Special Events, Festivals and Activities
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Wild Mountain Books Reading - Fri, May 16, 2008Wild Mountain Books in association with Red Fox Poets Underground is hosting its second reading in its monthly reading series. The featured poets are Allegra Jostad Silberstein and Theresa McCourt. The reading begins at 7pm, and all are welcome to read at the open mic that follows! There is no charge. Wild Mountain Books is located at 352 Main Street, Placerville, 95667. For more information call Moira Magneson at (530) 622-4540, or e-mail. [email] [website]
Boulder Adventure Film Festival on Tour - Sat, May 17, 2008Come see a few hours of select, award winning films from this years' Boulder Adventure Film Festival. The showing starts at 8pm at The Cozmic Cafe, 594 Main Street in Placerville, 95667. Admission is $10. [website]
Paddle with the Pros - Sat, May 24, 2008 - Sun, May 25, 2008Memorial Day weekend there will be a series of kayak races and an outdoor BBQ dinner party on the beautiful South Fork of the American River, all to benefit First Descents, a kayak and outdoor experience for Young Adults with Cancer. Events include a boatercross race, men’s and women’s downriver races, a free roll clinic, a class III+ Poker Race, and an after-party with the pros (including Brad Ludden, Eric Jackson, Corey Nielsen and members of the Jackson Kayak Team). See the website to sign up. [email] [website]
Coloma Blues Live! - Sat, Jun 7, 2008Enjoy an all-day blues festival with your family along the shore of the American River in the beautiful Coloma Valley. This year features Los Lobos, The Tommy Castro Band, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Albert Cummings, and Curtis Salgado. 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, the Educational Programs at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and the Town Beautification Project of the Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; show starts at 11:00 a.m. Call (530) 295-3496 for advance ticket reservations or purchase tickets online. [website]
American River Seminar - Mon, Jun 9, 2008Headwaters Institute offers a variety of presentations to provide river guides, river lovers, and members of the local community. It's an opportunity to increase awareness of natural and cultural history of the American River watershed. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Earth Trek's camp, just north of the Hwy 49 bridge over the South Fork of the American River. Cost is $20 or FREE with a ticket to the American River Trailfest. (Formerly called "American River Rendezvous.") Call (530) 391-5213 for more information. [website]
American River TrailFest - Mon, Jun 9, 2008Party 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. [website]
Paddling Classes for Eppie's Great Race - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 - Wed, Jul 16, 2008Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips offers paddling instruction for the on-water section of Eppie's Great Race. Whether you have never paddled or you have been at it a while, they teach valuable boat control and stroke techniques, river information and show you the best route on the water for the 6.35 mile stretch. All classes start at 6pm. Prices vary depending on lesson package. For more information on classes, call (530) 333-9115 or e-mail. For more information about the race, see The Great Race website. [email] [website]
Community Paddle & Ice Cream Social - Sat, Jun 21, 2008Celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream and fun! Come paddle with the River Store staff. Meet at the store, 1032 Lotus Road in Lotus (near Bassi Road) at 10 a.m. with your boat and gear to paddle. Ice cream social is open to all, starting at 5:00 p.m. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
Steelin' Dan in Concert - Sat, Jul 5, 2008Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to the band Steelin' Dan. Starts at 7pm at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (1 mile south of Coloma), 95667. Tickets sold in advance for $20. Call (530) 295-1833 for more information. [email] [website]
6th Annual Red Hot Summer Dance Party - Sat, Jul 19, 2008Enjoy over six hours of great music, fine food and dancing at the Bayley House Barn, 4300 Hwy 49, Pilot Hill, CA. Gates open at 5 p.m.; opening the show at 6 p.m. will be the popular BluesBox Bayou Band. Local blues legend, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, will headline the party starting at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit restoration of The Historic Bayley House. Tickets are $12 in advance; $14 at the door. Food & beverages will be available for purchase. For more information visit the website or contact Jaime Tafoya at (530) 889-1629. [website]
56th Annual Jeepers Jamboree - Jul 24, 2008 - Aug 3, 2008Jeepers Jamboree off-road trips start in Georgetown, California. Vehicles travel the Rubicon Trail east over approximately 45 miles of paved and dirt roads, crossing the dam at Stumpy Meadows and the old cattleman's stop of Uncle Tom's Cabin. At Loon Lake, the off-roading begins. For more information about this event and how to register call (530) 333-4771. [email] [website]
