Placerville Shakespeare Club
The Placerville Shakespeare Club was established in May of 1897 and continues to be a gathering place for women in the community.
The Perfect Place for Your Event!
Located in the historic city of Placerville, California, the Placerville Shakespeare Club’s unique building is the perfect place in El Dorado County for your special event!
Nestled among many 19th century homes, this lovely building creates a unique setting for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, seminars, company-sponsored events, craft bazaars, and many other activities.
What is the Placerville Shakespeare Club?
The Placerville Shakespeare Club was founded in 1897, by 20 local ladies. 125 years later, the club boasts 160-200 members. Members do community service work as well as enjoy interest groups including international dance, singing, and needlework, plus five literary groups, and the “Players” group which performs a yearly production of Shakespearian excerpts.
The Placerville Shakespeare Club played a key part in local history such as establishing the El Dorado Public Library, provisioning free kindergarten, saving Cedar Grove trees along Highway 50, and conducting blood drives.
Find out more about us here.
I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good Friends.
William Shakespeare, RICHARD II
2026 Author’s Day
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Placerville Shakespeare Club will present for the community their 17th Annual “Authors’ Day” featuring author presentations, question & answer period, book sales, book signings, door prizes and light refreshments.
All event proceeds will fund scholarships for local students. For tickets/information call 530-644-1704. Tickets will also be available online and at the door.
Find out more on our Events page.
“Let’s Make a Deal” Bridge Tournament
The community is invited to “Let’s Make a Deal”, the Placerville Shakespeare Club Annual Bridge Party on Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026. This day of brilliant bridge, fabulous food, and delightful door prizes welcomes men and women bridge players. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 25 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Play begins promptly at 10:00 A.M.
Find out more on our Events page.
Spring Fashion Show
The Placerville Shakespeare Club presents “Something Wicked”, a Fashion Show featuring local boutiques on April 22, 2026.
Tickets are $30 each and include the show, lunch and a silent auction. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and the show will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale in February. For more information, see our Events page.
Spring Rummage Sale
The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2026 Spring Rummage Sale will be held at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse on 2940 Bedford Avenue in Placerville.
Our ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. outside in the front yard of the clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville.