Willamette Wineworks will continue its “Why Wait Wednesday” music series this week, but it’s just the beginning of several forms of entertainment one can find at the Historic Folsom tasting room in the days ahead. With Folsom’s Hometown Parade rolling into town on Saturday, the destination on the second floor of the Historic Folsom Roundhouse building has plenty in store.
Starting with Wednesday evening, this week’s editon of “Why Wait Wednesday,” will feature the music of Retrograde. The duo consists of Rene Torres and Chris Rise who are sure to keep you enterained in the air conditioned venue throughout the evening.
The live music will begin at 6:00 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. For more information or reservations visit the Willamette Wineworks’ website.
Cornhole tourney and more music Saturday
On Saturday, Willamette Wineworks presents the first ever Folsom Hometown Cornhole Tourney, this event will take place at the Zittel Family Amphitheater adjacent to the microwinery and follows the Folsom Hometown Parade that will entertain all ages along Sutter Street in the morning. The post parade event begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. and first bean bags are expected to fly at 11 a.m.
Those participating in the competition can win cash prizes or a variety of local swag items. Spectating is free for the event and will include music by the Granite City Ramblers on stage as well as a various games and more. Beer and wine will be available along with non-alcoholic beverages. For those wanting to compete in the tournament, its being operated by the California Cornhole Association.
Entry fee is $60 per team. According to the event posting, first place will receive a cash prize equal to 10% of the purse that is created by the entries plus a bag of Historic Folsom Merchants swag worth more than $250. Second place will earn over $200 in swag merchandise with third place taking home $100 in goods. Those interested in being a participant in the tournament can sign up ON THE EVENT WEBPAGE HERE.
Later that same evening, Willamette’s Saturday night music series returns to wrap up the big day. This Saturday it’s the music of Kevin Marcy tht will entertain guests as they wind down from a day of fun in the Historic District. Marcy performs from 6 until 9 p.m. Reservation fees for the live music evening are $10, with refunds for wine club members/owners. Admission for the general public will be $10 at the door. Willamette Wineworks is located at 824 Sutter Street upstairs in the Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse. The local microwinery is a wine, blending, and food experience created by Willamette Valley Vineyards. Learn more about all they have to offer visitors at their website.
