Knight Foundry Demonstration Days
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Knight Foundry, 81 Eureka Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Knight Foundry, dubbed “America’s last water-powered foundry and machine shop,” opens it doors every second Saturday for tours of the Foundry. Come see blacksmiths using antique tools and equipment just as they would have done during the Gold Rush-era. Learn the history of this shop that did much than just forge metal but that invented and produced mechanical works of wonder that allowed the mining industry to thrive throughout the West. The Foundry is a special place, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark and a California Registered Historical Landmark.

The Knight Foundry Second Saturday Tours are open from 10 am to 3 pm every Second Saturday of the Month. Admission is $15 for adults 18 and old, $5 for students age 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Admission is free for Knight Foundry Alliance members and for members of a museum affiliated with the North American Reciprocal Membership program. Tickets are sold at the door, no reservations are necessary.

The Knight Foundry is located at 81 Eureka Street in Sutter Creek, California. For more information about the Foundry, please visit their website at knightfoundry.com or contact the Foundry at 209-560-6160 or info@knightfoundry.com.

Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival
2025-08-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek, California, United States
The 27th Annual Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival will take place Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025, filling the streets and venues of Sutter Creek with ragtime and early jazz music. Known for its friendly and intimate atmosphere, the festival features performances by Carl Sonny Leyland, Frederick Hodges, Danny Coots, Paul Orsi, Matt Tolentino, Richard Dowling, Ivory & Gold, Piotr Barcz, the Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra, The Pianophiends, The Key System Rhythm Ramblers, and The Free Badge Serenaders, among others. Music will be played across eight venues including Hotel Sutter, Backroads Café, Choc-O-Latte, City Hall Auditorium, and new locations like Brinnwood Inn, Bubbles Champagne Bar, and Le Mulet Rouge Winery.

The festival begins Friday at 4 pm and continues through Sunday afternoon with a finale concert. Special events include the Youth Talent Showcase, featuring rising young performers, and a tribute concert honoring Tom Brier. Guests can also enjoy silent movies with live piano accompaniment, as well as after-hours jam sessions in various venues throughout the weekend.

Event badges provide access to the main venues, while a few locations along Main Street offer music without a pass. Badges are available for individual days or the full weekend, with pricing options for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and concerts. Passes can be purchased online, by mail, or at the information table located in front of Sutter Creek City Hall during the event. For details on lodging, the full schedule, or to purchase passes, visit historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com. You can also call 209-304-0835 or email historicsuttercreekragtime@gmail.com.

Plymouth Farmers Market
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | McGee Park (Plymouth Park), Main Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Get ready for the return of the Plymouth Farmers Market at McGee Park this August 2025! Every Thursday from August 7th through September 25th, from 5 PM to 8 PM, the market will be filled with fresh produce, local foods from restaurants and food trucks, handmade crafts, and live music. This community event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy a summer evening.

In 2025, the Amador Farmers Market Association is also hosting markets in Sutter Creek, Ione, and Volcano, creating vibrant spaces to meet your local farmers and artisans. As a certified market, it proudly accepts WIC and SNAP, making it accessible to all.

Come and experience the heart of California’s motherlode with locally-grown foods, flowers, and a welcoming atmosphere. Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit amadorfarmersmarket.com for more information, vendor applications, and the full list of participating vendors.

“Meet your farmer. Enjoy locally-grown foods and flowers. Listen to live music. Get Fresh, Have Fun!”

AmadorArts Summer Concert Series
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Presented by Amador Arts, this beloved summer tradition brings live music to scenic outdoor venues every Friday evening (formerly referred as the TGIF Summer Concert Series). Grab your picnic blanket, bring the whole family, and enjoy a variety of local and regional talent in settings that showcase the beauty of Amador County. Food and beverages are available for purchase at many venues, and donations to the bucket at intermission help keep the music alive. Pets and outside alcohol are not permitted.

Each event is hosted at a different venue throughout the county, including historic locations like Kennedy Gold Mine and community parks like Pine Grove Park and Mollie Joyce Park. While all concerts are free, AmadorArts encourages attendees to donate during intermission to support future programming. Concerts are held from 6 to 8 PM, rain or shine, and often include fun, family-friendly extras like free art activities for kids. Bring your own picnic or enjoy food and drinks available for purchase on site or nearby.

