Groveland, Coulterville, Yosemite and Sierra Regional Events Calendar

   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!

Date Event Location  Price  Email Website Contact Phone 
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
7/25 & 26 Summer Arts & Wine Festival Twain Harte Free 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!
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.
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!
8/1 7th Annual Sultry Summer Shindig & Show your Chrome Bike Show Downtown Historic Coulterville Community Park info@homeofyosemite.com www.homeofyosemite.com 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!
8/1 Farms of Tuolumne County Ranch Tour (self guided) Farms of Tuolumne County $10 www.farmsoftuolumnecounty.org 209.533.5695 Third annual tour! Demonstrations, wagon rides, craft projects petting zoo, wine tasting, farm tours and more. Connect with our rural county!
8/7 & 8 Tequila Mockingbird 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.
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!
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!
8/8 & 9 Groveland Craft Faire Groveland Community Hall Free to dally 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.
8/8-15 15th Annual Sonora Blues Festival Motherlode Fair Grounds, Sonora varies www.fireonthemountain.com 209.533-3473 Blues galore! Featuring: Coco Montoya, Johnny Winter, Paul Thorn Band & more!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
9/3-9/7 Strawberry Music Festival (Labor Day Weekend) Camp Mather (Evergreen Road), near Yosemite) Varies www.StrawberryMusic.com 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
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!
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!  
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
9/26 Pine Mountain Lake Flea Market Pine Mountain Lake Stables $7 per space Twice a year flea markets big space, lots of stuff!
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)
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
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.
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
11/14 & 15 Christmas Craft Fair Greeley Hill info@homeofyosemite.com www.homeofyosemite.com 209.878-3074 Everyone loves the Holidays, get ready early with local made arts, crafts and fun stuff for the home or as gifts.
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)
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 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.
12/19 Christmas in Coulterville Hotel Jeffery banquet room donation info@homeofyosemite.com www.homeofyosemite.com 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.
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)
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)
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)
Unique Destinations that Regularly have Fun Events!
Mountain Sage: Movies, Concerts, Festivals and More Mountain Sage in Groveland Often Free 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.
  Yosemite Association Outdoor Adventures Yosemite National Park Varied info@yosemite.org www.Yosemite.org 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!
  Ironstone Vineyards: Movies, Music, Wine & More Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 Often Free www.ironstonevineyards.com 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.
  Black Oak Casino: Stage, Dining, Bowling and More! Tuolumne Often Free www.blackoakcasino.com 877-747-8777 This little casino is a local Mecca for cool events, music, contests and good food!
  Sierra Repertory Theater: live theater and musicals Stages in East Sonora and Columbia Varies www.sierrarep.org 209-532-3120 Great little regional theater, award winning performances.
  Calaveras Wine Growers: wine events, stomps & tastings Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 Often Free 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.
  Columbia State Park: Historic events, arts and theater Columbia, just of 49 on Parrots Ferry Often Free www.columbiacalifornia.com 209-536-1672 This is a fun stop for the whole family, a little gold panning, a little bank robbery, stage coaches....
  Railtown 1897: Train rides, tours, flowers, history Jamestown Often Free www.parks.ca.gov 209-984-3953 This stop is a must see for train lovers, oodles of events throughout the year.
  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
Recurring Events
Daily Yosemite Valley Floor Tours, two hour tram ride Departing from Yosemite Lodge $26 209-272-4FUN 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!
Mondays Monday Night Football (during the season) Pine Mountain Lake Country Club $10 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
Tuesdays High Country Line Dancers Groveland Community Hall, from 7-9 $2.00 Carol 209-962-0406 Beginners line dance from 7-8 with Susan Nash, intermediate and advanced lessons from 8-9. Everyone is welcome!
Thursdays Karaoke Iron Door Saloon Free 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!
Thursdays Sierra Club Hikes Mary Laveroni Community Park  Free  Frank 209.962.7585 Generally these hikes are followed by lunch at a local eatery.
Fri & Sat Live music every weekend Iron Door Saloon (across from the Charlotte) 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.
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.
Saturdays Coulterville Claim Jumpers Old West Shootout Downtown Historic Coulterville (May-September) Free info@homeofyosemite.com www.homeofyosemite.com 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!
Saturdays June 13th-August 15th, Classic Movies in the Park Mary Laveroni Community Park $3 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.
Sat & Sun Columbia State Historic Park town tours Columbia State Park Free www.columbiacalifornia.com You can enjoy the history and ambiance of Columbia any time, but the tours add the depth of knowledge and lore.
1st Thursdays Bingo! Groveland Community Hall, a project of the Lions Cards purchased Join our Groveland Locals for Bingo! on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Fun Fun Fun!
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.

To list your events, please contact Lynn, HotelCharlotte@aol.com with details.