🚚🥤 The Rusted Calistoga Water Truck Sculpture — A Tribute to Napa’s Mineral-Water Legacy

Simba 🐾 and I stopped in Calistoga, California to check out the intriguing Calistoga Water Truck Sculpture — a rust-covered, larger-than-life tribute to Napa Valley’s original mineral-water company. Weathered by time and framed by vineyard views, this sculpture beautifully bridges industrial heritage with artistic expression.

The installation features a massive 1926-style water-delivery truck, complete with crates of glass bottles stacked in its cargo bed. Sculpted by artists Ken Beidleman and June Moxon, this piece honors the founding of the Calistoga Beverage Company and stands along Silverado Trail North like a frozen moment in Napa’s history.

📍 Highlights From Our Visit

🚚 Admiring the giant rust-patina water truck amid the vineyards
🥤 Reading the dedication: “Dedicated to the men and women who bottle, haul, sell, and consume Calistoga Natural Beverages…”
🧰 Soaking in the industrial nostalgia baked into the sculpture’s texture
🍇 Capturing photos of rusted steel against rolling vine rows
🐾 Letting Simba sniff out some creative roadside magic

📸 Why It’s Worth a Stop

This sculpture checks all the boxes:

✅ Industrial heritage
✅ Local history
✅ Roadside art
✅ Vineyard vibes
✅ Awesome photo ops

It’s the kind of piece that rewards curiosity — subtle, meaningful, and quietly iconic.

🎥 Watch the Video

Walk around the rusted truck with us, explore the artistic details, and appreciate this unique tribute to Calistoga’s mineral-water legacy.

If you love unique roadside art, industrial nostalgia, and photo-worthy stops, definitely add this one to your Napa Valley bucket list.

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