OAKHURST—Spring’s definitely here with the Annual Coarsegold Rodeo this week and Bass Lake’s 41st Annual Fishing Derby, with over $55,000 in tagged fish. Make your plans now to participate in these events as well as the other happenings around the area. Check out the first Jazz Train of the season at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad on Sunday. What could be better? Music, trains and the scent of incense cedar in the air.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Annual Coarsegold Rodeo
Friday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday Noon to 11:00 pm
Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds
44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614 – Phone: (559) 706-5581
Occurs: Every day until April 30, 2022
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Live on the Lawn Outdoor Concert with Dakota Crossing
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tesoro Viejo Martin Morgan Amphitheater
Treasure Hills Drive & Redrock Drive, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone: (559) 822-3375
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SATURDAY, APRIL 30
41st Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby
Bass Lake
Bass Lake, CA 93604 – Phone: (559) 642-3633
Occurs: Every day until May 01, 2022
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Golden Chain Theatre’s ~ Center Stage Classic Car Show
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Oakhurst Community Park
49074 Civic Circle, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone (559)760-1372
Email: LanieSuderman@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, MAY 1
May Day Roping Sunday Morning
Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds
44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold, CA 93614 – Phone: (559) 706-5581
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Live Music Sundays with Jason Cade
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Toca Madera Winery
36140 Avenue 9, Madera, CA 93636 – Phone: (559) 474-8286
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The Jazz Train features the vocals of Keiko Matsui
The Jazz Train Featuring Keiko Matsui
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 – Phone: (559) 683-7273
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Music with Marie Wilson Solo & Hope 4 Horses Fundraiser
9:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Birdstone Winery
9400 Road 36, Madera, CA 93636
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MONDAY, MAY 2
Candidates Forum
Presented by Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce
6 pm to 8 pm
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425b, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone (559)683-7766
Email chamber@oakhurstchamber.com
RECURRING EVENTS
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen presents Sunday Brunch
10 a.m. – Noon & Noon – 2 p.m.
Idle Hour Winery
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-760-9090
Occurs: Every week on Sunday until December 25, 2022.
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Yosemite Renaissance 37 – Art Exhibit
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Yosemite Gateway Art Center
40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-683-5551
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until May 29, 2022.
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Yosemite Sierra Artists presents “Visions Of Self” Juried Art Show
All day
Online Event
Oakhurst, CA 93644
In-Person Exhibit through April 30, 2022, at Metta Yosemite.
Online Exhibit through December 31, 2022.
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Meditation & Yoga Classes – Sunday through Friday
Various times, see schedule
Metta Yosemite – Gifts – Meditation – Yoga
40359 Highway 41, Suite 1, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-683-9200
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
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Custom Art Classes with the Yosemite Conservancy
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advanced Reservations Required
Yosemite Valley – Happy Isles Art & Nature Center
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389. Phone 415-434-1782.
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 31, 2022.
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Urbanist Collective: Madera
Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery
424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone (559)661-7005
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Through May 27, 2022
In the Field – Creative Smartphone Photography
Monday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Thursday & Saturday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ansel Adams Gallery – Yosemite National Park
9031 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389. Phone 209-372-4413
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday until May 30, 2022.
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In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams
Monday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ansel Adams Gallery – Yosemite National Park
9031 Village Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389. Phone 209-372-4413
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday until May 30, 2022
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Naturalist Walks with the Yosemite Conservancy
Days & Times vary
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389. Phone 415-434-1782
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until May 09, 2022
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Monday & Wednesday Morning Chair Yoga
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Sierra Senior Center
49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-642-4448
Occurs: Every week on Monday, Wednesday until August 31, 2022.
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Kids Art Classes
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-642-2030
Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until August 23, 2022.
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Thursday Yoga at Noon with Lisa
Noon
Queen’s Inn by the River
41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 858-337-8353
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 29, 2022.
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Cellar Bar Smashburger Thursdays
5:30 p.m. – Close
The Elderberry House Restaurant & Chateau du Sureau
48688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-683-6800
Occurs: Every week on Thursday until December 29, 2022.
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Friday Morning Yoga
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Oakhurst Community Center
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Phone 559-642-4448
Occurs: Every week on Friday until August 26, 2022
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Thanks to Visit Yosemite|Madera County for the event information and the photos. You’re the best. See VYMC at 40343 Highway 41, Oakhurst, for the latest in Yosemite and local information. If they don’t know it, it isn’t happening. Phone 559-683-4636 or email info@yosemitethisyear.com.
