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.


March 26 & 27 and April 2 & 3, 2011

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.

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Jan. 29 & 30, 2011

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