DOWNTOWN EVENTS FOR 2010

Tuesday, Belly Dancing Classes

Wednesday, Drum Circle,
at the Tuolumne County Senior Center, all ages welcome.

Fridays Arno's Dance Lessons
Located at 211 S. Washington St. Call (209) 588-8071

March 29 through April 2

 MARCH

3rd ~ H.O.P.E. FOR YOUTH at Dawn's Light.
Call (209) 532-9001.

9th ~ DAWN'S LIGHT NIGHT. At the Pizza Factory.
Call (209) 532-9001.

6th & 7th ~ WING DING, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. A Square Dance Jubilee. Call 209) 532-4358.

7th ~HOLLYWOODS BIG NIGHT An Oscar Party. Hosted by the Friends of the Tuolumne County Film Commission. At the Opera Hall, located at 250 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 743-7661.

12th - 14th~ THE 24th ANNUAL SONORA CELTIC FAIRE, at the Mode Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. Knights & Jousting, Celtic Market Place/Villages. Ethnic Food & Drink. Call (800) 350-1814.

14th ~ The 4-H PANCAKE BREAKFAST. At the Sonora Elk's Lodge. The menu is: Eggs, Sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. Call (209) 532-5896.

16th ~ THE 8TH ANNUAL FOR ADULT EARS ONLY. A Storytelling Concert featuring Brazilian storyteller Antonio Rocha& the Story Quilters. At Stage 3 Theatre, located at 208 S. Green St. Sponsored by Mother Lode Reading Council & Delta Kappa Gamma as a benefit for family literacy projects in the Central Sierra. Call (209) 532-7697 or email info@thestoryquilters.com 

18th ~ COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT SHERIFF JIM MELE. At the Opera Hall, located 250 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-4525

20th & 21st ~ HOME & GARDEN SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. Presented the Union Democrat. Displays for the home & garden plus demonstration. Call (209) 588-4560.

28th ~ WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS PARADE. Downtown Sonora at 1 p.m. For more information call (209) 984-1378

29th - April 2nd~ SONORA CHILDREN'S THEATRE Spring Break. Check out their website. http://www.sonorachildrenstheatre.org/Spring-Break.html

APRIL

10th ~ RITES OF SPRINGS AUCTIONS. Sponsored by the Sierra Waldorf School at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 984- 0704

16th - May 23rd ~ THE GRAPES OF WRATH. At Stage 3 Theatre Co., located at 208 S. Green St. A Great American Epic. Call (209) 536-1778.

17th ~ ICES CHILDREN’S FAIR, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. This event features informational booths & activities for Kids of all ages & is Free to the Public. Call (209) 533-0377.

17th ~ CONTRA DANCE. At the Aronos Club. All ages Welcome no experience necessary. Call (209) 532-6025.

17th ~ CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION. Hosted by & to benefit the Watch Resources Program. At the Sonora Opera Hall, located at 250 S. Washington St. Call (209) 533-0510.

18th ~COWGIRL’S LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW. Hosted by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse, at the Sonora Opera Hall, located at 250 S. Washington St. A Contemporary & Western Fashions provided by local fashion proprietors. Luncheon “Served by those Cute Guys in Wranglers”. Call (209) 984-4430.

18th ~ TASTE FOR MENTORING DESSERT CONTEST & ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW. At the Sonora Elks Lodge, to benefit the Mentoring Works program of the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency.
Call (209) 533-1397x229

24th ~ SONORA’S ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL. This Springtime event is held in the historic section of downtown Sonora and includes live music arts/crafters, games & is Free to the Public. Call (209) 532-7725.

 MAY

1st ~ CINCO DE MAYO. Presented by the Vietnam Veteran's of America, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. For more information call (209) 928-3848

1st & 2nd ~ SONORA ART TRAILS. The fifth Annual open studio tour. Call (209) 532-1791.

