OAKHURST—The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC) is excited to announce a series of events to kick off the 2025 prescribed burn season in Mariposa and Madera Counties. These events aim to raise awareness about prescribed burning and provide residents with opportunities to gain skills and learn about prescribed burning resources. Event Schedule: YGPBC Happy Hours – Madera County · ...
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Family Fun at the 31st Annual Oakhurst Fall Festival
OAKHURST — The 31st Annual Oakhurst Fall Festival is happening soon. This event is being organized by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Therefore, there will feature live music, carnival rides, food booths, and specialty vendors showcasing handmade crafts and collectables. As the largest annual event in Oakhurst, it draws many visitors and residents from across the area. Live Music ...
Read More »Collect Trading Cards From Visit Yosemite Madera County
MADERA COUNTY — Great news, everyone! You can now collect trading cards from your animal friends at Visit Yosemite Madera County’s Welcoming Committee. These awesome cards can be found at various locations around Madera County. Mr. Mead the Saber Toothed Cat MR. MEAD can be found at Fossil Discovery Center, located at 19450 Ave. 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA. Saber-toothed cats, also known ...
Read More »The Dave Henderson Group Coming to Queen’s Inn by the River
OAKHURST — The Dave Henderson Group will be coming to the Queen’s Inn by the River in Oakhurst on October 8, 2022. Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen and Queen’s Inn & Wine Bar are located on the same property, 13 miles south of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful western Sierra Nevada foothills. Whether you are looking for a romantic ...
Read More »Week’s Events thru April 3
OAKHURST—Easter Basket Auctions, murders, woodcarving—it’s all happening this week in and around Oakhurst and places close by. These are along with our regularly scheduled activities, of course, listed at the end of this article. Don’t forget that the lake resorts have opened up for spring and summer fun. See you at the lake. Or at the theatre. Or maybe with ...
Read More »Sip, Stay, Savor, & Play
OAKHURST — Since the Queen’s Inn and Idle Hour Winery’s opening 15 years ago, the hotel and winery have become a community staple and “the place to be” for a wealth of amenities, most notably, wines, lodging, cuisine, live music and events, not to mention the beautiful 5-acre riverfront property the businesses share for guests to enjoy. Partners Deb Payne and ...
Read More »Minarets Art Show At Idle Hour Winery
OAKHURST — The art-and-education-supporting community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of art, food, drinks and fun activities at the Minarets annual Art Show on Saturday, Mar. 23, at Idle Hour Winery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a variety of art from traditional to digital, all artwork is made by students from Minarets and the funds from sales ...
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