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Outdoor Entertainment Guide by NELLY KISLYANKA
Tune in. Folsom Parks and Recreation’s Summer of Music promises a multitude of musical genres, from country crooner Bobby Zoppi & The Corduroys (July 9) to classic rockers Dad’s Impala (July 23). Shows kick off at 7 p.m. at Folsom City Lions Park, and plenty of food truck fare will be available for purchase. facebook.
Party hardy. El Dorado Hills Town Center’s beloved summer concert series, Live on the Boulevard, is back! Every Thursday evening thru September 9 at 7 p.m., enjoy tunes from upbeat bands—including The Piano Man on July 8, Skid Roses on July 15, Briefcase Blues Brothers on July 22, and Swift Country on July 29—at Steven Young Amphitheater. Note: Please continue to support local businesses and leave your coolers at home. edhtowncenter.com
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40 Oz. to Freedom (a Sublime tribute band) on Friday and Fan Halen (a Van Halen tribute band) on Saturday. There will also be a Mountain Brewery Exhibit, a special feature bringing the original Placerville Brewery back to life with beers that would have been served in the late 1800’s. motherlodebrewfest.com Escape to the farm. Get away from the hustle to Edio Vineyards for Delfino Farms’ Folk on the Farm concert series in July and August. An all-star lineup of niche artists, food trucks offering exceptional eats, and twinkling lights to illuminate beautiful farm views make for a magical summer evening. Check out the heavy-hitting lineup and pick from a variety of ticketing options (table or lawn). cellarpass.com/profile/ediovineyards/upcoming-events
Savor the sunset. Helwig Winery is once again hosting their popular Helwig@ Dusk Friday night concert series. As the sun sets, lounge on their outdoor pavilion in Plymouth, dine on wood-fired pizzas while sipping wine, and enjoy performances by an exciting lineup of bands. helwigwinery.com/helwig@dusk Cool off country-style. Round out summer with the Gold Hill Country Music Festival that’s bringing Nashville to Placerville on September 4. Head to Saureel Vineyards—complete with its own lake—and tap your feet to the tunes of Jackson Michelson and Willie Jones, as well as regional favorites like North Forty Country, Kenny Frye Band, and the Country Cougars. Adding to the cool factor will be axe throwing, art exhibits, crafters, car shows, and local food and beer, as well as visual surprises from Nectar Events, a Burning Man production studio. goldhillmusicfestival.com
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Embrace the brews. The Motherlode Beer and Music Festival is bringing
breweries (and some wineries) to the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center on August 20-21. Headbang to headliners,
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Rock-n-roll. Rocking tunes in an intimate venue is what Quarry Park Concerts at Rocklin’s Quarry Park Amphitheater offers. From heavy metal classics like Y&T to Americana vibes from Parmalee, ST Productions has booked quite a lineup through July and August. An array of tickets—like an early entry option that gets you the perfect spot and a drink in hand before the crowd arrives—allows you to customize your experience. stproductions.events
Gold Hill Country Music Festival Willie Jones photo by Celebrity Talent International. Helwig@Dusk photo by Life’s Little Blessings Photography. Quarry Park Concerts photo by Britt Honey Photography. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.
Our community is coming together to enjoy warm weather, beautiful views, and the ar ts—music, theater, dance, and even visual ar t—with scores of alfresco per formances. Feed your senses with the following top-billed happenings.
