inglenook winery.
Giving Back
Since 1981, Auction Napa Valley has been the pinnacle of generosity in Napa Valley’s wine community. Proceeds from Auction Napa Valley 2026 will benefit Napa Valley Vintners’ Youth Wellness Initiative, with a focus on empowering youth to lead healthy, balanced lives.
Napa Valley Barrel Auction Ticket Packages on Sale February 25, 2026.
Three ticket package options will be offered for the Napa Valley Barrel Auction, including all-day Barrel Auction access, a VIP experience with a Thursday night dinner and a package designed for friends attending together.
Auction Napa Valley is the signature event of Collective Napa Valley, a year-round philanthropic initiative dedicated to enhancing the Napa Valley community. Wine enthusiasts are invited to join the Collective Napa Valley community to receive early access and notifications about ticket sales. For more information visit collectivenapavalley.org.
About Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $245 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County. Learn more at napavintners.com.
Contact: Teresa Wall, Senior Director of Communications - 707-968-4210, twall@napavintners.com
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