Band Against Cancer
2022-09-10 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Band Against Cancer is an annual event that raises money for Amador STARS, a non-profit based right here in Amador County that provides support, transportation, and other resources for those that are dealing with cancer. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2022 at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek, California.
The event will feature live music from local bands including The Boxhorns, Triple Threat, Mike Rolf, Teal Wheels, and The Blowbacks. Also on hand, dunk your local firefighters in a dunk tank. There will be a Paint n’ Sip, luminary ceremony, as well as jewelry, weaving demonstration, corn hole tournament, quilt show, and so much more. And don’t forget all the great food available for purchase from local restaurants and caters including Wing It, Ione Tacos, Coffee Tree, and She’s So Charcuterie.
In addition, there will also be a special event called Sip & Taste with the STARS from 3 to 6 pm where you’ll have the opportunity to try small bites and local Amador wines & brews. Tickets for the Sip & Taste are $30 per person and you must be 21 years of age or older.
Band Against Cancer will take place on September 10th from 9 am to 9 pm. Admission is free and so is parking. For more information or to purchase tickets for Sip & Taste with the STARS, please visit amadorstars.org or call 209-267-1246

Becky's New Car
2022-09-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates | Cobblestone Theatre, 16138 Main Street, Volcano, CA, 95689, United States
Volcano Theatre Company presents Becky’s New Car, a comedy about the nature of love, fidelity, and second chances.
Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare.
Becky’s New Car is written by Steven Dietz and directed by Paula Bibby. Becky’s New Car will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 2nd through October 8th. The play will start at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm on Sundays.
Becky’s New Car will be held at the Cobblestone Theatre located at 16138 Main Street in Volcano, California. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $20 for seniors. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.volcanotheatre.net or call 209-419-0744.

Four Weddings and an Elvis
2022-09-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Goldmine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Summer is in full swing with the Main Street Theatre Works. The second production of the Season will be Four Weddings and an Elvis a hilarious comedy by Nancy Frick. From the publisher:
Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies! In the hilarious Four Weddings and an Elvis, we witness four of her funniest: Bev and Stan, who are getting married–by the King himself–as revenge on their exes; Vanessa and Bryce, two arrogant aging stars who are tying the knot as a publicity ploy, and are vexed by an aging Elvis who doesn’t know who they are; and Martin and Fiona, a gentle postal-worker and a tough ex-con trying to get married before the police arrive! However, the final wedding is the funniest all: Sandy’s fifth and final wedding which reveals a hilarious twist! With simple scenic requirements and memorable characters, Four Weddings and an Elvis is a comedic treat certain to please audiences!
Four Weddings & an Elvis will run Fridays and Saturdays from August 12th through September 10th, 2022. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the show are $20, Seniors 65+ are $17.50, and youth, 18 & under, are $12.00. Four Weddings and an Elvis will be held at the Kennedy Gold Mine Amphitheatre located at 1127 North Main Street in Jackson, California. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.mstw.org.

Fiddlers Jam
2022-09-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Fiddletown, Fiddletown, CA, 95629, United States
Once again Fiddletown is “Taking It To The Street” to celebrate their namesake, the fiddle. Come out to historic Fiddletown, California for the 71st Annual Fiddler’s Jam. The Fiddlers’ Jam will be held on September 17th, 2022 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is one of the only free fiddlers jams in the entire nation. Multiple stages will feature bluegrass bands, open mic, and acoustic jam sessions. Bring your strings so you too can participate.

In addition to the music, the will be a complete street festival with artisan crafts, award-winning wine, microbrew beer, as well as country BBQ. As Fiddletown is a historic mining town, there will be gold-rush era building tours available as well.

The Fiddlers’ Jam is free to enter but parking is limited so please share a ride. There will be parking available a block away. For more information, please visit fiddletowncc.org or send an email to info@fiddletowncc.org.

Gold Fire
2022-09-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Goldmine Amphitheatre, 1127 N. Main St., Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
As we honor the centennial anniversary of the Argonaut Mine Disaster, the Main Street Theatre Works will present a dramatic reading of the Gold Fire by Laurence Rutter. In Gold Fire, Rutter recreates the disaster and rescue effort by using the miners, rescuers, reporters, and other officials that were there. The disaster, still California’s worst mining disaster, cost the lives of 47 miners.
The reading of Gold Fire will take place at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre. The reading will begin at 8 pm on both Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th, 2022. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. The performance is free but to guarantee yourself a seat, be sure to pick up tickets ahead of time at the Kennedy Mine gift shop or the Amador County Chamber of Commerce.
The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre is located outside so please feel free to bring a picnic dinner, jackets, blankets, and chairs. The Kennedy Mine Foundation will also have wine and been for sale. Coffee, water, and light snacks will be on sale at the MSTW snack bar.
The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre is located at 1127 North Main Street in Jackson, California. The Chamber of Commerce is located at 40 N. Hwy. 49 in Jackson. For more information, please visit www.mstw.org.

