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Events noted in
White are in the Groveland area and in
Blue are near
Coulterville/Mariposa County,
Lavendar are within an hour and
a half drive
and make great day trips! |
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Price |
Email |
Website |
Contact |
Phone |
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7/17 & 18 |
Crazy Ivan |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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7/18 |
Movies in the Park: The Tale of Despereaux |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
a pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209.962.0429 |
Weekly movies in the park is sponsored by
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce. Great family movies, bring a
blanket! |
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7/20-7/25 |
Plein-Air Workshops: Yosemite & Scenic Sierras
(Judy Schroeder) |
Groveland based, painting regionally |
varies |
cbieler623@aol.com |
www.myyosemitearttours.com |
Cora |
858-945-1817 |
Daily plein-air excursions to various sites
including Yosemite and some hidden wonders. Each program is lead by a
recognized professional providing guidance and instruction throughout
the week. |
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7/24 |
Yosemite Courtyard Theatre: Johnny Cash Tribute |
The Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park |
$25 |
guestservices@groveland.com |
www.Groveland.com |
Peggy |
209.962.4000 |
These fantastic outdoor "sounds like" bands make for a wonderful night
of dinner theater. Just across the street from the Charlotte, dine
with us and then off to the show! |
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7/24 & 25 |
Spellbound |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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7/25 |
Movies in the Park: Mamma Mia |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
a pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209.962.0429 |
Weekly movies in the park is sponsored by
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce. Great family movies, bring a
blanket! |
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7/25 & 26 |
Summer Arts & Wine Festival |
Twain Harte |
Free |
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Follow our friend Jan K as she introduces
her new art, Letterosis to folks all around California this summer. We
have one of her pieces, PEACE photographed from bicycle stand, a
railing, crack in the sidewalk, railroad ties and fireplace tools. Way
Cool! |
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7/31 & 8/1 |
Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars with Medieval
Knievel & No Thanks |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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8/1 |
Movies in the Park: Back to the Future |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
a pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209.962.0429 |
Weekly movies in the park is sponsored by
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce. Great family movies, bring a
blanket! |
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8/1 |
7th Annual Sultry Summer Shindig & Show your
Chrome Bike Show |
Downtown Historic Coulterville Community
Park |
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info@homeofyosemite.com |
www.homeofyosemite.com |
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209.878-3074 |
Coultervile is the home of Whistling
Billy the 1897 Ore Hauler Locomotive. Visit Coulterville on a
Saturday for a shootout and historical walk through yester-year. Stop
in and say Hello to our friends Peter & Cherylann at the Hotel
Jeffery! |
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8/1 |
Farms of Tuolumne County Ranch Tour (self guided) |
Farms of Tuolumne County |
$10 |
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www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org |
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209.533.5695 |
Third annual tour! Demonstrations, wagon rides, craft projects petting
zoo, wine tasting, farm tours and more. Connect with our rural county! |
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8/7 & 8 |
Tequila Mockingbird |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
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www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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8/8 |
Live at the Sage: King Wilkie & Thick Soup |
Mountain Sage Amphitheater |
$13 adv.
$16 door |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb |
209.962.4686 |
A fantastic Sierra venue, don't miss the experience of the Mountain
Sage outdoor stage. All shows start at 5, food and beverages
available...great fun! |
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8/8 |
Movies in the Park: Monsters v Aliens |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
a pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209.962.0429 |
Weekly movies in the park is sponsored by
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce. Great family movies, bring a
blanket! |
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8/8 & 9 |
Groveland Craft Faire |
Groveland Community Hall |
Free to
dally |
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This annual Craft Fair is a great time
to stock up on your special Christmas gift needs, lots of cool things
made by neat people! We always find something to new to coo about
here. |
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8/8-15 |
15th Annual Sonora Blues Festival |
Motherlode Fair Grounds, Sonora |
varies |
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www.fireonthemountain.com |
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209.533-3473 |
Blues galore! Featuring: Coco Montoya, Johnny Winter, Paul Thorn Band
& more! |
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8/14 & 15 |
Spellbound |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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8/15 |
Live at the Sage: Spring Creek |
Mountain Sage Amphitheater |
$13 adv.
