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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.

 

Weekly Events

2nd & 4th Thursday, Open Mic Night
at Sonora Joe's, located at 140 S. Washington St.
Call (209) 533-4455

2nd Saturday Art Nights in Sonora. From 5-9 p.m. in historic downtown Sonora. www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org


 

Events for 2013

January 13th ~ LATIN JAZZ. Presented by Stage 3 Theater, starting at 2 p.m. RSVP Call (209) 536-1778.  

January 16th - 19th ~ COMMUNITY VISIONING WEEK.
4 days of exciting opportunities to participate in creating a more vibrant downtown! To view scheduling of the various events view the website at www.visionsonora.info

January 19th ~ THE 40TH ANNUAL 4-H COMMUNITY DINNER. Sponsored by 4-H. . At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 533-6990 or email jdalderson@ucdavis.edu

January 20th ~ MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. CELEBRATION. A free celebration to honor Martin Luther King. At the Sonora High School Auditorium. Call (209) 840-4777 or email kathleenmallory5050@gmail.com

January 20th ~ BIG BAND PLAYS THE BLUES. Presented by Stage 3 theater, starting at  3 pm. RSVP Call (209) 536-1778.

February 8th & 9th ~ OMEGA NE ANTIQUE & RUMMAGE SALE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 533-2056.

February 16th & 17th ~ THE BUCK STOP GUN SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (530) 622-9486.

February 22nd ~ SONORA HIGH AG. BOOSTER ANNUAL DINNER. At the Sonora Elks Lodge. Call (209) 694-8679.

February 22nd & 23rd ~ MOTHER LODE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WINTER JUBILEE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 928-4337.

February 24th ~ BRIDAL AND WEDDING SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-0868/ www.sonoraweddings.net

March 2nd & 3rd ~ WING DING SQUARE DANCE & RV RALLY. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 535-0479.

March 8th - 10th ~ SONORA CELTIC FAIRE. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Jousting, Highland games, Celtic music, vendors and more. Call (209) 532-8375 / www.sonoracelticfaire.com

March 9th ~ ANNUAL TRIVIA BEE. At the Sonora Opera Hall. This is an annual fundraiser for the Tuolumne County Library's Literacy Services Programs. Call (209) 694-2727/www.tuolcolib.org

March 10th ~ HI 4-H PANCAKE BREAKFAST. At the Sonora Elks Lodge. Call (209) 532-5896. Email goofyseven49@yahoo.com

March 16th ~ ANNUAL FIREMAN'S BALL. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Museum. Call (209) 532-7890.

March 16th ~ RITES OF SPRING AUCTION. Sponsored by Sierra Waldorf School, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 984-0454/
www.sierrawaldorf.com  

March 16th ~ TUCARE DINNER. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 586-7816.

March 22 ~ MYKAL ROSE with SISTER CAROL. Live from Jamaica at the Sonora Opera Hall. Black Uhuru's Legendary Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Mykal Rose and Sister Carol.
Call (209) 532-5305. Email westcoasttuktuk@gmail.com 

March 23rd ~ FILIPINO-AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.  At the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (209) 565-2116.
Email chinesecamp@myway.com

March 23rd ~ MI-WUK BASH DEMOLITION DERBY. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. (Fundraiser for the Fairgrounds)
Call (209) 532-7428.

March 29th ~ SONORA LIONS CIOPPINO DINNER. At the Sonora Elks Lodge. Call (209) 591-3369/ www.sonoralions.org          

March 29th & 30th ~ MOUNTAIN MOTION. At the Sonora Opera Hall. A visual feast of talent, theater, dance and juggling! Fun and excitement for all ages. Call (209) 352-1110.
Email emotemevents@gmail.com

April 5th ~ SPRING TIME MEMORIES. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Sponsored by Gold Rush Charter School, featuring Chains Required. Call (209) 588-6993. Email rhamilton@goldrushcs.com

April 6th ~ CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION. At the Sonora Opera Hall, hosted by WATCH Resources. Call (209) 533-0510/ www.watchresourcesinc.camp8.org

April 6th ~ FOOTHILL PREGNANCY CENTER DINNER PRESENTATION. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 536-9262.

April 7th ~ COWGIRL LUNCHEON. At the Sonora Opera Hall, hosted by the Sheriff's Posse. Call (209) 928-5303/ www.motherloderoundup.com

April 13th & 14th ~ 32ND ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Over 100 vendors to participate. Free Parking, Admission and Shuttle. Calll (209) 588-4560.
Email ppietrowicz@uniondemocrat.com

April 13th ~ SPIRIT, MIND, BODY EXPO. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Free Admission, Celebrating wholeness. Call (209) 532-3965 or email anne.jimen@gmail.com


April 20th ~ I.C.E.S. CHILDREN'S FAIR.
At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 533-0377.