Chaw'se Big Time Celebration
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
The Ione Band of Miwok Indians invite you to come and celebrate the Acorn Harvest season at the Chaw’se Big Time Celebration. This year’s Big Time will beheld on September 24th, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm at Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Pine Grove. At the Big Time you’ll find Native American art, crafts, and jewelry. Come get delicious Indian tacos and fry bread. There will also be traditional Native American dancers and a handgame tournament.
The Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located at 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road in Pine Grove, California. A $5 State Parks Day Use Fee will be charged for entry. For more information, please contact the Ione Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Office at 209-245-5800.

Sidewalk Sale
2022-09-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Main Street, Main Street, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Historic Downtown Jackson will host a special Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. During the sidewalk sale, participating stores will offer special deals and discounts on tables outside their stores. Don’t forget to take a peek inside to for all the other great items that our local merchants have to offer. There will also be a raffle with great prizes from those same local merchants. You do not need to be present to win! The Jackson sidewalk sale is a great opportunity to save money on your favorite items while supporting local businesses.
The Historic Downtown Jackson Sidewalk Sale will take place from 11 am to 5 pm on September 24th on Main Street in Jackson. For more information, check out Jackson Main Street’s Facebook page.

Brewfest
2022-09-24 15:00 - 23:00 | Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Italian Benevolent Society presents Brewfest on Saturday, September 24th at the Italian Picnic Grounds. Come celebrate locally made craft beer presented by Amador Brewing Company and Claimstake Brewing. There will be lots of great events happening including salami bingo, a cornhole tourney, and of course a lot of wine and beer! Darin Sexton & Highway 49 and Double Take will be performing. Multiple food trucks and vendors will also be on the scene. Brewfest starts at 3 pm and runs till 11 pm in the evening.

The Italian Picnic Grounds are located at 581 CA Hwy 49 in Sutter Creek, California. For more information, please visit: http://www.italianbenevolentsociety.com/ Proceeds from the event help the Italian Benevolent Society’s High School scholarship fund.

New York Steak Dinner
2022-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 South Church Street, Ione, CA, 95642, United States
The Ione Rotary welcomes you out to get a wonderful steak dinner and help support all the community programs of the Rotary. The New York Steak Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at the Evalynn Bishop Hall, 701 CA-124 in Ione, California. Included with your steak are a ton of sides and a no-host bar. Doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets to the New York Steak Dinner are $50.
For more information, please visit the Rotary Club of Ione’s Facebook Page or Website. You can also reach out to the club by calling 209-259-3382 or by emailing rotaryclubofione@gmail.com.

2022 Golden Threads Quilt Show
2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutter Creek Auditorium and Community Center, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Mother Lode Quilters’ Guild presents the 2022 Golden Threads Quilt Show, October 1st and 2nd in Historic Sutter Creek. The Quilt Show will be held at the Sutter Creek Auditorium and Community Center located at 18 Main Street in Sutter Creek, California. The show opens at 10 am both days and closes at 5 pm on Saturday and at 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $7 per person and children under 5 are free with a paying adult.
If you are interested in quilting then this is the show for you. The Quilt Show will feature quilter Jenny Lyon author of Free-Motion Quilting from Ordinary to Extraordinary. Jenny will have quilts on display and will provide mini-demonstrations each day. To find out more about Jenny, please visit her website at www.quiltskipper.com. In addition, the Quilt Show will feature vendors, a country store, gift baskets, a silent auction and an opportunity quilt. For more information, please visit the Mother Lode Quilters’ Guild website at www.mlqgsuttercreek.org.
Here is a flyer for the event: Quilt Show Fliers

Barn Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
2022-10-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Laughton Ranch, 90 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
On October 1st, 2022, join The Amador Community College Foundation as they invite you to a Barn Dinner & Dance to benefit Amador College Connect, a one-stop resource center that helps students connect to online college classes and regional apprenticeship programs. Come enjoy a BBQ tri-tip steak and chicken dinner, no-host beer and wine bar, dessert and live auctions. Dance the night away with entertainment provided by Slade & Elky, Those Windburn Brothers. There will also be a square dance demonstration by the Jackson Claim Jumpers Square Dance Club.
The ACCF’s Barn Dinner & Dance will be held at Laughton Ranch, located at 90 Clinton Rd. in Jackson. Tickets to the Barn Dinner & Dance are $50 and can be purchased by visiting the ACCF’s ticking page. For more information about the Dance, please contact the Foundation at 209-217-8239. For more information about Amador College Connect, please visit their webpage at amadorcollegeconnect.com.

