Welcome to El Dorado County's Fair Play Wine Region
Adventure with Friends & Family
Chaney Family Winery is a welcoming, family-friendly destination where visitors of all ages can relax and enjoy quality time together. With lawn games, bocce ball, and Jenga on-site, families can play, explore the grounds, and create memorable moments—making the experience fun for everyone, not just wine lovers.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11-5; or weekdays by appt.
PLAN: 1 hour
Reservations: Click here
COST: $10 tasting fee; fun is free!
Mariam's Kenyan cooking class is a relaxed, educational, cultural and delicious way to spend time with friends and family. Participate in the preparation of a signature Kenyan dish while sipping on award-winning Mellowood wines. After the class, enjoy the lunch you helped to prepare.
10-20 participants required for each class.
OFFERED: Sat-Sun, 1 - 3pm
PLAN: 2 hours
RESERVATIONS: Click here
10-20 participants required.
COST: $40 per person
Enjoy a day with less screen time and some green time. Learn how we maintain healthy vines in our sustainable vineyard.. Hunt for lady bugs. Pick wild flowers to take home (or grapes in season). Relax afterwards with a three wine tasting and house made bread & cheese. Long pants and close-toed shoes recommended.
OFFERED: Daily, 9am - 4pm
PLAN: 2 hours
More info & reservations: Click here
Reservations strongly reommended to guarantee someone can conduct vineyard tour.
COST: $20
Bumgarner is a place where beauty and bounty meet, and where friends and family come together. Enjoy a game of bocce ball, cornhole or life-size Jenga with an epic view. Jump on a swing and feel the wind in your hair, then taste a flight of lovingly crafted wines with a charcuterie board while taking in the tranquility of the vineyard.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 12 - 4pm
PLAN: 1 hour
RESERVATIONS: Not required - More info
COST: $15 wine tasting with charcuterie; fun is free!
Geek Out On Wine
Expand your wine knowledge by talking with our winemakers, taking educational tours, and catching “behind the scenes” glimpses into the amazing world of wine. Each of our boutique wineries has a unique story and cast of characters waiting to be discovered. Topics range from classic and cutting edge winemaking techniques, to sustainable practices, and so much more.
Toogood Winery: Montepulciano
Oakstone/Obscurity: Petite Verdot
Windwalker: Tannat
Medeiros: Malbec
Connect with Nature
Majestic mountain trails, vineyard saunters, animal encounters, and tranquil picnic grounds—Fair Play wineries have it all. Grab your hiking boots and get ready to make tracks through this unique wine region, connecting with nature’s beauty and bounty in the best way possible…with a glass of wine in hand!
Horseback riding and wine tasting at Saluti
Vineyard hike and bubbles at Element 79
Picnic box lunch from Gold Vine Grill
Family Adventures Await
Fair Play’s relaxed atmosphere, warm hospitality and light-hearted sense of fun make family adventuring enjoyable. Many of our wineries offer all-ages games, activities and kid-friendly spaces (under parental supervision). You can soak up some fresh air and sunshine, maybe pack a picnic, befriend a winery dog, and see what other fun you can discover!
Bocce Ball at Bumgarner
Shoot hoops or reserve the volleyball court at Cantiga
Frisbee Golf and picnic lunch at Pioneer Park
