Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy Grape Stomp and Saturday’s other activities and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

October 3, 2017 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join them for $5 glasses of wine from Stevenot and music by Two Pisces from 4-8pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

October 4, 2017 – Nicholas Lefler at Rob’s Place – Enjoy the music of Nicholas Leffler along with dinner or appetizers every Wednesday from 6-8pm May through September at Rob’s Place. Call 209-813-7003 for reservations.

October 5, 2017 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel – Every Thursday at 9pm in the Saloon.

October 6, 2017 – Wine Down Friday at the Stevenot Tasting Room – Greg Sutton plays at 5pm – Wine by the glass and appetizers will be available.

October 6, 2017 – Fridays at Alchemy – Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations.

October 6, 2017 – Ras Beeken Dan and Nate Frazier together at Twisted Oak Tasting Room on Main – Wine by the glass and food truck treats starting at 5pm.

October 6, 2017 – Russ Camp & Vicki Love at the Lucky Penny Public House – Come out for a very special night of live music with Russ Camp and special guest Vicki Love! This acoustic duo will be providing an amazing night of music while you dine. All ages welcome, reservations highly recommended! 6-8pm

October 6-22, 2017 – The Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Black Bart Playhouse – Directed by Maryann Curmi, a comedy by Neil Simon – October 6th-22nd: Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM, Sundays at 2PM – Tickets and information at murphyscreektheatre.org/.

October 7, 2017 – Calaveras Grape Stomp – Celebrate the beginning of the wine harvest season at the largest and oldest grape stomp competition in California. Now in its 24th year, the annual Calaveras Grape Stomp has grown by participation to include over 120 teams vying to be known as “Champion of the Juice” or winner of the “Best Costume” award. The event also includes the Gold Rush Street Fair which lines Main Street with over 100 outside vendors. Quality arts and crafts, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, collectibles and food booths offer wares for sale in addition to Murphys’ multitude of one-of-a-kind specialty shops, restaurants and tasting rooms that line Main Street. Attending the 24th Annual Grape Stomp Competition and Gold Rush Street Fair is free to the public. To participate in the stomp, you are required to register in advance. The cost is $70 per team. To register, visit calaveraswines.org

October 7, 2017 – Live Music at Jazz Cellars – Stop by the Jazz Cellars Tasting Room an check out our award-winning wines. We’re open Noon – 6 pm and look forward to meeting you. Live music (Pirates of the Caribbean…) from 2 pm – 4 pm in our courtyard. The good captain looks somewhat like Ras Beeken Dan, so you can expect some awesome saxophone-infused pirate music. Come check it out!

October 7, 2017 – Magnolia Rhythm Trio at the Pourhouse from 1-3pm for Grape Stomp Saturday! With plenty of outdoor space, you can enjoy beers on tap, local wine, and food, while savoring the energy of the day! Centrally located at 350 Main Street in Downtown Murphys, behind the Hovey Tasting Room, and sharing the best lawn space in town!

October 8, 2017 – Artist Reception at Hovey Winery Tasting Room – Hovey Winery is excited to welcome Susan Ashby to the tasting room for October and November 2017. Join us for a reception on Sunday from 4:30-6pm. Susan is a native Californian and has lived in Valley Springs, CA, since 2005. Susan creates mosaic art, primarily animal faces.

October 8, 2017 – Second Sunday Artisan Tasting Series – Cheese and Wine Pairing, with our own Cheesemonger, Judy Creighton, at 2pm – When in Rhone – Rhone Cheese Tasting – 209-736-2305 – rsvp required – events@LaverderRidgeVineyard.com.

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