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Knight Foundry Demonstration Days
2025-11-22 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.

The David Luning Duo
2025-11-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Fiddletown Community Center, 14445 Fiddletown Rd, Fiddletown, CA, 95629, United States
Join the Fiddletown Community Center for a special evening of live music with the David Luning Duo. Known for their polished, confident blend of country rock and Americana, David Luning’s performances are both radio-ready and emotionally resonant.

A rising star in California’s Americana scene, Luning brings heartfelt songwriting and cinematic storytelling to the stage. His musical journey began after studying film scoring at Berklee College of Music, where he discovered the powerful emotional storytelling of artists like John Prine—a discovery that continues to inspire his work today.

The David Luning Duo comes to Fiddletown on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7 PM. The Fiddletown Community Center is located at 14445 Fiddletown Rd. in Fiddletown.

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Volcano Christmas Show
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Cobblestone Theatre, 16138 Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
The Volcano Theatre Company and Volcano Communications Group present “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Christmas Show,” a fast-paced, irreverent, and theatrical retelling of A Christmas Carol by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, directed by Bob Duzdevich.

This lively and inventive adaptation brings fresh humor and holiday cheer to Dickens’ timeless tale, delivering an evening full of wit, warmth, and surprises.

Performances run from November 14 through December 13 in the Historic Cobblestone Theatre in Volcano. Please note that strobe lights will be used during this production.

Tickets and showtimes available at volcanotheatre.net.

Annual Festival of Trees
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackson Main Street, Main Street, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Step into the magic of the season at Jackson’s 2nd Annual Festival of Trees, presented by the City of Jackson’s Economic Development Committee. Stroll through a festive forest of more than 20 beautifully decorated Christmas trees created by local non-profit organizations.

Visitors can enjoy the displays, vote for their favorite, and help select this year’s “Best of Show” tree during the Christmas Delights Open House weekend which includes shops and restaurants open late, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a tree lighting with Santa at 6 pm at the Firehouse followed by pictures with Santa at the National Hotel. The Festival of Trees will be in the Historic Krabbenhoft Building located at 204 N. Main Street in Jackson.

And while you’re visiting the Christmas Delights and the Festival of Trees, check out the Tunnel of Lights located on the footbridge next to the National Hotel. This year’s expanded display features thousands more lights illuminating the bridge and surrounding area, perfect for evening walks and festive photo opportunities.

The Tunnel of Lights will run every evening from November 28th through December 31st.

Christmas Delights
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackson Main Street, Main Street, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Jackson at Christmas Delights, a two-night community celebration stretching the length of historic Main Street. Shops and restaurants will stay open late as visitors enjoy festive lights, holiday displays, and family activities throughout the evening.

The festivities include a tree lighting ceremony with Santa at the Firehouse at 6 PM, followed by free photos with Santa at the National Hotel. Families can enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides, kid-friendly crafts and activities, and a variety of holiday-themed attractions located up and down the street.

Highlights also include the Christmas Light Show, the North Pole experience, and additional seasonal displays created by local organizations and businesses.

This collaborative event is brought to life by Main Street merchants, the Jackson Business Association, the Jackson Fire Department, the Jackson Economic Development Committee, the City of Jackson, and the Amador County Chamber of Commerce.

Christmas Delights happens on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th on Main Street in Jackson. For more information, visit myione.com or the City of Jackson’s website.

A Christmas Carol
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Baker Street West, 108 Court Street, Jackson, California, 95642, United States
The Baker Street Players’ beloved holiday tradition returns with A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage and directed by Beth Barnard. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future in this timeless story of redemption and joy, brought to life in the newly restored Baker Street West Theatre inside the historic Old Courthouse in Jackson.

Performances run Thanksgiving weekend through mid-December (November 28th – December 14th). Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm while Sunday Matinees take place at 2 pm.

This year’s production marks the debut season of the new Baker Street West Theatrical Society (BSWTS). Tickets are available exclusively to members of the society.

Membership for 2025 is just $10. Members may purchase tickets for themselves and up to six guests at special rates: $20 for students, $24 for seniors, and $28 for adults.

To become a member or reserve tickets, email Mrs. Hudson at info@BakerStreetWest.com.

Baker Street West is located on the second floor of the Old Courthouse at 108 Court Street in Jackson. For more information, please visit at BakerStreetWest.com.

Grassroots Markets: Modern Approaches
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Sutter Creek Grammar School, 121 Cole Street, Sutter Creek, California, 95685, United States
Sutter Creek invites rural entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and community-oriented innovators to “Grassroots Markets: Modern Approaches” — a meetup designed to explore effective marketing strategies for rural areas. This event offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights on grassroots marketing, and learn practical tools for promoting small-town businesses.

The evening begins with a casual networking session at 5:30 PM, followed by the main presentation and Q&A at 6:00 PM.

Grassroots Markets will be held at the Historic Sutter Creek Grammar School at 121 Cole Street in Sutter Creek. This meetup is part of the City of Sutter Creek’s ongoing Entrepreneurship series.

