Willow Springs Restoration Fundraiser Dinner
2023-04-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The Willow Springs School House Restoration Advisory Council will once again be holding their annual fundraising dinner. Come enjoy great food while supporting the restoration of the Willow Springs (Little Red) Schoolhouse. The Dinner will feature tri-tip and chicken dinner, desserts, silent auction, and live dessert auction.
The Willow Springs Restoration Fundraiser Dinner will take place on April 1st, 2023 in the Pokerville Hall at the Amador County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are $60 or purchase a table of 8 for $500. Reserving a table comes with the added bonus of a bottle of wine.
Even if you cannot make the dinner, you can still support the Schoolhouse’s restoration. Donations can be made to the Amador Community Foundation, c/o Willow Springs Restoration, P.O. Box 1154, Jackson, CA 95642.
The Little Red Schoolhouse sits on the corner of Highway 16 and DeMartini Rd. in Plymouth. You can find some pictures of the restoration at www.willospringsschoolhouse.info. For up to date information, please visit their Facebook page.
Amador County Fairgrounds is located at 18621 Sherwood Street in Plymouth, California.
For more information about the dinner or to get tickets, please call Sue at 209-245-3859 or Sara at 209-471-1778.

All You Can Eat Shrimp Dinner
2023-04-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Join the Italian Benevolent Society as they present their All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Dinner. The Dinner will take place on April 1, 2023 at the Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Creek, California. The Dinner will feature antipasto, salad, pasta, clam chowder, wine and dessert. A no-host bar will also be available as well as raffle with gifts donated from local businesses. Tickets will be $50 and seating will be limited. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner to follow at 7:00 pm.
Tickets will be available in person at Manassero Insurance in Jackson. Please contact Manassero Insurance to see if tickets are still available at 209-223-2551. You can also purchase tickets from the Italian Benevolent Society’s website. For more information, please contact the Society at 209-267-0206.
The Italian Picnic Grounds is located at 581 California Highway 49 in Sutter Creek.

Easter Bunny Photos
2023-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Ledger Dispatch, 106 Water Street, Jackson, California, 95642, United States
Capture the joy of the season. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance prior to Easter at the Ledger Dispatch’s offices in Jackson to take photos with your whole family. The Easter Bunny will be available, April 7th from 2 to 4 pm. Photos are free and all are welcome.

The Ledger Dispatch is located at 106 Water Street in Jackson, California. For more information, please contact the Ledger Dispatch at 209-223-8761.

Easter Eggstravaganza 2023
2023-04-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Italian Picnic Grounds, 581 CA-49, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Bring those little bunnies to the Italian Picnic Grounds on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 for an Easter Eggstravaganza. The Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene will one again present their annual community Easter egg hunt. One you participate in one of their age-appropriate hunts, stick around for free food, rides, and music. To make sure there are eggs for everyone, they ask that you preregister. That can be done by clicking here.
The Easter Eggstravaganza begins at 11 am and ends at 2 pm. This is a free event! The Italian Picnic Grounds is located at 581 California Highway 49 in Sutter Creek, California.
For more information please contact the Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene at 209-267-1307 or office@scnaz.org.

Camp Plymouth Swap Meet & Military Vehicle Show
2023-04-19 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The Western U.S.’s largest annual gathering of ex-military vehicles and militaria swap meet is coming up in April in Plymouth! The Military Vehicle Collectors of California present, Camp Plymouth Swap Meet and Military Vehicle Show. The spring show will be taking place at the 49er Village RV Resort and Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. You can RV camp or stay in a cabin at 49er, or tent camp at the fairgrounds. And there’s no admission or parking fee!
In addition to all the great military vehicles and militaria available for viewing, buying, selling, and trading, the Camp will feature a military vehicle poker rally, a military vehicle excursion Thursday to Jimmy Strauss Jeeps, women’s social on Thursday, and a raffle Friday night. Saturday will feature a Poker Rally. There will also be three showcases on Friday including Military Dodges, World War Two Jeeps, and Military Motorcycles, Scooters, and Bicycles.
This is the 46th anniversary of the big spring meet. All military vehicles are welcome, any condition. There is no vehicle registration fee. There are also no vendor fees for pros or amateurs although you must have a campsite or cabin rental at the 49er RV park. Camp Sacramento begins Wednesday, April 19th and ends on Saturday, April 22nd. Tuesday, April 18th is a set-up day. Sunday, April 23rd will not be a show day.
This event will take place at the Amador County Fairgrounds. Please use the Empire Street entrance (18343 Empire Street, Plymouth, CA 95669). The Camp Plymouth Swap Meet is open to the public and all welcome!
For event information, please contact Jo-Ann at 408-238-8277 or email her at mvcccampmistress@yahoo.com. You can also get additional information at the Military Vehicle Collectors of California website.

