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Amador Four Fires
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Amador Four Fires returns to the Amador County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3, 2025, gathering wineries, chefs, and guests for a day that links open-fire cooking with the wines of four benchmark regions, France’s Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain (Iberia), and Heritage California. VIP ticket-holders enter at 11:00 AM; general admission follows at 12:00 PM, and tastings, food stations, and music continue until 4:00 PM.

More than two dozen Amador producers will pour reserve and limited-production wines alongside gold-medal favorites, while local restaurants prepare dishes over live flames to match each regional theme. The indoor–outdoor layout leaves room for demonstrations, a silent auction, artisan vendors, and a tasting area pouring locally brewed beer and wines by the glass. Guests can meet winemakers, attend short talks, or simply move between the four fire pits sampling as they go.

Tickets are limited. VIP access is $125, with a small allotment at a $115 pre-release price. This includes early entry, parking, a commemorative glass, four cuisine tickets, a meet-and-greet zone, and a swag bag. General admission is $85 (or $75 pre-release) and opens at noon; Designated Driver admission is $40 and includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. The event is 21-and-over. The fairgrounds are located at 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA. For details or to purchase tickets, visit amadorfourfires.com or call 209-245-6992. Partial proceeds benefit the Amador County Fair Foundation.

AmadorArts Summer Concert Series
2025-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
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.

Berry Sweet Summer Festival
2025-05-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, the Berry Sweet Summer Festival fills the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth with the scents and tastes of the season’s favorite fruit. Celebrating the bright flavors of summer and our collective love of berries, this lively weekend event offers endless ways to indulge in sweet treats and family-oriented fun.

Local farms and berry vendors will showcase fresh-picked berries and berry plants, while food trucks serve creative berry-infused dishes and desserts. There’s also a wine and beer garden featuring special berry blends, plus live music and dancing to keep everyone entertained. Children can enjoy a variety of games and competitions, ensuring that guests of all ages have something to look forward to.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect fresh berry, craving a unique dessert, or simply hoping to share a joyful experience under the summer sky, the Berry Sweet Summer Festival has a little something for everyone. The festival runs on Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Amador County Fairgrounds, located at 18621 Sherwood Street in Plymouth. For more information, please visit berrysweetsummerfestival.com or contact Michaelle Pak at 916-337-8480 or mmonarchmedia@yahoo.com.
