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

• 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

• 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 -- Amador Vintner's Wine and Jazz Jubilee
  The Amador Vintner's 2008 Wine and Jazz Jubilee will feature nine regional, national and international acts performing Traditional Jazz, Blues and Cajun music throughout the beautiful rolling foothills of Amador's wine country at nine Amador wineries. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass, entry to any of the performances and wine tasting at each venue.
  Fee: $25Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6992

• TBA -- Sierra Showcase of Wine
  Benefit, Auction: 25th Annual Benefit Tasting OF 50 major Sierra Foothills wines, art exhibit, silent auction, live music, gourmet snacks, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth. Parking is free. VISA/MasterCard accepted in advance & at the door. Designated Drivers receive a $10 rebate at the door. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Amador.
  Fee: $35 advance, $40 at the doorTime: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 223.5500

• TBA -- Mother's Day at Perry Creek Winery
  Celebration: Join us for our 2nd Annual German Barbeque Maifest! Give mom the day off from hosting and entertaining and let us do the work. Al Gruber band will be back again this year to make this event a great success. Call for reservations. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

• TBA -- Spring Wine Trail Adventure
  Food & Wine Education: Join the family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail as they host the "Spring Wine Trail Adventure 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 -- Sierra Festival of the Arts
  Festival, Live Music: Enjoy the ambience of beautiful historic downtown Grass Valley at this annual street faire featuring fine art and crafts by California artists whose diverse talents make this occasion a cultural destination. Great food and entertainment by local musicians. Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

• TBA -- Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
  Fair, Family Fun: 2008 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. This year's theme "Heard it through the Bovine". Held at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Hwy 49, Angels Camp, CA
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for schedule of events Phone Number: (209) 736.2561