Events

We have fun year-round in El Dorado. Check out our calendar of events or go to the winery web sites for details on these fun and festive gatherings of wine lovers!

Come for the day or stay for the weekend!

Staycation Tips: Looking for something to round out your wine experience? Stick around awhile! Explore El Dorado County's outdoor adventures, dining and shopping in Placerville's historic downtown district. Bring the family to nearby Folsom. Enjoy El Dorado Hills. And in Sacramento, be among the visitors that are still discovering gold in the many things this capital city offers.

April 10 -11 and April 17-18, 2010
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

During two glorious spring weekends each year, 26 El Dorado wineries host the region’s annual Passport wine and food event.

Passport Weekends feature plenty of luscious wine and food pairings, barrel tastings, enjoyable art and music, and fun-loving participants. Warm weather and green surroundings along the wine trail add to the excitement of this springtime event.

Join us! Passport tickets will be available online here beginning January 20, 2010. Or you can download your Passport application here and mail it, postmarked no earlier than Jan. 20, 2010.

PURCHASE YOUR PASSPORT TICKETS NOW.

Advance Prices
Passport: $65 each
Designated Drivers: $25 each

This event typically sells out by February each year, so you will want to line up your friends and make reservations to stay for the weekend now!

Download a map of the winery locations.

See what our winemakers are doing.
Then print a copy to plan your tour now.

Participating wineries may change. You will be accommodated at the next nearest participating winery.

Barrel Tasting Weekend
Jan. 30-31, 2010
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

El Dorado's vintners invite wine enthusiasts to step inside their cellars and sample distinctive wines – straight from the barrel.

See what our winemakers are doing.
Then print a copy to plan your tour now.

View a printer-friendly map
of participating wineries.

What a way to beat the winter doldrums!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE
A limited number of tickets are available through the weekend. Many wineries are selling tickets at the door. Please call your preferred winery in advance.

Weekend Pass: $25
Four-Pak: 4 tickets for the price of 3
Sunday only: $20
Designated Driver: $5