[Archived] It’s the slow season in Wine Country, but fields of mustard are blooming all over the hills and vineyards. During the upcoming Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival (January 30 through March 27, 2010), a network of communities, businesses, and non-profit organizations welcome visitors to tastings, markets, and other special events. Hotels, restaurants, and shops encourage visits by offering mid-week promotions.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: Multiple 2010 Napa Valley Mustard Festival Mid-week Special Offers Valid Monday, January 4, 2010 – Wednesday, March 31, 2010. For a calendar of Mustard Festival Events go to: mustardfestival.org. Here are just a few …

1. Balloons Above the Valley – Special offer of $175 per person (regular price $230 per person). 603 California Blvd, Napa, 94559.
2. Bearshead – 20% off the Bearshead Napa Valley DVD by entering promo code “mustard” at checkout. 707-963-9323.
3. Beau Wine Tours & Limousine Service – 3-Hour Specials: 3 Hour Sedan Special $135 flat plus fees; 3 Hour Limo Special $165 flat plus fees; 4 Hour Limo Wine Tour $199 plus fees. 800.387.2328.
4. Bonaventura Balloon Company – 25% discount on a private ballooning excursion for two persons exclusive. Complimentary champagne. Weather permitting. Oakville. 707-944-2210.
5. California Wine Tours – Four hours in a six passenger limousine for $199. Does not include gratuity, license fee and fuel charge. 4075 Solano Avenue, Napa, 94558. 707-253-1300.
6. Designated Drivers – Customized behind the scenes wine tours designed to take guests off the beaten path to private and by appointment wineries. Mustard Festival offer will include a private family owned winery and the tasting fee waived. (707) 483-0123.
7. Getaway Adventures – Through Feb 28 – take an additional $10 off discounted winter rate of $129 per person on the Calistoga Sip ‘n Cycle tour. March 1 – 31 take $10 off the Calistoga Sip ‘n Cycle tour rates of $149 per person. 800-499-2453.
8. Lavender Hill Spa – Buy one, get one half off on all spa packages two hours or longer. 1015 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga 94515. 707-942-4495.
9. Napa River Adventures – Receive a $5 discount on a guide river tour of the Napa River. Mention Mustard Festival. Napa. 707-224-9080.
10. Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. – Get 20% off rack rate with promo code “Mustard Festival.” 6795 Washington Street, Yountville.
11. Napa Valley Bike Tours – Get 15% off a “Ride, Wine & Dine” bike tour of the vineyards. Pedal at a casual pace to unique wineries you’d otherwise likely miss! Includes catered picnic lunch served overlooking the vineyards. 6795 Washington Street, Bldg B, Yountville.
12. Perata Luxury Car Services – Luxury Mercedes-Benz chauffered tour. Purchase four hours at standard rate of $75 and receive fifth hour free. All inclusive. 1436 Second Street #188, Napa, 94559. 707-227-8271.
13. Pure Luxury Transportation – Get 25% off transportation in the Wine Country. 800-626-5466.

[Photo by: Peggy Brady, Eloquence String Quartet and Trio of Napa Valley]