{"id":184102,"date":"2024-10-03T13:57:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=184102"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:57:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:57:14","slug":"10-things-we-love-about-the-calaveras-grape-stomp-gold-rush-street-faire-cvb-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=184102","title":{"rendered":"10 Things We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &#038; Gold Rush Street Faire ~ CVB Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Murphys, CA&#8230;Did you know Murphys has two major events taking place on the same day? That\u2019s right! Each first Saturday in October Murphys, CA hosts the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/calaveras-grape-stomp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calaveras Grape Stomp<\/a>\u00a0and Gold Rush Street Faire! Two epic family friendly events, just a stones throw apart. Whether you\u2019re cheering on the grape stomping in the park, or enjoying beer, food trucks, wine, and vendors at the Gold Rush Street Faire, read on for 10 things we love about this one epic day of fun.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184112\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine-123x70.jpg 123w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-Ian-Andrae-Mutineer-Magazine-701x394.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-174545\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVBLogo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVBLogo.png 229w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CVBLogo-225x70.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0Things We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Adults, Kids, and Dogs in Costumes<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re competing on a team or wandering around enjoying the festivities, many guests come in costume. From dad-level puns to fairy spirits and wine references, costumes abound at the Calaveras Grape Stomp and Gold Rush Street Faire. Bringing a dog along? Humans don\u2019t have to have all of the fun. Let your fashionable pup strut his stuff on Main St. Or leave the pup at home and come as a dog of your own\u2013a hot dog! Tag us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gocalaveras\">@gocalaveras<\/a>\u00a0with your Grape Stomp photos!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184111\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ron-Burgundys-Grape-Stomp-768x1024-1-701x935.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Ron Burgundys from Ironstone Vineyards<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0Things We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp:\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0the Oldest (and Biggest) Grape Stomp in California<\/p>\n<p>Did you know the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/calaveras-grape-stomp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calaveras Grape Stomp<\/a>\u00a0is the oldest and largest grape stomp in California? What\u2019s not to love about that? Joining in on the fun? Remember to take photos\/videos or it never happened! Become a part of the living legacy by capturing some Facebook or Instagram live footage and\/or by using #LovingCalaveras for a chance to be featured in the grape stomp legacy of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184110\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman.jpg 706w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman-570x436.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Wonder-Woman-701x536.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A grape stompin\u2019 good time<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp:\u00a0Dusting Off Those I Love Lucy Grape Stomp References.<\/p>\n<p>No\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/calaveras-grape-stomp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calaveras Grape Stomp<\/a>\u00a0&amp; Gold Rush Street Fair would be complete without rewatching the I Love Lucy episode that started it all, \u201cLucy\u2019s Italian Movie.\u201d The day of the event, you\u2019ll most certainly encounter your fair share of I love Lucy references. Want to win the hearts of the crowd? Come up with a few new ones of your own. Chocolate filled chefs hats anyone?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fUxjOS3g6Uc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp:\u00a0The Wine<\/p>\n<p>While we don\u2019t recommend sipping the juice made in the stomp, we do recommend the spectacular national award winning wine made around Calaveras County. From our unique soil and climate to our small family owned vineyards, Calaveras is full of national\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/award-winning-wines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">award winning Calaveras wines<\/a>\u00a0that each offer unique wine tasting experiences. Stop by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/calaveras-winegrape-alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calaveras Winegrape Alliance<\/a>\u00a0wine information center at\u00a0202 Main St. in Murphys, CA for the inside scoop on special varietals and tasting experiences to be found in Calaveras tasting rooms and vineyards throughout the county.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184109\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-Heidi-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-1-768x1024-1-701x935.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This cute team enjoys some refreshing white wine before the stomp. I Courtesy of Kaedence Eaton<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Family Friendly restaurants, food trucks, and vendors<\/p>\n<p>Half the fun of the Calaveras Grape Stomp and Gold Rush Street Fair is enjoying the teen and kid friendly restaurants, food trucks and vendors on Main St and at the Murphys Community Park. Explore the vendors the day of the event, and scout out some favorite local restaurants with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/guide\/murphys-california\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Murphys restaurant guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Locals Tips:\u00a0For the kid lover in all of us, don\u2019t miss kid-centric\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/murphys-village-toy-store\/\">Murphys Village Toy Store<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/maisieblue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maisieblue<\/a>, the hundred year old family business\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/nelsons-candy-kitchen\/\">Nelson\u2019s Candy Kitchen<\/a>, local family favorite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/firewood\/\">Firewood Restaurant<\/a>, family favorites\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/murphys-pizza-co\/\">Murphys Pizza Co.<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/murphys-pourhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Murphys Pourhouse<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/jomas-artisan-ice-cream\/\">Joma\u2019s Artisan Ice Cream<\/a>, nearby\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/mercer-caverns\/\">Mercer Cavern<\/a>s, apple cider donuts at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/red-apple\/\">The Red Apple<\/a>, breakfast in a covered wagon at Murphys Highway 4 Diner, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/ironstone-vineyards\/\">Ironstone Vineyards<\/a>\u00a044lb Gold Nugget, and\/or a free haunted hotel tour at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/murphys-historic-hotel\/\">Murphys Historic Hotel<\/a>\u00a0(featured in Chef Gordon Ramsay\u2019s Hotel Hell).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184108\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1-570x424.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ashlen_sturdivant-1024x761-1-701x521.