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

• April 30 - November 30 -- Sierra Gold Wine Tour
  Recreation & Wine Education: Experience the wineries of the Nevada City/Grass Valley area in the Northern Sierra gold country on a 6-hour chauffered winery tour. Comfortable minibus, experienced guide and excellent wine and food all day long. Tours run each Saturday, or other days by advance arrangement. Call for reservations.
  Fee: $90 per person, includes lunchTime: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 265.9589

• 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 -- 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

• TBA -- A Post-Harvest/Pre-Holiday Open House at Convergence Vineyards
  Celebration: Come join the fun, harvest is OVER and the wines are safely tucked in their barrels, so it is time for a party. The tasting room is decked out in its holiday finest. 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.3600

• TBA -- Country Christmas Faire
  Holiday, Celebration: Come join us on Thanksgiving Weekend to enjoy the unique products that will be for sale by the fine artisans and craft vendors of Nevada County and beyond. Live entertainment, holiday carolers and delicious gourmet food. Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 273.6217

• TBA -- Fair Play Wine & Poker Run
  Wine Education: Welcome to the most fun you will ever have wine tasting! Five different Fair Play wineries, five complimentary bottles of wine, five cards & five times the fun!
  Fee: $89.50Time: Call for information Phone Number: (530) 620.7079

• TBA -- Auburn Christmas Craft & Music Festival
  Celebration, Live Music: A grand showcase of fine craft work and music for the Christmas shopping season. Gourmet delights, delicious meals, childrens activities, munchies and drinks of the season. Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn
  Fee: $5 Adults/$4 Seniors/$1 Children 6-12Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 533.3473

• TBA -- Winefest 2008
  Wine Education, Benefit: Begin your Winefest experience at the Sutter Creek Auditorium when you pick-up your wine glass and a map. Visit shops while wine tasting and enjoy fine foods from local restaurants. Return to the auditorium at 7 p.m. for a silent auction, dessert and dessert wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the Amador County Arts Council.
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 At the doorTime: 4 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 267.9038

• TBA -- 15th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Join us as we celebrate the new crop of delicious, locally grown Mandarin oranges. Cooking contests, professional chef demonstrations, crafts, children's area and much more. Preview is Friday with $1 admission fee. Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn
  Fee: $5 Ages 16 and over/$3 SeniorsTime: Fri 12pm-5pm/Sat 9am-5pm/Sun 9 am-4pm Phone Number: (916)663.1918