Angels Camp, March 8, 2015 – The top 20 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, chefs and plein air artists in each area of experise will converge at CAMPS Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, in Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort, Angels Camp, for the ninth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26. To top off the even mix of wine, food and art offerings, Jill Warren will perform in CAMP’s pastoral garden setting.
“Taste of Calaveras brings the absolute best of Calaveras County together for one afternoon of cultural and sensory bliss,” stated Sherri Smith, owner and chef of Camps Restaurant and president of hosting organization, the Angels Camp Business Association. “It is truly a magical time to taste the finest that Calaveras has to offer and interact one-on-one with winemakers, chefs and artists while taking in the music and the breathtaking atmosphere overlooking the golf course and Bear Mountain.”
While winemakers pour their award-winning wines, chefs hand out samples of culinary delights and artists paint from their palette, guests will be able to engage in a number of short educational cooking and wine demonstrations by celebrity chefs and winemakers. To take a break from all the tasting, guests can participate in a putting contest on the golf course and bid on items in the extensive silent auction.
Providing dynamic background music, Warren will perform under the wisteria-covered arbor. She is an accomplished musician, songwriter and stage performer and now a local favorite. She was chosen to perform in the successful all-girl rock band, Miss Behavin,’ at Disneyland and has toured the Western U.S. opening for the likes of Boy George, the Everly Brothers, Janis Ian and Taj Majal. As a solo artist, Jill recorded two full-length CD's. To spice things up, Jill joined an all-female rock band “Somebody's Ex” as a singer, electric and acoustic guitarist and songwriter.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and also include an etched commemorative wine glass. Proceeds from the event go toward the many community projects of the Angels Camp Business Association.
Tickets can be purchased online at tasteofcalaveras.com and are also available at CAMPS Restaurant, Calaveras Visitors Bureau Downtown Angels Camp, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance or by calling (209) 736-1333.
