COULTERVILLE — CoyoteFest, Coulterville’s largest annual event, transforms a quiet, gold rush era town into a boomtown for the day on Saturday, Sep. 24. A parade down Historic Main Street kicks off the day at 10 a.m. Alberta Garrett, great granddaughter of the founder of the town’s historic Hotel Jeffery, (born in Yosemite Valley) will be this year’s Grand Marshall. ...

NORTH FORK — The Grizzly Century Bike Run will return this year after missing last year due to smoke and fires. One of the premier 100-mile rides in the state, it includes challenging climbs, the spectacular scenery of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway and the High Sierra, quiet roads, and the some of the best food and friendly support to ...

COARSEGOLD — Get ready to rodeo this September, as our own local venue known for its annual spring gathering goes completely pro for fall. The PRCA-sanctioned Coarsegold Stampede rolls into town on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, and it’s set up to be like nothing the area has seen before. “Our vision is simple,” says Kevin Tweed, owner with ...

BASS LAKE — It’s not too late to register kids for the annual Bass Lake My*Tri set for Saturday, Sept. 10. The super fun triathlon is open to kids ages 5 – 17 and is hosted by Miller’s Landing Resort, offering the perfect outdoor mountain venue and challenging courses for all levels of young athletes. Late registration is taking place at Miller’s ...

Written by Paul Hall —  COARSEGOLD — The Sierra Shadow Casters, MC (SSCMC) in association with Gma’s & Pappa’s Motorcycle Apparel located in the Coarsegold Historic Village, are hosting the Sierra Moonshine Motorcycle Poker Run and “Next Firefighter Up” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 17, to benefit Madera County Volunteer Fire Departments. The two beneficiaries are Station 8 of Coarsegold on ...

OAKHURST – Get ready to rev your engines as members of the Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis Club welcome one and all to the 14th annual Run for the Gold classic car show preview at the Oakhurst Community Center this Friday night, followed by the main event car show on Saturday at Oakhurst Community Park. The cost for registration of vehicles is ...

AHWAHNEE – Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary tees up on Saturday, Sept. 24 for the Dale Miller Memorial Golf Tournament at River Creek Golf Course. It’s the 26th year Rotary has sponsored the golf tournament in this area. Click on flyer to enlarge. Money raised will go to Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary to support local charities, say organizers. Sponsors for the tournament include ...

OAKHURST – Just saying the words “Cedar Valley Deep-Pit BBQ” can make the mouth water. Fortunately, the much-anticipated Cedar Valley Fire Department Deep-Pit BBQ and Raffle is this weekend, so you won’t have to wait much longer to indulge. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. This is an important fundraiser ...

MARIPOSA – Labor Day weekend brings about a wealth of traditions in the foothills, including the Mariposa County Fair. It starts on Friday, Sept. 2 and runs through Monday, Sept. 5, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Click here for A Day In Pictures at the Mariposa County Fair. This 78th edition of the fair, billed as “Gold Pans and Cattle ...

BASS LAKE — Special event doesn’t even begin to describe the excitement as the Tamed Fire Dancers bring their astounding pyrotechnic abilities to the Bass Lake Water Sports Marina for Labor Day weekend. The creative fire dancers will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4 for one show only. “Tamed Fire is just like a Hawaiian luau, only hotter,” says Tom Tuso ...