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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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 -- Father's Day at Perry Creek Winery
  Celebration: Celebrate Father's Day with our 2nd Annual Father's Day BBQ. Let Dad take the day off from grilling and enjoy a BBQ on our deck. We will have live music and lots of fabulous wine to taste. Call for reservations. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• TBA -- Amador's Italian Wine Road
  Celebration: Amador Wineries showcase their Italian varietals in celebration of the Italian Picnic and Parade. Wineries will feature Italian varietals, food, discounts and Italian themed activities ie. bocce ball and music. Visitors will receive a wine glass and passport to be stamped at participating locations. Passports with 5 or more stamps may be turned in for the raffle. Call for a list of participating wineries.
  Fee: FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (888) 655.8614

• TBA -- 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

• TBA -- A Grape Affair
  Festival: Celebrate the springtime renewal of the grapevine at the 6th Annual "A Grape Affair". The wineries of the Northern Sierra Wine Country in Nevada County will come together to host a unique wine event in one of our beautiful vineyards. Wine tasting and barrel sampling, food, music, educational displays and vineyard tours.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 355.WINE

• TBA -- A Celebration of Wine
  Benefit, Auction: This 25th annual fundraising event to benefit the Vincent E. Petrucci Library at CSUF's Viticulture & Enology Research Center will be held at the Dennes Coombs' Riverbend Ranch located north of Fresno. This event features over 100 West Coast wineries, 40 local restaurants and Central California's largest silent wine auction. It directly benefits the CSUF Viticulture & Enology Department.
  Fee: $70 including (1) drawing ticketTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (559) 244.5741

• TBA -- Girl Scouts 14th "Taste of the Vine"
  Benefit, Auction: This premier wine tasting event includes gourmet food, a silent auction, and music by Blue & Beige. All proceeds benefit the financial assistance fund for the Girl Scouts Muir Trail Council. For further information or interest in becoming a volunteer, call 209.522.9001 or 800.834.9899.
  Fee: $35:Advance Sale & $40:At the door Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 522.9001

• TBA -- San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Concert
  Live Music: San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers directed by Alasdair Fraser: Veterans Hall, 255 South Auburn Street, in Grass Valley. For the 21st year. Over 100 musicians, a surging, dynamic whirl of wild fiddles, guitars, cellos, flutes, percussion, harps, even harmonica.
  Fee: $20 general admission, $10 kids under 12Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 477.0708

• TBA -- Fair Play Wine Festival
  Celebration, Live Music: Be a part of an over 20 year Fair Play Tradition. Wine tasting, food pairing and live music are all features you will enjoy during this two day event. This is a great opportunity to check out all the great wineries and wines that Fair Play has to offer. Ticket price includes etched festival wine glass, wine tote, and entry into a raffle for lots of giveaways.
  Fee: $35Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• TBA -- Passport Weekend
  Wine Education: The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance celebrates the magic of summer with wine, food, art and entertainment. Visit our member wineries and their tasting rooms. Each participant in this event is issued a "Passport" which is "validated" at each of the wineries and entered in a drawing for prizes. This event is very popular, so call ahead to reserve your Passport(s) in advance.
  Fee: Call for Advance TicketsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (866) 806.WINE