Hops ‘N Vines Farmers’ Market Dinner
July 9 / The Grotto, Westfield Galleria at Roseville

This event—which included a five-course dinner with beer pairings from Auburn Alehouse or wine pairings from Popie Wines—celebrated Placer County’s food, wine and craft beer. All proceeds benefited PlacerGROWN, a nonprofit that seeks to unite residents with nearby farmers, ranchers and vintners.

1. Popie Wines Winemaker Michael Duarte and Lisa Lamont 2. Doug and Gena Wiskus  3. Scott and Liz Andersen, Kevin and Morgan McDonald, and Melanie and Jeremy Borchardt  4. Julie Fisher Koster and Ann Morgado

Photos by Megan Wiskus

Jerry McClendon Show
July 1 / Sun City Lincoln Hills 

The Jerry McClendon Show put on a performance at the Sun City Lincoln Hills’ pool area, adding great music to an already fun afternoon of socializing and swimming.

1. Bill Brunst, Sharon Davis, Michele Dolliver and Skip Greilich  2. Sandy Hamer, Carol Majors and Lue Hewitt  3. Larry and Carolyn Millea

Photos by Maggie Rose McGurk 

Rock Generation Kids’ Show
July 17 / California State Fair, Cal Expo

Rock Generation set the stage for young performers from Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Roseville to sing and dance to rock ‘n’ roll before a captivated crowd at the California State Fair. 

1. Olivia Kaempf  2. Angelica Ramos  3. Laura Grenke, Katy Moran and Angelica Ramos  4. Holly Grenke  5. Rachel Phillips, Leah Eastman, Shohini Chakraborty and Marcella Garcia

Photos by Fletch

Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest
July 16 / Auburn District Regional Park

Bands like Moonalise and Midnight North rocked out at this groovy festival and classic musical tribute to the Grateful Dead. A craft beer garden, kids’ fun zone, food court and crafts were also part of the day’s events.

1. Moonalise performs  2. Elliot Peck and Scott Holbrook  3. Barry Sless and Elliot Peck (Moonalise)  4. Jason Crosby and Graham Lesh (Midnight North)

Photos by Bob Minkin

Family Fun Fests
July 1, 18, 15, 22 & 29 / Loomis Train Depot

Residents gathered on Fridays throughout July at the plaza near the historic Loomis Train Depot for nights of food, fun and entertainment. The events aimed to unite the Loomis community and benefit local businesses.

1. Trinity Cason and Morgan Boyd  2. Leah Wattier learns about essential oils from wellness advocate Evonne Nyquist  3. Roseville’s Stephanie Bell with her sons Lucas and Parker  4. Princesses Emily Knisley, Kendra Mullins and Karin Worley visit with Sarah Johnson  5. Dillon Montesanto and his dad, Steve

Photos by Marica Garcia

Big Trucks Summer Series
July 7, 14, 21 & 28 / Roseville Exploration Center

Garbage trucks, street sweepers, pipe scope trucks and other service vehicles parked and allowed little ones to get up close and personal with their fascinating automobiles.

1. Travion Loheit  2. Loyalty Loheit  3. Reese and Kyle Castle  4. Enzo Johnson

Photos courtesy of Easy Williams and the City of Roseville

If you know of any events happening in the Roseville, Granite Bay and Rocklin area, or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to [email protected].