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2008 El Dorado County Events
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The event date, time, cost and locations are
subject to change.
Therefore prior to attending an event please contact the event contact
person to confirm the information.
Jul
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 "Wild Wednesdays" at Wednesday night Farmer's Market
City and County Employees, show your badge for a 15% discount. 5:00 om - til dusk Farmer's Market at the Bell Tower For more information contact:
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Jul
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 Bingo
Every Monday & Friday is Regular Bingo Games. Food & beverages available for purchase. Doors Open at 5pm, Early Bird Game at 6:45 pm and Regular Game at 7pm. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. 14 Game Minimum "Buy In" $10.00, and Six Special Game $1.00 each www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact:
El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860 |
Jul
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 El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers (EDHCFM)
The EDHCFM is open the first Thursday in June and continues each Thursday through late September. A large variety of summer fresh fruits and vegetables along with fresh baked breads, nursery items, honey, eggs, fabulous flowers, kitchen and so much more. 8:00 a.m. to Noon Located between the Community swimming pool and ball fields on the Community Service District parking lot. Free to the public. www.edc-cfma.org For more information contact:
El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers (EDHCFM) (530) 622-1900 |
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South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers (SLTCFM)
The SLTCFM is open the first Tuesday in June and continues each Tuesday through early October. An abundant variety of fresh fruits and vegetables along with fresh baked breads, nursery items, honey, eggs, fabulous flowers, kitchen and so much more. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located on the parking lot of the American Legion Hall. Free to the public. www.edc-cfma.org For more information contact:
South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers (SLTCFM) (530) 622-1900 |
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Placerville Certified Farmers Market
The PCFM is open the Saturday before Mother’s Day and continues each Saturday through mid-October. Top quality fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked breads, nursery items, honey, eggs, fabulous flowers, kitchen and garden treasures and so much more. 8:00 a.m. to Noon Located at the east end of the City of Placerville Historic District on the Ivy House parking lot. Free to the public. www.edc-cfma.org For more information contact:
Placerville Certified Farmers Market (PCFM) (530) 622-1900 |
Jul
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 Placerville Speedway
There are races every Saturday of each month. So bring out the family and friends to the speedway to have a nice evening of fun. Call for more details about the races each month. Pits Open: 3:00 p.m.,
Gates Open: 5:00 p.m., and Qualifying: 6:30 p.m. Placerville Speedway at 100 Placerville Drive. Ticket prices are Adults $16.00, Juniors $11.00 and Children $4.00. www.placervillespeedway.com For more information contact:
Placerville Speedway (530) 626-3680 |
Jul
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The Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory
Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, invites the public to let trained observatory docents show the many celestial wonders of the universe through two 14 inch telescopes.. The observatory is open to the public on weekend evenings (weather permitting) Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings -8:30 - 10:30 p.m (May thru October) Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Campus Dr, continue through the back parking lot to the left of the observatory gate. Free communityobservatory.com For more information contact:
For more information, and nightly 5:00 p.m. closure updates go to (530) 642-5621 |
Jul
02 |
Main Street Farmer's Market - Brand New
On Wednesday nights, located in downtown Placerville around the Bell Tower. Featuring local fruits & producet, garden-fresh vegetables, local wines, restaurant specials, many downtown shops will be open longer hours. This farmer's market will run til October 1st 5:00 pm - Dusk Bell Tower and Main Street, Placerville For more information contact:
(415) 250-5337 |
Jul
04 |
 4th of July Family Blast, El Dorado County Fairgrounds
All-American food, entertainment, old fashioned kids games and contests such as Watermelon eating, gunnysack races, water balloon tossing, relays, and much more. Placerville Speedway (Separate Admission). . Fireworks begin at Dusk Gates open at 4:00 p.m., Music begins at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks to start at Dusk El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. $3 per person (walk-in), $3 parking, $15 per carload (drive-in, includes parking and admission), $20 RV's www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact:
El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860 |
Jul
04 |
 4th of July Parade & Kids Fair in Pollock Pines
The parade will begin at Noon. There will also be a Kids Fair Route: Sly Park Road to Community Center For more information contact:
Michelle Hammett (530) 644-6713 |
Jul
04 |
Pleasant Valley Day Parade and Fair
Come have a family fun day. Craft Fair and games start at 8 a.m. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Firehouse For more information contact:
Sue (parade contact) (530) 644-5205 |
Jul
05 |
 Movie Nights at Serrano
Free outdoor movies shown on giant inflatable movie screen, set up on the Village Green. Concessions, raffles, & free giveaways each night! Bring blankets, picnics & lawn chairs (not to exceed 18 inches in height) Movie meal deals available for purchase. $5 includes a slice of pizza, drink & dessert or candy bar. Great fun! Bring the whole family 7:00 p.m. 4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95672, corner of Silva Valley and Serrano Parkway in El Dorado Hills Free www.sierraoutdoorcinema.com For more information contact:
