05/14/2026
This weekend is packed with the kinds of plans that make spring around El Dorado County feel extra special.
Here’s what’s worth checking out:
Golden Road Gathering
Fri-Sun, May 15 - 17 | Multi-Day Event
📍 Placerville
A vibrant gathering filled with live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, workshops, and creative energy throughout the weekend. It’s one of those events where you can spend hours wandering, listening, discovering, and soaking in the atmosphere.
A Taste on Main Street
Sat, May 16 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 W.S. Kirk / City Hall Parking Lot
An afternoon of food tastings, drinks, live performances, and community celebration supporting the El Dorado High School Music Department. Expect delicious samples from local restaurants alongside performances from the award-winning Jazz Band, Choir, and Marching Band.
Edio Vineyards’ Third Annual Snout-to-Tail Dinner
Sat, May 16 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Edio Vineyards at Delfino Farms
A beautifully curated dinner experience featuring multi-course whole-animal cooking by Top Chef alum Chef Nelson German paired with Sierra Foothill wines in a stunning orchard and vineyard setting.
2nd Annual A Night to ASPIRE
Sat, May 16 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Brookshire Gardens
An evening dedicated to connection, mentorship, and investing in local youth through ASPIREKids. Good food, community gathering, and a meaningful cause all wrapped into one special event.
Placerville Art Walk
Sat, May 16 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Historic Main Street
One of the best ways to spend an evening downtown. Galleries, shops, and restaurants stay open late while artists, wine tasting, music, and community fill Main Street.
Art Studio Tour
Sat-Sun, May 16 - 17 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 El Dorado Hills, Folsom & Shingle Springs
A free tour through artists’ studios featuring 52 local artists across 15 locations. Perfect for anyone who loves discovering creative spaces and supporting local art.
There’s something really special about weekends like this, where every direction you turn, there’s music playing, people gathering, and local businesses and artists being celebrated.
Make the plans.
Invite your people.
And enjoy the weekend :)