Calendar of Events and Activities
MAY 2009
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Calendar of Events and Activities
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MAY 2009 |
| May 2 & 3 |
Fireman’s Muster - Columbia Volunteer fire crews from around the western U. S. participate in a variety of events designed to test their skills in modern and historic fire fighting. Hose cart races, bucket brigade competition and hand pumper contests are just a few of the events scheduled. More information >> columbiagazette.com |
| May 2 | Italian Heritage Day and Cowboy Cavalcade - Angels Camp Enjoy games, food, music, history in action, free museum tours, arts and crafts on the grounds of the Angels Camp Museum and St. Patrick’s Church. More information >> gocalaveras.com |
| May 2 | Bidwell Bar Day - Oroville Costumed pioneers, miners, trappers, and townsfolk create an old west atmosphere. Pan for gold, make candles, watch old time melodrama, and more, all for FREE. More information >> 530-538-2219 |
| May 9 & 10 | Mother Lode Round Up Parade & Rodeo - Sonora Saturday features the parade with the Rodeo following. Sunday’s Event includes a Mother’s Day Brunch, Western Dancing and BBQ. More information >> motherloderoundup.com |
| May 10 | Empire Mine Springtime Open House - Grass Valley Empire Mine State Historic Park comes alive with living history at the Cottage, Clubhouse and Mine Yard, music, food and more. More information >> empiremine.org |
| May 14 - 17 | Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee - Angels Camp This fair and "super bowl" of frog jumping is like no other. More information >> frogtown.org |
| May 16 | Gold Rush Book Fair - Grass Valley Booksellers from throughout the west will be exhibiting at this book fair held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. More information >> goldrushbookfair.com |
| May 16 | Nevada County Museum Discovery Day - Grass Valley and Nevada City Several museums including the North Star Powerhouse Mining & Pelton Wheel Museum are participating in this event with free admission. More information >> grassvalleychamber.com |
| May 23 & 24 | Heritage Days - Mariposa An annual event at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. More information >> mariposamuseum.com |
| May 19 - 24 | Mule Days 40th Anniversary - Bishop Part mule show, test of skills, and Wild West show, Mule Days is an event the likes of which there is no other. There are 14 shows featuring over 700 mules with their trainers, riders and packers consisting of: Western, youth, English, cattle working, gaited, coon jumping, racing, musical tires, gymkhana, packing, shoeing, chariot racing, team roping and driving. Country music stars take the stage Thursday night. On Saturday, spectators take to the streets of Bishop to watch the non-motorized parade. More information >> muledays.org |
| May 28 - 31 | Columbia Diggin’s 1852 - Columbia State Historic Park Experience the sights and sounds of the early tent town that sprung up shortly after gold was discovered in a local streambed, later to become the town of Columbia. There is no other event like it in California. Free admission and parking. More information >> columbiacalifornia.com |
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