2011 Calendar of Events Here are some of the exciting things happening at the Murphys Historic Hotel! For a complete listing of special events in Murphys and Calaveras County, check out the Calaveras Visitors Bureau calendar of events February Sunday February 6  - SUPERBOWL CHARITY CHILI COOKOFF -  on the lawn 10 AM - 4 PM. Thursday February 10  -WINES OF THE WORLD  Presented by Gary Zucca of Zucca Mountain Vineyards.  For Valentines day, he is presenting port and chocolate pairings.  5:30 PM in the Mark Twain Ballroom. Monday February 14  - VALENTINES DAY  Special dinner menu. Thursday February 17  - HOTEL ON TV "Road Trip With huell Howser" At 8 PM in the saloon. Saturday February 19  -   SOROPTIMAL CHILI COOKOFF 8 AM to 3 PM on the lawn. Friday February 25  -  CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room. March Thursday March 10  - WINES OF THE WORLD Presented by world renowned vinter  Steve Collum featuring mineralities in wines. 5:30-8:30 PM Saturday March 19  - MURPHYS IRISH DAY Special event rates apply. Friday March 25  - CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room. April Thursday April 21  - SHOW & SHINE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 5:30-8:30 on  Main Street . Sunday April 24  -EASTER BRUNCH Special menu in the dining room. Friday April 29  - CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room.   May Sunday May 8  - MOTHER'S DAY Thursday May 19-22 - FROG JUMP 2011 Band on the Patio.  Shine & show car show on Thursay.  Special event rates apply. Two night minimum stay. Sunday May 27-29  - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Barbecues, beers, bikes, etc.  Special event rates apply.     June Thursday June 16  - SHINE & SHOW CLASS CAR SHOW on Main Street Murphys 5:30-8:30. Sunday June 19  - FATHER'S DAY Saturday June 24-26  - FINAL DAY OF PASSPORT DAYS at participating wineries.  Special event rates apply.  Two night minimum stay.   July Friday July 1-4  - INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND  Special BBQ dining entrees.  Special event rates apply.  Two night minimum stay. Saturday July 16-17  - HERITAGE DAYS Duck races and other activities for the library in the Murphys Community Park.  Special event rates apply.  Two night minimum stay.   August   September Friday September 2-5  - LABOR DAY WEEKEND  Special event rates apply.  Two night minimum stay. Saturday September 24-25 - CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE WEEKEND  Classic car show at Ironstone Vineyards.  Special event rates apply. Two night minimum stay. Friday September 30  - CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room.   October Saturday October 1  - GRAPE STOMP WEEKEND  Street Faire, stomping in the park.  Special event rates apply.  Two night minimum stay. Friday October 28  - CIOPPINO FEED  in the dining room.. Monday October 31  - HALLOWEEN  Costume party in the saloon.   November Saturday November 5  - WINEGRAPE GOURMET presented by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance. Thursday November 24  - THANKSGIVING DAY Dinner in the Murphys Historic Hotel dining room. Friday November 25  - CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room.   December Friday December 2  - MURPHYS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 5-8PM Main Street Murphys. Saturday December 3  - HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Sunday December 25  - CHRISTMAS DAY  Dinner at the Murphys Historic Hotel dining room. Friday December 30  - CIOPPINO FEED in the dining room. Saturday December 31  - NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA 2011 at the Murphys Historic Hotel.  Special event rates apply.