Calistoga’s Harvest Table returns Sept. 13 with 1970s theme

Visit Calistoga’s 1,000-foot Harvest Table will turn downtown Calistoga into an open-air dinner party on Sept. 13, drawing up to 1,000 guests for multi-course meals, local wine and a “Groovy ’70s” celebration tied to the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. Tickets are on sale now, with individual seats starting at $175 and reserved tables for eight at $1,680.

Why it matters: - The Harvest Table is one of Calistoga’s signature tourism and wine events, bringing diners, wine buyers and visitors downtown for one evening. - The event ties local restaurants and wineries to a broader California wine milestone, reinforcing Calistoga’s place in Napa Valley’s wine history. - Tickets are limited, and the event is designed to drive weekend visits beyond dinner.

What happened: - Visit Calistoga will bring the Harvest Table back to Lincoln Avenue in downtown Calistoga on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. - The event will stretch across a 1,000-foot communal table at the foot of the Palisades. - Up to 1,000 guests will attend the open-air dinner. - The 2026 theme is “Groovy ’70s,” marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting. - Tickets and event details are available now.

The details: - Participating restaurants include Calistoga Inn, Eight North, House of Better, Hydro Grill, The L.A.B.—Home of Local Q 707, Lovina, PicoBar with Solbar, Robert’s Tropical Table with MJ Heritage Farms and Truss. - Each restaurant will serve its own multi-course menu, and vegetarian options will be available. - Guests choose both their restaurant and meal option when buying tickets. - A DJ starts at 4:00 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. - Individual tickets cost $175. - Reserved tables for eight cost $1,680. - Reserved table packages include eight tickets, a welcome bottle of bubbles, a reserved table with the group’s name and other VIP benefits. - Ticket prices include service, gratuity, event rentals, entertainment, staffing, security and required permits. - State tax is extra. - Wine is not included with individual tickets, but local wineries will sell wine at stations throughout the event. - Outside alcohol is not allowed. - Twelve wineries will offer wine by the glass or bottle along Lincoln Avenue. - Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. - Tables are sold as eight-seat packages. - The event theme invites guests to wear 1970s fashion, including bell-bottoms, platform shoes, hot pants, graphic-print maxi dresses, wide lapels and jumpsuits. - The theme also nods to disco balls, flower power, lava lamps, vinyl records and other retro touches.

Between the lines: - The 1970s theme connects the event to Chateau Montelena’s 1973 Chardonnay, which won the white wine category at the Judgment of Paris and helped establish California wine on the global stage. - The event blends food, wine and retail foot traffic, which can extend spending beyond the dinner table. - Opening seating on a first-come, first-served basis for individual ticket holders adds urgency and may encourage early arrival. - Guests without dinner tickets can still walk Lincoln Avenue, listen to music, sip wine and visit shops and restaurants.

What's next: - Organizers are directing guests to watch for menus, FAQs and additional event information on the Harvest Table event page. - Visitors are encouraged to make a weekend of the trip by pairing the dinner with Calistoga wineries, geothermal mineral pools, spas, shopping and outdoor recreation. - Seats are expected to sell quickly, so early ticket purchase will matter for anyone hoping to dine at the communal table.

The bottom line: - Calistoga is turning a single dinner into a showcase for its restaurants, wineries and wine history, with a retro theme built to draw both locals and destination visitors.