Looking for the biggest events Calaveras has on offer in September? You’ve come to the right place! Read on for the rest of our biggest September Events in Calaveras County, listed in chronological order below. (Featured image above: Ironstone Concours d’Elegance Amphicar I Courtesy of Ironstone Concours Foundation – photographer Ron Kimball)
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Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Family Fun on Calaveras Lakes I Courtesy of Instagrammer @tomandthe_t
WHEN: Labor Day Weekend 2019
WHERE: Throughout Calaveras County
LEARN MORE: Guide to Labor Day Weekend
What better way to say goodbye to the end of summer than to take advantage of one last chance to get outside and celebrate? This is just one of the reasons why each Labor Day weekend in Calaveras is chock full of fun things to do. Check out our Guide to Labor Day Weekend’s top events by town. Psst! Don’t miss the bonus ideas of unusual things to do at the bottom of the article.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Ironstone Amphitheater Concerts and More!
Ironstone Summer Concert I Courtesy of Kaedence Eaton
WHEN: Saturday, September 7th 2019
WHERE: Ironstone Amphitheater in Murphys, CA
LEARN MORE: Ironstone Summer Concerts
If you’re looking to go BIG, you won’t want to miss your favorite household name artists playing at the expansive Ironstone Vineyards epically sweeping Ironstone Amphitheatre. Whether laughing with old friends or dancing with new ones–Ironstone Amphitheatre knows how to put on a show you’ll long remember. The 2019 September line-up features Los Tigres del Norte playing Labor Day Weekend and Deep Purple with Foghat and Joyous Wolf playing September 7th 2019. Get your Ironstone Amphitheater tickets and lodging ASAP, both sell out fast.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Hermitfest
Save the date Saturday September 7th 2019 for Hermitfest music festival.
WHERE: Hermit Valley, Hwy 4 CA
LEARN MORE: Learn more about Hermitfest 2019.
Ready to celebrate the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway? Sponsored by the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association, the quintessentially Californian Hermitfest is an early-fall music festival that celebrates this gorgeous place we call home! Hermitfest takes place in Hermit Valley in the Stanislaus National Forest, 38 miles east of Arnold and 23 miles west of Markleeville on the North Fork of the Mokelumne River. Featuring outdoor performances by an array of local musicians, music starts at 11:00 am, and officially ends at 8:00 pm. But don’t pack up your bags just yet. The joyful celebration of this gorgeous stretch of Sierra-straddling highway often continues around the campfires late into the evening.
Looking for music in more intimate venues? Check out music throughout Calaveras County by day on our on-line calendar of events here.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – San Andreas Pioneer Day
Meet Black Bart, the Gentleman Bandit at San Andreas Pioneer Day.
WHEN: Saturday, September 7th 2019
WHERE: Turner Park in San Andreas, CA
LEARN MORE: Learn more about Pioneer Day and Pet Parade.
Ready to step back in time? Join locals and visitors alike at San Andreas’ annual celebration of pioneer history at the San Andreas Pioneer Day and Pet Parade. Activities at this great family friendly annual event include: Black Bark Pet Parade dress your pet and yourself as the famous bandit Black Bart (entry fee-canned or day pet food), Vendors, Food, Fire Bucket Brigade, Calaveras Community Band, Bike Pumptrack Demonstration and more at Turner Park, Saturday September 7 2019.
Did you know? With a reputation for style and sophistication, Black Bart was one of the most notorious stagecoach robbers to operate in and around Northern California and southern Oregon during the tale end of the Gold Rush. Learn about the gentleman bandit Black Bart here.
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Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Calaveras Wine, Cheese, Olive Festival
WHEN: Saturday September 14th 2019
WHERE: Metropolitan in San Andreas, CA
LEARN MORE: Learn more about The Calaveras Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival
The Calaveras Wine, Cheese & Olive Festival is a celebration of the best flavors produced in California’s Gold Country. Nestled at the base of the Gold Country foothills, this popular festival celebrates the Good Life the gold miners enjoyed with their riches: wine, olives and cheese. Held at the dramatic historic San Andreas Metropolitan, this fabulous annual event includes locally sourced award-winning, wines, cheeses, olive oils, live music and an art display, raffle and silent auction. This event is for the foodie and wine-lover in all of us. What could be better than gourmet flavors paired with Gold Country rolling foothills scenery? The only thing better than the flavors? Supporting local causes. Ticket proceeds support local causes. Now that really is a feel good event.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Angels Night Out
Angels Camp Theater Courtesy of John Slot Photography
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21st | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Historic Downtown Angels Camp, CA
LEARN MORE: Learn more about Angels Night Out here.