Catch Me if You can
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Amador High School, 330 Spanish Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Amador High Drama presents Catch Me If You Can, the high-energy musical about the real-life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. a teenager who uses charm and audacity to reinvent himself as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and even a lawyer, all before his 21st birthday. Chased across the country by the relentless FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Frank’s story weaves together glamour, deception, romance, and the cost of living a lie, all set to a swinging ’60s-era score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with a book by Terrence McNally. Expect a roller-coaster of excitement, wit, and heart as you follow Frank’s daring run through temptation, identity, and consequences.

Catch Me If You Can takes places at the Giles Turner Performing Arts Center at Amador High School in Sutter Creek. Tickets are priced at $10 for students, $15 for adults, or $25 for a family of four. For more information, call Amador High Drama at 209-257-7329.

Ione Hometown Christmas
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Ione Main Street, Main Street, Ione, California, 95640, United States
Experience the magic of the season at Ione’s annual Hometown Christmas celebration. This festive evening features a community scavenger hunt, Christmas tree lighting, light displays, a decorating contest, and fun for the whole family.

Enjoy photos with Santa starting at 5 PM and the tree lighting at 7 PM. Local restaurants and shops will stay open late for holiday shopping and dining.

The all happens on Main Street in Ione. For more information, visit myione.com.

NDGW Sutter Creek Open House
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | NSGW Hall, 56 Main Street, Sutter Creek, California, 95685, United States
Join the Amapola Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West for a festive evening during the Sutter Creek Open House. Enjoy warm cider, holiday treats, raffle prizes, and more while supporting a great cause.

All proceeds benefit the Amapola Parlor’s scholarship program for local Amador High School students. The Sutter Creek Open House takes place on Friday, December 5th beginning at 6 pm. The Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) Hall is located at 56 Main Street in Sutter Creek.

Holiday Home Tour
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Plymouth, Plymouth, California, United States
Experience the magic of the season at the Amador Holiday Home Tour, featuring six beautifully decorated homes in Plymouth, California. Three historic homes in downtown Plymouth and three custom homes in the Zinfandel Ridge neighborhood will be open to guests, each uniquely designed and styled by talented local designers and boutique owners.

Designers include Shannon McKenzie of Home Inspired, Laura Doyle of Laura Doyle Designs, Molly Allen of Domenico Winery, Aimee Peterson of The Antique Gardener, Tracie Murphy of Welcome Home – Creekside, and Diane Hendrix of Reflective Color & Design.

Proceeds benefit the Amador Cancer Research Foundation, supporting groundbreaking cancer research at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award.

Presale tickets are $25 through December 4, and $35 on the day of the tour. Purchase tickets and learn more at amadorholidayhometour.com.

The Holiday Home Tour happens Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm. The Home Tour is presented by the Rotary Club of Plymouth Foothills.

Scots Candlelight Walk
2025-12-06 16:30 - 19:30 | Volcano Main Street, Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Join the Mother Lode Scots and the Volcano community for the annual Scots Candlelight Walk, a beloved Mother Lode tradition since 1980. This festive evening brings together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the season of giving with light, music, and fellowship.

Candles will be handed out in front of Armory Hall starting at 4:30 PM, with the candlelight procession beginning at dusk (approximately 5 PM). Led by bagpipes and flag bearers, participants will walk through Volcano, pausing at the church steps for a Gaelic blessing and a moving rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

Afterward, everyone is invited back to Armory Hall for a warm gathering featuring hot apple cider, homemade soups, stews, bread, and desserts. Enjoy Celtic and Christmas music and performances by Highland dancers as the evening continues.

For more information, visit www.MotherLodeScots.com.

Las Posadas
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek, California, United States
Join the community in downtown Sutter Creek for a beautiful and historic Christmas tradition. This one-night contemporary version of Las Posadas follows Joseph and Mary as they journey through town in search of shelter.

The candlelight procession begins at Immaculate Conception Church and winds down Spanish Street before continuing along Main Street, concluding at the stable in front of the historic Methodist Church. Along the way, participants sing familiar Christmas carols and hear the narration of this timeless story.

Children are invited to dress as shepherds, angels, or animals (stuffed animals welcome). Candles and song booklets will be available at the starting point.

After the walk, enjoy cookies and hot beverages in the Methodist Church’s social hall. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes for this unique and heartfelt holiday experience in the heart of Gold Country.

The Farmer and Adele
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Fiddletown Community Center, 14445 Fiddletown Rd, Fiddletown, CA, 95629, United States
Get ready for an old-fashioned country swing dance party at the Fiddletown Community Center! Nashville swing duo The Farmer & Adele bring their signature Western Swing sound to Amador County, joined by Mae McCoy & The Neon Stars for a night of high-energy music and dancing.

The evening kicks off with professional dance instruction to get everyone out on the floor, followed by live music and a lively community hoedown. Known for their vintage flair and award-winning performances, The Farmer & Adele were honored with Western Swing Female of the Year (2019) and Western Swing Band of the Year (2020) at the Ameripolitan Awards.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6 PM, with dance lessons at 6:30 and live music starting at 7 PM. The Farmer & Adele happen at the Fiddletown Community Center on December 6th, 2025 at 7 pm. The Fiddletown Community Center is located at 14445 Fiddletown Road in Fiddletown.
