Murphys, CA…The 14th Annual “Taste of Calaveras” event returns to Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA on June 3rd from 12:00-4:00. This premier event was put on hold during the pandemic and the Angels Camp Business Association has decided to turn the event over to the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance this summer. The Angels Camp Business Association will continue to he an honorary sponsor for years to come.

“The Angels Camp Business Association is delighted that the Taste of Calaveras event will be returning this year under the leadership of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. This cherished event provides the opportunity to showcase what is truly special about our amazing county,” shares Kathy Russell/ACBA Vice President.

This fundraising event is a celebration of wine, food, art, and the culture of Calaveras County showcasing only local businesses and products. Featuring latest wine releases from Calaveras vintners and delicious bites from local restauranteurs this sellout events has been a fan favorite. New this year – a Food Truck Festival – showcasing a diverse range of flavors from across the county.

Guests will be entertained with live music, demonstrations and art displays. Ironstone Vineyards, the event venue sponsor, will showcase their wine caves, incredible flower gardens, history museum, and sprawling outdoor spaces. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the event (if still available). All ticket holders will receive a commemorative wine glass, wine tastings, small bites, and access to all entertainment. About 10-12 vintners and 8-10 restaurants/food truck vendors will be participating.

A list of confirmed wineries, restaurants and food truck vendors will be announced by the end of April. Online ticketing will open on April 1st at www.calaveraswines.org/events. This fundraising event benefits the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance education fund.

Established in 1989, The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to increasing the awareness of all wines produced in Calaveras County and/or produced from Calaveras grapes. We represent Calaveras County families – making some of the most exciting wines in California’s historic Sierra Foothills region.

The Calaveras Grape Stomp Competition was started by local winery owners and grape growers who wanted to create a fun event to celebrate the harvest season and also give back to their local communities. The event takes place in the Gold Rush town of Murphys, CA in Calaveras County, now home to 40 tasting rooms and over 60 vineyard properties.

“The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is honored to host the 14th Annual Taste of Calaveras event as we celebrate the best of wine and food offerings across the county. Our family-run businesses offer true craft experiences. We invite guests to learn why this historic wine region has been an integral part of the California wine industry since 1851” shares Sandra Beals, Executive Director. “We encourage visitors to plan a long weekend in Calaveras Wine Country and stop by the Wine Information Center at 202 Main Street in Murphys to pick up tasting room maps and get connected”.

For information about the Taste of Calaveras event or to signup as a winery, restaurant or art vendor,
contact the CWA office at (209) 728-9467 or email info@calaveraswines.org.