PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Placerville’s annual Fourth of July Family Blast is Thursday, July 4.
The event runs from 3-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, and patrons are encouraged to bring their propane barbecues, footballs, coolers and dancing shoes. Outside alcohol, pets, charcoal barbecues and glass containers are prohibited.
Locked-N-Loaded, a Northern California-based band, will provide live music from 5-9:45 p.m., and fireworks generally start around this time — the display is coordinated with the Placerville Speedway.
Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Patrons buy their tickets at the gate; it is cash-only. The event is first-come, first served and tickets to the Family Blast do not include admission to the racetrack.
Ticket prices are:
- $10 Parking in the Tiers.
- $5 per person (walk-in at the gate), kids 6 and under are free.
- $30 per carload — includes parking on the grounds and Family Blast admission for up to 6 people.
- $75 for RVs — includes overnight parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people.
For more information, call 530-621-5860 or email fair@eldoradocountyfair.org.
