Sutter Creek Farmers Market
2025-06-07 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-14 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-21 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-28 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-05 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-12 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-19 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-26 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

K.C. Blend BBQ
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Paul J. Wines, 10775 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, California, 95669, United States
Paul J. Wines will host the K.C. Blend BBQ on Sunday, June 8th, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at their tasting room. The event celebrates the release of their new Kayce Calvin Blend and features wine tasting, live music, lunch, and on-site pet adoptions.

Lunch will be provided by The County BBQ & Catering, with service from 12:30 to 3:30 PM and options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Club members receive a complimentary lunch with the purchase of six or more bottles of wine; lunch is also available for purchase for non-members. Guests can enjoy live acoustic music by Sam of GreenBroke Music throughout the afternoon.

The event also includes a special adoption showcase with Hungry Tailz Rescue. Visitors can meet pets looking for forever homes while enjoying an afternoon of food, wine, and community support. For more information, visit Paul J. Wines on social media or at their tasting room.

Paul J. Wines is located at 10775 Shenandoah Road in Plymouth.

Ione Farmers Market
2025-06-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Train Park, 1 Main St., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
On June 7th, the Ione Farmers’ Market will return! You can enjoy locally grown produce, foods prepared by local chefs and cooks, and handmade products from local artisans and craft-persons. The Ione Farmers’ Market occurs on Wednesdays in June through July from 5 to 8 pm. The Market will be located at Train Park which is behind the police station on Main Street.

The Ione Farmers Market is produced by the Amador Farmers Market Association. 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.

AmadorArts Summer Concert Series
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Knight Foundry Demonstration Days
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-12 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.

Ione Car Show
2025-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Ione, Ione, California, United States
The Ione Business and Community Association will host the 2nd Annual Ione Car Show on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in downtown Ione. Main Street will close to traffic as classic cars, custom builds, tractors, trucks, and motorcycles line the street for a day that blends small-town charm with motor-powered pride. The event is free for spectators and open to all ages.

Alongside the car show, visitors can enjoy a community chili cook-off with a $5 tasting fee, browse raffle prizes, and stick around for award presentations in multiple categories. Vehicle registration is $30 and includes an official 2025 Car Show t-shirt. Registration is open through June 1, with early check-in and a Friday night mixer at Blue Stone Public House for registered participants.

To register for the car show or the chili cook-off, visit myione.com/2025-carshow. For questions, contact the Ione Business and Community Association at myioneinfo@gmail.com.

Victory on the Grill
2025-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Victory Village, 12408 Kennedy Flat Road, Jackson, California, 95642, United States
The Victory on the Grill Veterans Center Open House & Fundraiser BBQ will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Victory Village Veterans Center, located at 12408 Kennedy Flat Road, Jackson, CA.

This family-friendly event includes facility tours, outdoor seating, and a BBQ lunch with smashburgers for $10, hot dogs for $5, chips for $1, and drinks for $2. Hosted by Victory Village, the event is open to the public and supports local veterans through community engagement and outreach.

All are welcome to attend. For additional details, contact Victory Village at 209-223-2286 or visit their Facebook page for updates.

Drive-In Movie on Carnival Hill
2025-06-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The Amador County Junior Fair Board presents its first-ever Drive-In Movie on Carnival Hill on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Gates open at 7:00 PM and close at 8:00 PM, with the movie starting promptly at 8:15 PM. Guests are invited to bring their friends, blankets, and lawn chairs, or stay in their vehicles, for an outdoor screening of the 1984 classic Footloose.

Admission is $20 per vehicle for 1–4 people, $40 for pickups or vehicles with 5–8 people, and $5 for walk-in guests. Pre-sale tickets are now available and recommended to ensure a spot. This event is a fundraiser in support of the Amador County Junior Fair Board and offers a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the summer season.

The drive-in will take place on Carnival Hill at the Amador County Fairgrounds, located at 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA 95669. For more information or questions, email jr.fairboard@amadorcountyfair.com.

Concert in the Vineyard
2025-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Vino Tahoe, 15010 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek, California, 95685, United States
Jah Work presents a Concert in the Vineyard on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Pansaré Cellars (Vino Tahoe), located at 15010 Ridge Road in Sutter Creek. The afternoon concert features live music from Tom Freund and Queer Country, bringing a mix of alt-country sounds from the North Coast to the Sierra Foothills.

Admission is free with advance reservation, or $5 at the door. Guests can also enjoy street tacos from Cholo’s Cocina, available for purchase on site. This event is part of a weekend concert series, with additional performances on Saturday, June 28.

To reserve your free ticket in advance, visit https://www.vinotahoe.com/events.

Independence Day Carnival
2025-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Pioneer Park, 25100 Buckhorn Ridge Rd., Pioneer, CA, 95666, United States
The 17th Annual Independence Day Carnival will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pioneer Park, located on Buckhorn Ridge Road in Pioneer, California. This free, family-friendly event offers a full afternoon of games, food, and entertainment in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Activities include bounce houses, a water slide, dunk tank, arcade games, contests, and face painting. Concessions will be available on site, featuring snow cones, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, soda, and water.

The event is sponsored by Sierra Baptist Church (26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road). Special thanks to Amador Fire Protection, Jack MaGee, ACRA, and the American Red Cross for their support. For more information, visit www.sierrabaptistpioneer.org.

Hoedown at the Historic Shenandoah Schoolhouse
2025-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Shenandoah Schoolhouse, 21601 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, California, 95669
The Shenandoah Community Club invites you to the Hoedown at the Historic Shenandoah Schoolhouse on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This family-friendly evening will feature live music from The Slade & Elky Show for a lively night of entertainment in a beautiful historic setting.

A $5 donation is suggested for entry, and children 12 and under are free. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, chairs, blankets, and beverages for a relaxed evening under the stars.

The Shenandoah Schoolhouse is located at 21601 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA. This event is hosted by the Shenandoah Community Club.
