Placerville California Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Hangtown Customs and Classic Car Show
Located on Main Street
530-622-1731
The Hangtown Classic Car Show is put on by the Placerville Lions Club in conjunction with the the Placerville Downtown Association. The Show is on the third Sunday in May. Entrants begin arriving at 6:30 a.m. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Theatre El Dorado
1000 Placerville Drive • Placerville, CA 95667
530-626-5193
A community theatre that provides outstanding performances and educational programs throughout the year. Programs have included "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Anything Goes."

Antique Street Faire
Held Downtown on Main Street
530-672-3436
Main Street closes to host over 100 antique dealers during this huge event. Food and refreshments are available.

El Dorado County Fair
Located in El Dorado County Fairgrounds
530-621-5860
A three day, old-fashioned country fair that takes place in June and features music, carnival rides, exhibits, motor sports, livestock, and contests. more...
International Foods Festival
399 Placerville Drive • Placerville, CA 95667
530-622-4848
Enjoy new tastes from around the world, including teriyaki and sushi from Japan, mousaka and dolmades from Greece, pastas from Italy, and Chicago style hot dogs, during this one-day, May event. There will also be dancing, a wine walk, and a silent auction.
Festival of Lights
Located at Historic Downtown on Main Street
530-672-3436
An old-fashioned, one day holiday festival which takes place in November and includes music, entertainment, stagecoach and trolley rides, and a visit from Santa.
Craft Faire
Located in Historic Downtown on Main Street
530-672-3436
Main Street will host over 100 artisans from all over California during this one day event that takes place in August and has items displayed including pottery, woodwork, quilts, decorating items, dolls, and much more. Food and entertainment will be available.

Placerville Speedway
100 Placerville Drive • Placerville, CA 95667
530-626-3680
There are races every Saturday of each month at this speedway that provides fun for the whole family to enjoy. The gates open at 5:00 p.m. more...