Angels Camp, CA…The top wineries, restaurants and artists of Calaveras County will converge at Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, for the tenth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. To top off the perfect mix of wine, food and art, The Bob Eisenmann Jazz Trio will perform in the Breezeway. “This event is always fun and filled with friendly competition,” explains Brian Goss, co-owner of the Murphys Historic Hotel and long-time Taste enthusiast. “The goal is to be able to showcase the best of Calaveras food, wine and art in one place and this event is just that. A true Foodies Paradise!”

Guests’ taste buds will delight in culinary creations from Lila and Sage Cake and Catering Co., Marisolio Tasting Bar, the Murphys Hotel, Mangini Ranch, the Calaveras Cheese Lady, Gold Country Roasters, Creative Catering, Country Bagel, Moke Hill Nuts & Gifts, Roy’s Seasoning, JoMa’s Ice Cream, Sidewinders Restaurant, Calaveras/Tuolumne Cattle Women and Angels Camp Farmers Market.

“We are excited that we have a wide mix of participants this year – some new businesses such as JoMa’s, Country Bagel and the new owner of Sidewinders, as well as long-standing restaurants, wineries and artists that have been with us for years,” said Kerry Keeney, event coordinator.

Alongside Calaveras celebrity chefs, winemakers will be pouring their finest from Ayreal Vieux, Black Sheep Winery, Broll Mountain Vineyards, Coppermine, Frog’s Tooth Winery, Hovey Winery, Irish Vineyards, Lavender Ridge Winery, Locke Vineyards, Milliaire Winery, Mineral Winery, Moody Ridge Wine Co., Renegade Winery, Stevenot Winery and Zucca Mountain Vineyards.

While winemakers pour their award-winning wines, chefs hand out samples of specialty foods and artists paint from their palette, guests will be able to engage in short educational cooking and wine demonstrations.

Guests can also bid on a number of items in the extensive silent auction including hotel stays, limousine service, gift baskets, Bambi Papais original art, a seven-night stay at the Marigot Bay Resort in St. Lucia, gift certificates and award-winning Calaveras wine.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and include an etched commemorative wine glass. Proceeds from the event go toward the many community projects of the Angels Camp Business Association. Event sponsors are Mark Twain Dignity Health, Century 21 Sierra Properties, Murphys Business Association and the Greater Arnold Business Association.

Wineries and restaurant applications, as well as silent auction donations, are still being accepted. Interested parties should call Keeney at (209) 736-1333.

Tickets can be purchased online at tasteofcalaveras.com or by calling (209) 736-1333.