Napa Valley Winter Events
Calistoga Sets Dec. 5 Lighted Tractor Parade & Winter Passport
The 2026 Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, coinciding with the opening of the 2026–2027 Winter in the Wineries Passport through Feb. 7 across 25 wineries.
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Visit Calistoga has published its winter seasonal guide for upper Napa Valley, pairing the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the 2026–2027 Winter in the Wineries Passport, which runs December 5 through February 7, 2027 across 25 participating wineries, according to Visit Calistoga.
According to Visit Calistoga and the City of Calistoga, the Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade is an annual holiday celebration featuring lighted and decorated agricultural tractors, construction and utility vehicles, and floats. The 2026 parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with weekend activities that include live music, food, and family programming across downtown Calistoga.
2026–2027 Winter in the Wineries Passport Across 25 Wineries
Running from December 5 through February 7, 2027 across 25 participating wineries, the 2026–2027 Winter in the Wineries Passport provides complimentary wine tastings at participating estates along with discounts on lodging, dining, and spa experiences. Presale for the 2026–2027 passport opened on October 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. PDT.
Participating wineries highlighted by Visit Calistoga for the 2026–2027 season include Benessere Vineyards, Bennett Lane Winery, Charles Krug, Clif Family Winery, Clos Pegase, Sterling Vineyards, Tamber Bey, Tank Garage Winery, Tedeschi Family Winery, and V. Sattui Winery, among 25 participating wineries in Calistoga and nearby St. Helena (where V. Sattui Winery and Clif Family Winery are located). Visit Calistoga advises passport holders to call individual wineries in advance to confirm hours, reservation requirements, and tasting details.
Downtown Dining & On-Demand Shuttle Logistics
To complement winery tastings and the December 5 tractor parade, Visit Calistoga's dining directory highlights four downtown restaurants along Lincoln Avenue and Washington Street: Calistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery, Bricco Osteria, Evangeline, and Local Q at Lincoln Avenue Brewery.
Visitors seeking information on passport redemption, winter events, or local transportation can contact the Calistoga Welcome Center (707) 942-6333 and Calistoga Shuttle (707) 963-4229, with the Calistoga Shuttle providing on-demand, door-to-door service within town limits and complimentary rides for overnight lodging guests.
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