Local Attractions...
Tuolumne County offers many fun and exciting things to do during any season.
Winter Sports include skiing and snowboarding at Dodge Ridge Ski near the town of Strawberry. Even ice skating is available locally.
Reservoir, Lake Tulloch, Cherry Lake, New Melones and Lake Don Pedro.
They offer attractions and activities such as gold panning, museums, unique shops, and some exceptional restaurants.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors...
Fish in the numerous lakes and streams throughout Tuolumne County.
Experience Class IV and V Rapids on a white-water rafting trip down the Tuolumne River or Cherry Creek. To make reservations in advance, you can
Spelunk or just visit the area's many caverns including Moaning Cavern,
mountain bikes for yourself and your group. Rentals include helmets. (209) 586-0384
For Those who enjoy a little bit of Civilization...
Shop at the many galleries, antique stores, flea markets and crafts fairs in the Sonora Pass area.
Attend the theatre. Sonora offers two fantastic local performing arts companies:
Wine-tasting at the many famous wineries: The area also has three nearby Casinos, Chicken Ranch Bingo and Casino, off of
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Annual Events... This is a general list of events that occur throughout the county annually. More specific information can be obtained by contacting the Both are excellent sources of information.
January... Elvis Birthday Party, Groveland Hotel, Groveland.
Polar Bear Open, Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area.
February... Dodge Ridge Annual Brew Fest.
March... Mother Lode Line Dance Festival, Mother Lode Fairgrounds (Sonora). Workshops, dinner and dance.
Superfly Slopestyle, Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area. Pro and Amateur Competition.
April... 1897 Days, Railtown State Historic Park, Jamestown.
Columbia Winetasting Festival, Columbia State Historic Park.
May... Fireman's Muster, Columbia State Historic Park. Parade, contests and Antique Fire Equipment.
Mother Lode Round-Up and Parade, Mother Lode Fairgrounds. PRCA Rodeo, barbecue and Dance.
Day and Memorial Day weekend.
June... Dixieland Jamboree, Downtown Sonora. Live bands, dancing and Cajun food.
Father's Day Fly-In, Columbia Airport. Barbecue, planes, piano-drop and flour bombings.
"Drivin & Jivin" Classic Car Fair, Standard City. Classic Cars, food and live music. 49er Festival, Groveland. Parade, music Barbecue and dance.
July... Mother Lode Fair, Sonora, Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Gold Discovery Train, Railtown State Historic Park, Jamestown.
August... City of Sonora Magic of the Night, Downtown Sonora. Street Festival.
Twain Harte Arts and Crafts Festival, Twain Harte. Arts and Crafts sales, food, wine- tasting and music.
Sonora Blues Festival, Mother Lode Fairgrounds. All days blues bands, micro-breweries, food and vendors.
September... Twain Harte Mule Days, Twain Harte. Mule packing, carriage driving and more.
Columbia Art Show, Columbia State Historic Park. Art show and sale.
Strawberry Music Festival, Camp Mather. A three day event taking place each Labor Day and Memorial Day weekend.
October... Bach Festival, Sonora.
Fiddle and Banjo Contest, Columbia State Historic Park.
November... Christmas Craft and Music Festival, Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora.
December... Christmas Lamplight Tour, Columbia State Historic Park. 1849 reenactments by costumed guides.
City Hotel Victorian Feast, Columbia State Historic Park. Authentic 1850's dinners, drama and entertainment.
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