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Valentine's Pancake Breakfast
2026-02-14 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ione Memorial District Hall, 207 S Amador Street, Ione, California, 95640, United States
The VFW Auxiliary Post 8254 in Ione invites you to their Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, country potatoes, and beverages — and choose to eat in or take out.

Advance tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased ahead of time from Robyn Ornsby at Robyn’s Nest (209-304-8780), at VFW Post 8254 when open in the afternoons, or at Kristi Roots Insurance (34 South Buena Vista Street, Ione). Tickets at the door will be available for $20.

The VFW Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Ione Memorial District Hall at 207 South Amador Street in Ione. For more information, call Kristi Roots Insurance at 209-274-4543.

Green and Gold Gala
2026-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Saint Sava Mission, 604 Mission Blvd., Jackson, California, 95642, United States
Join the Jackson Lions Club for the first annual Green & Gold Gala, an elegant evening of community, celebration, and giving back. Guests will enjoy a plated surf and turf dinner, along with raffles, silent and live auctions, and a dessert auction.

The Argonaut Student Leadership Program will assist in hosting the event and is honored to be recognized as a beneficiary of the gala’s proceeds.

Tickets are $75 per person. Recommended attire is semi-formal in black, green, and gold.

The Green & Gold Gala takes place on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Saint Sava Mission at 604 Mission Blvd. in Jackson. Doors open at 5 pm and Dinner is served at 6 pm. For more information, contact a member of the Jackson Lions Club or Argonaut Student Leadership.

Amador County Little League West Fundraising Dinner
2026-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 South Church Street, Ione, CA, 95642, United States
We’re lighting up Howard Park! Join Amador County Little League West for their first annual fundraising dinner, with a delicious meal prepared and served by the Native Sons of the Golden West #33.

Enjoy an evening of great food, community spirit, and fun, featuring both live and silent auctions along with exciting raffle prizes. Proceeds will help bring lights to Howard Park’s baseball fields.

Tickets are $50 for individuals and $90 for couples. You can also reserve a table of 8 for $550 or a gun table of 8 for $950. Cash, check, Venmo, or card accepted. For tickets, contact Isa Finch at 209-662-8255.

The Amador County Little League West Fundraising Dinner happens on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Evalynn Bishop Hall

Old Sutter Creek Flea Market
2026-01-18 06:00 - 14:00 | Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Are you the kind of person who loves a good treasure hunt? If so, the Old Sutter Creek Flea Market is definitely for you! Held every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Italian Picnic Grounds, it’s a great place to find all sorts of antiques, collectibles and vintage items. And once you’ve filled up your car with goodies, be sure to visit Historic Downtown Sutter Creek for some more shopping fun!

Admission to the Flea Market is $2. Gates open at 6:00 am and the Flea Market runs until 2:00 pm. Also note, dogs are not allowed at the flea market and the flea market happens if weather permits. Parking is free and handicapped spots are available near the entrance.

Are you interested in selling? For vendor information, please call 209-267-8314 or 661-609-1464. You can also email, oldsuttercreekfleamarket@gmail.com. This is a Tigby Hill Event.

The Italian Picnic Grounds are located at 581 California Highway 49 in Sutter Creek, California. For more information, please call 209-267-8314 or visit The Old Sutter Creek Flea Market’s website, aptly named: www.oldsuttercreekfleamarket.com. And be sure to mark down these dates on your calendar for future Old Sutter Creek Flea Markets in 2026: January 18th, February 15th, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September 20th, October 18th, November 16th, and December 21st.

Denim and Diamonds New Year's Eve Bash
2025-12-31 16:00 - 23:59 | Burke’s Family Restaurant, 25 W. Main Street, Ione, California, 95640, United States
Grab your boots, your bling, and your best denim to ring in the new year the country way at Burke Family Restaurant’s Denim and Diamonds New Year’s Eve Bash.

Enjoy dinner service starting at 4 PM, followed by live music from Greenbroke Music beginning at 8 PM and a lively countdown to midnight.

Denim and Diamonds happens on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at Burke’s Family Restaurant at 25 W. Main Street in Ione. Reservations are recommended, as this special night fills up fast. Contact Burke’s at 209-274-4161.

Knight Foundry Demonstration Days
2025-12-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | 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.

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Volcano Christmas Show
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Sutter Creek Parade of Lights
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Sutter Creek Main Street, Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Come join the community for the 18th Annual Sutter Creek Parade of Lights and celebrate the Christmas spirit in historic downtown Sutter Creek. Whether you’re participating in the parade or watching from the sidewalks, this festive evening promises plenty of holiday cheer.

