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Events
 

A Special Event Permit is required for any public or private event to be held within a City park. Private events that do not include setting up any equipment or structures and have 25 or fewer people in attendance do not require a Special Event Permit.

 

Click here to view the Historic Sonora Walking Tours

EVENTS FOR 2012

January February March
April May June
July August September
October NOVEMBER December

JANUARY

6th ~ LIFE LINE SCREENING. At Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy, located at 80 N. Forest Rd. Call (800) 897-9177or visit their website at www.lifelinescreening.com

14th ~ 4-H COMMUNITY DINNER. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 533-6990.

15th ~ MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION. A Free event at the Sonora High School Auditorium.
Call (209) 840-4777.
           

FEBRUARY

The Aloft Art Gallery is hosting a new show “On the Wild Side”.  20% of art sales will benefit F.O.A.C. ( Friends of the Animals Community) from February 11 – 18. This is an all volunteer organization that rescues dogs and cats, provides vet and grooming care and foster care until permanent homes can be found.  The gallery will host a reception on February 11th from 5 – 8.  A great event!

18th ~ THE ANNUAL FIREMAN'S BALL. Presented by the Sonora Volunteer Firemen. At the Sonora Opera Hall, located at 250 S. Washington St. This year's band is the Gawners!  Call (209) 984-5887.

26th ~ SONORA WEDDING FAIRE.
At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-0868 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sonora-Wedding-Faire/126244550768534

MARCH

9th - 11th ~ THE 26TH ANNUAL SONORA CELTIC     FAIRE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Live music, dancing, Celtic market place/village. Ethnic food & drink.
Call (800) 350-1814 or visit their website at www.sonoracelticfaire.com

 

 

17th~ ST. PATRICK'S CELEBRATION. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Irish music, dance, brew and more.
Call (209) 768-7482 or visit their website at www.bigworldagency.com

 

 

17th & 18th ~ THE 31ST ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Vendors and booths with home improvements wares, ideas and more. This event is Free to the public. Call (209) 588-4560

 Photo courtesy of The Union Democrat

APRIL        

6th ~ WORSHIP CONCERT. Sponsored by The Word of Life Church at the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (209) 768-9219 or email Carl at carl@crosswalkdp.com

15th ~ CHILI COOK OFF & CAR SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fair Grounds. For more information
call (209) 532-7428.

17th ~ LIFE LINE SCREENING. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (800) 987-9177 ext. 1439 or click here for a flyer on the event

28th ~ SONORA’S SPRING FESTIVAL.
This event is FREE to the Public and includes art & crafters, live music, street entertainment, hair show and fair. Disco boogie car wash & more Join us as we Swing into Spring with this family fun event. Call (209) 532-7725.
To participate click here

MAY

1st, 3rd & 9th~ 4th GRADE HISTORIC
WALKING TOURS. Sponsored by the
Tuolumne County Historic Society and the City of Sonora. This is a historical tour of downtown Sonora. Call (209) 532-7725.
To View past Walking Tours Click here

 

12th - 13th ~ MOTHER LODE ROUND-UP Parade & Rodeo. Sponsored by the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse. Saturdays will feature one of the longest parades in California in historic downtown Sonora on Washington St. Saturday & Sunday’s events will have Western dancing, BBQ & Rodeo. Place at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Sunday will include a Mother’s Day Brunch. 
Call (209) 928-9318.

16th ~ AMGEN TOUR 2012. Downtown Sonora. Visit their website at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com

19th ~ SONORA'S CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET. Starts on Saturday, May 19th and run through October 20th, located at Theall and Stewart Street in Downtown Sonora. For more information
call (209) 532-7725.

20th ~ DANCE & DANCE SHOWCASE. Sponsored by Sierra Foothills Dance Club, at the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (209) 588-9083.

AUGUST

10th ~ MAGIC OF THE NIGHT.
Music will fill the air in historic downtown Sonora with live music, dancing, antique cars, street entertainment, games and more. So come join us as Sonora’s nightlife heats up for this Free Summertime event. Call (209) 532-7725.

SEPTEMBER 

1st ~ EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL EXPO. Presented by Gold Country Aviculture Society at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 533-3496.

15th & 16th ~ THE ANNUAL QUILT AND THREAD SHOW. Presented by the Sierra Quilt Guide at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-7521.

22nd ~ THE ANNUAL SIERRA APPLE FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. This event is old-fashion family fun, with activities and surprises for everyone. From pie eating contests to apple peeling. Plus demonstration on apple cider pressing, constructing and apple pie plus so much more.
Call (209) 201-6436.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Apple-Festival/175069385898560

 OCTOBER

18th - 31st ~ REALMS OF HORROR. A haunted house located behind J.S. West. This is not recommended for children, except on Saturday, 27th during their matinee. Call (209) 532-5896.

21st & 22nd ~ ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Halloween meets the Fantasy World. Call (209) 532-8375 or visit their website at www.allhallowsfaire.com

 

NOVEMBER

23rd ~ THE 29TH ANNUAL HISTORIC SONORA CHRISTMAS PARADE. Starts promptly at 5:30 pm Rain or Shine. This nighttime parade is sure to get you in holiday spirit with festive floats, horse groups, bands and more. Call (209) 532-7725

23rd & 24th ~ HOMETOWN CRATERS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE. At the Sonora
Opera Hall. This festive event includes home-made items and goodies. Call (209) 536-9625.

23rd - 25th ~ THE 38TH ANNUAL SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. This traditional festival has live music, beautiful hand-crafted gift items, food and even elves. Sponsored by Fire on the Mountain.
Call (209) 533-3473.

30th - Dec. 2nd ~ SOUNDS OF THE SEASON. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Presented by Columbia College.
Call (209) 588-5214.

DECEMBER

14th ~ MUTZ BEAN FEED. At Noon on Linoberg and Washington St.

14th ~ POP HUDSON SING. sponsored by the Union Democrat at Court House Square after the Mutz Bean Feed around 12:45 pm. Call (209) 532-7151.

 

Weekly Events

2nd & 4th Thursday, Open Mic Night

at Sonora Joe's, located at `140 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-4455

2nd Saturday Sonora ART NIGHT

5-8 pm at Various Art Galleries call (209) 532-ARTS (2787)

Fridays Arno's Dance Lessons

Call (209) 588-8071 At the Aronos Club
6-7 Students and youth classes only $5.00
7-8 Adult classes (single or couples)
New classes start at the beginning of the month.

More events are planned, please check back with us soon.

 

 

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

 

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