Napa Valley Business Groups Join Forces with Charles Krug Winery to RockNapa

Napa Valley Business Groups Join Forces with Charles Krug Winery to RockNapa

Leading Chambers of Commerce collaborate on summer concert series

ST. HELENA, Calif., July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RockNapa( )today announced support from the Calistoga, Napa, St. Helena and Yountville Chambers of Commerce for the summer festival series that is set to rock Napa Valleyon July 18-19 and August 15-16.

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Each two-day RockNapa festival takes place on Thursdays and Fridays so visitors to the area can take advantage of an extended weekend in one of the country's finest wine regions. A quintessential celebration of Napa Valley, the event will showcase live music, local wine and food on the Charles Krug Winery's Great Lawn. VIP ticket holders will be treated to an exclusive tasting of artisan wines matched with food from chef, Cindy Pawlcyn, hosted in the beautifully restored Carriage House.

Rick Caras of the Xceptional Music Company, himself an Honorary Life Member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said, "Partnering with the four neighboring Chambers of Commerce is exceptionally beneficial to the community and the festival, as well as to Chamber members. Having the support of the four Chambers of Commerce really underscores the excitement surrounding what is truly a Napa Valley event."

Chris Messina, President/CEO of Napa Chamber of Commerce, said, "The Calistoga, Napa, St. Helena and Yountville Chambers of Commerce are part of the fabric of the wine community in Napa Valley. On behalf of the Chambers, we are very excited to support 'RockNapa,' in their celebration of the region, its people and its businesses."

Gates and on-site parking will open at 4:00 p.m. each day. Opening acts will take the stage at 4:30 p.m., with two stages providing constant entertainment until 10:00 p.m. Headlining acts will perform starting at 8:30 p.m.

General admission single and two-day tickets can be purchased at www.RockNapa.com/tickets/. For more information about the artists or to get involved, please contact Rick Caras at rick.caras@rocknapa.com.

About RockNapa
Each two-day RockNapa festival, produced by The Xceptional Music Company, marries non-stop entertainment, including live rock music and stage presentations, with gourmet food trucks, wine pouring stations and a craft beer garden. Armed with world-class equipment and the expertise of President and entrepreneur turned musician, Ray McKewon, The Xceptional Music Company, taps a long history of producing top caliber events in the Western United States including the annual summer extravaganza, the Xceptional Catalina Concert Series on Catalina Island.



About Charles Krug Winery
Charles Krug Winery, Napa Valley's first winery established in 1861, has been owned and operated by Peter Mondavi, Sr. and his family since 1943. With four generations of the Peter Mondavi family leadership and involvement spanning over seven decades, the family has consistently continued their dedication to producing the finest Bordeaux style wines in the Napa Valley.

Media Contact:
Adrianne Buchta for RockNapa
abuchta@comunicano.com
760 517-6034

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Web Site: http://rocknapa.com


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