Roads close at 5 PM, and the parade begins at 6 PM. Free shuttle service will be available from the Italian Picnic Grounds from 3:00 to 5:30 PM and again after the parade.

Parade entry forms are due by Sunday, November 30. Visit the new Parade of Lights website for entry information and event updates.

This year introduces Vendor Alley, featuring arts and crafts booths and food vendors beginning at 1 PM in the Plaza and Auditorium, continuing until 8 PM after the parade. Additional food vendors will be located at the north end of Main Street.

For vendor inquiries, a limited number of VIP viewing sections, or additional details, visit scparadeoflights.org or email info@SCParadeofLights.org.

Cornerstone Night Live
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-12 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Cornerstone Church of Ione, 116 S Church St., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Cornerstone Church’s annual Christmas Dinner Theater, “Cornerstone Night Live.” This beloved community event combines a festive dinner with an original stage production full of humor, heart, and holiday spirit.

Guests will enjoy a delicious meal followed by an evening of live entertainment presented by the Cornerstone Players. Each year’s performance brings a new story to life with creativity, laughter, and a meaningful message to kick off the Christmas season.

Tickets are $25 but are extremely limited and sell out quickly. Visit cornerstoneione.org/dinnertheater for tickets and details.

Cornerstone Night Live takes place at Cornerstone Church at 116 S. Church Street in Ione. Cornerstone Night Live runs from Thursday, December 11th through Saturday, December 13th. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Ione's Polar Express Christmas Parade
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Ione Main Street, Main Street, Ione, California, 95640, United States
All aboard for this year’s Ione Christmas Parade, themed “Ione’s Polar Express.” Enjoy festive floats, local groups, music, and holiday cheer as the community gathers to celebrate the season.

Parade entries are open now, and everyone is invited to join the fun. Prizes will be awarded for the top entries in each category. The deadline to register is Thursday, December 11. To sign up, use the QR code on the poster or visit the sign-up form.

Ione’s Polar Express Christmas Parade happens Saturday, December 13th, 2025 beginning at 11 am in Downtown Ione. The Parade is presented by the Ione Business & Community Association.

Christmas at the Castle
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Preston Castle, 900 Palm Drive, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Celebrate the holidays with a historic stroll through Preston Castle and experience the magic of Christmas past. Step back in time to the early 1900s as this landmark comes alive with festive cheer, local crafts, and family fun.

Event highlights include:• Self-guided tours of the Castle from 10 AM to 1:30 PM (ticket required)• Craft and food vendors open from 10 AM to 4 PM• Visits and photos with Santa from 12:30 PM to 2 PM

Gate entry is free and includes access to the gift shop, Santa visits, and the craft fair. Food vendors such as Blue Stone Pizza, Wok & Roll, and Salty Sweet Pop will be onsite serving up delicious holiday treats.

Christmas at the Castle happens Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at Preston Castle, 900 Palm Drive in Ione. For more information or for tour tickets, please visit prestoncastle.org.

Catch Me if You can
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00, 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.

Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Jackson Cinema is D’Place, 201 Vukovich Way, Jackson, California, 95642, United States
Enjoy a special one-night-only screening of Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer – Remastered, a family-friendly holiday adventure that blends imagination, mystery, and the timeless charm of Sherlock Holmes. Each ticket includes a small popcorn and a 12 oz. soda.

The film follows Danny, a young boy struggling with bullying at school, who escapes into the world of Sherlock Holmes. As his imagination deepens, Danny finds himself transported to Victorian London, where he joins Holmes and Dr. Watson on a journey that intertwines modern fears with classic deductive magic. This warm, whimsical story also serves as a fundraiser supporting Baker Street West and its new theatre home.

Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer takes places on Wednesday, December 10th. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students (plus service fees; additional 3% credit card fee applies). Two showtimes available: 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

For tickets and details, visit the registration page at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/baker-street-west/sherlock-holmes-and-the-true-believer-remastered#/

Jackson Cinema is D’Place is located at 201 Vukovich Way in Jackson.

Amador County Concert Band Holiday Concert
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Community Church of Pine Grove, 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove, California, 95665, United States
Kick off the season with this beloved Amador County holiday tradition. The Amador County Concert Band will perform favorites including selections from Polar Express, Sleigh Ride, and a musical reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, plus more seasonal pieces.

This is a free concert but donations to the band are appreciated. The 2025 Holiday Concert will occur Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at the Community Church of Pine Grove. Doors open at 2:30 PM, the concert begins at 3:00 PM. Arrive a few minutes early for the best seating. Ample parking available.

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.
