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Hot
for a Harley - Win Me
Christmas in the Cellar
27th Annual Christmas Parade
Christmas in Coloma
New Year's Gala
More Holiday Events
Hot
for a Harley - Win Me
Time
is running out so order your tickets today to win a 2004 XL 1200 C SPORTSTER
- Tickets are $20 and available online at www.eldoradocounty.org
or call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 621-5885.
Drawing date is December 14, 2004.
Christmas
in the Cellar
December
4, 2004
Enjoy music, a huge Charlie Brown Christmas
Tree, hot mulled wine and delicious soup. Special vendors will be there with everything from tree skirts
to wreaths, chocolates and gourmet nuts. And Madrona will be releasing
its 2002 Late Harvest Zinfandel, perfect for the holiday season. Relax at Madrona Vineyards and enjoy
this festive holiday event. 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
27th
Annual Christmas Parade
December 5, 2004
This big
parade takes place rain or shine, and starts at the Mountain Democrat
parking lot on upper Broadway in Placerville and continues down Main
Street. The parade begins at 1:00 pm so don't miss this holiday tradition.
Christmas
in Coloma
December
12 , 2004
Christmas in Coloma will have a huge pile of snow for visitors to enjoy.
1850's children's games, such as bowling will be available. All craft
booths will have hand made items. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be
there along with musicians, food, chestnut roasting, carriage rides
and much more. A great day for the entire family. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Admission is $7 per car.
For more information call (530) 295-2170.
New
Year's Gala
December
31, 2004
This Gala promises to be "one of a kind" with Monte Carlo gaming tables,
dancing to the music of band Bluefish and delectable culinary delights,
party favors, and a champagne toast. Tickets are just $75 per person.
This event will be from 8:30 pm till 12:30 am at the El Dorado Hills
CSD, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Join us in our unbelievable
wonderland as we ring in the New Year. For more information contact the El Dorado Hills Chamber
at (916) 933-1335.
December
11 & 12, 18 & 19, 2004
Davey
"Doc" will have his authentic stagecoach and horses raring to go from
noon to 4:00 pm for anyone who wants a ride. * Dates subject to change
due to rain.
December
4, 11 & 18, 2004
Visit Santa at the Historic Cary House Hotel, 300 Main St., Placerville
from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
December
15-22, 2004
Schedule a
visit from Santa. A $30 fee applies. Call (530) 677-2231 for more information.
December
3-5 & 10-23, 2004
Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley from 11 am to 6 pm. Regular Stops
at the Mountain Democrat, City Hall and the Post Office.
December
2, 2004
El Dorado Hills Tree Lighting Event with music, food and fun. 5:30 pm
to 7:00 pm. 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills.
EL
DORADO COUNTY FARM TRAILS AND VISITORS GUIDE
 There
is more information in this full color, glossy, 8-1/2 by 11 inch guide.
You
can pick up the above guide at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce,
542 Main Street, Placerville. Stop by for tourism information or to
purchase books, maps, etc. Phones: (530) 621-5885 or (800) 457-6279.
You can also check
out the guide online at
visit-eldorado.com/farm_trails_visitors_guide_04_05 |
El
Dorado County Visitors Authority
http://www.visit-eldorado.com
eNews, December,
2004, Vol. 3, Issue 12
December
Events
January
Events
| December
Highlights
El
Dorado County is THE Place to Get Your Christmas Tree
Each year, thousands of families come up to the beautiful forested
foothills of El Dorado County to choose and cut their Christmas
trees. We invite you to join in this delightful tradition. There
are many types of trees to choose from such as Douglas Fir, Silver
Tip, White Fir, Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, Monterey
Pine, Incense Cedar and more. Go to www.edcochristmastrees.com
or call (530) 621-5885.
Annual
Historic Country Inn Holiday Tour
December 4-5,
2004. Tour eight inns decked out in seasonal finery, meet the
innkeepers and enjoy inn specialties and refreshments. Weekend
tickets are available which are good for both Saturday and Sunday.
Portion of proceeds benefit Snowline Hospice. Hours for this self-guided
tour are Noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Visit www.goldcountrylodging.com or
contact (877) 262-4667.
Below are
a few December events.
Click on the December
calendar for a complete list.
Santa's
Workshop Christmas Bazaar
December
4, 2004
Great craft booths, soup and pie lunch and bake sale, door prizes.
Children receive a free gift and photo with Santa. 10:00 am to
4:00 pm. I.O.O.F. Hall, Hwy 193 & Main St., Georgetown. For information
contact (530) 333-1542.
Christmas
Bazaar
December 4, 2004
This event will feature a pancake
breakfast. Held at the Pleasant Valley Grange, spaces are available
for $15. 8:00 am
to 2:00 pm. For information contact Paula McColl at (530) 647-1118.
Annie
December 2- 23, 2004
An orphan, Annie and her dog, Sandy, are placed in the lap of
luxury for a week as a part of a publicity campaign for the rich
and sometimes heartless Oliver Warbucks. Show times vary. Tickets
are $12 adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older), and $8 for students.
Group rates available. Visit www.imagination-theater.org
or call (530) 672-5303.
Tea
in Toyland
December
12 , 2004
This event is for children so all adults must be accompanied by
a child. Children of all ages will enjoy the antics of the Cinnamon
Bear. Tea and cookies will be served at each of three seatings:
11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm. All tickets sold in advance.
Adults $6 and children $3. Historic Cary House Hotel, 300 Main
St., Placerville, (530) 622-4271.
Coming
in January
4th
Annual All American Sock Hop featuring the Crew Cuts
Dust off those poodle skirts and get ready to do the hand jive
Saturday, January 15, 2005. The Sock Hop will be held at the El
Dorado County Fairgrounds. The doors open at 7:00 pm, and dancing
starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets for this event can be purchased ahead
of time for $20 at the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, (530)
621-5885 or by visiting www.eldoradocounty.org.
Tickets will not be sold at the door.
20th
Annual Crab Feed
January
8, 2005. The El Dorado County Search & Rescue Council sponsors
this event. Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm, and dancing
from 9:00 pm to Midnight. Held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds,
100 Placerville Drive. Tickets are $25 each. For more information
contact Diane at (530) 677-4449.
Gold
Discovery Day
January
22, 2005. This
annual event celebrates the anniversary of James Marshall's momentous
discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. Join us for
living history, interactive period trade demonstrations and gold
rush music. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 am
to 4 pm. For more information contact (530) 622-3470.
2005
El Dorado Passport Weekend
Applications can only be postmarked on or after January
21, 2005. Nineteen wineries of the El Dorado Winery Association
invite you to our annual Passport Weekend. Tickets are limited
and we suggest that you get your application in early. This event
will sell out. Weekends are April 9-10, 2005 or April 16-17, 2005.
Passport tickets are good for one weekend only. For more information
contact (800) 306-3956 or visit www.eldoradowines.org.
For more January
events, visit our web site at www.visit-eldorado.com
or call the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 621-5885.
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