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All Day Columbia's Glorious 4th of July Celebration!
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park invites you to our annual Glorious Fourth of July Celebration with a community parade, games and more. The Independence Day festivities, sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, begin with a Flag Raising and Black Powder Musket Salute by the Columbia Militia at 11 a.m. There will be a concert at 11am on Main St.




Activities Include:

"Needle in the Haystack"
Watermelon eating contest
"Bucket Brigade"
Nail pounding contests
Egg relay and egg toss
Greased pole contest
Cake Walk
"Five Way Tug-O-War"
A one dollar donation is suggested to participate in contests. Columbia's Independence Day celebration includes a barbeque at 1 p.m. Proceeds of the day benefit the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

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All Day Make Sure Stevenot Winery & Tasting Room is on Your Visit Itinerary
Vallecito & Murphys, CA...Come Enjoy our Patio or Lawn while enjoying wine!! Stevenot Winery is open from Wednesday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm in Vallecito. On Weekends you can drop by the Stevenot Tasting Room on Main Street in Murphys as well.


2849 BATTEN ROAD, VALLECITO, CA 95251 WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY- 11 TO 4 CHARCUTERIE TRAYS AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED AT WWW.STEVENOTWINERY.COM

458#3 MAIN STREET MURPHYS, CA 95247 FRIDAY -SUNDAY - 11 TO 4 WALK IN ONLY
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About Stevenot Winery
Wine, gold, history, and heritage are all parts of the rich and colorful tradition that is Stevenot Winery. Located in downtown Murphys and in Vallecito, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County, Stevenot’s beginnings hark back long before their first release of wine in 1978.

The first Stevenots came to the area during the great Gold Rush of the mid 1800’s. During that time vineyards began cropping up throughout the region as miners from France, Germany, and Italy were creating a demand for wine on an unprecedented scale. At one time the Sierra Foothills rivaled the areas of Napa and Sonoma combined in vineyard acreage with over 100 wineries established.

Although the industry eventually declined with the advent of prohibition, it wasn’t long before Barden Stevenot, a fifth generation member of the Stevenot family in Calaveras County, took up where his family had left off and established the winery in the late 1970’s. Recognized as one of the pioneers of the rebirth of wine production in the Sierra Foothills, Stevenot Winery quickly secured its reputation for producing world class wines and for their innovative and award winning style.

Stevenot also looks back at Calaveras County history. The Tasting Room in downtown Murphys was part of the Rufe and Keilber Meat Market, built in 1893. Behind the Tasting Room is the Matterson house, built in the 1860’s, which was damaged, but not destroyed, by the 1893 explosion of the nearby Manuel and Garland Store warehouse. Much of the center of town was destroyed by this accident caused when a clerk left a candle burning in the warehouse which ignited some black powder stored nearby.

New Generation
At about the same time Barden Stevenot was establishing his winery, the Oliveto family was establishing a distribution business in Jackson, which is now headed by brothers Jon and David Oliveto. Born and raised in Jackson, Jon and David began working at very early ages with their father Ross Oliveto’s milk distributing business which opened in the late 1960’s. In 1979 the milk distribution company was sold and the Oliveto family went into the beer and soft drink distribution business serving Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. In the early 1980’s a wine division was added. The Oliveto family began distributing Stevenot wines in the early 1980’s, when White Zinfandel was their best seller. Oliveto Distributing was honored with the Miller Masters award in the early 1990’s, placing them in the top seven distributors in the United States. They were also awarded the High Life Achievement by Miller Brewing Company in 2002 and 2003, given to the top 40 distributors out of a roster of 450 companies.


Oliveto Family - Stevenot Winery Owners
Left to Right: David, Lorraine, Elizabeth, Ross, & Jon.

On February 10, 2010 Oliveto Distributing, Inc. became the proud new owner of Stevenot Wines and now operates the Stevenot Tasting Rooms on Murphys’ Main Street,and at the winery in Vallecito. Jon and David Oliveto are now owners of the well-respected and long-standing distribution company based out of Vallecito.

Into the twenty first century
Recently the Stevenot presence has expanded beyond the Tasting Room on Main Street to the winery in Vallecito. The winery is on property developed by John Batten in 1852. In addition to a facility that allows for local crush and bottling, the vineyards grow Barbera, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianca, and Merlot grapes which provides the opportunity to produce Estate Bottled wines. As you pass through the decorative iron gates in the dry stone wall, past the pond, the heritage oaks, and landscaped meadow, your eye is immediately drawn to the Batten House. The Olivetos have put a great deal of thought and effort into the rehabilitation of this mid nineteenth century landmark. There are ample shaded outdoor areas to enjoy a glass, or two, of Stevenot wine.

Management of the Stevenot label is a family affair. Jon Oliveto is President of Oliveto Distributing. Jon lives in Murphys and is Production Manager and Vineyard Manager. He works closely with winemaker Nancy Steele in the making of each year’s vintage. David Oliveto is Vice President, Operations Manager, and Office Manager. David’s wife Lorraine is Tasting Room Manager and Head Groundskeeper. David and Lorraine live in Murphys. The next generation of Olivetos all live in Murphys as well. Sisters Brooke and Elizabeth have been involved in the business for years. Brooke Peterson is married to Robert Peterson who is a Company Officer and Sales Director. Brooke is currently on sabbatical to raise Cashton, who anchors the third generation. He was seen in the vineyards before his first birthday. Elizabeth is Wine Club Director. Working closely with her father and uncle, Elizabeth is perfectly placed to learn more about the wine making business.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of Barden Stevenot,” said David. “Stevenot has always been a quality wine and well respected in the community.” “It’s all about quality,” adds Jon. “We have been in the distribution business our whole lives, and will continue to focus on wine making.”