8th & 9th ~ MOTHER LODE ROUND-UP Parade & Rodeo. Sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse. Saturdays will feature one of the longest parades in California on historic Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Sunday’s events will take place at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. and include a Mother’s Day Brunch, western dancing, BBQ & Rodeo. Call (209) 928-9318.

15th - Oct. 16th ~ SONORA’S FARMERS’ MARKET.
Every Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, located on Theall & Stewart St. Enjoy Farm Fresh Produce, Bakery Goods, Cut & Potted Flowers & Plants & more. Call (209)532-7725.

 JULY

 2nd - August 1st ~ THE SUNSHINE BOYS. At Stage 3 Theatre Co., located at 208 S. Green St.  Two wacky oldsters can barely stand to each other, let alone work together again. That’s the basic plot of “The Sunshine Boys”.
Call (209) 536-1778.

9 - 11th ~ THE MOTHER LODE FAIR. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. This event features carnival rides, food, live entertainment, pageants, agricultural displays, destruction derby & more!.
Call (209) 532-7428.

22nd ~ LIPIZZANER STALLIONS. Presented by White Stallion Productions. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (407) 366-0366

 AUGUST

13th ~ MAGIC OF THE NIGHT. Music will fill the air in historic downtown Sonora with live music, antique cars & games. So come join us as Sonora’s nightlife heats up for this Free Summer-time event. Call (209) 532-7725.

14th ~ SONORA BLUES FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. This event features the “Best of the Blues” with concerts on 3 stages, great foods, micro-breweries, craft vendors & more! Presented by Fire on the Mountain. Call (209) 533-3474.

 SEPTEMBER

4th~ EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. Presented by Gold Country Aviculture Society. Call (209) 533-3496.

10th - October 10th ~ THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. At Stage 3 Theatre Co., located at 208 S. Green St.  A drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed attic and captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence. Call (209) 536-1778.

18th & 19th ~ THE 21ST QUILT & THREADS SHOW. Sponsored by Sierra Quilt Guild. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. Special Exhibits by Sierra Needle Artists  & Mother Lode Weavers & Spinners. Door Prizes, Quilt Appraisers & Free Parking.

25th ~ SIERRA APPLE FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located 220 Southgate Dr. This old-fashion family fun event will have something for everyone!
Call (209) 532-3787.

 OCTOBER

21st– 31st. 4-H HAUNTED HOUSE. Located at 730 S. Washington St. This Haunted House is presented by 4-H and is not for the little ones. Call (209) 533-6990.

23rd & 24th ~ ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, located at 220 Southgate Dr. Fantasy do come true, with this Halloween event for all ages! Call (800) 350-1814.

22nd - 24th ~ MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION. At the Sonora Opera Hall, located at 250 S. Washington St. . A Judged Art Show. The Public is Welcome. Call (209) 586-4505.

25th ~ TASTE FOR MENTORING SOUP SAMPLING & ART SHOW. At St. Patrick's Parish Hall. To benefit Mentoring Works program of the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency. Call (209) 533-1397x229.

 NOVEMBER

12th - December 19th ~ THE FANTASTICKS. At Stage 3 Theatre Co., located at 208 S. Green St. America’s longest-running musical comes to Stage 3 for the holidays! This wistful and beautiful story of young love lost and won has captivated audiences around the globe. Call (209) 536-1778

26th ~ 27TH ANNUAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SONORA CHRISTMAS PARADE. This Holiday treat start promptly at 5:30 p.m. rain or shine. It's sure to get you in the holiday spirit with local school bands, antique cars, horse groups, festively decorated floats, and of course lots of lights.  Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be in attendance for the little ones. Call (209) 532-7725.

26th - 28th ~ SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. This traditional festival has live music, beautifully hand crafted gift items, food and elves!. Sponsored by Fire on the Mountain. Call (209) 533-3473

Go to www.GoGoldCountry.com to view Sonora's events! 

The City of Sonora
Special Programs Department
94 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Phone:(209) 532-7725
Fax:(209) 532-3511