List of Performances:

May 23 – Kool Shifters at Laughton Ranch, Jackson

May 30 – Stealing the Covers at Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson

June 13 – Double Take Band at Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer

June 27 – BabyBacks at Bella Grace, Sutter Creek

July 11 – Doppelgänger at Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer

July 18 – Jadon Kulling at The Gardens at Sutter Creek

July 25 – Teal Wheels at Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson

August 8 – Over the Edge at Volcano Amphitheatre, Volcano

August 15 – The Last Call at Mother Lode Land Trust, Jackson

August 22 – Blowbacks at Biacci Stage, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth

August 29 – Room Shakers at Pine Grove Park, Pine Grove

September 5 – Black Irish Band at Cribbs Field, Minnie Provis Park, Sutter Creek

AmadorArts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing, elevating, and celebrating the arts and cultural community in rural Amador County. As a designated State-Local Partner to the California Arts Council, they offer concerts, classes, poetry readings, and other programming year-round. Founded in 1982, AmadorArts operates out of the historic Sutter Creek Grammar School.

Sutter Creek Farmers Market
2025-08-16 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-23 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-30 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-06 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-13 08:30 - 11:30 | North Main Street Parking Lot, Gopher Flat Road and Main Street, Sutter Creek, California, 95685, United States
The Sutter Creek Farmers Market is back for 2025. Starting on May 3rd and running every Saturday through October 18th, the Sutter Creek Farmers Market will feature the best of agricultural, prepared foods, and handmade products of Amador County. The Sutter Creek Farmers Market will take place from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

The Sutter Creek Farmers Market is produced by the Amador Farmers Market Association. In 2025, the Association is also producing Farmers Markets in Ione, Plymouth, and Volcano. The Amador Farmers Market Association is a member of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the California Women, Infant, & Children Food Assistant Program (WIC) and they accept payment from both programs.

As the Association says, “Meet your farmer. Enjoy locally-grown foods and flowers. Listen to live music. Get Fresh, Have Fun!”

For more information about the Farmers Market Association, please visit: amadorfarmersmarket.com/about-amador-farmers-market.For a list of vendors at the Farmers Market, please visit: amadorfarmersmarket.com/vendor-list.Call all local farmers, food provers, and artisans. You can join the vendor family this season. Please visit the vendor information and application at: amadorfarmersmarket.com/vendor-application.

Volcano Farmers Market
2025-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Volcano Main Street, Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Returning for the second year is the now rebranded Volcano Farmers Market. Discover the charm of small town Volcano, the newest addition to Amador County’s farmers market scene. Beginning on April 27th and then held every third Sunday from May 18th through December 21st, this market is open from 9:30 am till 12:30 pm on Main Street and Consolation Streets in Volcano.

Shop for fresh produce, local goods, and handmade crafts while enjoying the small-town atmosphere. It’s the perfect Sunday outing for the whole family!

For more information, visit amadorfarmersmarket.com.

Amador Scottish Games
2025-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The Amador Scottish Games will return to the Amador County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Hosted by Gold Country Throwers, this traditional Highland athletics competition welcomes adult participants of all experience levels to take part in a series of strength-based events.

Men’s and women’s classes are available, and beginners are encouraged to register, no prior experience is required. Competitors must be at least 18 years old and wear a kilt to participate. Instruction and practice opportunities are available locally through Gold Country Throwers.

The Amador County Fairgrounds are located at 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA 95669. For registration details and event information, visit https://www.motherlodescots.com/. To follow local practice schedules or ask questions, visit Gold Country Throwers on Facebook.

Kennedy Mine Speaker Series: Timbers to Steel
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Gold Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
The Kennedy Gold Mine Speakers Series continues with Timbers to Steel: Transition in the Mother Lode During the Second Industrial Revolution on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Kennedy Mine Change House on Highway 49 in Jackson.

Guest speaker Jason Smith will explore how iron and steel replaced wood timbers in heavy structures during the second industrial revolution, focusing on the local impact in Amador County’s mining history. Admission is free, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the area’s industrial heritage in a historic setting.

