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 - 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
-- 37th Annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts
Festival: Enjoy live music, a pancake breakfast, a parade on Saturday as well as fine arts and crafts booths! The event is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. For more information call 925-372-8961.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 372.8961 - TBA
-- 4th of July Celebration
Celebration, Family Fun: This year's festivities kick-off with a parade down the historic streets of downtown Grass Valley. This wonderful event includes a day long celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds with food, musical entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. Come celebrate our country’s independence and have a wonderful old-fashioned small town experience with big town quality!
Fee: $8 Adults/Under 12 & Active Military FreeTime: Parade at 11 a.m./Fairgrounds open at 3 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315 - TBA
-- The Annual Amador County Fair: Wine Tasting
Wine Education: This exclusive event showcases wines made from grapes grown in Sierra Foothills. Over 40 wineries pour their award-winning wines, gourmet hors d'ouerves, specialty sausages, wine-friendly fruit & cheese platters. *Does not include Fair Gate Admission. Amador County Fairgrounds
Fee: $25* incl souvenir wine glassTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 231.4318 - TBA
-- 60th Anniversary Murphys Homecoming
Celebration: Everyone is invited to the 60th anniversary Murphys Homecoming to be held in the cool confines of the town’s historic and much enjoyed park. Activities kick off with a Promenade to the Park that will wind its way down Main Street starting at The Arbors, making a turn by the Murphys Hotel, and ending at the celebration.
Fee: FreeTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 736.2580 - TBA
-- Grass Valley Sidewalk Sale
Family Fun: Mill Street between Main and Neal is closed to motorized traffic for this one day Saturday event. Downtown Grass Valley California retailers display their sale and clearance items on the street at this annual summer event. There are lots of great bargains to be found. Come for some summer “retail therapy”!
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 273.4667 - TBA
-- Independence Day Celebration
Celebration, Live Music: This event is fun for the whole family with great food to purchase, bounce houses, climbing walls and games throughout the whole grounds. The fireworks begin at dark and last about 30 minutes. Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys
Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Ages 6-12/Free Ages 5 & underTime: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.1251 - TBA
-- 13th Annual California WorldFest
Festival: Featuring 8 stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned children's program. Celebrate mid-summer with us under the cool, tall pines of the Sierra foothills. Rain or Shine. Grass Valley Fairgrounds
Fee: VariesTime: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 891.4098 - 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
-- Summer Evening with Comedy and Magic
Performing Arts: Bantam Cellars hosts its second "Summer Evening with Comedy and Magic" on Thursday, July 9th at 7:00 p.m. The show will be headlined by Karen Rontowski, along with magician and comic Brad Bonar Jr. 10851 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth
Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6677 - TBA
-- Chatom's July "Summer Dinner"
Wine & Food Education: Join us in Chatom's mediteranean courtyard for our great Summer Dinner. This dinner will be catered by our longtime friend Jennifer with Wren Creative Food. Live music by "The Tour Guides Band". Make your reservation early. 1969 Hwy 4, Murphys
Fee: $75/$65 Wine Club MembersTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 736.6500 - TBA
-- Arnold Independence Day Parade
Family Fun: The Greater Arnold Business Association will be hosting the 27th Annual Arnold Independence Day Parade on Highway 4 in Arnold. The parade theme this year, "Small Town America - Stepping into the Future", celebrates the Ebbetts Pass area as the perfect small town getaway spot for the present and future. Enjoy floats, marching bands, car groups, equestrian groups, fire trucks and much more!
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 795.0904 - TBA
-- 20th Annual BBQ & Blues
Dining, Benefit: Featuring incredible blues music, great food, a fantastic setting and a great cause: helping homeless animals in Placer County. Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn
Fee: $20 AdvanceTime: 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (916) 782.7722 - 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
|
|
|
|