25th Annual Celebrate Our Children
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Argonaut High School, 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
On Saturday, April 22nd, the Amador Child Care Council will present the 25th Annual, Celebrate Our Children. This enriching event brings fun and healthy activities for kids of all ages. This year’s theme is 25 Ways of Outdoor PLAY. At the festival will be entertainment acts, fun games and activities, a free lunch, and a petting zoom. They’ll also be a reptile display, car seat check and service vehicle tours. The Cowabunga Ice Cream Truck will be there as well. And don’t forget the visit from Chewy the Tooth!
Celebrate Our Children will take place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Argonaut High School in Jackson. Argonaut High School is located at 501 Argonaut Lane in Jackson, California. For more information, please call the Amador Child Care Council at (209) 283-0844

AAUW Home Tour
2023-04-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek, California, United States
The American Association of University Women – Amador (CA) Branch present their 48th Annual AAUW Home Tour. Come celebrate spring in Sutter Creek as you tour five historical homes in the city. In addition, local historic sites such as the Knight Foundry will be open on Tour Day.

Following the Tour, the Creekside Methodist Church will host the The Home Tour. Enjoy coffee, tea or a cold drink while you enjoy a selection of homemade cookies. Gift baskets created by AAUW members and other community businesses will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to benefit AAUW scholarship fund-raising efforts.

AAUW Home Tour Tickets are available for $40 in advanced or $45 on the day of the Tour. To purchase tickets, please visit their ticketing page on Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Feed Barn in Jackson.

For more information about the Home Tour including information about the sites and historic places and a map of the tour, please visit their information page at https://amador-ca.aauw.net/home-tour/

Campfire Stories
2023-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Amador Community Farm, 1324 Jackson Gate Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
The Mother Lode Land Trust presents an event made for the whole family. On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, come gather around the campfire to hear storytellers weave together some of their best stories. Come enjoy live music, cocoa, s’mores, hot dogs, and more. Hot dog and s’mores packs will be available for purchase at the event for $5.

Campfire Stories takes place at the Amador Community Farm, 1334 Jackson Gate Road in Jackson, California. Gates open at 4:00 pm and stories start at 5:30 pm. Parking is $5.

For more information, please contact the Mother Lode Land Trust at 209-304-8804

Kit Carson Mountain Men "Days of 49" Wagon Train
2023-04-26 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-04-29 00:00 - 23:59 | California
The Kit Carson Mountain Men “Days of 49” Wagon Train rides again. Mark your calendars for five days of fun, education, and entertainment from Wednesday, April 26th through Sunday, April 30th, 2023.
On Wednesday, April 26, the Wagon Train will depart Plymouth, drive through the 49er Village RV Resort, then through Main Street and then a loop through Shenandoah Valley and returning to the encampment in Plymouth.
On Thursday, April 27, the Wagon Train will start with a pass by Plymouth Elementary School and then head to Drytown through private ranch properties. The Wagon Train will stop on Spanish Street in Drytown for photos before heading to a nearby ranch for a private encampment.
On Friday, April 28, the Wagon Train will travel down old Highway 49 into Amador City then into Sutter Creek before heading to the evening’s encampment at the Italian Picnic Grounds. That evening there will be music, entertainment, dancing, and a BBQ dinner available for the community to enjoy. The Italian Picnic Grounds is located at 581 California Highway 49 in Sutter Creek.
On Saturday, April 29, the Wagon Train will head along Ridge Road then to the Kit Carson Mountain Men Hut in Jackson and then to the Amador Senior Center. Then Train will then head to their Saturday encampment at Laughton Ranch. The public is invited to a free, full day of activities including living history programs vendors, entertainment, music and a BBQ. Laughton Ranch is located at 90 Clinton Road in Jackson.
Finally, On Sunday, April 30, the Wagon Train heads to Main Street in Jackson for the “grand finale” with a large parade of performers, riders, and local historic groups. That morning, start the day with a pancake breakfast at 9 am. The parade will begin at 11 am. Following will be first ever Days of 49 “Street” Celebration, with entertainment, living history, vendors, and kid-filled fun.
For information, to participate in the wagon train, or become a vendor at one of the encampments, please email 49erWagonTrain@gmail.com.