$16 door |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb |
209.962.4686 |
A fantastic Sierra venue, don't miss the experience of the Mountain
Sage outdoor stage. All shows start at 5, food and beverages
available...great fun! |
|
8/15 |
Movies in the Park: Cars |
Lower Mary Laveroni Community Park |
a pittance |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209.962.0429 |
Weekly movies in the park is sponsored by
the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce. Great family movies, bring a
blanket! |
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8/21 & 22 |
Natasha James |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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8/28 & 29 |
Crazy Ivan |
Iron Door Saloon |
A pittance or free |
|
www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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8/29 |
Live at the Sage: The Duhks and the Trespassers |
Mountain Sage Amphitheater |
$13 adv.
$16 door |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb |
209.962.4686 |
A fantastic Sierra venue, don't miss the experience of the Mountain
Sage outdoor stage. All shows start at 5, food and beverages
available...great fun! |
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8/29 |
Sultry Summer Shindig |
Coulterville Community Park, at Hwy 132 & 49 |
Free |
CherylAnn@HotelJefferyGold.com |
www.HotelJefferyGold.com |
Cherylann |
209.878.3471 |
This is a great small town festival. Lots of motor cycles with a
show-your-chrome contest, great food, music all day, kids bounce house
and vendors selling unique and hand crafted wares. |
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9/3-9/7 |
Strawberry Music Festival (Labor Day Weekend) |
Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) |
Varies |
|
www.StrawberryMusic.com |
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209-984-8630 |
This festival has run for decades, Groveland children are brought up
on Bluegrass & Jazz and have a passion for outdoor music venues!
Tickets for the spring show go on sale 11/3/2008 |
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9/4 |
Yosemite Courtyard Theatre: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones |
The Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park |
$29 |
guestservices@groveland.com |
www.Groveland.com |
Peggy |
209.962.4000 |
These fantastic outdoor "sounds like" bands make for a wonderful night
of dinner theater. Just across the street from the Charlotte, dine
with us and then off to the show! |
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9/6 |
Country BBQ fundraiser for STCHS (Historical Society) |
Pine Mountain Lake Stables, Clements Road |
Varies |
cday@sfwater.gov |
www.grovelandmuseum.org |
Claudia |
(209) 770-2881 |
The full day event features live
entertainment, horses, country barbecue, kids’ activities, car show,
historical displays, photos and artifacts, raffles, and bake sale and
Honorary Mayor Stump Off!
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9/11 & 12 |
Yosemite Courtyard Theatre: Jack Foltyn as Elvis |
The Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park |
$29 |
guestservices@groveland.com |
www.Groveland.com |
Peggy |
209.962.4000 |
These fantastic outdoor "sounds like" bands make for a wonderful night
of dinner theater. Just across the street from the Charlotte, dine
with us and then off to the show! |
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9/14-9/19 |
Plein-Air Workshops: Yosemite & Scenic Sierras
(Sharon Hincklye) |
Groveland based, painting regionally |
varies |
cbieler623@aol.com |
www.myyosemitearttours.com |
Cora |
858-945-1817 |
Daily plein-air excursions to various sites
including Yosemite and some hidden wonders. Each program is lead by a
recognized professional providing guidance and instruction throughout
the week. |
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9/18-10/8 |
Grace & Glorie by Tom Zieglar |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
|
209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to producing
plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering community involvement
through education, participation and arts leadership. |
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9/19 |
49er Festival and Chili Cook-off |
Downtown Groveland and MLC Park |
Free |
info@groveland.org |
www.Groveland.org |
Jackie |
209-962-0429 |
Our biggest event of the year. Includes parade through downtown, free
live music all day, live and silent auctions, raffle, chili cook-off
and a whole lot more. Proceeds benefit many Groveland area non-profits |
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9/20 |
Live at the Sage: The Marc Atkinson Trio |
Mountain Sage Amphitheater |
$13 adv.
