For One Evening Only, The Napa Valley Wine Train Offers a Luxurious Round-Trip Journey through Rail Arts District with Proceeds Benefitting Future Public Art Projects
July 14, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Wine Train, one of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, is proud to partner with the Rail Arts District (RAD Napa) to offer ‘RAD Dinner on the Train’ kicking off the 2nd annual Action Art Fest. On Friday, August 28, guests will enjoy a luxurious ride through the Rail Arts District featuring exceptional food, wine, and storytelling with proceeds benefitting future public art projects and continued investment in Napa’s growing arts district.
“We are proud to celebrate a decade of the Rail Arts District and the return of Action Art Fest, building on the great success of its 2025 debut,” said Nathan Davis, general manager, Napa Valley Wine Train. “Napa is brimming with immense creative talent across all disciplines. Nurturing this spirit is essential to our community’s future and ensures that our unique culture thrives for generations to come.”
Guests of the ‘RAD Dinner on the Train’ experience will board the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train at the McKinstry Street Station where they will embark on a leisurely ride through the Rail Arts District to Rutherford. Aboard the train, guests will enjoy a three-course dinner with premium Napa Valley wine pairings while relishing stunning views and a taste of the golden age of travel. The experience includes a guided tour and anecdotes centered on RAD’s honorable mission along with live music, poetry, and more. Proceeds from the dinner will support future public art projects and continued investment in Napa’s growing arts district.
Founded in 2016 by the Napa Valley Wine Train and the Napa Valley Vine Trail, RAD Napa aims to serve as a free outdoor contemporary art museum beginning in Napa’s Oxbow District and extending north for two miles along the Napa Valley Vine Trail bicycle and pedestrian path and the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks. Murals, sculptures, landscaping, and parks are among the many elements transforming these semi-industrial areas and neighborhoods into vibrant public spaces. The Action Art Fest will take place on Saturday, August 29 and feature live art demonstrations, local makers, food and wine, music, interactive experiences, and activities for all ages. Funds raised throughout the weekend will support RAD Napa’s ongoing mission to transform underutilized urban spaces through public art, placemaking, and community stewardship.
The one-night-only ‘RAD Dinner on the Train’ event takes place on Friday, August 28 from 5:45 to 8:50 p.m. Tickets are priced at $250 per person and are available to purchase here.
The 2nd annual Action Art Fest will take place on Saturday, August 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Action Avenue in the Rail Arts District. Admission is free to the public with food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, please visit RADNapa.org.
About the Napa Valley Wine Train
One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multi-course meals cooked to order, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. The Napa Valley Wine Train features vintage Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and luxurious armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers more than a dozen distinct rail experiences—from gourmet journeys and winery tours to seasonal and specialty events—inviting guests to explore Napa Valley in unforgettable ways. Guests can also bring home a taste of the journey through the Wine Train Shop, which features curated gifts, apparel, and exclusive keepsakes.
The Napa Valley Wine Train holds a level 1 Green Key Meetings rating. It has been identified as a destination that has taken first steps to reduce environmental impacts by analyzing its meetings and conference operations and identifying opportunities for improvement. An action plan focusing on resource conservation and waste minimization has been established, and is supported by a firm commitment to continual improvement.
In 2015, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts purchased the historic and iconic Napa Valley Wine Train expanding its portfolio to include attractions in the destinations its hotels call home.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
The Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio is a collection of 29 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts, and experiences across North America—all designed for discerning travelers seeking to escape the daily routine. Noble House can be trusted to unlock the most authentic experiences in the most compelling destinations. This promise is delivered through their carefully curated collection that pairs boutique local charm with consistent high service and comfort standards. All concepts within their collection offer immersive, active adventure experiences that bring out the best of their destinations. Headquartered in Seattle, their family-owned business philosophy creates value for each concept’s community, environment, ownership, staff, and guests. The portfolio includes: over 75 restaurants, bars, and lounges; the Napa Valley Wine Train; a collection of spas, marinas, and private residences throughout the U.S., and Mexico; a range of beachfront resorts from California to Florida; luxury retreats in Jackson Hole, Wyo. and award-winning urban hotels in Seattle and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.noblehousehotels.com or call 877.NOBLE.TRIP.
