While June is known as Pride Month, Napa Valley is proud to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers all year long. With a variety of events and attractions that cater to our LGBTQ+ guests and allies and, with Napa Valley’s picture-perfect weather, this celebratory month is welcoming to everyone!
With rainbow flags proudly waving, Napa Valley has multiple eateries, music venues, and wineries that embrace inclusivity, diversity, and self-expression. Discounts, special offers, and unique events can also be found up and down the valley.
Below is a round-up of some fun-filled events and discounts we think might make your day a bit more colorful. Don’t forget to bring your rainbow-colored outfit or flag!
Family Friendly Activities
Pride Car Parade
@ Napa High School & Downtown
Saturday, June 1 at 6:30pm–8:30pm
Pride month celebrations kick off with the annual Pride Car Parade. Decorate your cars with rainbow décor and let your Pride shine. Cars will cruise down Jefferson Avenue towards downtown Napa in a showing off and showing of support for Pride! Tune in to KVYN 99.3 The Vine for festive Pride music for the cruise.
Raise the Rainbow Flag
@ Yountville Town Hall
Tuesday, June 4 at 2:30pm
Join us outside Yountville Town Hall for raising of the Pride Flag.
Family Pride Dance
@ Yountville Community Center
Friday, June 21 at 7pm–9pm
The Yountville Community Center hosts a fun night of socializing and dancing to a live DJ. This family friendly, alcohol free dance party is open to everyone! Light refreshments are included.
Pride in the Park
@ Veterans Memorial Park, Yountville
Sunday, June 23 at 3pm–6pm
Head over to the town of Yountville for a festive, free, and family-friendly day of Pride Music in the Park. All are welcome! You won't want to miss an evening featuring live music, food trucks, arts, crafts, info booths and more.
Music, Dancing, & Drag Shows
The Drag Chateau
@ Folklore Napa
Sunday, May 26 at 1pm
The Haus of Allure presents The Drag Chateau at Folklore Napa, hosted by Eva Changing and Amelia Need-Moore, also starring Ana Filaxis, Dreamy Dee, and special guest Magnifique.
Pride Car Parade Afterparty: Miami Vibes Dance Party
@ Hollywood Room at the Napa Valley Distillery
Saturday, June 1 at 8pm–1am
After the Pride Car Parade head to the Hollywood Room at the Napa Valley Distillery for the official afterparty, and dance like no one is watching! This Miami-themed dance party features Latin Beats, 80s, House, and mashups. With DJ Kirill, DJ Rotten Robbie, DJ Carl Jay, and ADAMBOMB.
In the Name of Love
@ Migration Winery
Saturday, June 8 at 1pm–4pm
Celebrate Pride Month and National Rosé Day in your fiercest pink attire at Migration, for an afternoon full of drag entertainment. Enjoy an array of refreshing Rosé paired with delicious Memphis-inspired Southern cuisine. Returning to the stage are some of the most fabulous drag queen performers bringing drama to the catwalk, including Mx. Black Pride of San Diego, Maddy Mokes, first ever Mx. International Pride, Amber St. James, and San Francisco's Newoncé Gazelle. Music entertainment will be provided by DJ Rotten Robbie.
Love, Light, and Liberation Tea Dance
@ Mercantile Terrace at Andaz Napa
Sunday, June 9 at 1pm–6pm
Live and dance proudly at Andaz Napa's Tea Dance. Tea Dances were pivotal in providing safe and social spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals to express themselves freely and proudly among friends. This year's theme nods to the 1950s and 60s when the LGBTQ+ population primarily lived in secret. The event features a historical Tea Dance exhibit, cocktail specials, music by DJ Rotten Robbie, and plenty of dancing.
DISCO 77 Drag & Dancing
@ Blue Note Napa
Wednesday, June 12 at 6pm–10pm
Napa Pride presents a night of drag and dance at Blue Note Napa with the dancing queens Madd Dogg 20/20, Mercury Rising, and Ava Lashay. Dress in your best 70’s attire, and you will have a chance to “walk the runway”. With tunes spun by DJ Rotten Robbie, be ready to dance the night away in your favorite pride-inspired attire!
CLUB 87 Drag & Dancing
@ Blue Note Napa
Wednesday, June 26 at 6pm–10pm
Napa Pride presents a night of drag and dance at Blue Note Napa with the dancing queens Nikki Vuitton, Loveli Mohair, and Julianna Budgett. Dress in your raddest 80’s attire, and you will have a chance to “walk the runway”. With tunes spun by DJ Rotten Robbie, be ready to dance the night away in your favorite pride-inspired attire!
Blush & Bubbly Drag Dinner Show
@ Be Bubbly
Friday, June 28 at 7pm–10pm
Enjoy dinner and a show, as Ava Lashay returns for an encore drag performance, along with performers Mia Fierce and Avery Night. Colorful attire is encouraged, and DJ Rotten Robbie will be spinning the music all night long. Don’t miss this audacious evening of fabulous performances at Be Bubbly!
Celebration Events
Street Food Napa Valley + Sip & Support
@ Clif Family Winery & Bruschetteria
Wednesday, June 5
Join Clif Family for an international Street Food Napa Valley menu from the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck. Vibrant flavors, warm hospitality, and live music from Napa Valley’s own DJ Rotten Robbie to enjoy on the patio from 4pm - 7pm. Also, from 4pm - 7pm, Clif Family will donate 20% of all revenue from wine and food sales to support LGBTQ Connection.
And, for the entire month of June, come to the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck for Rainbow Pride Cookies – TCHO Choco-Blanco white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles. In celebration of Pride month, 100% of proceeds will be donated to LGBTQ Connection!
Yountville Pride Kickoff Reception
@ Yountville Community Center
Monday, June 17 at 11am–2:30pm
Celebrate with Yountville Arts and featured gallery artist Chris Cammarata at the Yountville Pride Week Kick Off Reception in the gallery. Jeff and Joey from Gentleman Farmer Wines and The Bungalow will provide wine and bites.
Pride Trivia Night
@ Cornerstone Cellars
Friday, June 21 at 5:30pm–7:30pm
Hosted by Cornerstone Cellars and Napa Valley's King of Trivia, Matthew McElroy, comes a night of team trivia that celebrates Pride Weekend in Yountville. Get ready for some brain busting trivia and exceptional wit!
Wine, Music, and Pride
@ Priest Ranch Tasting Room
Saturday, June 22 at 6pm–8pm
Head to Priest Ranch tasting room in Yountville for an unforgettable evening celebrating love, diversity, and community. The event features the soulful sounds of London musician Jamie Hannah. Tickets include a splash of Sauvignon Blanc and a small bite provided by by The Kitchen at Priest Ranch.
Bubbles and Crêpes
@ Stewart Cellars and Madeleine's Macarons
Sunday, June 23 at 9:30am–1pm
Reserve your table at Stewart Cellars and enjoy a sweet or savory crêpe from Madeleine's Macarons and a perfectly paired glass of Stewart Brut Cuvée while listening to classic vinyl played by “Right On! Napa”.
Pride Month is a great way to bring awareness to the community and embrace a message of inclusion. And while June certainly highlights this awareness, carrying this message throughout the year and on a daily basis is important for the LGBTQ+ community. Be proud and be a proud ally…and, while you’re at it, have some fun Napa Valley style!
Cheers to you and Happy Pride!