Amador Cars & Coffee
2023-05-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Raley’s, 781 CA-49, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Come check out some cool rides from the past at Amador Cars & Coffee. Amador Cars and Coffee takes place every first and third Saturday in June and July at the Raley’s parking lot in Jackson. This is a gathering of like minded people who love cars and trucks. The event will run from 8 am to 10ish (weather permitting).
The Jackson Raley’s is located at 781 South Highway 49, Jackson, California. For more information, please check out the Amador Cars and Coffee Facebook Group.

Shred Event
2023-05-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Charles Howard Park, 600 S Church St, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Ione Business and Community Association is sponsoring a shred event on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at Howard Park in Ione. The Shred Event will take place from 9 am to 1 pm. Bring your old bank statements, tax returns, credit card offers, and other sensitive paper to be securely shredded safely and securely. Shredding will cost $20 per banker’s box.

Howard Park is located at 600 Church Street in Ione, California. For more information, please call the Association at 209-274-2446.

Ione Homecoming
2023-05-12 07:30 - 23:00, 2023-05-13 07:30 - 23:00 | Charles Howard Park, 600 S Church St, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Ione welcomes you back for the 147th annual Ione Homecoming. This wonderful event put on by the Ione Picnic Association highlights the best and brightest of Ione. The 2023 Homecoming celebration will take place on May 12th and 13th. A schedule of events will be posted when it is released.
Currently, the Ione Picnic Association is looking for non-food vendors. Booths will be open on May 12th from 4 to 8 pm and on May 13th from 11 am to 6 pm. There is a $50 booth fee which covers both days. Booths will be located at the Ione Howard Park.
For an application, please email IonePicnicAssociation@gmail.com.

Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run
2023-05-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Castle Oaks Golf Course, 1000 Castle Oaks Drive, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
This year, the Bedbug Challenge has gone County wide. Help send Amador County 5th and 6th Graders to Science Camp while you get fit and have fun at the Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run. The goal is to raise $125,000 to send 270 students to camp in the spring of 2024.
The Bedbug Challenge begins at the Castle Oaks golf course and winds through the Castle Oaks neighborhood in Ione, California. Enjoy 5 color stations plus water and snacks at the finish line. Participants who register before April 14th receive a free t-shirt.
The Bedbug Challenge will take place on Saturday May 13th, 2023. Check in begins at 7 am and the race starts at 8. Entry cost starts at $30 for individuals or $50 for families (up to five…each additional person is $10). For tickets, please visit the ticketing page on Brown Paper Tickets. You can also visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bedbugchallenge

A&A Shooters Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
2023-05-13 07:30 - 12:00 | Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve, 2951 Curran Rd., Ione, California, 95640, United States
On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, A&A Shooters will present their Annual Sporting Clays Shoot. Adults and youth are welcome. Come show off how good a shot you are while raising funds for a cause. Belt buckles will be awarded for top gun, high male, female, and junior. Awards will also be available for runner-ups and alumni.

To participate in the shoot, 100 targets and lunch will be $85. CYSSA Youth Shooters can shoot targets only for $40. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.

The A&A Shooters Annual Sporting Clays Shoot will take place at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve, 2951 Curran Rd. in Ione, California. Check-in opens at 7:30 am and the shoot starts at 9 am.

Pre-registration is recommended. To register, please email a.a.shootingsports@gmail.com or text 209-419-2861.

Church Street Market
2023-05-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Church Street Market, 210 S. Church Street, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Looking for that one of a kind, handmade item? Need something unique for a birthday or holiday gift? Come celebrate Ione Homecoming Weekend and shop till your hearts content at the Church Street Market.
There are some great vendors that sell at the Church Street Market. From food to clothing to plants to jewelry to arts and crafts, you are sure to find something that you will love from one of the local vendors. The next Church Street Market takes place on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The Market will open at 11:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. The Church Street Market is located at 210 S. Church Street in Ione, California.
For more information or to reserve a vendor space (vendor spaces are $25), contact the Church Street Market at the Facebook Page or their Instagram Page.

49er 5k/10k run/walk
2023-05-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Amador City, Amador City, California, United States
Start loosening your glutes, as the Amador County Recreation Agency (ACAR) presents the 49er 5k/10k run/walk on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 in Amador City. ACAR presents great programs in our community and this run/walk will help raise money for additional recreation programs in the community.

