As BottleRock Festival 2025 comes to a closing, Day 3 brought soul, spirit and connection in a heartfelt finale to BottleRock Napa Valley 2025. The festivities continued as the good vibes flowed from electrifying headliners to the tantalizing array of food selections. This festival showcased the best of Napa’s culture, music and flavor. With Noah Kahan rocking out in a powerful closing set on the Jam Cellars Stage, Cage the Elephant, soulful performances from Allen Stone, The War and Treaty and Vacations warming up the crowds, anticipation buzzed as festival-goers lined up for each act. Day 3 closed out the weekend on a high note, wrapping up the experience with unforgettable sounds, feel-good energy and a crowd that came alive one last time.
BottleRock housed some incredible performances, from the Jam Cellars to the Verizon Stage but the flavor didn’t stop at the music. Over at the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, things were heating up. Bobby Flay, the infamous chef who’s never been beaten, faced off in a friendly competition with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Walking out to the beat of a hype anthem, the two spiced things up, cooking a rubai steak with homemade hot sauce and lime margaritas on the side. Their chemistry on stage, full of playful banter and impressive skill, gave the audience both laughter and a craving for more. The demo ended with cheers and claps all around, proving that at BottleRock, the food is just as much of a headliner as the music.
Husband and wife duo The War and Treaty, nominees for the Grammy’s, Country Music Awards and more, brought their emerging sound to the BottleRock stage, blending American folk with country soul. Their performance was filled with joy, as they shared their love for music with an eager festival crowd. After they opened with a song of their own, they followed by a stirring cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold” that got fans up on their feet. Waves of applause and affirming cheers filled the air, even bringing the duo to tears. Tanya Blount turned to the crowd and said she truly felt the love, which perfectly and organically segued into their original song “Are You Ready to Love Me.” And the crowd definitely was. Their set offered rustic instrumentation and powerful, soulful vocals that radiated into the crowd, filling the space with energy and movement. Dancers grooved across the field as the band continued with tracks like “Five More Minutes” and “Hey Driver.” From rich vocal exchanges to spiritual undertones, this rising group showed Napa how to blend good old-fashioned country soul with folk twang, bringing warmth, joy and an uplifting spirit to close out the weekend.
As the night came to an end, the well-anticipated Kahan took the Jam Cellars Stage for BottleRock’s final performance of the weekend. One thing to know about this artist is that his wit and humor land perfectly alongside his unfiltered lyrics and upbeat tunes. His performance showed what a humble artist truly looks like through his countless acknowledgments to fans, his signature self-deprecating humor and his blend of indie-folk pop with vulnerable storytelling.
The crowd gave him a loud and warm welcome as he stepped onto the stage, lit by film-projected visuals in soft, glowing hues. He opened with his well-known track “All My Love.” Before segueing into “New Perspective,” he shared heartfelt gratitude for performing as a headliner after not touring for some time. He expressed his astonishment at the overwhelming love in the crowd, saying it felt like a mistake that thousands were there to see him. That alone was a testament to how grounded and sincere he is and that authenticity carried throughout his set.
Kahan went on to play more fan favorites, including “Everywhere, Everything,” and “She Calls Me Back” that had the crowd singing word for word beneath the stars. At one point, he paused and said after not performing for so long, “It’s nice to be reminded that you exist… as an artist.” And with that, the crowd erupted once again.
It’s safe to say the love was deeply felt as the final day of BottleRock Napa Valley came to a close. With soulful moments, laughter and lyrics that linger, Kahan ended the festival on a heartfelt note, reminding everyone why music and culture matters.
Noah Kahan takes the stage with heartfelt lyrics and folky charm, captivating the BottleRock crowd. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge bring soulful grooves and Southern flair to the BottleRock stage. Photographed by Ryan Zhang/BruinLife.
DRAMA captivates the crowd with their soulful blend of R&B and electronic grooves. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
Bobby Flay and Ken Griffey Jr. make a grand entrance onto the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, greeted by cheers from the crowd. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
Matt Shultz of Cage the Elephant bursts onto the stage with high-energy charisma and wild theatrics. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
The War and Treaty deliver a powerful, soul-stirring performance that brings the crowd to their feet. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
Bel lights up the stage with infectious energy during their BottleRock set. Photographed by Ryan Zhang/BruinLife.
Allen Stone brings the funk with groovy moves and feel-good soul, getting the whole crowd dancing. Photographed by Ryan Zhang/BruinLife.
Noah Kahan connects with the crowd through soulful vocals and storytelling straight from the heart. Photographed by Ryan Zhang.
Campbell Burns leans into the mic, his vocals floating over the crowd with warmth and clarity. Photographed by Ryan Zhang/BruinLife.
