Napa Lighted Art Festival hosted by CIA at Copia.

Napa Lighted Art Festival

January 17–February 15, 2026

Make CIA at Copia a definite stop on your walk through the 2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival.

Starting January 17, explore original light sculptures, interactive exhibits, video art, and more on an illuminated art walk through Downtown Napa and the Oxbow District. CIA at Copia will be home to one of 12 Roaming Gnomes, part of a whimsical adventure across the Napa Oxbow District.

Pro Move: Grab a Hearty Soup to Go!

Stay warm during your festival tour by starting at our location and grabbing a hot cup of soup to go from The Grove Restaurant. Your hands and heart will thank us later!

Each of the 12 gnomes, with their own story and charm within both the culinary gardens at CIA at Copia and the Oxbow District downtown, becomes your playful guide on a journey of discovery. Capture all their secret hideaways and uncover the magic they bring to every corner, transforming ordinary moments into enchanting explorations.

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A blow-up gnome at CIA at Copia, part of the Napa Lighted Art Festival.
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