Festivals,
Fun and Fireworks - Celebrate the Fourth in the Foothills
Fireworks, fun and a fantastic time await you in the foothills
this Fourth of July weekend.
Columbia State Historic Park kicks the
festivities off at 10:00 a.m. with the annual flag raising
and firing of the canon. At noon the traditional Fourth
of July parade begins following by an afternoon of family
fun including music, contests like nail pounding, pie
eating, the egg relay race and more. It’s all capped
off by the five-way tug of war at 3:30 across from the
Eagle Cotage. Admission to all events is free. If you’re
hungry, stick around for the Tri-tip barbeque starting
at 4:00 p.m. $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under
10.
Parade with a Harte - - Twain Harte will
observe the 4th with a great parade. If you’re ready
for music, family fun and more, head up the hill to Twain
Harte. The pancake breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and the
parade at 11:30. Enjoy BBQ, pony rides, face painting,
balloonist art, fire truck rides, a clown, and a moon
walk. While there, beat the heat by taking a swim at the
community pool. Brad Wilson will be Rockin’ the
Blues in rotary Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
If you’re Yosemite bound, take in
the Groveland Art & Wine Show on July 4th & 5th
from 11:00 to 5:00. Admission is free. Enjoy the work
of local artists and a sip or two of wine at the Yosemite
Courtyard at the Groveland Hotel.
Cap off your fourth with Fireworks on
the Water at Lake Don Pedro. Their dazzling pyrotechnic
display begins at 9:30 p.m. View the spectacular show
from Blue Oaks Recreation Area or from parking areas by
the Don Pedro Dam and Visitor Center on Bonds Flat Road.
$7.00 per vehicle. Arrival before 8:00 p.m. is highly
recommended in order to be parked and settled before the
show begins. Food and beverages will be available for
purchase.
Ironstone
Vineyards kicks off the July 4th Independence Day Celebration
with fun for the whole family including great food to
purchase, live music, bounce houses, climbing walls and
games throughout the whole grounds. The fireworks begin
at dark and last about 30 minutes. You may bring in sun
umbrellas (which will be taken down before the fireworks),
lawn chairs, and blankets. $10 Adults, $5 Children 6 to
12, under 5 free.
Events
and activities taking place in and around Tuolumne County:
Jun 11, 2009: Twain Harte Nights (209) 586-1976
Jun 12 - Aug 28, 2009: Concert In The Park "Court House
Park" (209) 588-9625
Jun 13, 2009: Groveland Summer Quilt Show (209) 962-6179
Jun 13 - Aug 15, 2009: Groveland " Movies in the Park"
(209) 962-0429
Jun 14, 2009: SRT's Spring Swing: 40s-Style Benefit Dinner
and Dance (209) 532-0502 ext.112
Jun 14, 2009: Concert in the Vines presented by Twain Harte
Rotary www.twainhartecc.com
Jun 18 - 21, 2009: Tuolumne Lumber Jubilee ~ 60th Annual
- (209) 928-4548 or 928-4900
Jun 20 - 21, 2009: Father's Day Fly In - Columbia 43rd.
Annual - (209) 533-5685
Jun 20 - Sep 5, 2009: Twain Harte "Concerts in the
Pines" (209) 586-4482
Jun 21, 2009: Railtown 1897 State Historic Park "Father's
Day" (209) 984-3953
Jun 26 - 28, 2009: Calaveras Winegrape Alliance "Passport
Wine Weekend" (209) 736-6722
Jun 26 - 28, 2009: Mother Lode Fair - Sonora (209) 532-7428
Jun 26 - Aug 16, 2009: Theatre: Sierra Repertory Theatre
"Smokey Joe's Cafe" (209) 532-3120
Jul 4, 2009: Fireworks at Ironstone Vineyards (209) 728-1251
Jul 4, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Glorious Fourth
Celebration (209) 536-1672
Jul 4, 2009: Fireworks on the Water - Lake Don Pedro (209)
852-2396
Jul 4 - 5, 2009: Groveland Art and Wine Show (209) 962-0429
Jul 9, 2009: Twain Harte Nights (209) 586-1976
Jul 10 - Aug 9, 2009: Theatre: Stage 3 "Sherlock Holmes:
The Final Adventure" (209) 536-1778
Jul 11, 2009: Mt. Brow Winery - Shaws Flat Picnic
