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09/14/2024 - SNAC 30th Anniversary Sale!! Saturday 9/14 to Saturday 9/21!!
Sonora, Arnold & Murphys, CA...SNAC 30th Anniversary Sale!! Saturday 9/14 to Saturday 9/21!! Thank You for shopping locally for 30 years!

09/14/2024 - The Calaveras Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Saturday!! Don't Miss It!
Angels Camp, CA...Chris Stevenson, organizer of the Calaveras Wild & Scenic Film Festival tells that, “The weather is going to be great for relaxing and enjoying this wide variety of adventure, nature and travel film from all over the world.” The festival will feature cinematography from award winning films from the flagship national Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City. Plus, our local film festival will show six hours of beautiful and sometimes poignant videography from filmmakers that live and work in our tri-county area.


Stevenson states, “The river rafting company OARS, headquartered in Angels Camp, understandably make some crazy, wild whitewater adventure films, but that’s not all. They are stewards of the environment and also show their love and protection of our planet in the films they make. They have four films to show, and the OAR President, Tyler Wendt, will take questions after the showing.”

In fact, many of the local filmmakers will have a question and answer session, including Ron West, an architect of the Northern California Backcountry Discovery Route. This is a mostly off-road motorcycle journey that runs through our backyard, from the ghost town of Bodie, through Monitor and Ebbetts Pass, Bear Valley, then an offroad section that summits peaks north of Highway 4.

“Those guys are nuts!”, says Stevenson, adding, “and, they aren’t afraid to show the crashes, dropping of the bikes and the ensuing injuries, all the while laughing at themselves and remaining happy that life is being lived to its fullest.”

David Vassar is Academy Award nominated and has won multiple Emmy awards. The Calaveras Wild & Scenic Film Festival will show three of his entries, and Vassar will be on hand for a Q&A. Vassar won the John DeGraff Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the flagship Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

“We couldn’t show local films in the wild and scenic genre without including David Vassar. He’s a legend around here in film circles, and we are honored to have him,” states Stevenson.

The final two films to be shown highlight a blind rock climber and mountaineer, Erik Weihenmayer whose resume includes summit Mt. Everest. We will experience his use of sound and touch in order to navigate the boulder strewn landscapes, and find the best hand and foot holds. The film festival concludes with Weihenmayer becoming the mountain guide to lead a very determined Colorado woman with cerebral palsy to achieve her goal of summiting one of the mountains she can see from her bedroom window.  “That film made my eyes well up. It’s very powerful and uplifting. I love it, and this inspiring film is the climax of the film festival,” states Stevenson.

The event is produced by the Calaveras Film Commission to benefit Calaveras Community Television. It is generously sponsored by the Chicken Ranch Casino, Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center, Bear Valley Mountain Resort and The Body Shop in Angels Camp.

There will be 28 films shown Saturday, September 14th at the Bret Harte Theater in Angels Camp starting at noon and running through 8:00 pm. The admission price includes the After Party which begins at 8:00pm. Attendees will be given a wristband to enable them to enter and exit.

Food is available for purchase thanks to the generosity of Mike’s Pizza in Angels Camp.  Tickets are available at the door, or at CalaverasCommunityTV.com. For more information, call 209-822-1131.

Schedule:
Time Film Length
12:00pm National W&S Open 3
12:09pm Skull Country - Moonshinin’ 4
12:13pm Skull Country - Keep Riding 4
12:17pm Skull Country - The Immigrant 4
12:21pm Who Will Tell Your Story 7
12:29pm A Baffin Vacation 12
12:32pm Between Two Rivers -
Ria Rice Lawson 25
1:02pm Lost On Purpose 11
1:19pm Water: Our Gold - UTICA 11
1:30pm UTICA Storm Response 4
1:44pm 4DWN 17
2:01pm Giant Sequoias - Yosemite 9
2:11pm Klamath Finds Its Way - Mikey Weir 2
2:13pm Gold Fever - Mikey Weir 11
2:34pm Northern California BDR 74
3:58pm Big Trees - Ed Lark 19
4:26pm Why India? - Chris Stevenson 20
4:51pm The Prospector 18
5:09pm Like A River 4
5:14pm Refuge - David Vassar 7
5:21pm Spirit of Yosemite - David Vassar 22
5:43pm Flooded Valley - David Vassar 1
5:57pm The Rock Pool Waltz 8
6:06pm River of Eden - OARS 5
6:11pm Martin’s Boat - OARS 23
6:34pm 62 Years - OARS 9
6:43pm Dory Land - OARS 22
7:23pm Soundscape 14
7:37pm From My Window 19
8:00pm After Party
09/07/2024 - Hermitfest West 2024 is Almost Here, Join Us On September 7, 2024
Bear Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association will be back in Bear Valley on Saturday, September 7th, with our Annual Hermitfest West celebration of the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway. We’ll have all-day music, food & artisan vendors, kids’ activities, and more from Noon-7pm. Weather permitting, there will be a late-night jam session on Saturday evening and Sunday Morning Revival activities, with acoustic music, Yoga with Alex, and breakfast treats available for those who choose to stay overnight.