In order to participation, ACAR requests that you please register by Saturday, May 13th. The 10k is $35 for adults and $30 for youth and the 5k is $25 for adults and $20 for youth. More information can be had by visiting amadorrec.com or by calling 209-223-6349.

Sutter Creek Farmers Market
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:30, 2023-05-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Main Street Plaza, Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Food lovers rejoice, the Sutter Creek Farmers Market is back! Starting May 20th, you can enjoy the best agricultural, prepared foods, and handmade products the the good people of Amador County produce. The Sutter Creek Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm (Noon) from May through October 14th.
The Sutter Creek 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.
Calling 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.

Motherlode Cruise Car Show
2023-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Main Street, Main Street, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Get your leather jacket on, flip your collar up, and head on down to the Motherlode Cruise Car Show happening May 20th in Jackson. The Motherlode Cruise Car Show will, of course, feature beautiful vintage cars from all around the Amador County region. Besides all the great vintage and muscle cars and hot rods, the Car Show will also feature an art and craft show, music, food, and a raffle. The Motherlode Cruise Car Show benefits two great causes; Hospice of Amador & Calaveras and Tri-County Wildlife Care.
This year’s Motherlode Cruise Car Show is presented by the Amador County Chamber of Commerce. The Motherlode Cruise Car Show will happen on Historic Main Street in Jackson California on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 from 9 am to 4 pm. There is no cost to attend. A pre-registration get together will happen from 3 to 7 pm behind Mel’s in Jackson on Friday, May 19th, the evening before the car show. To find out more about the Car Show or the Pre-registration get together, please call the Chamber at 209-223-0350.
Classic cars and vendors are wanted. The pre-registration entry fee for your vehicle, if received by May 1st, will be $35. Entry fee at the door, if space is available, will be $40. There is a limit of 200 entries. Vendor booths are $10 per space plus a raffle prize donation. To pre-register, please visit amadorchamber.com.

Smokechasers
2023-05-20 11:00 - 18:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Celebrate the men and women who keep us safe at the second annual Smokechasers First Responder Fair May 20th, 2023 at the Amador County Fairgrounds. Smokechasers will feature a host of entertainment and education options for the whole family. Learn how to quickly and safely evacuate yourself, friends, family, your pets, and livestock in the event of a wildfire. Learn how to make your home and property more fire resistant. Come dunk a fire chief, pet animals, play games, listen to some great music, shop the vendors and enjoy some great food, beer and wine.
Come “beat the smoke” at Smokechasers. Smokechasers is open from 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets for Smokechasers are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Parking is free. For more information, please visit www.smokechasersevent.com, call 209-418-5707, or email info@smokechasersevent.com.

Ione Cars & Coffee
2023-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Castle Oaks Golf Course, 1000 Castle Oaks Drive, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Ione now has their very own Cars and Coffee every fourth Saturday of the month. Come check out the cool rides, restorations, muscle cars, and vintage roadsters or bring your own prized ride and chat with other fellow car enthusiasts.

Ione Cars & Coffee takes place at the Castle Oaks Golf Course at 1000 Castle Oaks Dr. in Ione. Entry is free and all are welcome. For more information, please visit their Instagram page @ione_cars_and_coffee or send them an email at ionecarsandcoffee@gmail.com

Goat Feed
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 724 North Main Street, Jackson, California, 95642, United States
Historic St. Sava Church invites you to come celebrate Serbian culture right here in Amador County at their annual Goat Barbeque on Sunday, May 28th, 2023. St. Sava will host a Divine Liturgy at 10 am followed by food, fun, and fellowship with music and a silent auction begins at noon. The goat buffet luncheon will begin at 1 pm featuring locally-produced spit-roasted goat, roasted red potatoes, garlic green beans, slaw, locally-baked Serbian bakery bread, and a dessert buffet. Water and soft drinks are included.

Tickets are available in advance at goat-feed-2023.square.site as well as at the door. Goat Feed tickets are $30 for adult at $20 for teens 13-16. Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets for a drink at the wet bar featuring Serbian beer, pivo wine, mixed drinks, and Slivovitz are $5. On the Goat Feed’s website, their is also the opportunity to donate to both the Goat Feed and to the mission of St. Sava to protect Serbian culture here in our community.

The Goat Feed will be located at St. Sava Church, 724 North Main Street, in Jackson, CA. For more information, please contact St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church at 209-223-2700.
