• October 4 - 5 -- Amador Vintners Harvest Festival
  Festival, Celebration: Amador Vintners Harvest Wine Festival, First Saturday and Sunday in October. It's a vibrant time of year, the "Big Crush" takes place during the heart of the grape harvest season. Enjoy great wine, delicious food, live entertainment and other harvest festivities.
  Fee: Advance Tickets $30 pp for both daysTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 655.8614

• October 4 -- Bonnie Raitt
  Live Music: Enjoy an evening of food, wine and entertainment all under the stars in the outdoor amphitheatre at Ironstone Vineyards. The performance for the evening will be from Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest The Blind Boys of Alabama. 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys
  Fee: $45 - $225Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.1251

• October 31 -- Safe Trick or Treat
  Family Fun: Parents and child care providers are invited to bring their pre-school age children for a safe trick or treat. Merchants throughout the downtown dress in costume and hand out candy to the children, while providing a safe environment. Downtown Grass Valley, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

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

• Sundays, July 8 - October 28 -- Mariposa Sun Farmers Market
  Market: Crispy green beans, lush peaches, fresh butter and more at the Mariposa Farmers Market. Darrah & Triangle Streets, Mariposa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 742.5097

• 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 -- 14th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp
  Celebration, Wine Education: Put on your craziest costume, grab your partner, and jump into a wine barrel full of grapes! More than 100 teams will compete to see who can get the most juice. Featuring outstanding musical entertainment, food, beer, and wine from the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Wineries. Murphys Community Park, in Murphys
  Fee: $40 per teamTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 728.9467

• TBA -- Lakeside Jazz & Wine
  Benefit, Live Music: Hosted for the fourth year along the shores of Columbia College's campus lake, the benefit will feature a choice selection of wines, jazz performances, hors d'oeuvres, art show, and a 40-foot long cake, celebrating the college's 40th anniversary. 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora.
  Fee: $30 Reservations required by Oct.8Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 588.5115

• TBA -- Montevina Fall BBQ
  Celebration: Visit the winery on October 14 when the tasting room patio will be transformed into a spooky swamp. Dance to the live music of the Blues Box Bayou Band. Raffles for fabulous prizes with proceeds going to the Amador Vintners' Association. The swamp is only so big, so check your calendars and let us know soon! 20680 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA
  Fee: $22.50Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6942

• TBA -- Annual Gold Rush Street Faire
  Fair: Main Street fills with over 100 booths of quality arts and crafts, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, and food booths. Hosted by the Feeney Park Foundation, Murphys, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (209) 728.9467

• TBA -- Auburn Wine Festival
  Festival: Come to Auburn and enjoy the charming hometown atmosphere. Visit numerous wine tasting booths and the local stores & restaurants while experiencing all the fun things to see and do in Auburn. Admission includes a unique event wine glass.
  Fee: $35 in advance; $40 at the doorTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 885.9644