Best events in

Martell

As quiet weekdays give way to weekend energy, events and things to do in Martell, CA, come alive with Gold Rush charm and wine country character. The historic Main Streets of Sutter Creek and Jackson serve as backdrops for everything from live music to community celebrations. The area's calendar is tied to the seasons, with major annual festivals celebrating local wine, agriculture, and heritage.

• Weekends on Sutter Creek's historic Main Street bring a livelier pace, with opportunities to catch blues-rock at the Sutter Creek Theatre or intimate shows in the Copper Room at Hotel Sutter.
• Outdoor performances are a staple of the warmer months, from summer theater at the Volcano Amphitheater to the free TGIF Music Concert Series hosted by AmadorArts.
• Annual traditions mark the calendar, including the Big Crush Harvest Festival in the fall and the Amador County Fair each summer at the fairgrounds in Plymouth.