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: $14.25 Adults /$7.15 Ages 3-12Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 762.2837 - July 2 - August 27
-- 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
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 - June 17 - August 26
-- Music in the Parks Series
Live Music: The Calaveras Arts Council proudly presents their annual Music in the Parks Series. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, pack a picnic and head on over to the local community park for an evening of musical entertainment. The first in the series is at Copperopolis Town Square featuring The Golden Bough, a trio of lifting celtic music.
Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 754.1774 - Sundays, June - November
-- Mariposa Farmers Market
Market: Crispy green beans, lush peaches, fresh butter and more at the Mariposa Farmers Market. Darrah & Cole Streets, Mariposa
Fee: FreeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 742.5097 - Wednesdays, June - October
-- 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 - June 5 - September 4
-- First Fridays in the Park
Family Fun, Live Music: Enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family! Come join the festivities at Murphys Community Park from 5:30 - 8:00 pm the first Friday of the Month thru September.
Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: 209-728-2788 - June 12 - August 21
-- 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 - Saturdays, June - October
-- 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 - 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 - Saturdays, May - October
-- 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 - TBA
-- Mother Lode Art & Wine Festival
Live Music, Benefit: Exceptional fine art, live entertainment, yummy food and wine, and extraordinary raffle prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Calaveras Humane Society. Cedar Center in Arnold
Fee: Free/$15 Wine tasting incl glassTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 588.0999 - TBA
-- Fair Play Wine & Poker Run
Celebration: Join Perry Creek, the Barkley Homestead, Chateau Routon, Sierra Oaks Estates and Toogood Estate wineries for this fabulous adventure! Sample delicious wines, take home a bottle of your favorite wine from each, and a playing card to assemble a poker hand. At the end of the day, relax and enjoy dinner and an awards ceremony hosted by the winery owners. Prizes are awarded for the best, worst and a few not so hot poker hands. Hint: Jokers will be handed out with volume purchases!
Fee: $89.50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175 - TBA
-- 3rd Annual Hunt for ZinMan Party
Wine Education: It all begins with dinner on the veranda. As the sun begins to set and the full moon rises, we will take a tour through the vineyards. Walk through the home of Zinman and see if you can spot him dancing among the vines. Space is limited, so make your reservations before August 4. Perry Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
Fee: $40/$30 Club MembersTime: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175 - TBA
-- Chatom's Cajun Dinner
Wine & Food Education: This special evening will be hosted by our special guest executive chef, John Barton. The Cajun flare will perk up your taste buds while you enjoy Chatom's award winning wines. Music provided by Keith Evans. 1969 Hwy 4, Murphys
Fee: $75/$65 Wine Club MembersTime: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 736.6500 - TBA
-- Mediterranean Madness Sale
Celebration: Dickson Road is the place to be! Vino Noceto and Terre Rouge/Easton Wines join forces for this popular annual event. It is our chance to clean out our cellars and your chance to pick up some great deals just in time for the Fall holiday season. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Bring along a picnic and play some bocce or petanque. Call for more information.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6556 - TBA
-- 41st Annual Bear Valley Music Festival
Festival: The Bear Valley Music Festival offers a full symphony orchestra, international soloists, legendary entertainers, and renowned opera stars in a unique mountain setting. The Festival offers an outdoor musical experience while under the shade of a large 1000 seat tent. Refreshments and dinners are available at the Festival Tent prior to all performances and during intermission, proceeds directly benefiting the Festival.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (209) 753.2574 - 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
-- 2009 Nevada County Fair
Fair, Live Music: A Hare's Magical A-Fair!" is the Nevada County Fair's theme this year and five spectacular days of fun are planned for fairgoers of all ages. Carnival rides and games, barns full of livestock, singers, thrill acts, a special events tent with interactive games, magic shows, food contests and much more!
Fee: $8 Adults/$6 Seniors/$3 Ages 6-12/AgesTime: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 273.6217 - TBA
-- Dobra Zemlja's Zinfandel Release Party
Celebration: We hope you and your friends will join us for the Zinfandel Release Party to celebrate the new vintage with tasty treats, and great music. And there will be plenty of Zinfandel to go around. 12505 Steiner Road, Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 245.3183 - TBA
-- Amador County Fair
Family Fun: "A Grape Time to Hukilau" at the Amador County Fair. Have wild fun with pulls & bulls, wranglers & wrecks! Hot Rod Truck and Tractor pulls, bull riding, bronc riding and rodeo, destruction derby. Great music from Credence Clearwater, Journey & The Blues Brothers. Plus, Amador County Wine Tasting, Microbrew tasting, Island Dancers, kid's crafts & science, giant Wii games.
Fee: $8 Adults/$5 Seniors/$3 Children/6 & Under FreeTime: Thurs 9a.m.-12a.m./Fri-Sat 9a.m.-1a.m./Sun 9a.m.-12a.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6921 - TBA
-- 5th Annual Hoedown For Habitat
Live Music, Benefit: Join the fun at Murphys Park for the 5th Annual Hoedown for Habitat. Relax at the park with your friends and dance or just enjoy the live music by Coyote Hill and The Fiddle Gang. No host bar, finger lickin’ good dinner including chicken and ribs served from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. An awesome silent auction with exciting items and an opportunity drawing will run throughout the evening. All proceeds go towards Habitat's endeavor to bring affordable housing to Calaveras County.
Fee: $20 Advance Adults/$5 Advance Children 6-12 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 754.5331
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