$16 door |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb |
209.962.4686 |
A fantastic Sierra venue, don't miss the experience of the Mountain
Sage outdoor stage. All shows start at 5, food and beverages
available...great fun! |
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9/26 |
Pine Mountain Lake Flea Market |
Pine Mountain Lake Stables |
$7 per
space |
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Twice a year flea markets big space, lots of stuff! |
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10/18 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Mendocino |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Mendocino County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or
save 10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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10/25 |
Cabaret Charlotte a reprise of our Spring Show,
Singing the Decades |
Hotel Charlotte |
$54 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Our best show ever and totally sold our
request from public to bring it back again so they can see it. Cabaret
with Dennis Brown & Friends, Sierra Sounds returns for another
two nights. Join this spunky cast with their unique delivery of our
favorite songs from the '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s. Soul filled
music paired with 5 delicious courses |
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10/26-10/31 |
Plein-Air Workshops: Yosemite & Scenic Sierras (Jim
Millard) |
Groveland based, painting regionally |
varies |
cbieler623@aol.com |
www.myyosemitearttours.com |
Cora |
858-945-1817 |
Daily plein-air excursions to various sites
including Yosemite and some hidden wonders. Each program is lead by a
recognized professional providing guidance and instruction throughout
the week. |
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11/1 |
Cabaret Charlotte a reprise of our Spring Show,
Singing the Decades |
Hotel Charlotte |
$54 |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Our best show ever and totally sold our
request from public to bring it back again so they can see it. Cabaret
with Dennis Brown & Friends, Sierra Sounds returns for another
two nights. Join this spunky cast with their unique delivery of our
favorite songs from the '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s. Soul filled
music paired with 5 delicious courses |
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11/14 & 15 |
Christmas Craft Fair |
Greeley Hill |
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info@homeofyosemite.com |
www.homeofyosemite.com |
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209.878-3074 |
Everyone loves the Holidays, get ready early
with local made arts, crafts and fun stuff for the home or as gifts.
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11/15 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Sonoma |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Sonoma County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or save
10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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11/20-12/20 |
Woody Guthrie's American Song adapted by
Peter Glazer |
Stage 3 in Sonora |
$12-20 |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
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209.536.1778 |
Stage 3 is an intimate regional theater company committed to producing
plays that stir both mind and heart, fostering community involvement
through education, participation and arts leadership. |
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12/19 |
Christmas in Coulterville |
Hotel Jeffery banquet room |
donation |
info@homeofyosemite.com |
www.homeofyosemite.com |
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209.878-3074 |
A Fantastic annual event from Thanksgiving to this final night.
Businesses, clubs and friends donated Christmas trees and visitor buy
raffle tickets and put them in the box for the tree they would like to
win. Oodles of fun and great community spirit. |
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2/21/2009 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Santa Cruz |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Santa Crus County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or
save 10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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3/21/2009 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
Monterey |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
Monterey County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip, or save
10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county series:
(Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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4/18/2009 |
Quaffing the Coast— a Sommelier hosted dinner:
San Louis Obispo |
Hotel Charlotte |
$64, season
discount |
HotelCharlotte@aol.com |
www.HotelCharlotte.com |
Lynn |
209-962-6455 |
Quaffing the coast pairs our favorite
Sommelier, Nicole Darracq with Victor's great menus and a whole new
area of California, the coast wine regions. We start with 5 wines from
San Louis Obispo County. $64 per dinner, including wines, tax and tip,
or save 10% and with purchase of season tickets for the 5 county
series: (Mendocino, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Louis Obisbo) |
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Unique Destinations that Regularly have Fun Events! |
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Mountain Sage: Movies, Concerts, Festivals and More |
Mountain Sage in Groveland |
Often Free |
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www.mtnsage.com |
Regina |
209.962.4686 |
A destination in its own right, enjoy the hammock garden for a lazy
afternoon. Lots of events throughout the summer. |
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Yosemite Association Outdoor Adventures |
Yosemite National Park |
Varied |
info@yosemite.org |
www.Yosemite.org |
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209-379-2321 |
Winter programs from January through April, see their website for the
full listing. Savings for YA members, and its a good place to donate
too! |
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Ironstone Vineyards: Movies, Music, Wine & More |
Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 |
Often Free |
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www.ironstonevineyards.com |
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209.728.1251 |
Murphys makes an exceptional day trip from Groveland and Ironstone
should always be on the list. Check out their gold nugget! They always
have something going on. |
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Black Oak Casino: Stage, Dining, Bowling and More! |
Tuolumne |
Often Free |
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www.blackoakcasino.com |
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877-747-8777 |
This little casino is a local Mecca for cool events, music, contests
and good food! |
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Sierra Repertory Theater: live theater and musicals |
Stages in East Sonora and Columbia |
Varies |
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www.sierrarep.org |
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209-532-3120 |
Great little regional theater, award winning performances. |
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Calaveras Wine Growers: wine events, stomps & tastings |
Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 |
Often Free |
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www.calaveraswines.org |
Anna |
209.736.6722 |
Murphys is just an hour from Groveland and makes for a great day trip.