Downtown Angels Camp is coming to life after dark! Every third Saturday beginning August 17th, join the after hours fun (inside and outside of participating downtown businesses) in historic downtown Angels Camp at 5pm with FREE wine, beer, food, live music, art, activities, shopping and more. Follow the Angels Night Out event on Facebook to keep up with sneak peeks and info on this awesome brand new monthly event.
Looking for something fun to do before Angels Night Out? Gather a group of friends and download the Angels Camp Scavenger Hunt below to explore hidden sights in historic downtown Angels Camp, you’ll be glad you did.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Artist Studio Tour
Calaveras Artist Studio Tour I Courtesy of Brownell Ceramics
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, September 21st and 22nd 2019
WHERE: Throughout Calaveras County
LEARN MORE: Learn more about the Artist Studio Tour.
Sponsored by the Calaveras Arts Council, the annual Artists Studio Tour is an open-studio event that encourages a close personal relationship between artists and art lovers. The two day event offers art collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to tour Calaveras County and see the diverse artwork of celebrated regional artists. You can set your own pace by using the self-guiding passport (provided free of charge at the Calaveras Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in San Andreas, CA as well as businesses and libraries throughout Calaveras County). The map inside the passport will guide you to sites where artists work or display their art. You will travel through Calaveras County back roads and country neighborhoods. Spread your trip over Saturday and Sunday for a leisurely journey to discover that Calaveras art is as enjoyable as its award-winning wine and charming gold rush towns.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County – Blues and Bones Festival
BBQ at the Blues and Bones Festival in Angels Camp
WHEN: Saturday, September 28th 2019 I 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ironstone Vineyards
LEARN MORE: Learn more about the Blues and Bones Festival here.
The Blues and Bones Festival recipe: Combine the evocative sound of Blues music, stir in a little barbeque and add your family for a fun summer event everyone will enjoy. This annual event promises award-winning, slow-cooked barbecue for the truly discerning palate, and a fabulous lineup of national and local Blues artists over two days. It takes place at the beautiful Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp CA, where you can lounge on the grass under the trees and watch the kids do cartwheels. There’s also a Kid’s Area with activities scheduled throughout both days, a BBQ contest – you decide the winners, and wait. Is there beer? Oh yes, there’s beer too 😊. It’s an idyllic setting with the perfect combination of sounds and flavor. You might want to make it your annual family festival. Making it a weekend? Consider camping or bringing your RV to Frogtown RV Park.
Biggest September Events in Calaveras County –Ironstone Concours d’Elegance
Ironstone Concours d’Elegance Amphicar I Courtesy of Ironstone Concours Foundation – Ron Kimball
WHEN: Saturday, September 28th 2019 I 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ironstone Vineyards
LEARN MORE: Learn more about the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance.
The 23rd annual Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is an antique and classic car show scholarship fundraiser that takes place each year at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA. Featuring some 300+ antique and classic cars as well as vintage trailers, motorcycles, wooden boats and–you guessed it–AMPHIBIOUS cars. Many drivers arrive dressed according to the era of their vehicle making this a particularly memorable and whimsical (not to mention super Instagrammable event). Wine + vintage vehicles + impeccable whimsy? Sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
BONUS: Wine Harvest Events Happening Throughout Calaveras County
Forlorn Hope Winery I Courtesy of professional photographer Emma K. Morris.
WHEN: July through September
WHERE: Throughout Calaveras County
LEARN MORE: Get personalized assistance from the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance
Did you know that winemaking is quite literally a “hands-on” process? Winemaking is more than just giant presses, hoses, tractors, and forklifts. In every bottle of wine you drink, many hands went into its craft. And after all that hard work, winemakers and their team like to celebrate. Join in the fabulous winemaker harvest dinners and events happening throughout the county by visiting the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance calendar of wine-related events or our on-line calendar of events today.
Learn more about Calaveras Wine Country by exploring our wines and vineyards online, or get personalized assistance by visiting the Wine Information Center courtesy of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, in person, by email or over the phone.
Happy travels!