2022 Photo Courtesy of Jan Hovey

New this year will be guided mountain bike rides on Sunday courtesy of Bear Valley Adventure Company and Mountain Aloha:

GROUP MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE – Hermit Fest
When: Sunday, September 8th
Where: next to the stage at the ball field
Time: 10am
Ends: 11:30am
Two Groups: Beginner & Intermediate
Must have: Bike, Helmet, Water

We can always use some extra help so please sign up to volunteer for an hour here. You can see the volunteers instructions here; please check in at the Scenic Byway swag table a few minutes before your shift: 2024 hermitfest volunteer info

Or read more about camping, how to get to Bear Valley and the ballfield, and more about the festival and the Scenic Byway here. One last minute update is that the Forest Service is prohibiting camp fires and bbq/grill fires even in the dispersed camp grounds. Help us keep the forest green!

The 2024 Lineup

Noon – 1 pm Ty & Lainy (Ty McCarthy & Lainy McGreen)
1:15 – 2:45 pm Cantamos
3:00 – 4:30 pm Solid Gold Stranger
5:00 – 6:30 pm Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers

After hours:
Bill Welles
Jam Session – bring your instrument and join in – the location for the jam will be announced at the event!

Sunday Morning:
9:00 am Yoga with Alex Mannos
10:00-Noon Ty & Lainy
10:00-11:30 Bike Ride (details above)

Please do not smoke or use tobacco products within the event boundaries, let’s keep the air fresh for all attendees and minimize the fire risk as an additional benefit. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

We want to thank the Calaveras County Visitors Bureau, Dignity Health-Mark Twain Medical Center, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Alpine County Tobacco Free, the Matuszak Family, Alpine County Chamber of Commerce & Bear Valley Business Association for their annual sponsorship of this event as well as all the local organizations, businesses, and individuals whose financial support makes this event possible each year.

Those interested in financially supporting the event may download a Sponsorship Form here. We couldn’t continue to offer this free event without the generous contributions of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, whose donations support the event and the Byway Association year-round.

Those who would like to join us as vendors may download the 2024 Vendor Application right here. We have limited space and are striving for a good mix of vendors who are a good fit for this venue and event, so please send your application with photos for review prior to sending in your check and other documents.
09/14/2024 - Miwuk Museum & Cultural Center Friend-Raising Event
Angels Camp, CA...Join Us for this year's FRIEND-RAISING Event! Help us support the future MIWUK Museum and Cultural Center. Fun Event for the whole family. Lots of activities, Museum Hard Hat Tours and Native Artifacts.  Mark your calendars now for this family friendly and community Friendraising event.


#macthealthboardinc #miwukculturalcentermuseum #community #nativevendors #tribalmuseum #tours #raffle #nativeartifacts #calaveras
08/31/2024 - Poor Man's Whiskey at Brice Station Vineyards
Murphys, CA...Poor Man's Whiskey is an American band originating in the San Francisco Bay Area rooted around the songwriting talents of Josh Brough and Jason Beard. PMWs live show and sound is a blend of high-octane old-time/bluegrass music and a more psychedelic blues/jam rock style that calls upon their earlier influences. Poor Man's Whiskey seamlessly transitions between acoustic and electric styles with a carefully crafted commitment that revolves around well-written songs and stories...while maintaining an exciting element of improvisation and the openness to let a song expand. Poor Man's Whiskey - August 31, 2024 - 7pm


08/31/2024 - The Greater Arnold Pancake Breakfasts Return for Labor Day Weekend
Arnold, CA...Pancake Breakfast is this weekend!!! From 7:30am-11:30am both Saturday and Sunday! In the parking lot of Ebbetts Pass Gas. Come join us for pancakes, eggs, and sausage, plus free refills, coffee & OJ! All you can eat pancakes! Hope to see you there! Adults $15, Kids 10 & under $10, Kids under 5 are free.

