Entertainment & Events in Placerville, California

Special Events

Hangtown Customs and Classic Car Show 530-622-1731
Located on Main Street
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 530-626-5193
1000 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
A community theatre that provides outstanding performances and educational programs throughout the year. Programs have included "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Anything Goes."

El Dorado County Fair 530-621-5860
Located in El Dorado County Fairgrounds
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 530-622-4848
399 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
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 530-672-3436
Located at Historic Downtown on Main Street
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.

Placerville Speedway 530-626-3680
100 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
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