June 7, 2008Placerville Founders' Day & Hwy 50 Wagon Train * Historic Main Street in Placerville closes to traffic in celebration of more than 150 years of Placerville history. Hwy 50 Wagon Train arrives 2pm. Family- oriented event includes living history exhibits, gold panning, fire engine displays, dunk tank, contests, music, wagon rides, working saloon, antique farm equipment, decorated banners display, & more; 2- 6pm, free to the public. Street dance, free, from 7- 10pm, 530-672-3436.
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