The Kennedy Gold Mine is located on Highway 49 in Jackson. For more information, visit www.KennedyGoldMine.com or call 209-223-9542.

Sutter Creek Fireman's Ball
2025-08-30 17:30 - 22:00 | Sutter Creek Fire Protection District Firehouse, 350 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Fireman’s Ball returns to Sutter Creek on Saturday, August 30, 2025, continuing a tradition that’s been beloved by generations of locals. Held each Labor Day weekend, this classic community celebration combines great food, music, and hometown spirit, all in support of the Sutter Creek Fire Department.

The event begins at 5:30 PM at the Sutter Creek Firehouse (350 Hanford Street) with a no-host bar and an evening raffle and auction. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM and features tri-tip and spaghetti prepared by the Sutter Creek firefighters, followed by a homemade dessert bar courtesy of the Sutter Creek Kindness Club. From 7:30 to 10:00 PM, guests can enjoy live music and dancing with Darin Sexton & Highway 49.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Seating will be available inside the fire bay or outdoors in the shaded area behind the firehouse, rain or shine. The Fireman’s Ball is hosted by the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation, the Sutter Creek Fire Department, and the Rotary Club Passport to Amador. Tickets can be purchased at suttercreekfoundation.org or directly at zeffy.com.

Amador County Deputy Sheriff K9 Fund 4th Annual Dinner
2025-09-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Laughton Ranch, 90 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
The Amador County Deputy Sheriff K9 Fund will host its 4th Annual Fundraiser BBQ Dinner on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Laughton Ranch, 90 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA. This evening event will feature a full BBQ dinner, live music, a no-host bar, and raffle prizes, all benefiting the Sheriff’s Office K9 program. Funds raised will help provide specialized equipment and additional training for the K9 teams.

Tickets are $50 for adults, $40 for children, and $340 for a reserved table of eight. Guests will also have the chance to meet some of the K9 units during the evening.

Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com.

Sounds of September
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | McGee Park (Plymouth Park), Main Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The City of Plymouth invites you to enjoy the Sounds of September, a free outdoor concert series at McGee Park in downtown Plymouth. Each Friday evening in September, local and regional bands will take the stage to bring you great live music under the stars. Events begin at 6 pm with food and vendors, and the music runs from 7–9 pm.

Food vendors and local favorites such as Reigning Bees Apiary, Vintage Lover 1960, Sunnyhill Suds, and Honey from the Rock will be on hand each week, serving up delicious bites, beverages, and unique treats. Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs for a fun and lively evening in the heart of Plymouth.

Schedule of Bands

September 5: Rocker Box (Food: BBQ Express)

September 12: Tonal Recall (Food: Wok & Roll, T’s Tasty Treats)

September 19: Green Broke Music (Food: Armando’s Tacos & Salty Sweet)

September 26: Doppelgänger (Food: Armando’s Tacos & Salty Sweet)

For more information, contact the City of Plymouth at info@cityofplymouth.org

MVCC Fall Camp Plymouth Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The Military Vehicle Collectors of California (MVCC) invites you to their Fall Camp Plymouth Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet. This is one of the largest annual military vehicle and militaria swap meets in the western United States, featuring privately owned military vehicles of all types and conditions, a huge parts and memorabilia market, and fun for the whole family.

Admission and visitor parking are free at the Amador County Fairgrounds next to the Tent Sector campground. All ex-military vehicles are welcome, with no vehicle registration fee.

Special events include ladies’ activities on Thursday and Friday, an MVCC member meeting with 2026 news, and a guided excursion to the Kennedy Gold Mine on Thursday.

Lodging options include cabins, RVs, and trailers with group discounts at 49er Village. Tent camping is available only at the adjacent fairgrounds. Golf cart and RV rentals (including setup and delivery discounts) can be arranged through the MVCC website. Hotels, restaurants, and over 40 Amador County wineries are nearby.

For campsite and cabin reservations, visit www.mvccnews.net or contact Jennifer at MVCCCampmistress@yahoo.com or 209-304-2592.
