August Happenings In and Around Murphys
Looking for more events in Calaveras County? Visit the countywide calendar at GoCalaveras.com or check our Instagram & Facebook pages for a list of events for the upcoming weekend, published every Thursday. Always double-check event details with the organizers before making a long drive, as plans can change.
Gather your team and join us for the 33rd Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp Competition, happening Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30AM to 5PM at Murphys Community Park. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is proud to host this beloved tradition, bringing teams together for a full day of stomping, laughter, and community, all in support of a great cause. Sign up here!
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Live Music at Jazz Cellars at 3pm
Bottomless Mimosas at the Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden on Saturday from 12-3 pm!
Live Music at the Murphys Wine Bar and Beer Garden – Beer Garden Concert Series from 1-4 pm.
Hilltop Music Series at Brice Station starting at 7pm featuring the Broken Compass.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Mimosa Sundays at Ironstone Vineyards from 11 am – 5 pm.
Murphys Farmers Market in the Community Park from 9 am to 1 pm, every Sunday until October 25th
Live Music at Stevenot Winery from 1-4 pm
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 4-6 pm
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Taco Tuesdays at the Hovey Wine Tasting Room
Trivia Night at the Murphys Pourhouse! Every Thursday from 5 – 7:30 pm and FREE to play!
Free Live Music & Featured Brewery on the lawn at the Watering Hole every Thursday through October from 5-7 pm
Thirsty Thursday at Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden at 5 pm.
Friday, August 7th, 2026
Air Supply & The Little River Band at Ironstone Amphitheatre.
First Friday’s at Murphys Community Park with FREE Live Music, food & drink available for purchase, and more under the trees and along the creek of our lovely park from 5-8 pm.
Live Music at the Boyle-McDonald Tasting Room from 6-8 pm.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Blending Afternoons at the Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden – Every First Friday from 2-4 pm
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Sip & Shop at Gold Country Roasters from 8 am – 2:30 pm
Live Music at Jazz Cellars at 3pm
Bottomless Mimosas at the Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden on Saturday from 12-3 pm!
Live Music at the Murphys Wine Bar and Beer Garden – Beer Garden Concert Series from 1-4 pm.
Hilltop Music Series at Brice Station starting at 7pm with Grover Anderson & the Lampoliers.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Mimosa Sundays at Ironstone Vineyards from 11 am – 5 pm.
Murphys Farmers Market in the Community Park from 9 am to 1 pm, every Sunday until October 25th
Live Music at Stevenot Winery from 1-4 pm
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 4-6 pm
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
Taco Tuesdays at the Hovey Wine Tasting Room
OPEN MIC NITE at the Music Barn at Val du Vino is now the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7 pm. All are welcome, so bring friends and family. 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys and the Music Barn is just up the hill from Val du Vino Winery
Trivia Night at the Murphys Pourhouse! Every Thursday from 5 – 7:30 pm and FREE to play!
Free Live Music & Featured Brewery on the lawn at the Watering Hole every Thursday through October from 5-7 pm
Live Theatre with Murphys Creek – check for dates, times & ticket availability here. Friday & Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee most weeks.
Adult Comedy Night at the Murphys Pourhouse at 6:30 pm
Live Music at the Boyle-McDonald Tasting Room from 6-8 pm.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Live Music at Jazz Cellars at 3pm
Annual Shrimp Feed in Murphys Park from 4-9 pm with Live Music, Auction, and more
Bottomless Mimosas at the Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden on Saturday from 12-3 pm!
Live Music at the Murphys Wine Bar and Beer Garden – Beer Garden Concert Series from 1-4 pm.
Hilltop Music Series at Brice Station starting at 7pm with Deep Thicket Dwellers.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Pancake Breakfast at the Native Sons Hall from 7:30-11:30 am
Kane Brown at Ironstone Vineyards
Mimosa Sundays at Ironstone Vineyards from 11 am – 5 pm.
Murphys Farmers Market in the Community Park from 9 am to 1 pm, every Sunday until October 25th
Live Music at Stevenot Winery from 1-4 pm
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 4-6 pm
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Thirsty Thursday at Murphys Wine Bar & Beer Garden at 5 pm.
Trivia Night at the Murphys Pourhouse! Every Thursday from 5 – 7:30 pm and FREE to play!
Free Live Music & Featured Brewery on the lawn at the Watering Hole every Thursday through October from 5-7 pm
Friday, August 21st, 2026
11th Anniversary Celebration at the Murphys Pourhouse – Mark your calendars for an all-day celebration on Friday, as we toast to ELEVEN incredible years. While the fun lasts all day, enjoy live tunes from 5-8 PM. Stay tuned for this year’s killer draft list and special bottle releases from the PH cellar.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Sip & Paint at Ironstone Vineyards at 1 pm – registration required
Murphys Farmers Market in the Community Park from 9 am to 1 pm, every Sunday until October 25th
Live Music at Stevenot Winery from 1-4 pm
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 4-6 pm
OPEN MIC NITE at the Music Barn at Val du Vino is now the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7 pm. All are welcome, so bring friends and family. 634 French Gulch Road, Murphys and the Music Barn is just up the hill from Val du Vino Winery
Trivia Night at the Murphys Pourhouse! Every Thursday from 5 – 7:30 pm and FREE to play!
Free Live Music & Featured Brewery on the lawn at the Watering Hole every Thursday through October from 5-7 pm
Friday, August 28th, 2026
Alison Kraus and Union Station at Ironstone Vineyards
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Russian River Tap Takeover at the Murphys Pourhouse from 11-8 pm with Live Music from 11-2 pm.
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Calaveras On The Green at Brice Station Vineyards
September 19th, 2026
Tribute Fest at Ironstone Vineyards
SUMMER & FALL MONTHS
The beautiful weather is here….and all the live music is back, continuing into the fall season!
FALL CONCERTS & EVENTS
Mark your calendars for these Annual Murphys events:
Murphys Homecoming in the Park on the Third Saturday in July
Rotary Shrimp Feed in the Park on the Third Saturday in August
First Fridays Music in the Park on the First Friday of each month from June-September – Free live music with food and drinks available to purchase
Murphys Pride Event at the Murphys Mystical Emporium – First Saturday in September
Murphys Oktoberfest in the Park on September 20th, 2025
Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser at the Murphys Pourhouse on September 19th, 2026
Concours d’Elegance at Ironstone Vineyards on the Last Saturday in September
Calaveras County Grape Stomp & Murphys Goldrush Street Fair on the First Saturday in October
Taps for Tatas Fundraiser for Cancer Strong on the Second Sunday in October
Murphys Gathering & Celebration of All Things Magical on the Third Saturday in October
Murphys Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in the Park on the First Saturday in November
Murphys Open House & Hometown Parade on the First Friday in December
Shop, Sip, Stroll & Meet Santa in Murphys on Saturdays & Sundays in December until Christmas
33rd Annual Murphys Irish Day on the Third Saturday in March – Join as a vendor, parade entry, volunteer, or just come hang out with us for a day of music, shopping, and a celebration of our Irish heritage.
3rd Annual Mr. Frogs Wild Run – April 2027
Spring Wine Weekend – April 2027
Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee and County Fair – May 2027
Chicken in a Barrel on the First Saturday in June
Pop Up Independence Day Walk on Main Street on the 4th of July
Download our Calaveras County Visitors Guide here.
Maybe you are looking to find out more about the history of our area. Visit the Albert Michelson Exhibit at the Angels Camp Museum for an immersive view of the life and legacy of Albert Michelson. Read more about Albert Michelson here. The Michelson house on Main Street is now home to the Hovey Winery & Murphys Pourhouse.




























