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

• 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 -- Annual Port Passion Party
  Celebration: Come enjoy some music, chocolate, and port - on us! Bring your friends and families to celebrate Valentine's Day a little early. You do not need reservations. Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery, 167 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 274.2164

• TBA -- Wine & Chocolate Weekend
  Wine & Food Education: Join the family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail as they host "Wine and Chocolate Event Weekend". A vast and diverse array of current and new vintages will be available for tasting and purchase along with delectable chocolate creations, special food pairings, art and music.
  Fee: Passport Wine Glass $20Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 613.0709

• TBA -- 11th Annual Presidents Wine Weekend
  Celebration: The Calaveras wineries celebrate Presidents Weekend with barrel tastings, new wine releases, recipes for food and wine pairing, and live music. Shake hands with "Abraham Lincoln" and "George Washington" and raise your glass to toast the people who've made this country great! The following wineries will be participating: Ironstone Vineyards, Black Sheep Winery, Chatom Vineyards, Com 'e Bella/Malvadino Vineyards, Domaine Becquet Winery, French Hill Winery, Irish Vineyards, Laraine Wines/Gerber Vineyards, Milliare Winery, Stevenot Winery, Twisted Oak Winery and Zucca Mountain Vineyards.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 225.3764, extension 25,

• TBA -- Nevada City Celebrates Mardi Gras
  Celebration: Gaily masked characters, pirates, Cajun cookin' and midwinter fun come to the Sierra foothills as Mardi Gras is celebrated with Nevada City style. Masquerade Ball is Saturday night 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $10 advance and $15 at the door. Street Faire is Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and the Parade starts at 2 p.m. Rain or Shine. Nevada City, CA
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (530) 265.2692

• TBA -- Valentine's Dinner and Dance
  Celebration: Celebrate an elegant night out with your Valentine with wine, dinner and dancing. Call for reservations. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, CA
  Fee: $75 per personTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.1251 ext 11

• TBA -- Winter Wine & Food Masquerade
  Celebration, Live Music: Cut loose from the daily grind and partake in a 'no-holds-barred' celebration at this annual Mardi Gras themed culinary event featuring 10 sumptuous appetizer style dishes from a choice of 16 local and regional restaurants. The evening includes tasting award winning wines from all 14 Nevada County wineries, non stop music, costume contest, Tarot Card Reader, and fully decorated Mardi Gras style photo booth complete with masks, boas, and other festive gear.
  Fee: $80 Pre-payment requiredTime: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 355.WINE

• TBA -- Behind the Cellar Door Winter Cellar-bration
  Celebration: Join 30 Amador County wineries, Behind the Cellar Door event featuring barrel-tasting, great food, live music, entertaining seminars and demonstrations. Call for advance ticket purchase.
  Fee: Advance tickets $50 both days / $35 Sunday onlyTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 655.8614