Presented by Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference

Empty Bowls Dinner 2026

General Admission Presale ends Friday, 02/13/2026 11:59pm PST

Location

El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building
100 Placerville Drive
Placerville, 95667
United States
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Date & Time

Sunday, 02/15/2026
3:00pm PST - 6:00pm PST
Add to Calendar 02/15/2026 03:00:00 PM 02/15/2026 06:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Empty Bowls Dinner 2026 Join us for Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville! For the 26th year, Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville will offer a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise funds to fight hunger. The event is organized by youth participants in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm in the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Event guests can enjoy fresh bread and delicious hot soup served in a keepsake handmade bowl, all while soaking in the lively atmosphere of live music and vendor booths. Wine, beer, and desserts will be available for purchase.  General Admission Tickets: $25: General Admission presale, ends February 13 $30: General Admission at the door $15: Youth ages 5-18 Free: Children age 4 and younger (please reserve a free ticket) We invite businesses and individuals to become sponsors of this event. Sponsorships start at just $150 and include event tickets. Sponsorships can be purchased here on this online form, or if you prefer a printable PDF, click here. Sponsorships are available through February 5. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building

About This Event

Join us for Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville!

For the 26th year, Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville will offer a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise funds to fight hunger. The event is organized by youth participants in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm in the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Event guests can enjoy fresh bread and delicious hot soup served in a keepsake handmade bowl, all while soaking in the lively atmosphere of live music and vendor booths. Wine, beer, and desserts will be available for purchase. 

General Admission Tickets:

  • $25: General Admission presale, ends February 13
  • $30: General Admission at the door
  • $15: Youth ages 5-18
  • Free: Children age 4 and younger (please reserve a free ticket)

We invite businesses and individuals to become sponsors of this event. Sponsorships start at just $150 and include event tickets. Sponsorships can be purchased here on this online form, or if you prefer a printable PDF, click here. Sponsorships are available through February 5.

About This Event

Join us for Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville!

For the 26th year, Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville will offer a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise funds to fight hunger. The event is organized by youth participants in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm in the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Event guests can enjoy fresh bread and delicious hot soup served in a keepsake handmade bowl, all while soaking in the lively atmosphere of live music and vendor booths. Wine, beer, and desserts will be available for purchase. 

General Admission Tickets:

  • $25: General Admission presale, ends February 13
  • $30: General Admission at the door
  • $15: Youth ages 5-18
  • Free: Children age 4 and younger (please reserve a free ticket)

We invite businesses and individuals to become sponsors of this event. Sponsorships start at just $150 and include event tickets. Sponsorships can be purchased here on this online form, or if you prefer a printable PDF, click here. Sponsorships are available through February 5.

Location

El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building
100 Placerville Drive
Placerville, 95667
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Sunday, 02/15/2026
3:00pm PST - 6:00pm PST
Add to Calendar 02/15/2026 03:00:00 PM 02/15/2026 06:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Empty Bowls Dinner 2026 Join us for Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville! For the 26th year, Empty Bowls Dinner Placerville will offer a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise funds to fight hunger. The event is organized by youth participants in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3 to 6 pm in the Forni Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Event guests can enjoy fresh bread and delicious hot soup served in a keepsake handmade bowl, all while soaking in the lively atmosphere of live music and vendor booths. Wine, beer, and desserts will be available for purchase.  General Admission Tickets: $25: General Admission presale, ends February 13 $30: General Admission at the door $15: Youth ages 5-18 Free: Children age 4 and younger (please reserve a free ticket) We invite businesses and individuals to become sponsors of this event. Sponsorships start at just $150 and include event tickets. Sponsorships can be purchased here on this online form, or if you prefer a printable PDF, click here. Sponsorships are available through February 5. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building