08/30/2024 - Bistro Espresso is Your Labor Day Weekend Dining & Entertainment Destination
Arnold, CA...Join us this Labor Day weekend for a lineup of exciting events! Enjoy live music and delicious specials all weekend long. Celebrate with us and make the most of your holiday! There’s always parking available in the rear of the building / back street.





 

 

 
08/30/2024 - Labor Day Weekend Events – Free Fishing Day August 31st!
Angels Camp, CA...What better way to say goodbye to the lazy days of summer than to take advantage of all that Calaveras has to offer? From an exhilarating hike to sun-drenched lake fun to relaxing with a glass of wine and some great music, Calaveras has what you have been looking for! Make sure to check our Calendar of Events to make the most of your time in Calaveras!












First and foremost – FREE FISHING – Labor Day Weekend Saturday AUGUST 31, 2024!! No license is needed for this day ONLY. All Fish and Wildlife laws are still in effect. Have a great day fishing on our Highway 4 corridor and beautiful tri-lake areas. Learn more on the CDFW website here.
– Angels Camp


ANGELS CAMP FRESH FRIDAY CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET
Friday, August 30th | 5:00pm to Dusk |Angels Camp Museum
Free admission. Set in the well-shaded and walkable Angels Camp Museum, the Angels Camp Farmers Market features live music and a different highlighted winery attending each week. Includes produce vendors, unique crafts, artisan foods, and local food trucks.

Staying for the weekend? Find more fun things to do in Angels Camp here.

– Arnold & Ebbetts Pass Corridor


Labor Day Weekend Event: Sierra Nevada Logging Jamboree | Cindy Micheli


ANNUAL SIERRA NEVADA LOGGING JAMBOREE
Saturday, August 31st |  9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
Looking for entertainment with a sense of adventure? Catch the Logging Jamboree action live with logging competitions including axe throwing, choke setting and hot sawing, concessions, family friendly activities and more. Children under 12 are free; Adults, $8 each. Looking to cool off? Don’t forget to duck into the air conditioned Logging Museum for spectacular displays of the region’s rich timber industry. Afterwards, swing by the annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival (details below) and then take a dip in White Pines Lake (within walking distance of both events). You can even rent stand up paddle boards and other gear at the nearby Sierra Nevada Adventure Company, or hop on the trail to hike among giant sequoias on the Arnold Rim Trail or just up the road at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.

Looking for more lumberjack fun? Don’t miss West Point’s Lumberjack Day, the first Saturday in October, each year.


ANNUAL LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday, August 31st and September 1st | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday and 4:00 pm Sunday
Free admission. Arnold’s popular 45th annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival is an end-of-summer celebration featuring over 50 vendors offering original crafts, antiques, and art of all kinds; not to mention gourmet foods as well as activities for kids and adults alike, all set to a backdrop of live music. The Arnold Lion’s Club will also be holding their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast of ham, eggs, & pancakes both days from 7:30 am – 11:00 am.


Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival. Photo courtesy: Kim Patillo, After The Gold Rush


SUMMER SWEETNESS – CALAVERAS BIG TREES ASSOCIATION
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday August 31st, September 1st & 2nd I 9:00am – 4:00pm I Calaveras Big Trees State Park



Big Stump, Calaveras Big Trees State Park | Menka Belgal


Guided hikes through the North Grove are offered Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour hike is free with your paid admission to the park. Grab some water and meet near the Warming Hut. Please use the restrooms at the trailhead as there are none on the trail.

Campfire Programs are typically offered after June 15 through Labor Day weekend, Friday – Saturday each week. Programs begin just before sunset.

