Calendar of Events and Activities
JULY 2010
July 4 Glorious 4th of July Celebration - Columbia
Experience an old-fashioned 4th of July with a parade, music, BBQ and more.
More information >>  columbiacalifornia.com
July 3 - 5 4th of July Weekend at Railtown 1897 - Jamestown
Regular steam-powered excursion trains operate for the Independence Day Holiday weekend. In addition, the “Movie Star Locomotive” the Sierra #3 returns to service this weekend after an extensive restoration. Spend time at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park riding, touring, and experiencing steam trains, authentic railroad facilities, mechanical and engineering ingenuity, and Hollywood film and television heritage—things uniquely American! Check online listing for special schedule and pre-sold tickets for this weekend.
More information >>  railtown1897.org
July 17 Bodie Photographers Day - Bodie
The Friends of Bodie host a Photographers’ Day on the 3rd Saturday of each month May through October. On this day photographers are allowed to enter Bodie State Historic Park 1/2-hour before sunrise and stay until 1/2-hour after sunrise. Pre-registration is required. Fee. Call the number below for more information or email bodie@friendsofbodie.org. More information about Bodie State Historic Park is available on our Attractions page.
More information >>  760-647-6445
July 17 & 18 Gold Discovery Days - Johnsville
The weekend of July 17th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (both days) the park will come alive with food, fun and entertainment. Activities will include old-time childrens games, horse—drawn wagon rides to the Johnsville Museum, gold panning, assay office tours, blacksmithing, basketmaking with pine needles, candle making and much more. Food will be available, including ‘Pioneer Pasties,’ a favorite of hungry gold miners. Tours of the historic Moriarty House, will include demonstrations of old-fashioned ice cream making (and eating!), butter churning (and tasting, on fresh baked bread!) and clothes washing, pioneer style. On Sunday, the always popular Pancake Breakfast will be served under the trees behind the museum from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Local favorite, the Code Bluegrass Band will have everyone stomping their feet as their music fills the pristine morning mountain air.
More information >>  530-836-2380 -or- plumas-eureka.org
June 2010
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