Jul 11, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Big Band Street
Dance (209) 533-1952
Jul 17 - Sep 27, 2009: Theatre: Fallon House Theatre "Damn
Yankees" (209) 532-3120
Jul 25 - 26, 2009: Arts & Wine Festival in Twain Harte
- 32nd Annual (209) 533-3473
Jul 25 - Aug 9, 2009: Bear Valley Music Festival "41st
Annual" (209) 753-2574
Jul 31, 2009: Calaveras Winegrape Alliance "Vineyard
Tour & BBQ" (209)728-9467
Aug 1, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park "Battle of
Sawmill Flat" - (209) 536-1672
Aug 1 , 2009: Farms of Tuolumne County Farm and Ranch Tour
(209) 928-3775
Aug 7, 2009: Magic Of The Night ~ Summertime Celebration
- Sonora (209) 532-7725
Aug 8, 2009: Blues Festival in Sonora, "15th Annual"
(209) 533-3473
Aug 13, 2009: Twain Harte Nights (209) 586-1976
Aug 15, 2009: Show ' N ' Shine Car Show / Craft Faire -
3rd Annual - Long Barn (209) 586-3533
Aug 22, 2009: Meals & Wheels for Meals on Wheels (Fundraiser)
- Railtown 1897 SHP (209) 533-2622
Sep 3 - 7, 2009: Strawberry Fall Music Festival (209) 984-8630
Sep 4 - 27, 2009: Theatre: Sierra Repertory Theatre "Bus
Stop" - (209) 532-3120
Sep 5, 2009: Columbia State Park Admission Day (209) 536-1672
Sep 12, 2009: Exotic Bird & Animal Expo - Sonora (209)533-3496
Sep 12 - 13, 2009: Me-Wuk Indian Acorn Festival - Tuolumne
City (209) 928-3475
Sep 13, 2009: Humane Society Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
- (209) 984-5489
Sep 18 - Oct 18, 2009: Theatre: Stage 3 "Grace and
Glorie" (209) 536-1778
Sep 19, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Back to School
Night, 1861 (209) 588-9128
Sep 19, 2009: Groveland '49er Festival and Chili Cook-Off
(209)962-0429
Sep 19, 2009: Crush Celebration at Mt. Brow Winery (209)
532-8491
Sep 19 - 20, 2009: Quilts and Threads Show 20th Annual (209)586-2043
Sep 20, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Fine Art Show
(209)533-4656
Sep 26, 2009: Sierra Apple Festival - Sonora (209) 532-1607
Sep 26, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Poison Oak Show
(209) 536-1672
Oct 2 - 25, 2009: Theatre: Fallon House Theatre "No
Sex please, We're British!" (209) 532-3120
Oct 3, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Fiddle &
Bango Contest (209) 536-1672
Oct 3, 2009: Calaveras Wine Alliance "Grape Stomp"
(209) 607-0782
Oct 3 - 11, 2009: Bach Festival - Sonora (209) 536-6330
Oct 10, 2009: Trivia Bee - Super Bee X (209) 694-0288
Oct 10 - 11, 2009: Harvest Home Festival (209) 754-3861
Oct 10 - 11, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Harvest
Festifall (209) 536-1672
Oct 23 - 25, 2009: Mother Lode Art Show "57th Annual"
(209) 532-2399
Oct 24 - 25, 2009: All Hallows Fantasy Faire (209) 533-4420
Oct 30 - Dec 13, 2009: Theatre: Sierra Repertory Theatre
"Little Women: The Musical" (209) 532-3120
Nov 13 - Dec 20, 2009: Theatre: Fallon House Theatre "Christmas
My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash!" (209) 532-3120
Nov 20 - Dec 20, 2009: Theatre: Stage 3 "Woody Guthrie's
American Song" (209) 536-1778
Nov 27, 2009: Christmas Parade: 26th Annual Historic Downtown
Sonora (209) 532-7725
Nov 27 - 28, 2009: Hometown Crafters Holiday Faire &
Craft Boutique (209) 532-7252
Nov 27 - 29, 2009: Christmas Craft & Music Festival
- 34th Annual in Sonora (209) 533-3473
Nov 27 - Dec 24, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: "Candy
Cane Making" (209) 532-7886
Dec 4 - 5, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Lamp Light
Tour- Park Docents (209) 536-1672
Dec 5, 2009: Twain Harte "Christmas Parade" (209)
586-4482
Dec 5, 2009: Calaveras Wine Alliance Holiday Open House
(209)736-6722
Dec 5 - 20, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: A Miner's
Christmas (209) 536-1672
Dec 11, 2009: Columbia "Merry Merchants" (209)
536-1672
Dec 13, 2009: Columbia State Historic Park: Las Posadas
Nativity Procession
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