Jenny Diel (916) 933-8946 |
Jul
05 |
 Flea Market
This flea market is held on the first Saturday of each month. Come out and see what is happening. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Free to the public, and $15 each table 10' x 10' space. Gates open at 6:30 for vendors www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact:
El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860 |
Jul
09 |
Main Street Farmer's Market - Brand New
On Wednesday nights, located in downtown Placerville around the Bell Tower. Featuring local fruits & producet, garden-fresh vegetables, local wines, restaurant specials, many downtown shops will be open longer hours. This farmer's market will run til October 1st 5:00 pm - Dusk Bell Tower and Main Street, Placerville For more information contact:
(415) 250-5337 |
Jul
11 |
El Dorado Hills 2008 Summer Concert Series - Hotel California - Eagles Tribute Band
Great times, great tunes and high energy is the theme for this summer series. Tantalize your senses with songs from the 80's. Bring the kids, pack a picnic, potluck or stop for pizza and come on out for our summer concerts. Sponsored by Comcast, Wells Fargo, Sierra Fine Living Magazine and Marble Valley Center for the Arts 7:00 - 9:30 pm. El Dorado Hills Community Park Free For more information contact:
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Jul
12 |
 Twilight Dance
The Community Center will host it's first dance. Big Band music will be the theme and musical requests are welcome. A "no-host" bar with wine and beer is also available. Featuring the Big Bands of the Swing Era. Music provided by King Music Services Dance is from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center Pony Express Center, 2675 Sanders Drive $5 and includes light refreshments For more information contact:
For more information (530) 647-9308 |
Jul
12 & 13th |
7th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts
An outdoor, juried, fine arts show with artists participating from various genres including jewelry, print making, leather, metalwork, drawings, ceramics, fiber art, glass, wearable art, watercolor, oil, acrylic & pastel paintings, photography, mixed media woodwork, sculpture and more. This is not a craft fair and all fine artists are encouraged to apply. Booth spaces are limited to 100. All proceeds go towards art programs in the schools and community. South Tahoe Middle School, South Lake Tahoe tahoeartsproject.org For more information contact:
Contact Peggy Thompson, Executive Director, Tahoe Arts Project (530) 542-3632 |
Jul
12 |
Filmfare - 2008 Outdoor Projector Movies #1
Movie: The Incredible Mr. Limpet starring Don Knotts and Jack Weston plus a cartoon In case of rain, screening will be inside. 8:45 p.m. County Main Library, 345 Fair Lane Placerville Donation $4.00; movie card 4 shows/$12; popcorn .75 For more information contact:
For movie parties or more information (530) 621-3012 |
Jul
16 |
Main Street Farmer's Market - Brand New
On Wednesday nights, located in downtown Placerville around the Bell Tower. Featuring local fruits & producet, garden-fresh vegetables, local wines, restaurant specials, many downtown shops will be open longer hours. This farmer's market will run til October 1st 5:00 pm - Dusk Bell Tower and Main Street, Placerville For more information contact:
(415) 250-5337 |
Jul.
19 |
 Third Saturday
Art galleries and merchants stay open late to host changing art show. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, demonstrations, and entertainment. Sponsored by local galleries and merchants. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Historic Main Street, Placerville. Free to the public. www.placerville-downtown.org For more information contact:
Placerville Downtown Association (530) 642-0177 |
Jul
19 |
The Rupert Duncan Band at Primus Vineyards
Fun, rocking country party at the Primus Vineyard 6:00 pm Primus Vineyards, 2875 Larsen Drive, Camino RSVP now For more information contact:
call (530) 647-9463 |
Jul
19 |
6th Annual Red Hot Summer Dance Party
Dance party to benefit restoration of The Historic Bayley House. Enjoy 6 hours of great music, fine food and dancing in the foothills. Featuring Mick Martin and The Blues Rockers and the return of The BluesBox Bayou Band. Featuring fine foods & BBQ by The Cool Deli & The Hindquarter House. Local wine and ice cold beer served 6:00 p.m. to midnight, gates open at 5:00 p.m. The Bayley House Barn, 4300 Highway 49, Pilot Hill $12.00 in advance - $14.00 at the door (does not include food and beverage). Tickets will bee available at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce & El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and online www.BayleyHouse.org For more information contact:
Sponsored by Sierra Style Magazine, Budweiser & The Georgetown Divide Recreation District (530) 889-1629 |
Jul
19 |
Starbucks Make your Mark Walk-a-thon
Starbucks & the Center are teaming up to help end violence in our community. This fundraiser will support intervention services, shelter & prevention programs in schools Register at 8:30 am, walk - 9:00 am - 11:00 am El Dorado Trail on Placerville Schnell School Road $25 entry fee www.thecenternow.org For more information contact:
Kelly Plag (530) 626-1450 |
Jul
19 |
Movie Nights at Serrano
Free outdoor movies shown on giant inflatable movie screen, set up on the Village Green. Concessions, raffles, & free giveaways each night! Bring blankets, picnics & lawn chairs (not to exceed 18 inches in height) Movie meal deals available for purchase. $5 includes a slice of pizza, drink & dessert or candy bar. Great fun! Bring the whole family 7:00 p.m. 4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95672, corner of Silva Valley and Serrano Parkway in El Dorado Hills Free www.sierraoutdoorcinema.com For more information contact:
Jenny Diel (916) 933-8946 |
Jul
21 |
Christmas In July
Another fundraiser for Marshall Hospital Auxiliary Marshall Hospital For more information contact:
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Jul.
