Jazz Getaway Hits High Note at Oxbow Commons Today

Napa, CA · June 13, 2026

Sunlight is hitting the Oxbow Commons early today as crews finish the main stage for the afternoon’s first set.

📰 The Lead

The 15th annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway reaches its peak today, transforming the Oxbow district into a hub of syncopated rhythms and brass. While the festival has grown significantly since its inception, this year’s move to consolidate the main performances at the Commons has streamlined the experience for locals who remember the logistical hurdles of years past. Expect heavy foot traffic around McKinstry Street and limited parking near the CIA at Copia through this evening. For those not attending the ticketed shows, the "Jazz Crawl" continues at several downtown tasting rooms, offering a chance to catch world-class percussionists in more intimate settings. City officials are encouraging the use of the Vine Trail for those coming from the north to avoid the inevitable bottleneck on Soscol Avenue.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Farmers Market Summer Shift — The market at the Expo is now in full summer swing with peak stone fruit arrivals today.

  • First Street Sidewalk Refresh — Crews are finishing the final brick-laying phase near Main Street, though pedestrian access remains open for shoppers.

⛅ Today's Outlook

  • High 81°F · Low 54°F — Partly cloudy
    • Perfect patio weather—keep the sunglasses handy but leave the heavy coat at home.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Napa Valley Jazz Getaway — Oxbow Commons, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM Main stage performances featuring contemporary jazz legends and local food vendors.

  • Napa Farmers Market — Napa Valley Expo, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Fresh produce, local crafts, and live acoustic music under the morning sun.

  • Yountville: Art in the Garden — Yountville Community Center, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Short drive to see local artists displaying works amidst the blooming perennials.

  • St. Helena: Summer Concert Series — Lyman Park, 6:00 PM Family-friendly outdoor music; bring a blanket and a picnic basket for the lawn.

  • Model Railroad Open House — Napa Valley Expo (South End), 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Intricate scale replicas of the valley’s historic rail lines on full display.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Napa Valley Model Railroad Historical Society
    • Tucked away at the Napa Valley Expo, this dedicated group maintains a massive, detailed HO-scale world. The layout meticulously recreates the Southern Pacific line as it looked in the 1950s, featuring tiny, hand-painted versions of local landmarks and rolling hills.

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