We’ll update this list as we get more information.  Happy 4th of July!  Please remember you are in a very high fire danger area and enjoy the weekend safely.  Fireworks are not allowed in the Ebbetts Pass Fire District (above Forest Meadows to the Alpine County Line) and limited in the rest of Calaveras County.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Music in the Parks, sponsored by the Calaveras County Arts Council, and featuring the Black Irish Band in Utica Park, Angels Camp from 6:30-8:30 pm – Folk, Celtic, Irish

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Thursday Night Craft Fair & Music at Bistro Espresso in Arnold with live music. Join them after hours for the Bistro 2022 Summer Concert series! Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee. Outside food and beverage are prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 p.m.

Friday, July 1, 2022

First Fridays in Murphys Community Park featuring live music by Two Hoots & A Hollar and food by Murphys Community Club.  The event begins at 5:30 pm

Join the Murphys Irish Pub for live music every Thursday 6:30-9:30, Friday 6-9, Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 3-6 pm.  Go to their Facebook Events page for information about the music each day – facebook.com/goirishinmurphys/events/or visit the Events page at goirishinmurphys.com/events.

Live Music on the Rooftop at the Boyle MacDonald Tasting Room – Long Fridays continue with music from 6-8 pm every Friday. Wines are served by the glass and bottle. Tastings flights are available until 4:30. Visit boylemacdonaldwines.com/the-tasting-room/ for the full lineup.

Join the Backyard Barbecue with Live Music at Bistro Espresso in Arnold. Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee. Outside food and beverage are prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Live Music at the Beer Garden at the Camp Connell General Store featuring The Mountain Crew Band.  Visit them on Facebook for all the details.

 

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Arnold Independence Day Parade – What has traditionally been the largest and longest parade in Calaveras County is back and better than ever for 2022! It will be back to its regular cozy confines of Hwy 4 from the Arnold Byway to Cedar Center. The Parade will start at 10 am on July 2nd and it’s still not too late to get your entry in and join the parade. GABA will be limiting the parade to the first 100 entries.

50th Annual Arnold Arts & Crafts Faire in the Bristols Parking lot under the trees from 10 am-5 pm.

Live Music at Jazz Cellars Tasting Room starting Memorial Day Weekend through the end of October every Saturday from 3-6 pm. Check the website at jazzcellars.com for more details.

Join the Murphys Irish Pub for live music every Thursday 6:30-9:30, Friday 6-9, Saturday 6-9, and Sunday 3-6.  Go to their Facebook Events page for information about the music each day – facebook.com/goirishinmurphys/events/ or visit the Events page at goirishinmurphys.com/events.

Hot Buttered Rum live at Brice Station Vineyards at 7 pm.

FM on the Green at the Forest Meadows Golf Course from 6-8:30 pm featuring Brian Jirka & The Stardogs.

Free Fishing Days CDFW (California Department of Fish & Wildlife)offers 2 free fishing days a year. Saturday, July 2nd, and Saturday, September 3rd. On free fishing days, you can fish without a sport fishing license. Visit CDFW  for more information.

Jewelry Making Class at the Hovey Wine Tasting Room from 10 am-12 pm – Let your creativity flow! Join local artist Thalia of Earthly Elements and make your own custom jewelry. Thalia offers step by step directions, design guidance and technical support, as needed.  Children are welcome with an adult. Attendees can choose to make a necklace, 2 bracelets, or 1 bracelet and a pair of earrings. Contact the Tasting Room to save your spot! 

July Artist Showing at the Hovey Wine Tasting Room – The art of Jan Alcalde, a local artist, is in the tasting room.  Jan’s art has a fluidity and looseness that moves the spirit.  Her art is for sale until the end of July, please come in and enjoy.

Fireworks & Independence Day Celebration at Ironstone Vineyards – Mark your calendar for THE MOST amazing fireworks display around! Gather your family and friends for fireworks, food, drinks, wine activities, craft vendors, live entertainment, and more!  Gates open at 2 pm.  Fireworks are subject to cancellation if weather conditions deteriorate.  Check with Ironstone for the latest updates.

Ebbetts Pass Fire District’s annual fundraiser featuring a Tri-Tip dinner will be held on the lawn behind Bistro Expresso, 1225 Oak Circle in Arnold.   In addition to a delicious dinner, participants will enjoy other activities including live music by the Burn Permit Band!!

Live Music at Cameo Plaza with the Fabulous Off Brothers starting at 6 pm.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

50th Annual Arnold Arts & Crafts Faire in the Bristols Parking lot under the trees from 10 am-5 pm.

Join the Murphys Irish Pub for live music every Thursday 6:30-9:30, Friday 6-9, Saturday 6-9, and Sunday 3-6.  Go to their Facebook Events page for information about the music each day – facebook.com/goirishinmurphys/events/ or visit the Events page at goirishinmurphys.com/events.

Murphys Farmers Market in the Community Park – Sundays 9 am to 1 pm, June 12 to October 30

Monday, July 4, 2022 – Independence Day!

The Moke Hill July 4th Parade is a quintessential small-town-America Independence Day celebration in the charming, historic downtown of Mokelumne Hill. Taking place along Main Street in this pretty Gold Rush town makes this parade one of the most picturesque you can imagine. Enjoy food, live music, and vendors plus fun kids activities like a watermelon eating contest and water relay race for a celebration to remember. Veteran’s Memorial breakfast begins at 7:30 and the parade starts at 11:00.  Free parking and shuttle located at Wendall’s (corner of West Center Street and Highway 49) commencing at 9:30 a.m.  For more information, call:  Terry at 209.609.0381 or Susan at 209.256.2137

Columbia State Historic Park invites you to their annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July 4th.  The day will begin with a Flag Raising and Black Powder Musket Salute by the Columbia Militia at 11 a.m. This will be followed by a community parade, live music, games and more.  A one dollar donation is suggested to participate in contests.  Columbia’s Independence Day celebration includes a barbeque at 1 p.m. The proceeds of the day will benefit the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Taco Tuesdays at Hovey Winery from 5-7 pm – This wonderful summertime tradition is something we all look forward to.  Don’t forget to make a reservation and enjoy delicious tacos and your fav Hovey wine of course!

Taco Tuesday at Bistro Espresso in Arnold with live music. Join them after hours for the Bistro 2022 Summer Concert series! Food will be served at 5:30 & music starts at 6:00. No entry fee. Outside food and beverage prohibited. Please bring chairs or blankets, seating will be limited. The Bistro Creamery, located in the Cedar Center, will be open till 9:00 p.m.