Sean Hayes and Band - Fri, Jul 25, 2008Back by popular demand! Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to singer/songwriter Sean Hayes, who plays guitar, mandolin and banjo in a style all his own. Starts at 7 p.m. at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (1 mile south of Coloma), 95667. Tickets available in advance for $20. Call (530) 295-1833 for more information. [website]
Shana Morrison Live - Sat, Aug 9, 2008Shana Morrison, daughter of Van Morrison, has all the talent but with her very own style. Starts at 6:30pm at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (1 mile south of Coloma), 95667. Tickets sold in advance for $20. Call (530) 295-1833 for more information. [email] [website]
American River Acoustic Music Camp (ARAMC) - Sun, Aug 10, 2008 - Thu, Aug 14, 2008ARAMC is geared towards the serious amateur / professional musician's desire to further their musical skills. The camp provides an opportunity for students to study with world class instructors. It embraces all aspects of acoustic music, from bluegrass to blues and beyond. Location: The Coloma-Lotus area, details to come. [email] [website]
Community Potluck and Paddling Gear Sale - Sat, Aug 16, 2008The River Store will host a community potluck on its deck, 1032 Lotus Road in Lotus (near Bassi Road). Bring food to share at 5:30 p.m.; beverages and dessert will be provided. Demo boats will be available; reservations recommended. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
Community Spaghetti Dinner - Fri, Sep 5, 2008The River Store will host a community spaghetti dinner to kick off the American River Festival. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. at the store, located on Lotus Road in Lotus, near Bassi Road. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
27th Annual American River Festival - Fri, Sep 5, 2008 - Sun, Sep 7, 2008Whitewater rodeo, wildwater and slalom races, raft race. For more information, call The River Store at 530-626-3435 or visit the website. [website]
Thirstin Owls in Concert - Fri, Sep 12, 2008Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to the lovable band Thurstin Owls. Listen to classics & enjoy toe tappin’ tunes familiar to one & all. Starts at 7pm at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (1 mile south of Coloma), 95667. Tickets sold in advance for $20. Call (530) 295-1833 for more information. [email] [website]
American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Sun, Sep 21, 2008This three-day mostly acoustic American and Canadian Roots music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. Over 22 performances and workshops are scheduled including an on-river jam led by Joe Craven, live music on a beautiful naturalist-guided river front hike, over 9 performances/workshops in riverfront campgrounds, and the main stage at the beautiful Lotus Park. Prices vary depending on music and camping options - see the website to buy tickets. For more information call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]
Quilt Show: Eastern Expressions in Cloth - Sat, Sep 27, 2008 - Sun, Sep 28, 2008Gold Bug Quilters presents a quilt show, "Eastern Expressions in Cloth" at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville. More than 200 traditional and art quilts, wearable art and wall hangings made by residents of El Dorado County will be on exhibit. Vendors, food and door prizes will also be available. [email]
Coloma Gold Rush Live - Oct 2008For two days Coloma will be packed with images, sounds, and hands-on experiences dating back to the 1850s. Step back in time and experience the California Gold Rush. Live history tent encampments recreate Gold Rush history in this authentic setting. Attend talks about the gold discovery and Sutter's Mill. Visitors will enjoy live music, historic trade demonstrations and a merchants market. There will be gold panning contests for kids and adults as well as sawmill demonstrations and historic re-enactments so you can feel as if you are rubbing shoulders with the adventurers and historical figures that helped create the world-wide rush to California. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. For more information call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470. [website]
Bed & Breakfast Inns Christmas Tour - Dec 2008Tour El Dorado County's grand Victorians and rustic ranch houses, all dressed up for the holidays. Enjoy music, special treats, and the chance to find unique Christmas gifts. For more information contact the Bed & Breakfast Inns of El Dorado County at (877) 262-4667. [email] [website]
Christmas in Coloma - Dec 2008Annual old-fashioned Christmas, with period crafts, music, strolling musicians, historic trade demonstrations, 19th-century children's games, and wreath making. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus is a colorful highlight of the day. Vendors offer hand-made crafts as well as a variety of foods. Snow is guaranteed! The Park's historic buildings will be open for visitors' enjoyment. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Call (530) 295-2162 for more information. [website]
Gold Discovery Day - Sat, Jan 24, 2009Historic demonstrations, tours, speakers, and Gold Rush music highlight the annual commemoration of the discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Hwy 49 in Coloma. For more information call (530) 295-2162 or (530) 622-3470. [website]
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