Lots to see and do. |
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Columbia State Park: Historic events, arts and theater |
Columbia, just of 49 on Parrots Ferry |
Often Free |
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www.columbiacalifornia.com |
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209-536-1672 |
This is a fun stop for the whole family, a little gold panning, a
little bank robbery, stage coaches.... |
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Railtown 1897: Train rides, tours, flowers, history |
Jamestown |
Often Free |
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www.parks.ca.gov |
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209-984-3953 |
This stop is a must see for train lovers, oodles of events throughout
the year. |
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Stage 3: The Adventurous Theater Company |
208 S. Green Street, Sonora |
Varies |
info@stage3.org |
www.stage3.org |
Box Office |
209-536-1778 |
Always fresh, always new, something
interesting to do |
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Recurring Events |
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Daily |
Yosemite Valley Floor Tours, two hour tram
ride |
Departing from Yosemite Lodge |
$26 |
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209-272-4FUN |
Riders enjoy a 20 stop route including views
of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls and El
Capitan led by Park Rangers, add the aural to the visual! |
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Mondays |
Monday Night Football (during the season) |
Pine Mountain Lake Country Club |
$10 |
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Sponsored by the Philithopantric ROOFBB's
this group's fundraiser dinner and the game is always a winner.
Everyone is welcome! We will cater the December 17th Game |
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Tuesdays |
High Country Line Dancers |
Groveland Community Hall, from 7-9 |
$2.00 |
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Carol |
209-962-0406 |
Beginners line dance from 7-8 with Susan
Nash, intermediate and advanced lessons from 8-9. Everyone is welcome! |
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Thursdays |
Karaoke |
Iron Door Saloon |
Free |
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www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
A proven hit with both locals and visitors
to Groveland. We always say, If you ever wanted to but were to nervous
to try, Karaoke here, nobody knows you to talk about it later! |
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Thursdays |
Sierra Club Hikes |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
Free |
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Frank |
209.962.7585 |
Generally these hikes are followed by lunch
at a local eatery. |
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Fri & Sat |
Live music every weekend |
Iron Door Saloon (across from the Charlotte) |
A pittance or free |
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www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com |
Chris |
209-962-8904 |
These folks find the greatest bands to play
our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great
way to end the evening. |
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Saturdays |
Groveland Farmers Market from 8:00 (in
season) |
Mountain Sage, Groveland |
Free |
mtnsage@mlode.com |
www.mtnsage.com |
Robb, Regina |
209-962-4686 |
Artists welcome to share their work too! Founded by the
Hilltop Sustainable Living Network, a non-certified market
and is open to small home growers as well. From 8 to 2pm. |
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Saturdays |
Coulterville Claim Jumpers Old West Shootout |
Downtown Historic Coulterville
(May-September) |
Free |
info@homeofyosemite.com |
www.homeofyosemite.com |
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209.878-3074 |
Coultervile is the home of Whistling
Billy the 1897 Ore Hauler Locomotive. Visit Coulterville on a
Saturday for a shootout and historical walk through yester-year. Stop
in and say Hello to our friends Peter & Cherylann at the Hotel
Jeffery! |
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Saturdays |
June 13th-August 15th, Classic Movies in the Park |
Mary Laveroni Community Park |
$3 |
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Sponsored by the Groveland Rotary. Families,
Friends and Neighbors meet up at the park with their blankets and
chairs to enjoy a pre-movie picnic and an then watch some wonderful
classic film. Always family friendly. |
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Sat & Sun |
Columbia State Historic Park town tours |
Columbia State Park |
Free |
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www.columbiacalifornia.com |
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You can enjoy the history and ambiance of
Columbia any time, but the tours add the depth of knowledge and lore. |
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1st Thursdays |
Bingo! |
Groveland Community Hall, a project of the
Lions |
Cards purchased |
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Join our Groveland Locals for Bingo! on the
1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Fun Fun Fun! |
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2nd &4th Fri |
Wine Discovery |
Cellar Door |
$14 |
peggy@groveland.com |
www.groveland.com |
Peggy |
209-962-4000 |
Walk-ins or Reservations taste and talk
about wine, tour the cellars. |
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To list your events, please contact Lynn,
HotelCharlotte@aol.com
with details. |