COARSEGOLD–Join us for an old-fashioned Chili cook-off! There will be craft fair, live music, silent auction and Santa! The fun starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at the Coarsegold Historic Village. 10:00 am Craft Fair 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pictures with Santa 4:00 pm Chili Cook-Off You can also enter the Chili cook-off for a prize ...

MARIPOSA–The Bootjack Stompers would like to invite the community to their annual Holiday Craft Sale and Bazaar. The fun, friendly shopping experience takes place Friday, December 1st through Sunday December 3rd, from 10AM to 4PM. The Oasis Cafe & Market will be catering breakfast and lunch each day with their famous Mexican and American style food. Local crafters will include: ...

MADERA, October 19, 2023 – The vibrant agricultural spirit of Madera is once again in the spotlight as we gear up for the 12th Annual Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival. Mark your calendars for this family-friendly extravaganza, scheduled for Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Madera District Fairgrounds. The best part? Admission and parking ...

OAKHURST—Calvin Crest Conferences invites people of all ages to this free family-friendly event on October 29, 2023. From 3 pm to 7 pm, guests can enjoy live music by Uptown Trio and Tarantula Banjo, our BRAND NEW Zipline through the trees and over the lake, Hayrides, Climbing Wall, Paddle Boats, Axe Throwing, Lawn Games, Apple Cider Press, and Craft Workshop. ...

MADERA – Get ready for thrilling fun, oodles of fair food, and a loaded entertainment line-up as the Madera Fair, proudly presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, returns for another spectacular year of family-friendly amusement on September 7th – 10th. This year’s event, easily considered one of Madera County’s largest parties, is set to be bigger and better than ever, offering ...

BASS LAKE–The Mountain Area Runners would like to invite all runners and walkers to join in the celebration of the 36th Smokey Bear Run / Walk. The event will be held at beautiful Bass Lake, California, on Saturday, September 23. This year’s proceeds will benefit CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service (USFS) Fire Prevention Programs, and Madera County ...

The First Annual ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ will be held Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at the Oakhurst Community Center OAKHURST — ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ at the Oakhurst Community Center is the mountain area’s newest festival showcasing so much of what our area & central California has to offer! If you haven’t heard about what this festival will be offering yet, then ...

NORTH FORK — The “Friends of the North Fork Library” are excited about sponsoring this highly successful YARD SALE & SWAP MEET AT BANDIT TOWN on Saturday, 8/26, from 8 am to 3 pm for the third year. Last year 22 vendors participated, and we expect more this year. Live music is to be provided by Sierra Strummers Ukulele Club ...

By Michele Nowak-Sharkey, UC Master Gardener of Mariposa County The UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public since 1980. The UC Master Gardener Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California  Agriculture and Natural Resources, administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension County offices. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes because it’s time to party! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s coming up on the musical horizon! Axis Grounded Music Series Presents Sound of Hollow Gather outside on the patio in Town Center at AXIS Coffee ...