Lodi Just Became America's Favorite Small Town. Here's How to Celebrate.
Lodi has always known what it had. Now the rest of the country does too.
This year, Parade Magazine launched America's Favorite Small Towns to mark two milestones: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Parade's own 85th anniversary. Hundreds of towns were nominated nationwide. The field narrowed to 40 finalists, then to ten regional winners — Lodi representing the West alongside Bend, Oregon. From there, it came down to the public vote.
Lodi won.
The recognition points to everything that makes this place more than just the Zinfandel Capital of the World — 85+ wineries, a walkable historic downtown, the Mokelumne River running straight through it, and a community that shows up. It's the kind of validation that confirms what those of us on the river have known all along: this is a place worth showing up for.
So we're celebrating — and we'd love for you to join us.
A Summer of Estate Nights
Between now and the height of summer, WOO GIRL! Cellars is hosting a run of evenings meant to be lingered over. Each one captures something different about life on the river — stillness, story, and a little bit of sparkle.
Mokelumne Full Moon Soundbath →(link to ticketing)
Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00pm
A sound bath under the full moon, on the historic manor estate, on the river. An hour to slow down before the height of summer.
Wine & Witness: Live True Crime Podcast →(link to ticketing)
Thursday, August 6, 7:00–8:30pm
Our second live recording — wine in hand, a story unfolding, and a garden with people leaning in.
Rx: House →(link to ticketing)
Saturday, August 8, 5:00–8:00pm
This one is different. We're rarely open in the early evening, but this night we are and we're opening it to everyone.
We're marking Lodi's national win with a summer evening in the tasting garden at: golden hour, the Delta Breeze moving through as the heat breaks, and a surprise guest DJ bringing rooftop house energy to the tasting garden — a rare stop between Bay Area and Sacramento bookings.
Entry is $10 per person. No outside alcohol, but you're welcome to bring your own picnic — a beautiful charcuterie spread, savory baguette, whatever makes the evening feel like yours.
Namaste + Rosé→(link to ticketing)
Sunday, August 9 at 10:30am
Morning yoga meets zero residual sugar rosé. Stretch it out, then sip into an easy Sunday morning.
Mokelumne Full Moon Soundbath→(link to ticketing)
Friday, August 28 at 6:30pm
A Friday-night soundbath, with nowhere to be after. Come early, stay awhile.
This is Lodi wine country at its best. Come see why the rest of the country just found out what we already knew.
The 1850’s historic manor estate at WOO GIRL! Cellars, Acampo, CA - Lodi Wine Country