Ongoing Events

• Every Day -- Black Chasm Natural Landmark Tours
  Recreation: This tour consists of a descent of about 60 feet, down five flights of stairs into the large Colossal Chamber. Well-lit stalactites, stalagmites, long helictites, draperies, flowstones, columns and giant keystone bridges lodged high in the walls can be seen. Pioneer-Volcano Road. Call for directions and seasonal hours.
  Fee: $12.95 adults /$6.50 child (ages 3-12)Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 762.2837

• April 30 - November 30 -- Sierra Gold Wine Tour
  Recreation & Wine Education: Experience the wineries of the Nevada City/Grass Valley area in the Northern Sierra gold country on a 6-hour chauffered winery tour. Comfortable minibus, experienced guide and excellent wine and food all day long. Tours run each Saturday, or other days by advance arrangement. Call for reservations.
  Fee: $90 per person, includes lunchTime: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 265.9589

• Thursday Nights, June 5 - August 28 -- Mill Street Farmers Market
  Market: Farm fresh produce, health wellness and arts & crafts are featured at this seasonal weekly market for local farmers and selected vendors engaged in the production and marketing of fresh agricultural products as well as art, handicrafts and food. Mill Street, between Neal and Main, Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

• July 10 - August 28 -- Thursday Night Marketplace
  Market: The Thursday Night Marketplace & Street Festival is a celebration of free enterprise and new ideas blended with heritage craftsmanship and art. Items from around the world and up in the hills! There are street performers and entertainment for everyone in the family. Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

• Every Friday in August -- T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series
  Live Music: The Amador County Arts Council kicks off the summer with the 10th Annual T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series. Call for information and concert locations. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blanket.
  Fee: Free (donations accepted)Time: 6 p.m. - Dusk Phone Number: (209) 267.9038

• Sundays, July 8 - October 28 -- Mariposa Sun Farmers Market
  Market: Crispy green beans, lush peaches, fresh butter and more at the Mariposa Farmers Market. Darrah & Triangle Streets, Mariposa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 742.5097

• Wednesdays, June 6 - October 31 -- Pine Grove Farmers Market
  Market: Sample local goods, produce, and crafts at the Pine Grove Farmers Market, at the Pine Grove Community Park.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 419.2503

• Saturdays, June 2 - October 27 -- Sutter Creek Farmers Market
  Market: Sutter Creek farmers proudly show off their lovely produce to hungry shoppers. The ideal place for a snack. Eureka Street and Highway 49, Sutter Creek.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 11a.m. Phone Number: (209) 419.2503

• Saturdays, May 5 - October 27 -- Placerville Farmers Market
  Market: Placerville's bounty is on parade every Saturday at Main Street and Cedar Ravine, as local farmers sell their fresh produce.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - Noon Phone Number: (530) 622.1900

• Every Saturday -- Wine Tasting and Tours
  Recreation: Every Saturday Double Oak Vineyards & Winery is open for wine tasting, winery tours and retail sales. Picnic facilities are also available. Come visit and spend the day with us. 14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 5p.m. Phone Number: (530) 292.3235

• First Saturday of Every Month -- Perry Vineyards Library Tasting
  Wine Education: Join us for a little taste of Perry Creek's past at our library tasting the first Saturday of each month. Tastings are held in our reserve room and consist of three library wines. Excludes event weekends. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Somerset
  Fee: $5 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• TBA -- Jackson Wine, Art and Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Beautiful Historic Downtown Main Street will be closed to through traffic, allowing you to stroll, shop and taste as well as listen to good music and enjoy fine art. Enjoy music by the "Lori Davidson Band", and the "Blue Shoes Band".
  Fee: $20 Advance or $25 at the Door (Includes wine glass)Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 257.0518

• TBA -- 4th Annual Mediterranean Madness Sale
  Celebration: Join Vino Noceto and Terre Rouge & Easton Wines as we celebrate our 4th Annual Mediterranean Madness Sale. Pack a picnic and bring along friends, family, and fellow wine enthusiasts to enjoy a day in one of California's best kept secrets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6992

• TBA -- Convergence Vineyards Cool August Days
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join Convergence Vineyards for a weekend of fun. Ice Cream and wine, they said it couldn't be done. We did it last year, it was such a hit, people asked us for more, we had to commit. New twists on old favorites, with new wines to pair, what will Jamie come up with? It's ice cream, who cares? Seriously folks, if you have not paired ice cream with wine before, it is a real treat. Don't miss it! 14650 Highway 124, Plymouth
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.3600

• TBA -- Mother Lode Arts and Wine Festival
  Live Music, Benefit: The Mother Lode Arts and Wine Festival will feature contemporary jazz music by Kim Manuel and Friends and the Elvis Tribute Band. Proceeds raised from this event help the Humane Society save the lives of dogs and cats in Calaveras County. Cedar Center
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 588.0999

• TBA -- Dobra Zemjla's Annual Prerelease Party
  Celebration:We hope you'll join us Saturday, August 16th or Sunday, August 17th anytime from 10 - 5 to celebrate the release of our new vintages. We'll have Zin again! There will be yummy food, great music by "Knucklehead" and barrels of fun planned for you. 12505 Steiner Road, Plymouth
  Fee: FreeTime: See Description Phone Number: (209) 245.3183

• TBA -- Hunt for ZinMan
  Wine Education: Join us for a sunset dinner on the veranda and a tour through the vineyard. Learn about the different grapes and see if you can find ZinMan dancing among the vines. Once we reach the top of the vineyard be prepared for a vertical tasting of ZinMan. Will he be seen? Call for reservations. Perry Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• TBA -- 4th Annual Hoedown For Habitat
  Live Music, Benefit: Habitat for Humanity Calaveras will be hosting the 4th Annual Hoedown for Habitat beginning at 5:00pm in Murphys Community Park. Live Music, no host bar, finger lickin' good dinner and an awesome silent auction. All proceeds go towards Habitat's endeavor to bring affordable housing to Calaveras County.
  Fee: Adults $20 in advance, Children 6-12 $5 in advanceTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 754.5331