three jars of jellies with county fair ribbons

Central Sierra: Junior Jams & Jellies Event - (in Person Placerville)

Date & Time

April 18, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Venue

Marshall Building El Dorado County Fairgrounds

100 Placerville Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
United States

Ticket Price

$5.00

This is an in-person event

Please register. 

First come, first serve registration is required as class space is limited! Workshop fee is $5.00 per person, limit one (1) class per child. If all slots are full, and you are still interested, please add your child to the waiting list and we will contact you if a spot opens up.

About the Event

Junior Jams & Jellies Workshop - Make & Take Class for Youth Ages 5-18 Years

Youth ages 5-18 years old can join UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair, plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape, peach, or strawberry. You only need to bring your own fruit puree or juice, all other materials and equipment are provided.

There are two dates to choose from. Registration for both dates opens March 2, at noon, and classes fill up very fast! Sign-up for Saturday, March 14, 2026 or Saturday, April 18, 2026. Sessions are 45-minutes long and limited to 6 participants.

For more information call (530) 621-5502 or email edmfp@ucanr.edu.

Event Contacts

UC Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County

edmfp@ucanr.edu