22 |
 Mixer~ El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
This is an El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce~ Networking Mixer for a local business and chamber member. Come out and meet local businesses. 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Conti Estate/Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, 8221 Stoney Creek, Fair Play www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact:
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (530) 621-5885 |
Jul
23 |
Main Street Farmer's Market - Brand New
On Wednesday nights, located in downtown Placerville around the Bell Tower. Featuring local fruits & producet, garden-fresh vegetables, local wines, restaurant specials, many downtown shops will be open longer hours. This farmer's market will run til October 1st 5:00 pm - Dusk Bell Tower and Main Street, Placerville For more information contact:
(415) 250-5337 |
Jul
24 - 27 (4 day) or 25-27 (3 day) |
 56th Annual Jeepers Jamboree
There is a 4-day option that will have 12 meals furnished and 250 vehicles will be involved. There is the 3 day option that will have 9 meals furnished For more information about this, event and how to register you can write to or call Jeepers Jamboree, P.O. Box 1660, Georgetown, CA 95634. $350 per person - 4 days or $330 per person - 3 days www.jeepersjamboree.com For more information contact:
Jeepers Jamboree (530) 333-4771 |
Jul
25 |
El Dorado Hills 2008 Summer Concert Series - Who Dunnit - Who Tribute Band
Great times, great tunes and high energy is the theme for this summer series. Tantalize your senses with songs from the 80's. Bring the kids, pack a picnic, potluck or stop for pizza and come on out for our summer concerts. Sponsored by Comcast, Wells Fargo, Sierra Fine Living Magazine and Marble Valley Center for the Arts 7:00 - 9:30 pm. El Dorado Hills Community Park Free For more information contact:
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Jul
26 |
 Moonlight in Margaritaville -
Featuring Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads - a Celebration of Jimmy Buffett's Music. Enjoy a tropical atmosphere in the foothills with great music, featuring local beer, wines and freshly concocted Margaritas. Dress tropical, raffle prizes. Please, no ice chests, food or beverages brought on the premises. Gates open at 4:00 pm, opening act @ 5:00 pm. With main act at 6:30 to 9:00 pm Former Executive Golf Course in El Dorado Hills, El Dorado Hills Boulevard & Serrano Boulevard Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate for all ages. Ticket sale locations will be announed www.marblevalleycenter.org For more information contact:
Marble Valley Center for the Arts (530) 642-2431 |
Jul
25 |
Summer Concert Series ~ Aftershock
This summer concert series is presented by Sequoia and Finlandia Doors open at 7:00 pm, starts at 8:00 pm Sequoia Restaurant, 643 Bee Street, Placerville $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 with dinner For more information contact:
For tickets and information, call (530) 622-5222 |
Jul
30 & 31 |
The Sierra Art AfFaire
This event is a four day artists retreat offering many different classes (hosted by local merchants) and taught by local and national artists and instructors. Some of the arts & crafts mediums may include stamp art, beadwork, gourds, metal, paper, clay or more. A Vendor's Faire & the famous "House of Cards" artist trading cards display will be part of this 4 day event Historic Downtown Placerville For more information contact:
For info call (530) 344-0452 |
Jul
30 |
Main Street Farmer's Market - Brand New
On Wednesday nights, located in downtown Placerville around the Bell Tower. Featuring local fruits & producet, garden-fresh vegetables, local wines, restaurant specials, many downtown shops will be open longer hours. This farmer's market will run til October 1st 5:00 pm - Dusk Bell Tower and Main Street, Placerville For more information contact:
(415) 250-5337 |
Jul
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 Jazz or Blues in the Plaza (every other Saturday)
Come tap your toes to some great jazz or blues music featured every other Saturdays in July through October, Tentative dates are: July 1st, 15th and 29th; August 12th and 26th; September 9th and 23; October 7th and 21st. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Within the Fountain Plaza behind the Historic Cary House on Historic Main Street, Placerville. Free to the public. www.placerville-downtown.org For more information contact:
Fountain Plaza Salon (530) 622-4900 |
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Disclaimer:
The event date, time, cost and locations are subject to change.
Therefore prior to attending an event please contact the event contact
person to confirm the information.
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