With close to 50 years in the industry serving the region, the Oliveto family knows the business and the community well.



This event repeats weekly every Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday until 10/27/2021
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Murphys Certified Farmers' Market 2021
Murphys, CA...Sundays 9am to 1pm, June 6 to October 31. Murphys Community Park, 585 Algiers Street. We offer the community access to fresh & healthy produce and products from local farmers right here in Calaveras County. Food that has traveled fewer miles is fresher, more nutritious and has greater flavor. Come to our market for the best produce in town and show your support for local farmers.


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10:00 AM - 05:00 AM 49th Annual 'Sierra Nevada Peddler's Market', July 3 & 4, Arnold, CA
The 49th Annual ‘Sierra Nevada Peddler’s Market’ will be held over the Independence Day Weekend, July 3 & 4, in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Situated among the pines and redwoods, the Market features over 60 booths of antiques & collectibles, original art & crafts, & vintage jewelry - just a few of the range of items offered. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for your home or cabin, or your next camping trip, you’ll be sure to find it here!

While we will be adhering to the CDC & County requirements for Covid-19, we expect that all fully-vaccinated people will not have to wear masks at outside events such as ours. We will have hand-sanitizing stations, masks available upon request for anyone that wants them, and will be disinfecting any shared public facilities throughout the show. We want everyone attending or exhibiting to feel safe and have a great time!

Metal sculpture, yard art, pottery, jewelry, quilts, soaps & spa essentials, woodwork, furniture, fine art, clothing, scarves, dolls, birdhouses/feeders, fused glass plates & windchimes, photography, kid’s toys, hats, purses, succulents, leather goods and more are offered by our craftspeople/artists. You’ll also find antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry – and much more!

The Market also offers home-made, hot prepared food booths and kettlekorn. We’ll have face painting for all if allowed.

The Market is held on the park-like grounds of Bristols Ranch House Café at 961 Highway 4 in downtown Arnold. Hours are 10 – 5 Sat., and 10 – 4 Sun. For more information, email Kim or Mark: kimgirl72@hotmail.com or call: 925-372-8961

Admission and parking are free, so come join the celebration!
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10:00 AM - 05:00 PM 49th Annual 'Sierra Nevada Peddler's Market', July 3 & 4, Arnold, CA
49th ANNUAL SIERRA NEVADA PEDDLER’S MARKET
DOWNTOWN ARNOLD, CA

July 3 & 4, 2021

The 49th Annual ‘Sierra Nevada Peddler’s Market’ will be held over the Independence Day Weekend, July 3 & 4, in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Situated among the pines and redwoods, the Market features over 60 booths of antiques & collectibles, original art & crafts, & vintage jewelry - just a few of the range of items offered. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for your home or cabin, or your next camping trip, you’ll be sure to find it here!

The Independence Day Parade will begin Saturday at 10am on Blagen Road.

While we will be adhering to the CDC & County requirements for Covid-19, we expect that all fully-vaccinated people will not have to wear masks at outside events such as ours. We will have hand-sanitizing stations, masks available upon request for anyone that wants them, and will be disinfecting any shared public facilities throughout the show. We want everyone attending or exhibiting to feel safe and have a great time!

Metal sculpture, yard art, pottery, jewelry, quilts, soaps & spa essentials, woodwork, furniture, fine art, clothing, scarves, dolls, birdhouses/feeders, fused glass plates & windchimes, photography, kid’s toys, hats, purses, succulents, leather goods and more are offered by our craftspeople/artists. You’ll also find antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry – and much more!

The Market also offers home-made, hot prepared food booths and kettlekorn. We’ll have face painting for all if allowed.

The Market is held on the park-like grounds of Bristols Ranch House Café at 961 Highway 4 in downtown Arnold. Hours are 10 – 5 Sat., and 10 – 4 Sun. For more information, email Kim or Mark: kimgirl72@hotmail.com or call: 925-372-8961

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04:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Big Murphys Historic Hotel July 4th Celebration
Murphys, CA...Celebrate the 4th of July with StarDogs and the Murphys Hotel! Fireworks at 8:30. Yes fireworks with a permit! BYO or they'll be plenty there! Family friendly event with BBQ by Joel, music by StarDogs, and Fireworks fun in the parking lot at dusk!


About the Murphys Historic Hotel
In continuous operation since 1856, the Murphys Historic Hotel is a quaint and charming piece of yesterday in the heart of the picturesque California Gold Rush town of Murphys in Calaveras County. This registered National Historic Landmark has hosted such notable historic figures as Ulysses S. Grant, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Susan B. Anthony, JP Morgan, John Wayne, Sunny Ficus, and Charles Bolton, a.k.a. Black Bart the “Gentleman Bandit.” Step into our parlor, and step back in time! Murphys Historic Hotel is the only hotel on historic Main Street and the only hotel in town providing a full service dining room and saloon seven days a week! If desired, guests may park their car for their entire stay, and walk the Main Street to shop and sample local wines from 24 tasting rooms. Over eight vineyards surround the town of Murphys. The Murphys Historic Hotel offers

29 guest rooms, including 9 in the original historic stone building and 20 in two “modern” wings added in the 1950’s and 60’s
Fine dining in our historic dining room, open to serve you 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seasonal outdoor patio dining
Old fashioned saloon with full service bar and periodic live entertainment on weekends
Meeting facilities and banquet rooms for seminars, receptions, meetings, weddings, conferences and special events, with full service catering
Lawn garden for our lodging guests and groups to use for their special outdoor events
Easy access to wineries, art galleries, natural wonders such as the Calaveras Big Trees, Moaning and Mercer Caverns and activities such as golf, skiing, river rafting, cycling, biking and more!

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