June News
In This Issue
Blueberry Fest on Apple Hill
Fresh Food at Farmers' Markets
Music & Microbrews at 3rd Annual Brewfest
Ghost Mountain Ranch & Civil War Reenactment

Ask for our newly updated, FREE El Dorado County Visitors Guide.

To obtain a copy of the El Dorado County Visitors Guide, or to purchase the CD “Introduction to El Dorado County”, which is packed with beautiful pictures of local scenes, click here

Also Available in June:

2003-04 Farm Trails Guide (out now). Visit http://edc-farmtrails.org/ to find out how to obtain your free copy.

Apple Hill's 2003-04 guide, the Cider Press.  Look for this around mid- to late-June. Visit http://www.applehill.com/ or call 530-644-7692 for Apple Hill information, growers' list, maps, events, etc.

You can  pick up the Farm Trails Guide and the Cider Press 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 or1-800-457-6279.

June 28 and 29

Bolsters Hilltop Ranch,
2000 Larsen Drive, Camino.

This annual event is always fun, with pick-your-own blueberries, wine tasting, blueberry desserts, crafters, wood-barbecued tritip and turkey sandwiches and plenty of good music.  While you picnic or laze on the grass, the "Blueberry Pickers", a bluegrass band, will be strumming and fiddling for your listening pleasure.  For information call 530-644-2230.

Fresh Food at Farmers' Markets
The Placerville Farmers' Market at the Ivy House Parking Lot (east end of Placerville's Historic Main Street, corner of Cedar Ravine and Main) is open every Saturday through mid-October, 8am to noon.  Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, breads, flowers, eggs, etc. as well as mouth-watering strawberries and cherries.  Click edc-certifiedfarmersmarkets.org..

 At the same site, check out the El Dorado Hills and South Lake Tahoe Farmers' markets..  For information,  call 530-622-1900. 

Music & Microbrews at 3rd Annual Brewfest
June 28, 6PM - 9PM on Historic Main Street in Placerville.

This is a don't-miss event.  Brew-stroll down the street and stop in at various merchant locations for microbrew beer tasting and snacks. Junior Morrow and his band (blues), Ron Bombardier & the Bayou Band (rhythm & blues, Zydeco and Cajun dance music), and Tony Windle (smooth jazz) will lighten your hearts and set your feet to dancing. Tickets, available at River City Bank, The Wine Smith, and Hangtown Brewery, are $20.00 each if purchased in advance. Don't wait. There's only a limited supply! The price rises to $25.00 the day of the event. For ticket info, call (530) 672-3436. 

Ghost Mountain Ranch

This 325-acre membership resort in Pollock Pines has recently reopened under new ownership and management.  The campground (for members only) has 150 RV campsites, 100+ tent campsites, 12 rental cabins and a full sized Ranch house for family reunions and corporate getaways.  There's plenty to do for all ages.

The public can enjoy the Ghost Town, with its restaurant, bar, ice cream parlor and general store, as well as trail rides through beautiful scenery.

June 28 and 29. American Civil War Association Reenactment

This promises to be an exciting event.  Visit http://www.ghostmountainranch.com/schedule.htm to see the ranch event schedule.  Ghost Mountain Ranch is also open to community-oriented events.

To see this and other camping facilities, click http://visit-eldorado.com/campgrounds.asp .

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