Ione Police Foundation Fundraising Dinner
2022-10-01 17:30 | Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 South Church Street, Ione, CA, 95642, United States
The Ione Police Foundation presents the 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner to benefit the Ione Police Department. The Dinner will take place on Saturday October 1st, 2022 at the Evalynn Bishop Hall at Charles Howard Park in Ione. Prior to the dinner will be a no-host bar starting at 5:30 pm with the dinner beginning at 6:30. This is going to be a wonderful dinner catered by Motherlode Deli featuring grilled beef tri-tip, grilled chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, spring salad mix and garlic bread. Don’t forget to bring your checkbook to support the Police Department by buying raffle tickets and bidding on the live and silent auctions.
The Evalynn Bishop Hall is located at 701 California Highway 124 in Ione, California. Tickets to the Fundraising Dinner are $40 per person or you can get a table of 10 for $350. For tickets or for more information, please contact any Ione Police Officer, stop by the Ione City Hall or call 209-304-5101.
Thank you to the Amador Community Foundation for fiscally sponsoring this event.

Halloween at 49er Village RV Resort
2022-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 49er Village RV Resort, 18265 CA-49, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
One of the truly great experiences of Amador County, especially if you have kids, is the Saturday Trick or Treating at the 49er Village RV Resort. This Plymouth tradition is open to the public and little ghosts, witches, and ghouls come from miles around. But the guests at 49er RV Village have just as much fun by decorating their RVs, creating haunted houses, and making sure their is something special for mom and dad as well. This year Halloween will be all October long with expanded trick or treating on each Saturday in October. Trick or treating is from 6 to 8 pm and no vehicle traffic is allowed in the park during this time. Admission is still just $5 or a bag of candy.
The 49er RV Village Resort is located at 18265 California Highway 49 in Plymouth, California. For more information please call the Resort at 209-245-6981

Trivia Night at Hotel Sutter
2022-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Hotel Sutter, 53 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
The Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents one of its two, fun and competitive trivia nights at Hotel Sutter in Sutter Creek every first Monday of the month. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather up your team of 2-8 people and get ready to answer some trivia! The questions will cover four different categories, so everyone on your team should be able to contribute. At the end of the night, you’ll get to see how your team stacks up against the others. Who will be crowned the smartest in Amador? There is an $20 entry fee per team. Come join the community fun for the trivia, raffles, and great prizes. Appetizers and drink specials are also available.
ACRA Trivia Night will be on the first Monday of every month and begin April 4th, 2022. Future dates include May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, and August 4th. Sign-ups for Trivia Night start at 5:30 pm and the trivia begins at 6. Hotel Sutter is located at 53 Main Street in Sutter Creek, California.
For more information, please contact Justin at 209-223-6349 or by email at jhoward@amadorgov.org. You can check out ACRA’s website at www.goacra.org.
If you cannot make Monday evenings, ACRA offers another trivia night at BG’s Lounge in Jackson. Check out our listing for that by clicking here.

Country Line Dance Lessons
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Drytown Social Club, 15950 CA-49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Do you know how to electric slide? Can you do the cowboy cha cha? How about that ol’ tush push? Well if you don’t and want to learn (or just want to freshen up your moves), put your boots on and head on down to the Drytown Social Club to learn some new dance moves for the country club. Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) presents Country Line Dance Lessons, now, first Thursday of the month. Lessons begin at 6 pm, last one hour, and are $5. This is open to all levels.
The Drytown Social Club is located at 15950 CA-49 in Drytown, California. For more information, please call ACRA at 209-223-6359 or email acra@amadorgov.org.

Paint and Sip
2022-10-07 06:00 - 20:00 | Pizza Factory, 10 E. Main Street, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
The Ione Community 4-H Club invite you to come and support the club at their Paint and Sip night. The Paint and Sip will be held October 7th at the Pizza Factory in Ione. The Paint and Sip will start 6 pm on the second floor. The Paint and Sip will feature Priscilla from Heart and Soul Studio. Tickets for the Paint and Sip are $45 per person which includes all painting supplies. Light snacks and will be provided.
Space is limited so please reserve your spot no later than September 30th. You can reserve your spot by contacting Christine Gold at 209-256-4111 or Alissa Hardie at 209-256-9814. Cash, check, and Venmo are all accepted. The Ione Pizza Factory is located at 10 E. Main Street in Ione, California.
Once again, all proceeds of the Paint and Sip benefit the Ione Community 4-H Club.

Halloween Haunted House
2022-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Pioneer Veteran’s Hall, 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer, CA, 95666, United States
Halloween season is popping in Amador County. Amador Rec presents their terrifying Halloween Haunted House on the second and third weekends in October. This annual haunt is located at the Pioneer Veteran’s Hall in Pioneer and is sure to scare you to your bones. Tickets to enter the haunt are $5 or you can get a punch card for $10 for five times through the haunt. Doors opens at 5 pm and the Haunted House will terrorize you till 8 pm.
Haunted House dates are October 7th and 8th and the 14th and 15th. The Pioneer Veteran’s Hall is located at 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Road in Pioneer, California. Have questions? ACRA is dying to answer them. Call them at 209-223-6349.
