Late July 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!
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, July 17th, 2026
Live Music at the Boyle-McDonald Tasting Room from 6-8 pm.
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
The Homecoming weekend celebration kicks off Friday evening in the Community Park with an Ice Cream Social, A Love Letter to Murphys, and a historical presentation from 7-9 pm.
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Murphys Homecoming & Duck Races in the Community Park – The Community Band plays from 11:30-12:30 and the Duck Races start at 1 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 featuring the Live Oaks.
Gene Simmons & Friends at the Ironstone Amphitheatre
Live Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 7-10 pm
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Third Sunday Pancake Breakfast at the Native Sons Parlor from 7:30 to 11:30 am
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
Willie Nelson at the Ironstone Amphitheatre
Tuesday, July 21st, 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.
Music at the Murphys Irish Pub from 6-9 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
Friday, August 7th, 2026
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.
SUMMER MONTHS
The beautiful weather is here….and all the live music is back!
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.
























