Celebrate art, culture, and community at the Day of the Dead Art Show hosted by End of Nowhere Winery. Sip wine, mingle with friends, and explore one-of-a-kind local artwork inspired by Día de los Muertos. This evening event offers the perfect mix of creativity and connection in the heart of Amador City—come enjoy the vibrant...
The screams return to Ione this October as the legendary Preston Castle Haunt celebrates 15 years of spine-chilling terror. Known as one of California’s most haunted places and featured on shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Asylum, the Castle transforms once again into a walkthrough haunted house experience unlike any other. This is...
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...
The Mother Lode Land Trust invites you to a free family-friendly day of fall fun at the 4th Annual C&C Ranch Harvest Party. Enjoy an afternoon filled with kids’ carnival games, races, and prizes, plus special appearances and activities. Kids can join in the fun with a cake walk, candy prizes, story tent, and classic...
Celebrate the harvest season in downtown Plymouth with a day full of food, fun, and festivities for the whole family. The Plymouth Harvest Fest returns on Saturday, October 18 from 2 PM until dusk, featuring community favorites like the Chili Cook-Off, Grape Stomp, Chalk Art Contest, and Costume Contests for both people and pets. Guests...
One of Amador County’s favorite family Halloween traditions returns! Each Saturday in October, the 49er RV Village Resort transforms into a Halloween wonderland for an evening of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating. Visitors can stroll through the resort as guests decorate their RVs, set up spooky displays, and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters of all ages. The...
The screams return to Ione this October as the legendary Preston Castle Haunt celebrates 15 years of spine-chilling terror. Known as one of California’s most haunted places and featured on shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Asylum, the Castle transforms once again into a walkthrough haunted house experience unlike any other. This is...
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...
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...
The screams return to Ione this October as the legendary Preston Castle Haunt celebrates 15 years of spine-chilling terror. Known as one of California’s most haunted places and featured on shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Asylum, the Castle transforms once again into a walkthrough haunted house experience unlike any other. This is...
Lace up your sneakers… if you dare! The Mother Lode is about to get a frightfully fun new tradition with the inaugural Mother Lode Monster Dash 5K & Costume Contest, hosted by Argonaut Cross Country. This Halloween-themed 5K run/walk welcomes all ages and abilities—whether you’re as fast as a vampire bat or as steady as...
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...