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enjoying cupcakes outside of Allegorie Tasting Room in Murphys CA I Instagrammer @ashlen_sturdivant<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Beer, beer and more beer<\/p>\n<p>No great wine event would be complete without something special for the beer lovers among us. From beer vendors throughout the Gold Rush Street Faire and Grape Stomp to craft beer at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murphyspourhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murphys Pourhouse<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murphyswateringhole.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Watering Hole<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goirishinmurphys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murphys Irish Pub<\/a>\u00a0to frosty pints served up at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murphyshotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murphys Historic Hotel\u00a0<\/a>Gold Rush era saloon, Murphys will keep you in beer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184107\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-701x701.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/41760202_546312402463989_1421091696486689406_n-1024x1024-1-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Murphys beer lovers unite! I Courtesy of Murphys Pourhouse<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Getting Sticky<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not everyday we get to cast off the shackles of normal society and make a mess, but here at the oldest grape stomp in California, the messier you are, the more celebrated you will be. To join in on the sticky fun (and learn what the heck a swabber is) explore how to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/calaveras-grape-stomp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">register a grape stomp team<\/a>\u00a0here. Who knew making wine could be so much fun?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184106\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Team-After-Lucy-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-701x935.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0What We Love About the Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Fundraising for the Kids<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that there are actually TWO separate events happening at the same time during the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire? What if we told you that the grape stomp (sponsored by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance) is only half of the fun? The other half of the fun can be found a stone\u2019s throw away on Main Street, known as the Gold Rush Street Faire. This awesome annual event raises funds for the local youth sports park\u2013Feeney park. Now that is our kind of feel good event!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-184105\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calaveras-Grape-Stomp-and-Street-Faire-2017-Feeney-Park-Fundraiser-I-Courtesy-of-Kaedence-Eaton-768x1024-1-701x935.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Feeney Park Sandwich Booth I Courtesy of Kaedence Eaton<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Living Your Best Life in Murphys, CA<\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019re having a really good time at the stomp and faire, but what else is around? With charming historic gold rush architecture, over two dozen tasting rooms, two dozen family owned-and-operated shops, over a dozen restaurants, and a laid back attitude, Murphys, CA is an adorable town chock full of history. Don\u2019t take our word for it. There\u2019s a reason Budget Travel magazine listed Murphys, CA as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/gold-country\/murphys-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of the top ten coolest small towns in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is Murphys one of the coolest little towns around, but it\u2019s surrounded by tons of other cute towns and spectacular outdoor recreation as well\u2013all within less than an hours drive! Maybe that\u2019s why\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/calaveras-county-ranks-14th-nationally\/\">Calaveras County is in the top ONE percent of the most beautiful and desirable places to live and play<\/a>\u00a0in the entire mainland United States. Not too shabby.<\/p>\n<p>From spelunking at one of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/?s=cavern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">caverns<\/a>, to golfing and gold rush charm in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/gold-country\/angels-camp-california\/\">Angels Camp;<\/a>\u00a0exploring Calaveras Big Trees State Park and shopping in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/high-sierra\/arnold\/\">Arnold;<\/a>\u00a0enjoying the artist colony out at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/gold-country\/mokelumne-hill-california\/\">Mokelumne Hill;<\/a>\u00a0to snow sports at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/high-sierra\/bear-valley-california\/\">Bear Valley;<\/a>\u00a0to experience all of the attractions hidden in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/guide\/san-andreas-california\/attractions\/\">San Andreas;\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0to shopping and golfing in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/gold-country\/copperopolis-california\/\">Copperopolis;<\/a>\u00a0and enjoying the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/location\/california\/gold-country\/valley-springs-california\/\">Valley Springs Tri-Lake Area<\/a>\u00a0the only thing you\u2019ll want is more time!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184104\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grape-Stomp-Venders-2017-I-Kaedence-Eaton-3-768x1024-1-701x935.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find Local art at the Gold Rush Street Faire I Courtesy of Kaedence Eaton<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0What We Love About the Calaveras Grape Stomp &amp; Gold Rush Street Faire:\u00a0Enjoying the After Parties<\/p>\n<p>Before, during and after the stomp and faire, the party is rolling, wine harvest style! With either long time friends or new-found friends in tow, you can get the inside scoop on after parties by asking around town, swinging by one of our wine tasting rooms or beer houses (which almost always have something fun going on) or by planning ahead with a quick peek at our on-line\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/calaveras-events-calendar\/\">calendar of events<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-184103\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-768x764.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-570x567.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-701x698.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/22351628_172852596597673_2407218208927907840_n-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You never know what you\u2019re going to find in Murphys, CA! I Courtesy of Instagrammer @moke_hill_fig<\/p>\n<p>Need help finding anything else? We\u2019re happy to help 7 days a week at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/753+S+Main+St,+Angels+Camp,+CA+95222\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8090959adcd90b7f:0xa3b08bc2d37f5856?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfpsnGstTdAhXFKH0KHemeAHIQ8gEwAHoECAUQAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">753 S. Main Street in Angels Camp, CA<\/a>, or by phone at\u00a0<a href=\"tel: 1-209-736-0049\">1-209-736-0049<\/a>\u00a0and email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@gocalaveras.com\">info@gocalaveras.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Happy stomping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Murphys, CA&#8230;Did you know Murphys has two major events taking place on the same day? That\u2019s right! Each first Saturday in October Murphys, CA hosts the Calaveras Grape Stomp\u00a0and Gold Rush Street Faire! Two epic family friendly events, just a stones throw apart. 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