Gold Country - December Events

• December 5 -- Chatom Vineyards Holiday Open House
  Holiday, Celebration: Join us for a celebration of the happiest time of the year! We will have great treats along with wine pairing and holiday music for your enjoyment. See you in the cellar...let's kick off the holidays right! 1969 Highway 4, Douglas Flat
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 736.6500

• December 5 -- Santa at the Winery
  Celebration: Come to the winery, bring the kids, and do some holiday shopping in our tasting room for family and friends. We offer unique gift items and of course great wine. Wine makes the perfect gift for hard to shop people on your list. Santa will be on hand to take pictures with guest. Perry Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• December 6 -- 32nd Annual Christmas Parade
  Family Fun: This big parade takes place rain or shine and starts at the Mountain Democrat parking lot on upper Broadway in Placerville and continues down Main Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 621.5885

• December 12-13 -- Port & Chocolate Weekend
  Wine & Food Education: Wine meets chocolate...the perfect pair! Delectable desserts, award-winning Port, and a five foot tall chocolate fountain overflowing with gourmet chocolate. 50% off Port and all wines on sale. Sogno Winery, 3046 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs
  Fee: Call for InformationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 672.6968

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

• Friday Nights, December 4 , 11 & 18 -- Grass Valley Cornish Christmas
  Holiday, Family Fun: Mill and West Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Choir, cloggers, bell ringers, harp music and Santa Claus. Handmade arts & crafts from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink are available for purchase.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

• Every Friday-Sunday -- Tasting at Dono dal Cielo
  Wine Education: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while soaking in views of the vineyard. Tasting is free. You can also purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle to be enjoyed onsite. We regularly schedule live entertainment for your enjoyment. We are located at 6100 Wise Road in Newcastle.
  Fee: Tasting is freeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 888.0101

• 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

• TBA -- 4th Annual "Paws and Claus"
  Celebration: The Calaveras Humane Society invites you to celebrate the season by having your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! Dogs, cats, rats, birds, reptiles, miniature horses and more are all welcome! Human children may also take advantage of this photo opportunity.
  Fee: $10Time: Call for information Phone Number: (209) 795.7527