Photos by Jason Tinacci Yountville during the holidays: a feast for the senses! As host of the 25th annual Festival of Lights, the can’t-miss holiday event of the year, Yountville will illuminate its downtown with more than 250,000 holiday lights to mark the celebration on Friday, November 29, from 2 – 6 p.m. The dazzling display provides the perfect backdrop for Yountville’s renowned Michelin-starred restaurants and award-winning wines, holiday carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and free entertainment, including special performances, complete with an appearance by Santa and his crew! Taking center stage at this year’s Festival of Lights will be a host of local wineries and Yountville’s award-winning restaurants, offering tasty bites and sips in the Community Center, V Marketplace, Edward James Courtyard and Washington Square. More than 20 wineries will be on site pouring tastings, including many from Yountville’s famed appellation. The festival will also feature a silent auction benefitting children’s programs in Yountville, and Cal Fire will be on hand to collect toys for the Napa County Toy Drive. Admission to the Festival of Lights is free, and food and wine tasting tickets will be available for $1 each. Following the town lighting, Yountville’s art galleries, boutiques, tasting rooms and restaurants will keep their doors open for a relaxing, convenient and enjoyable holiday shopping experience. From specialty chocolates and jewelry to local artwork and luxury spa products, Yountville’s local businesses offer something special for everyone on your holiday gift-giving list. This year’s festival is sponsored by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Yountville, 99.3 THE VINE/KVON 1440 AM, Cornerstone Cellars, PG&E and Bardessono. For information on special promotions, events and holiday activities taking place at Yountville restaurants, wineries, hotels, spas and shops throughout the months of November and December, please visit www.yountville.com or call the Yountville Chamber of Commerce at 707-944-0904. NOV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 3 73 1 Second Floor VMarketplace Yountville, CA 707.947.7057 lemondropsinc@gmail.com v 2 Full Cocktails – Beer & Wine Bar v v 6525 Washington Street • Yountville, CA (707)975-0222 • www.domainhomeandgarden.com
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