Coloma Blues Live! - Sat, Jun 6, 2009
Enjoy an all-day blues festival with your family along the shore of the American River in the beautiful Coloma Valley, in Henningsen Lotus Park. This year features Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Louis Walker, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Mighty Mike Schermer, with special guest Chris Cain and The Laurie Morvan Band. Gates open at 10:00 AM • Show starts at 11:00 AM. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the gate, $10 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Net proceeds benefit the Arts in Education Programs of the El Dorado Arts Council. Call (530) 295-3496 for advance ticket reservations or purchase tickets online. [email] [website]

Food Tasting at David Girard Vineyard - Sat, Jun 6, 2009
From 12:30 - 4pm, enjoy tastes from Il Fornaio Catering, one of the preferred caterers at David Girard Vineyards Drop by the tasting room and enjoy - free! Held at at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (1 mile south of Coloma), 95667. Email or call for more details, (530) 295-1833. [email] [website]

24th Annual Fair Play Wine Festival - Sat, Jun 6, 2009 - Sun, Jun 7, 2009
Twenty local family-owned wineries feature barrel tastings, gourmet dishes, live music, after-hours events, demonstrations and wine tasting. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. All wineries are located within a five mile radius of each other, in the Fair Play area of southern El Dorado County. Tickets $30 for both days, $20 for Sunday, and designated drivers $5. [email] [website]

American River TrailFest - Mon, Jun 8, 2009
From 5-10 pm, party with the Coloma-Lotus community and others who have an interest in preserving open space along the South Fork of the American River. Live music, lots of food, local wines and beers, live and silent auctions with everything from fine wines to mountain bikes! This benefit for the American River Trail Campaign is hosted by Coloma-Lotus cafes, restaurants and other area businesses. Email Janice Stanley (janice@deadliestcatch.tv) if you'd like to volunteer and Robin Center (bclotus@innercite.com) if you'd like to donate an item. Price reduced this year to help people attend - $30 adults, $15 youth, free to children 6 and younger. See website or email for general TrailFest information. [email] [website]

Placerville Founders' Day and Hwy 50 Association Wagon Train - Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Come celebrate the founding of Placerville 155 years ago. From 8am - 2pm, the Broadway Village Association will host a craft faire and chuckwagon cook-off at the Mountain Democrat parking lot. From 1-5 pm, Historic Main Street in Placerville closes for the Highway 50 Wagon Train and Founders Day Street Faire with living history exhibits and re-enactments, gem-panning, fire engine displays, pony rides, costume contests, music and more. Free to the public. From 6-10 pm, the Placerville Drive Business Association will host a BBQ and dance at the Big Lots Parking Lot on Placerville Drive. For more information on this great family-oriented event please contact the Placerville Downtown Association at (530) 672-3436. [website]

Tom Rigney and Flambeau in Concert - Sat, Jun 13, 2009
David Girard Vineyards hosts Tom Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist / composer joined with some of the finest musicians on the San Francisco roots music scene. $20 wine club members, $25 nonmembers. Chairs provided, no outside food or beverage allowed. Please order online, by calling (530) 295-1833 or visiting the DGV tasting room at 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. [email] [website]

Wine at Town Center - Sat, Jun 13, 2009
Now in its 14th year, the festival includes tasting premier wineries, samplings area restaurants, an art auction, and live music. From 6 - 9 p.m. at Town Center, El Dorado Hills. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online. Sponsored by the Cameron Park & El Dorado Hills Rotary Clubs. For more information call (530) 672-3112. [website]

History is Alive in Coloma: Some People of the Gold Rush - Sat, Jun 20, 2009
From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, enjoy an evening with the Cemetery Players who bring to life the stories of those who lived, died, and are buried in the cemeteries of Coloma. Taking place in a Coloma Church, you will be transported from the Gold Rush through the 1800s with stories of love, loss, family, and adventure. Performance is at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma, Tickets: $10 adults & $7 children (12 and under). Free Parking. Bring your own seating (lawn chairs, blankets, etc). For more information see the website, email, or call 530-622-6198 or 530-622-3470. [email] [website]

