Community Events & Activities

No matter what the season, there's plenty to do at Serrano and in the surrounding area. (Current list of Serrano events.) Here's a sampling of what's happening in Serrano and El Dorado Hills:

El Dorado Hills boasts two Certified Farmers Markets, one at the Community Service District (El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Harvard Way) and one at Town Center (El Dorado Hills Blvd. Interchange at Highway 50 near the Regal Theatres). The CSD market is open on Thursday mornings; the Town Center Market on Sunday mornings. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and nursery items, fresh-baked bread, and more.

Annual 4th of July Celebration Summer Spectacular typically begins at noon at Cameron Park Lake with crafts, carnival games, contests, local entertainment, raffles, food and refreshments. The day closes with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake.

Saturday in the Park is an El Dorado Hills family event held each August. Activities include a crafts fair, food, vendors, music, children's activities and more. Held at the Community Services District park at El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Harvard Way.

Apple Hill Season (Labor Day weekend through Christmas). Visit a variety of family farms and wineries; buy produce, home-baked apple pies and local wines. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the popular stops along the farm trail or have a picnic.

Summer Concerts in the Park is held at the Community Services District park (El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Harvard Way) on Friday evenings. Dates and performers - bands range from rock to jazz - are announced in advance. Bring blankets and a picnic dinner.

Community Concert Series, sponsored by Lakehills Community Church, is held on select Saturday and Sunday evenings in the summer at the Serrano Village Green. Dates and performers are announced in advance. Bring blankets and a picnic dinner. The venue ranges from jazz to '40s big-band music.

The Folsom Rodeo, which runs for four days around the Fourth of July, is part of a national circuit that also attracts many local-area cowboys and cowgirls. The fun also includes herding the cattle down historic Sutter Street and a fireworks extravaganza at the conclusion of each rodeo.

The California State Fair is held each year at the Cal Expo (Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento) on 356 acres adjacent to the American River. The fair, which attracts visitors from all over the world, typically runs from mid-August until Sept. 1. Activities and attractions include everything you would expect at a world-class fair and more, including amusement rides and games, horse races, barnyard animals and animal shows, concerts and a variety of demonstrations and exhibits.

El Dorado Musical Theatre is an award-winning group of local performers ages 6 through 18, with high-quality performances for families and the entire community. EDMT has presented such outstanding shows as The Wizard of Oz, Anything Goes, The Jungle Book, Barnum and Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

The Music Circus at Wells Fargo Pavillion in Sacramento is a summer tent theater featuring world-class performers.

El Dorado Hills Firefighters Association Wine & Cheese Festival is held each September in the El Dorado Hills Business Park, south of Highway 50 on the west side of Latrobe Road. The festival showcases El Dorado County wines, beers and restaurants and includes live music, a classic car show and a silent auction.

The Niello Concours at Serrano is held each October at Serrano's Village Green. This event is a car show like no other, bringing together automobile enthusiasts and spectators for a day of fun, entertainment and competition. The event's presenters, Premier Concours Promotions, say this local event is well on its way to becoming a true Concours d'Elegance, thanks to the beautiful setting at Serrano and the quality of the classic motorcar entries.


Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce at the Community Service District. (El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Harvard Way). Christmas carols and entertainment; cookies and punch.

Annual Christmas Parade on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Also in Placerville during the winter season, take a stagecoach or a "Holly Jolly Trolley" ride and visit with Santa.

Serrano's Easter Egg Hunt is held annually in March/April on the Serrano Village Green. Kids gather eggs and meet the bunny while parents meet each other - and everyone enjoys refreshments.

El Dorado Hills Community Services Spring Egg Hunt is held each March/April at the Community Services District at El Dorado Hills Blvd. and Harvard Way. Children collect eggs and participate in a variety of events. The CSD also holds a pancake breakfast the morning of the hunt.

Passport Weekend, sponsored by the El Dorado County Winery Association, is held on two separate weekends in the spring, generally in April. This popular event, which typically sells out by January, requires advance reservations. "Passport" order forms are available from the Web site or at the wineries.

The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is billed as the world's largest and greatest jazz festival, with more than 100 bands performing at various locations throughout the city. Shuttle buses carry visitors to each venue, including Old Sacramento, the Delta King Dock and the downtown area. Held annually during the Memorial Day weekend.

For more information about community events, please visit the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Web site.