A music festival that you NEED to attend in 2017 ~
BottleRock in Napa Valley.
The First Taste of Summer.
Support the arts while enjoying the culinary delights of California’s Wine Country.
FooFighters + Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers + Maroon 5.
Along with a whole lotta wine bottles, BottleRock NAPA has also lined up a lot of fantastic live music performances. Set in the scenic Napa Valley, this fabulous music festival sells out each year and… sells out quickly.
With a host of big name artists, big name wines and big name culinary legends… there is something for everyone at this annual musical event. Wine + Food + LIVE Music + Beer + Soo Much More…
2017 BOTTLE ROCK SURVIVAL GUIDE…
To make sure that your weekend is a success, planning beforehand to have a fantastic time is recommended. With so much to see and do, you don’t want to miss any favorite artists in such a large venue. BottleRock Napa features 4 different stages all with LIVE performances weekend round.
BottleRock 2017 takes place on Memorial Day Weekend: May 26th-28th. Doors open at 11:30am on Friday. Final act ends at 10:00pm on Sunday.
Ensure maximum enjoyment levels with minimal hassles along the way by planning your weekend shenanigans using our music festival survival guide below. I have worked on the social media team at Bottle Rock as a Correspondent for the past 4 years and love every year even more! Thank you to the team at Latitude 38 Entertainment for my invitation with a special nod to the beautiful Jasa Laliberte. Following is a list of tips, suggestions and advice to make your weekend a success from a seasoned BottleRockin’ pro.
BottleRock To Do List
- Start the Countdown…
Do YOU know how many days until BottleRock launches? - A Place To Lay Your Head
Do YOU have a place to stay? - Plan Your Festival Vibes
Do YOU know what outfits you will wear? - Pick Your Shows Wisely
Do YOU have the BottleRock music schedule line up? - Friends Are Fun
Do YOU have your crew ready to raise a Napa glass with you? - Pack Wisely
Do YOU have BottleRock Essentials for a great weekend? - Getting Around Napa Valley
Do YOU have a plan for transportation?
If you nail down some simple details in advance… you will enjoy the weekend all the more.
Download the mobile app on your iPhone or Android to listen to this year’s lineup, discover new artists, get music recommendations and build your schedule.
Or use the desktop schedule builder and easily sync your schedule to the app on your phone!
STAY CONNECTED
SOCIALIZE WITH US
Stay in the loop by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to get important updates.
We know you capture awesome photos and videos and we want to see them! Make sure to use our festival hashtag #BottleRock.
Plus, don’t forget to enjoy the festival… You aren’t here to spend all day on your phone!
Checklist – What to Bring
- Your Wristband
- Comfortable shoes
Water container- Sunhat & sunglasses
- Change of clothes (layers)
- Ear plugs
- Money / ID (if over 21 and planning to drink alcohol)
- Sunscreen
- Phone / Extra Battery
- Wet wipes/ towelettes
- Flashlight
- Something Fun for Play (small board game, hacky sack, deck of cards)
- Patience (lots of people, lines, walking)
- Good VIBES…
THINGS TO LOOK FOR…
BIG BOI (OF OUTKAST) & THE WHITE PANDA SPECIAL SILENT DISCO DJ SET
SATURDAY NIGHT AT 8:30PM AT MINER STAGE
Come join the biggest Silent Disco ever held in the US and the biggest dance party that Napa has ever had.
JAMPAD
COME SIP, SHARE AND LISTEN TO GREAT MUSIC!
The JaMPad is THE place to be in General Admission! Alice Radio’s Jayn will host up-close and personal JaMSessions with artists all three days.
SUTTER HEALTH WELLNESS SPA
REJUVENATE AND RECHARGE
Experience the healing power of music! The Sutter Health Wellness Spa features restorative yoga and massage, essential oil therapy, revitalizing leg and foot treatments, hair styling and braiding, makeup and face/body painting, custom Wine Country bracelets and jewelry plus more.
GOVINO WINE GARDEN
SIP ON THIS JUICE
Find all your favorite wines in one place at the Wine Garden!
All 25 of our Napa Valley winery partners will be featuring one wine at the Wine Garden, located in the heart of the festival.
BOURBON & BEER
QUENCH YOUR THIRST
Unique Northern California craft beer along with a selection of bourbon will be available to keep you and your crew refreshed all day long at the Bourbon and Beer Garden.
LAGUNITAS TAP ROOM BAR
LOCAL BEERS TOO
Lagunitas will be fueling BottleRock with their flagship IPA, Little Sumpin’ Sumpin Ale, Czech-Style Pilsner, Hop Stoopid, Aunt Sally and the BottleRock Fusion 44 beer, which was specially brewed just for the festival.
LIBRATONE SILENT DISCO
DANCE YOUR HEART OUT
CAMELBAK WATER STATIONS
STAY HYDRATED
CamelBak will be hosting water refill stations at the festival where you can get triple-filtered, UV treated water for free – just bring an empty bottle with you.
CHANDON AMERICAN SUMMER FETE
BUBBLE TIME
Domaine Chandon is kicking off summer with an American Summer Fete. From 10am-2pm Saturday May 27th and Sunday May 28th, the winery will house an epic celebration with lawn games, local brunch food vendors, DJ, pop-up stations and plenty of Chandon to sip.
ACCESSIBILITY
GET THERE SAFELY
BottleRock is a fully accessible event and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure that you have access to all the festival amenities you may need.
AFTERSHOWS
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC!
The music doesn’t have to stop when the festival ends. Catch some of your favorite artists at our After shows in downtown Napa, a short walk from the festival grounds.
Perfect! Thank you for this post! We are coming this year for the first time. This is great info and will definitely make our visit more enjoyable! Thank you!
– Kent
Thanks for the kind words Kent – Looking forward to raising a glass and an ear at BottleRock this year too!! Safe travels… Enjoy the journey and weekend. Who are looking forward to seeing the most?!? CHEERS –Amy
Thanks, Amy. We’re definitely looking forward to all the headliners; especially Tom Petty! Also The Roots, Dirty Heads, Modest Mouse, The Naked and Famous…So many bands, so little time! I’ll be posting on Instagram @appetite_for_wine and Twitter @k1reynolds. Looking forward to comparing our posts! Maybe we’ll run into each other.
Cheers!
– Kent