6th Annual Lavender Open House: 2 Saturdays - Jun 20, 2009 - Jun 27, 2009
Classes on growing and propagating lavender, wreath making and wand making. Fresh cut and "U-pick" bundles available. Refreshments include Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Cookies. Price for classes is free - $20, reservations recommended. South River Lavender Farm, 6021 Dean Road, Mount Aukum, CA. For more information call (530) 620-1178. [email] [website]

Opera in the Vineyards - Sun, Jun 21, 2009
Sacramento Opera presents four of the region’s finest singers in an elegant and entertaining concert featuring highlights from the world’s most popular and best-loved operas, including favorites by Puccini and Verdi. The concert includes an array of arias, duets, trios and quartets. Performance is at David Girard Vineyards. $20 wine club members, $25 nonmembers. Chairs provided, no outside food or beverage allowed. Please order online, by calling (530) 295-1833 or visiting the DGV tasting room at 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. [email] [website]

Shameless Plays for Father's Day at David Girard Vineyards - Sun, Jun 21, 2009
Bring Dad to David Girard Vineyards on Father’s Day and enjoy the great tunes of local band Shameless at the waterfall site playing from 1-4pm. Free. Bring a picnic and drop by the tasting room and pick up Dad’s favorite bottle of wine to top off the day! Chairs and picnic blankets welcome at this event. For more information call (530) 295-1833. DGV is at 741 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667. [email] [website]

Bell Tower Brewfest - Sat, Jun 27, 2009
From 6-9 pm, stroll down Main Street in Placerville that will be closed for this great street fest. Listen to the music of live bands. If you're over 21, you can purchase a ticket and sample over 40 different micro-brews. Tickets, at $30 each, are limited, and will go on sale in late May. For more information, contact the Placerville Downtown Association at (530) 672-3436 or visit the website. [website]

History is Alive in Coloma: History around the Bonfire - Sat, Jul 18, 2009
From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, join us in the meadow for an evening bonfire and enjoy the colorful stories and personalites of John Sutter, Sam Brannan, and James Marshall. Performance is at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma, Tickets: $10 adults & $7 children (12 and under). Free Parking. Bring your own seating (lawn chairs, blankets, etc). For more information see the website, email, or call 530-622-6198 or 530-622-3470. [email] [website]

American River Acoustic Music Camp (ARAMC) - Aug 9, 2009 - Aug 13, 2009
The world class instructors of the ARAMC believe that anybody can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and make music confidently with other people. This multi-day camp is for those who aspire to perform, just want to comfortably jam with friends, or share a song with a loved one. The location is the American River Resort in Coloma. For more information see the website or call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]

History is Alive in Coloma: Native American Indian Storytelling - Sat, Aug 15, 2009
From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, Kimberly Shining Star will provide an engaging evening of Native American Indian history and storytelling in the area of the Indian Pounding Stone. Performance is at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma, Tickets: $10 adults & $7 children (12 and under). Free Parking. Bring your own seating (lawn chairs, blankets, etc). For more information see the website, email, or call 530-622-6198 or 530-622-3470. [email] [website]

28th Annual American River Festival - Fri, Sep 11, 2009 - Sun, Sep 13, 2009
Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land! Centered in Henningsen Lotus Park, land activities include games, food, music, nonprofit and exhibitor booths, and great spectator seats. River games and activities include races for those of all abilities, fun fests for kids, and educational clinics. The ARF benefits several river-focused nonprofits. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call The River Store at 530-626-3435, email, or visit the website. [email] [website]

American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 18, 2009 - Sun, Sep 20, 2009
The 3rd Annual American River Music Festival is a celebration of music and moving water. It features Americana, Folk and Blues music performances and workshops on a riverfront main stage, in three riverfront campgrounds, on our famous "gorge" whitewater river trip, and on our spectacular guided riverfront hike. This three-day mostly acoustic American and Canadian Roots music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. Prices vary depending on music and camping options - see the website to buy tickets. For more information call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]

History is Alive in Coloma: Season Finale - Sat, Sep 19, 2009
From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, enjoy an evening Surprise Finale to wrap up the Summer Performance Series. Hint: Mingle with some of the colorful characters from the first four performances during an evening of fun and education. Performance is at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma, Tickets: $10 adults & $7 children (12 and under). Free Parking. Bring your own seating (lawn chairs, blankets, etc). For more information see the website, email, or call 530-622-6198 or 530-622-3470. [email] [website]