Pop-up Park Programs like puppet shows, scavenger hunts, and activity stations may occur throughout the summer season.

For program dates and times, please check park announcement boards or ask at the Visitor Center upon arrival. For more information about programs at the park, please call the visitor center at (209) 795-3840 or follow them on Facebook. The Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) supports all educational programs in the park. Their event calendar includes all California State Park events and programs.

What a nice way to begin or end an adventure among the ancient giant sequoias.

BONUS: HERMITFEST

Saturday September 7th I Hermit Valley
From the event organizers: “The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) is excited to invite you to join us for our 14th annual celebration on the pass, fondly known as Hermitfest. This year we will be celebrating in the ballfield at Bear Valley with an all-day music festival on Saturday, September 10th from noon-8 pm (but you know the music will likely continue on a bit later)”. Visitors should definitely make a weekend of it and spend some time checking out the entire Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway from Arnold to Bear Valley and beyond all the way to Markleevile, CA.”

– Mokelumne Hill


MUSIC in the PARK
Saturday, August 31st  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm   Shutter Tree Park

Music in the Park is the Darcel Trio from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Renegade Winery will be open during the music, and can offer food to go, as well as dine in. Or, join the Hotel Leger for dinner in their newly renovated dining room and live music in the saloon this Labor Day weekend.

Staying the weekend? Find more fun things to do in Mokelumne Hill here.

– Murphys


Brice Station Hill Top Concert Series


HILL TOP CONCERT SERIES
Saturday, August 31st | Sunday, September 4th | Doors Open 5:30 pm I Music 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Brice Station Vineyards
Saturday showcases Poor Man’s Whiskey, an American band originating in the San Francisco Bay Area rooted around the songwriting talents of Josh Brough and Jason Beard. PMWs live show and sound is a blend of high-octane old-time/bluegrass music and a more psychedelic blues/jam rock style that calls upon their earlier influences.

Admission to this family friendly event under the stars is $35.  No physical ticket is needed, just give your name at the door. Kids under 12 are free. Dogs welcome on leash. Food by local vendors available on site or bring your own food or drink, but strictly no outside alcohol. Seating is an open lawn, bring low-back chairs or a picnic blanket.

LIVE THEATRE @ MURPHYS CREEK THEATRE
Murphys Creek Theatre presents The Cake, a touching and topical dramatic comedy. The beautiful, intimate theater boasts a great view from every seat.  Located across from Murphys Park in the heart of downtown. Easy walking distance from restaurants, shops, and tasting rooms. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Staying the weekend? Find more fun things to do in Murphys here.

Looking for more fun with wine? Don’t miss the 31st Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp and Gold Rush Street Faire, the first Saturday in October, each year. In fact, if you’re feeling some ‘Lucy and Ethel’ vibes, bring your team of two dressed up, ready to stomp some grapes! Register to stomp at calaveraswines.org.


– Outdoor Recreation all over Calaveras

There are so many lakes in Calaveras to choose to spend your three-day weekend. Lake Camanche and New Hogan Lake have great campgrounds, boat launches, and fun activities all summer.


Labor Day Family Fun on Calaveras Lakes I Courtesy of Instagrammer @tomandthe_t


Calaveras’ outdoor wonderland fills the adventure enthusiast’s heart with delight! In California, September doesn’t always signal Mother Nature to start cooling things down, so head to higher elevations and check out the Arnold Rim Trail for biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. Dogs with good recall talents are welcome to join you off leash for an end-of-summer adventure.


Cougar Rock | Photo: Arnold Rim Trail Association


New Melones Lake Marina rents boats and watercraft for all levels of outdoor fun, and SNAC (Sierra Nevada Adventure Company) has paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes to rent and take over to White Pines Lake or up to Lake Alpine for a peaceful, cooler end to summer vacation. On the Lake Kayak will bring the kayak to you at New Melones Lake, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy some lake time.


California Cavern Tour I Courtesy of Instagrammer @emformdesign


California CavernMercer Cavern, and Moaning Cavern all offer wonderful family adventures. Call or click to book your next cave adventure!


Give us a call or drop us an email at the Calaveras Visitors Bureau. We would love to hear from you and help plan your visit to our beautiful county!

 
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