April 27th ~ SONORA'S SPRING FESTIVAL, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Sonora. 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 Call (209) 532-7725. www.sonoraca.com

April 27th ~ SPORTS EXPO. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. (Friends of the Mother Lode Fairgrounds Fundraiser). Call (209) 988-8932.

April 29th ~ MOTHER LODE ROUND UP SIGN UPS. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-7730.

May 1st, 7th & 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

May 4th ~ MOTHER LODE ROUND UP QUEEN CONTEST. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 532-7730.

May 5th ~ MOTHER LODE ROUND UP "2013 Queen Coronation". At the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (209) 928-5303/ www.motherloderoundup.com

May 5th ~  MOTHER LODE FAIR LIVESTOCK PRE-WEIGH. Contact the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-7428.

May 10th - 12th ~ 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
/ www.motherloderoundup.com

May 18th - Oct. 19th
~ SONORA'S CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET. On Theall and Stewart St. from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. Call (209) 532-7725/ www.sonoraca.com
Click here to participate

June 1st ~ FRIENDS FESTIVAL.
At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. A Chili & Rib cook-off, Car show and Peddler's Fair. (Friends of the Mother Lode Fairgrounds Fundraiser) Call (209) 532-7428.

June 12th ~ SONORA AGENCY ON AGING. (Senior Expo). At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-1607.

June 28th ~ TGIF SONORA. In Historic Downtown Sonora. Great bands, food & shopping, plus family movie night. Starting at 6 pm. www.exploresonora.com

July 11th - 14th ~ MOTHER LODE FAIR. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-7428/ www.motherlodefair.org

August 9th ~ MAGIC OF THE NIGHT.
Downtown Sonora.
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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/www.sonoraca.com

September 7th ~ EXOTIC ANIMALS AND BIRD SHOW. Presented by the Gold Country Avicultural Society. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-3496.
Email parrots@sonnet.com

September 14 & 15th ~  A MUSICAL AFFAIR. Presented by Sierra Foothills Residential Care. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Saturday will be a concert, wine tasting food and raffles. Sunday The Great Mother Lode Brass and Reed Band will play for Free.
Call (209) 533-3708 or email sfrc@att.net

September 21st & 22nd ~ SIERRA QUILT GUILD. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Call (209) 559-1805. Cheryl Ferreira is our featured quilter. Proceeds benefit community projects and scholarships. Visit their website at www.sierraquiltguild.com.

September 27th ~ TGIF SONORA. In Historic Downtown Sonora. Great bands, food & shopping, plus family movie night. Starting at 6 pm. www.exploresonora.com

September 28th ~ SIERRA APPLE FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 532-3787. Email r2andj2@att.net

October 12th ~  CAJUN FESTIVAL. Presented by the Sonora Sunrise Rotary. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 753-4314.

October 15th & 16th ~ ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 533-7428.
Email sperkins@co.tuolumne.ca.us

October 17th ~TRADE SHOW. Presented by the Tuolumne Chamber of Commerce. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Call (209) 536-2568/www.tcchamber.com

October 26th & 27th ~ ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE. Where Fantasy and Halloween meet up! Call (209) 532-8375/ www.allhallowsfaire.com

October 22nd - 31st ~ REALMS OF HORROR. A 4-H Haunted House. Located by J.S. West, not for little ones.
Call (209) 532-5896/ www.hauntedhouse.com

November 1st - 3rd ~ ITSA FILM FESTIVAL. At the Sonora Opera Hall. Call (209) 962-0342/www.itsafilmfestival.com

November 2nd & 3rd ~ THE BUCK STOP GUN SHOW. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (530) 622-9486.

November 29th~ THE 30TH ANNUAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SONORA CHRISTMAS PARADE. Starts at 5:30 promptly Rain or Shine! In Historic downtown Sonora. The Spirit of Christmas will fill the streets as brightly lit floats, auto, horses and bands spread Holiday cheer. Call (209) 532-7725/ www.sonoraca.om

November 29 - Dec. 1st ~ The 39th ANNUAL SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. This traditional festival has live music, beautiful hand-crafted items, good and even elves. Sponsored by Fire on the Mountain.
Call (209) 533-3473/www.fireonthemountain.com

November 29th - Dec. 1st~ THE 21ST ANNUAL HOMETOWN CRAFTERS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE. Presented by K.C. Enterprises. Come be a part of a Sonora Tradition with this original and unique arts and craft show. At the Sonora Opera Hall.
Call (209) 536-9625.

December 7th ~ AAUW HOME TOUR AND BOUTIQUE. Tour homes through out the Sonora area. Call (209) 559-7723.
Email
davisgold@gmail.com

December 24th ~ COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER. At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Call (209) 586-4802.

December 25th ~ CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH FRIENDS. At the Sonora Opera Hall. A free family dinner. Call (209) 770-0536.

 

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

 

 

 

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