El Dorado County Calendar of Events

Wells on Wine WOW! - Wine 10: Basics in Flavor Pairing - Sat, Mar 20, 2010
David Girard Vineyards Winemaker Mari Wells Coyle will be teaching a series of classes starting January 2010. You will learn about wine making, the Rhone region and much more! The fee for the four classes is $90.00 for David Girard wine club members $120.00 for non-club members. Class schedule: Jan. 23 Wine 101 and intro to the Rhone, Feb 20 Rhone Varietals and Blending Class, Mar 20 Basics in Flavor Pairing, Apr 24 Wine and Food Pairing: Winemaker luncheon. Select your class time. 10AM or 1PM. Call to reserve your seat. Class will be held at David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Call 530-295-1833 for more information. [email] [website]

11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Family Picnic - Sat, Apr 3, 2010
Bring the whole family to the Coloma-Lotus Community Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic. Bring your own baskets and a picnic lunch to the meadow behind Back Street in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to local children up to 10 years of age and starts promptly at noon. The hunt is sponsored by the Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce. Free parking courtesy of the Park. [email]

29th Annual American River Festival - Fri, Sep 10, 2010 - Sun, Sep 12, 2010
Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land! Centered in Henningsen Lotus Park, land activities include games, food, music, nonprofit and exhibitor booths, and great spectator seats. River games and activities include races for those of all abilities, fun fests for kids, and educational clinics. The ARF benefits several river-focused nonprofits. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call The River Store at 530-626-3435, email, or visit the website. [email] [website]

American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 17, 2010 - Sun, Sep 19, 2010
The 4th Annual American River Music Festival is a celebration of music and moving water. It features Americana, Folk and Blues music performances and workshops on a riverfront main stage, in three riverfront campgrounds, on our famous "gorge" whitewater river trip, and on our spectacular guided riverfront hike. This three-day mostly acoustic American and Canadian Roots music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. Prices vary depending on music and camping options - see the website to buy tickets. For more information call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]