December 2019
Hayrides on Historic Main Street
Loading at Bell Tower 385 Main St. Placerville, CA 95667
Find out more »January 2020
Culinary & Culture Guided Walking Tour
During January 2020, enjoy a delicious guided walking tour of Placerville with an insider's view on what makes the region so unique. Exclusively offered the last three Sundays in January in celebration of California Restaurant Month.
Find out more »El Dorado County Tourism Summit
Don't miss the El Dorado County Tourism Summit on January 17, 2020. Hear from leaders in the industry with timely topics covering social media and how to work with travel bloggers, the value and use of the online travel advisors/planners like TripAdvisor. Find out what the El Dorado County Visitors Authority has in mind for 2020 and how Visit California is inspiring national and international visitation to the state and Gold Country Region.
Find out more »Culinary & Culture Guided Walking Tour
During January 2020, enjoy a delicious guided walking tour of Placerville with an insider's view on what makes the region so unique. Exclusively offered the last three Sundays in January in celebration of California Restaurant Month.
Find out more »Gold Discovery Day at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP
Celebrate Gold Discovery Day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park on January 25, 2019, with presentations, interactive activities, and more.
Find out more »Culinary & Culture Guided Walking Tour
During January 2020, enjoy a delicious guided walking tour of Placerville with an insider's view on what makes the region so unique. Exclusively offered the last three Sundays in January in celebration of California Restaurant Month.
Find out more »February 2020
A Chocolate Affair
Enjoy a delightful evening of wine and beer tastings and food pairings at A Chocolate Affair at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.
Find out more »Carson Road Wineries Winter Wine Adventure
What do you get when 11 wineries and a brewery throw a winter celebration? A party you don't want to miss! The Carson Road Wineries Winter Wine Adventure includes wine tastings, food pairings, and even a scavenger hunt.
Find out more »March 2020
Living History and Demonstration Day
Don't miss Living History + Demonstration Day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on March 14, 2020. Relive the winter of 1849, learn how to cook in a Dutch oven, pan for gold, and watch as volunteers shear a sheep!
Find out more »July 2020
2020 El Dorado Wines Passport
Explore one of the world’s most diverse and exhilarating wine regions with Passport to THE GREAT OUT THERE. Sip and savor award-winning wines while enjoying perfectly paired bites, music and a bounty of other experiences at more than 20 participating wineries throughout the picturesque foothills of El Dorado County.
Find out more »September 2020
Sample the Sierra Virtual Celebration of the Sierra Nevada
Sample the Sierra is going digital for the 11th annual event, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year's festival, September 10-20, 2020, will present a variety of food-related entertainment typically found at the event, including cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, musical performances, giveaways, and shopping.
Find out more »Open Farm Days at Wakamatsu Farm
During Open Farm Days on select dates September - November, explore the property at your own pace and timing. Visit Okeisan's 1871 gravesite. Tour the Native Plant Garden. See the Graner Farmhouse while enjoying the shade of the 150-year-old Keyaki tree. Take a trip around the lake on the 1.5-mile trail. Picnics are welcome.
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