Gold Country - October Events

      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

      • 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

      • Every Friday-Sunday -- Tasting at Dono dal Cielo
        Wine Education: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while soaking in views of the vineyard. Tasting is free. You can also purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle to be enjoyed onsite. We regularly schedule live entertainment for your enjoyment. We are located at 6100 Wise Road in Newcastle.
        Fee: Tasting is freeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 888.0101

      • 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 -- Artisan Wine & Cheese Pairing
        Wine & Food Education: Come in and learn about the art of pairing fine wine and cheese. Taste our wines paired perfectly with cheeses from all over the world. Please RSVP by October 13th. Perry Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
        Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

      • TBA -- Art & Wine Festival
        Festival: Over 35 foothill wineries will offer samples of their wines inside merchant locations on Historic Main Street in Placerville. In addition, the works of many local artists will be featured and the "Banners on Parade" community art project will be displayed with the banners to be auctioned for sale that evening. Music at The Bell Tower, art demonstrations & hors d'oeuvres, too. Sponsored by the El Dorado Winery Association and the Placerville Downtown Association.
        Fee: $30 for Wine TastingTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 672.3436

      • TBA -- Harvest Festival at Perry Creek Winery
        Festival: Celebrate Harvest 2009 with us! Enjoy the great German band Al Gruber playing in the wine park and a traditional German BBQ. Taste some of the grapes right off the vines! Call to RSVP. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
        Fee: $20/$10 Wine ClubTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

      • 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
        Fee: FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (209) 728.9467

      • TBA -- Amador Vintners Harvest Festival
        Festival, Celebration: The 31 member wineries of the Amador Vintners will host "The Big Crush", the vintners' annual Harvest Wine Festival. For two days during the heart of the grape harvest season, Amador aficionados can partake of great wine, food, music and other harvest festivities amidst the scenic beauty of Amador Wine Country.
        Fee: $30 both days/$20 Sunday only/$10 DDTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 655.8614

      • TBA -- Auburn Community Festival
        Festival, Family Fun: Live music, giant pumpkin and scarecrow contests, arts and crafts booths showcasing local artisans and a costume contest and parade for young and old alike. Carnival games and pony rides for kids, food and vendor booths hosted by local nonprofits and Auburn’s own Sugar Plump Fairies are out in friendly force. 123 Recreation Drive, Auburn
        Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 885.5616

      • TBA -- Harvest Home Fest at Ironstone Vineyards
        Celebration: Celebrate fall in the fabulous Gold Country with home construction, improvement, landscaping and recreation ideas, gifts and décor, wine tasting, gourmet food, pumpkin carving contest, fine art, live music and the popular 'Nugget Hunt'.
        Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 754.3861

      • TBA -- Fall Street Fair
        Fair: Join us for our 42nd year! Antiques and collectibles. Unusual bargains, jewels to junk, 200 vendors. Come early and bring a flashlight. Rain or Shine. Old Town Auburn
        Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 823.3836

      • TBA -- 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
        Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315

      • 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: (888) 708.4INN

      • TBA -- Trick or Treat on Main Street
        Family Fun: Historic Main Street merchants will provide goodies to trick-or-treaters (while supplies last) in a safe and convenient environment. Sponsored by Historic Main Street merchants. Other activities will include a costume contest and carnival and are sponsored by Placerville Parks & Recreation, Placerville 20/30 Club and Placerville Lions Club. Downtown Placerville
        Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 672.3436

      • TBA -- Nevada Day at Perry Creek Winery
        Celebration: We invite our Nevada residents to come to the tasting room and celebrate Nevada Day with us. Show us your Nevada drivers license and take advantage of special discounts. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
        Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175

      • TBA -- 5th Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin
        Celebration: Join us for organic food, activities, wagon rides and more! Loma Rica Ranch, 10980 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley
        Fee: $5-$10Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 274.9059

      • TBA -- Auburn Wine & Food Festival
        Festival: Wineries and restaurants from in and around Placer County pair up to showcase their finest vino and edibles at the annual Wine And Food Festival, held in Downtown and Old Town Auburn.
        Fee: $35 Advance/$45 after Oct 1/$20 Designated Driver food onlyTime: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m./Check-in begins at 11 a.m. Phone Number: (530) 885.9644

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