Tuolumne County Events April-May 2018 April 6 Mamma Mia! Live theatre production presented by the East Sonora Sierra Repertory Theatre. Shows on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Matinees and evening shows. For more information: 209-532-3120. April 7 Mamma Mia! Live theatre production presented by the East Sonora Sierra Repertory Theatre. Shows on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Matinees and evening shows. For more information: 209-532-3120. April 8 be 21+. 2pm-7pm April 11 April 13 Friday Flix at the Sonora Opera Hall showing Men in Black at 6:30pm $5 per person free popcorn and no host bar. April 14 2nd Saturday Art Night in Historic Downtown Sonora. 5-8pm. Art, live music, local shopping. Welcome Home Veterans Bike and Car Show at the Tuolumne Co. Sheriff Posse Grounds, Rawhide Road, Jamestown. All proceeds from the event support local veterans, community outreach and scholarships. Hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 391. 10am-4pm
42nd Annual Columbia Wine Tasting Event at Columbia State Historic Park 1pm-4pm. Taste fine wines from over 70 wineries and enjoy delicious hors d oeuvres while supporting the Hospitality Management Program. Souvenir glass provided with ticket price of $55 per person. For more information: 209-588-5065. April 18 April 21 Parade Who Let the Dogs Out - Downtown Twain Harte. There are awards given for best dressed dog, best looking dog and the worst looking dog. There are local dog vendors in the parking lot by All That Matters and food is available from any of the restaurants in town. Bring your dog and join in the parade. 11am. Special Wildflower Trains at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Train departs at 3 pm from the Railtown 1897 SHP depot, after a short video presentation at 2:30 pm, about the native wildflowers of the region. Regular ticket prices apply. National Park Week: April 21-29 April 25 April 28 Special Wildflower Trains at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Train departs at 3 pm from the Railtown 1897 SHP depot, after a short video presentation at 2:30 pm, about the native wildflowers of the region. Regular ticket prices apply.
April 29 May 2 open Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00pm Sonora Smoke Polers Spring Rendezvous: From 8am on each day. Black powder shooting, mountain man reenactment, trail walks, contests, trading, free, $10 to camp. Camp Six Bits, Chinese Camp. For more information: 209-785-2128. May 5 Sonora Smoke Polers Spring Rendezvous: From 8am on each day. Black powder shooting, mountain man reenactment, trail walks, contests, trading, free, $10 to camp. Camp Six Bits, Chinese Camp. For more information: 209-785-2128. Tuolumne County Relay for Life at West Side Trail in Tuolumne. Saturday morning at 9am. Fundraiser from our events help The American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing cancer, and funds cancer research that will help protect future generations. For more information: (209) 765-7116. Columbia Soul at the corner of Jackson and Bigler Streets by Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Engine Company No. One. 7pm-10pm $5 cover charge. Must be 21+. May 6 Sonora Smoke Polers Spring Rendezvous: From 8am on each day. Black powder shooting, mountain man reenactment, trail walks, contests, trading, free,
$10 to camp. Camp Six Bits, Chinese Camp. For more information: 209-785-2128. May 9 May 10 May 12 2nd Saturday Art Night in Historic Downtown Sonora. 5-8pm. Art, live music, local shopping. 61st Annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade & Rodeo. Saturday features one of the longest-running parades in California & Sunday s events include Mother s Day Brunch, Western dancing & Rodeo competitions.. May 13 61st Annual Mother Lode Round-Up Parade & Rodeo. Saturday features one of the longest-running parades in California & Sunday s events include Mother s Day Brunch, Western dancing & Rodeo competitions. Mother s Day at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing Mother's Day at Railtown 1897 SHP. Special treats for moms aboard the train when accompanied by a child. The 2901 (first class car) will be available. For more information: 209-984-3953. May 14 YARTS service to Yosemite begins for the season
May 16. May 17 May 18 Friday Flix at the Sonora Opera Hall showing Paint Your Wagon. 6:30pm free popcorn and no host bar. May 19. Sonora Certified Farmers Market in Historic Downtown Sonora every Saturday morning May- October. Located on Theall and Stewart Streets. 7:30am-11:30am. Twain Harte A La Carte: Wine tasting, gourmet foods, and silent auction. 5pm- 7pm at the Meadow Plaza. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information: 209-586-4482. May 20 May 23. May 24 May 26
. Memorial Day Opening Weekend at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park for train rides. Regular excursion trains depart Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the holiday weekend. Steam operations on Saturday and Sunday, diesel on Monday. Sonora Certified Farmers Market in Historic Downtown Sonora every Saturday morning May- October. Located on Theall and Stewart Streets. 7:30am-11:30am. Twain Harte Chili Cook-Off. Memorial Day Weekend Twain Harte Chilli Cook-Off (May 27) Saturday: 9am-3pm Tastings: 11:30am-2pm Kids activities too. May 27 Memorial Day Opening Weekend at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park for train rides. Regular excursion trains depart Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the holiday weekend. Steam operations on Saturday and Sunday, diesel on Monday. YARTS Free Day. Ride into Yosemite National Park for FREE. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure times to wait in line for a seat. Seating is limited. Boarding will be based on first-come, firstserved and no reservations will be accepted. Visit yarts.com for route information and times. May 28 Memorial Day Opening Weekend at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park for train rides. Regular excursion trains depart Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the holiday weekend. Steam operations on Saturday and Sunday, diesel on Monday. Twain Harte Memorial Day Parade. A red white and blue parade where the community gathers to honor military veterans. Raising of the flag ceremony followed by a hot dog BBQ at Eproson Park. 11:30am.
YARTS Free Day. Ride into Yosemite National Park for FREE. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure times to wait in line for a seat. Seating is limited. Boarding will be based on first-come, firstserved and no reservations will be accepted. Visit yarts.com for route information and times. May 30. May 31