{"id":190736,"date":"2025-04-25T12:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=190736"},"modified":"2025-04-25T12:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:22:24","slug":"celebrate-spring-at-calaveras-great-events-cvb-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=190736","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Spring at Calaveras\u2019 Great Events ~ CVB Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Angels Camp, CA&#8230;Spring is in the air, and Calaveras is celebrating! Yes, we have caves to explore and mountains to hike, now that the weather is warming, but we also have fun and unique events you\u2019ll want to check out. Mark your calendars to come on up and stay a few days! We love having company!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190742\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674-570x760.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674-701x935.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8609-1-scaled-e1743183562674-1067x1423.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174545 size-full\" 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<h2>Spring Wine Weekend \u2013 April 26 &amp; 27, 2025<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_116372\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-116372\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190741\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith.jpg 920w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith-570x310.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Presidents-Wine-Weekend-Jason-Smith-701x381.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-116372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spring Wine Weekend at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nhvino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Newsome Harlow<\/strong><\/a>Photo Couresy: Jason Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Formerly known as President\u2019s Wine Weekend, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/calaveraswines.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Calaveras Winegrape Alliance<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0moved the event to the springtime when the weather is a bit warmer, the wildflowers are blooming in the foothills, and the winegrape growers and winemakers have a little time to create some exciting experiences for you. Usually happening the last weekend in April, you can e<\/span>njoy two full days of tasting award-winning Calaveras wine in downtown Murphys tasting rooms or out in a gorgeous Calaveras vineyard. Take a vineyard hike, meet local artists, chat and learn from local growers and winemakers, and enjoy special barrel tastings at select tasting rooms. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the art, history, and love of winemaking from the masters themselves!<\/p>\n<p>Purchase your\u00a0 advance 1-day and 2-day tickets (advance purchase gets a small discount) and tickets include a commemorative wineglass, a wristband for special tasting flights at over 20 participating tasting rooms and vineyards, all the special events, and a weekend guide and map. Advance ticketing is recommended as this event sells out fast! Tickets can be purchased\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calaveraswinegrapealliance.ticketspice.com\/spring-wine-weekend-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>online here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or try to get tickets the day of the event at the Murphys Visitors &amp; Wine Info Center in downtown Murphys located at 202 South Main Street (at the 4-way stop across from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alchemymurphys.com\/\"><strong>Alchemy Cafe)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Need a designated driver?\u00a0 Calaveras has great options for enjoying your Spring Wine Weekend safely. Any one of the following transportation services will take care of getting you to and from your destinations while tasting award winning Calaveras County wines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/calaverasconnect.org\/\">Calaveras Connect Public Transit<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelscab.com\/?fbclid=IwAR0ClCuu62tGihuxirG98EvX5pB0lH-CWuF4_mdW3dqzAlNl8Z4LTSpwLzI\">Angels Cab Company<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mlacharters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Motherlode Adventures Charter Services<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphystaxi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murphys Cab Company<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Ragin Cajun Festival \u2013 April 26, 2025<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"109221807\" title=\"Calaveras Ragin' Cajun Festival | Studio209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kW9MPy9OdnU?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An authentic Louisiana Crawfish Boil this Spring at the annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanandreasrotary.com\/ragincajun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Calaveras Ragin\u2019 Cajun Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from 11 am \u2013 5 pm! Held the last Saturday in April, the festival has three different stages of live, Zyedeco, bluegrass, and jazz tunes, a historic main street lined with craft and food vendors, and plenty of fun and street entertainment right in downtown San Andreas.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/third-annual-calaveras-ragin-cajun-fest-tickets-534847381917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. ALL proceeds benefit the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras. Free parking and shuttle at Calaveras High School. Come experience New Orleans in the Sierra Nevada!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Calaveras Airport Day \u2013 May 3, 2025<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121962\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190740\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-123x70.jpg 123w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-254x141.jpg 254w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/calaveras-air-fair-e1503617377337-1024x573-1-701x392.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a ride in an airplane at the Calaveras Air Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Did you know Calaveras even had an airport?! Also known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calaverascountyairport.calaverasgov.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maury Rasmussen Field<\/strong><\/a>, this small airport services small aircraft with with hangars, tie-downs, fuel, land &amp; sea flight training, and aircraft maintenance services. Located between Angels Camp and San Andreas, we celebrate our little airport, rain or shine, on Airport Day by showcasing small aircraft, vintage biplanes, aviation and community displays, and of course vendor and food booths! Bring the whole family and maybe go for a $10 airplane ride?!<\/p>\n<h2>Hot Copper Car Show \u2013 May 3, 2025<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190739\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1-570x468.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hot-Copper-Car-Show-4.2022-1024x841-1-701x576.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Imagine an idyllic, Main Street USA little town, and that\u2019s Copper Town Square, a planned community with shops, restaurants, townhomes, a town square, a luxurious hotel, and a quaint gazebo smack in the middle of it all. In May, The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/copperopolislions.org\/2025-hot-copper-car-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lake Tulloch Lions Club<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0invites dozens of classic and vintage car and motorcycle owners and enthusiasts to their annual Hot Copper Car Show in May each year.\u00a0 See hot rods, vintage trucks, cool motorcycles, and more!<\/p>\n<h2>Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee \u2013 May 15-18, 2025<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190738\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1-570x379.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ZaIrZuiv-1024x681-1-701x466.jpeg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>THIS is the mother of all Calaveras events, the Big Show, the one not to miss! One of the longest running fairs in California, the four day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frogtown.org\/team-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0draws participants from towns not only all around the country, but also all around the world. Located in the beautiful rolling foothills of California\u2019s Gold Country just outside the quaint Gold Rush town of Angels Camp, the international Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is disguised as a small town fair harkening back to a simpler era. But don\u2019t let appearances fool ya! The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee blends good ol\u2019 fashioned fun with a hearty dollop of world literary history. Held the 3rd weekend in May each year (Thursday through Sunday), the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee commemorates the story that launched Mark Twain\u2019s career,<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/celebrated-jumping-frog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/celebrated-jumping-frog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<strong>Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>Looking for a place to stay at for one of our events?<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117825\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117825\"><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190737\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign.jpg 634w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/murphys-suites-sign-570x428.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.murphyssuites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Murphys Suites<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0sign on Highway 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From quaint and comfortable to spacious and luxurious, Calaveras has the lodging you\u2019re looking for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocalaveras.com\/business\/lodging\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 If you need any help planning the rest of your stay here in Calaveras, please feel free to give us a call at the Calaveras Visitors Bureau 209-736-0049. Or better yet, come see as at the Angels Camp Museum \u2013 753 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222.\u00a0 We LOVE having visitors! Happy and safe travels!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Angels Camp, CA&#8230;Spring is in the air, and Calaveras is celebrating! Yes, we have caves to explore and mountains to hike, now that the weather is warming, but we also have fun and unique events you\u2019ll want to check out. Mark your calendars to come on up and stay a few days! 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