Every
2nd Sat. of the month.
1-4pm | Gold
Rush Days
Volunteers in period costumes staff a variety of venues, from
the bowling alley (yes!), the Wells Fargo office, the old schoolhouse and replica
dry goods stores. September's Gold Rush Days is also a celebration of California's
Statehood in 1850, with a concert by the Great Motherlode Brass and Reed Band.
Free! |
|
May 2, 3, 4
Fri, Sat, Sun |
Fireman's Muster
From Friday afternoon until Sunday evening, Columbia
is the home of volunteer fire crews from around the western United States. These
men and women travel to the park to participate in a variety of events designed
to test their skills in modern and historic fire fighting endeavors. Hose cart
races, bucket brigade competition and hand pumper contests are just a few of the
events scheduled. There is a parade on Saturday and a dance that night. Click
Here for details. Free! |
May
26
Monday, 11am | Memorial
Day Service - at Columbia Memorial Cemetary
Click
Here for details. Free! |
| May
29, 30, 31 & June 1 | Columbia
Diggins 1852
Staff and volunteers of ColumbiaState Historic Park recreate
the 1852 town of tents and shacks which sprung up in the wake of the discovery
of gold. Hundreds of volunteers put a great deal of effort and research into this
event, to depict as accurately as possible, the original town. Live music, gambling
and games of the period, food, and mining activities provide a unique glimpse
into life in 1852. 10-5pm each day. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Click
Here for more. |
June
14
Saturday | 42nd
Annual - Father's Day Fly In
Airplane rides, classic airplanes and other
events are conducted all day long at the airport.
The Columbia Airport is approximately
a half-mile walk from the park. Click
Here for more. |
July
4th
10am - 6pm
| Columbia
4th of July Celebration
Flag raising, firing of anvil, parade at noon,
games from 1-3pm, tri-tip dinner from 4-6pm.
Free!
Click Here for more |
July
12 (maybe)
Saturday
8 -10:30pm | Big
Band Street Dance
Click
Here for details. |
Aug.
25
5-8pm | Back
to School 1861
Open house at the old schoolhouse on the hill. Including
a rare opporutnity to climb the old staircase to the upper floor, ring the bell,
experience an 1860s class in session, schoolyard games, music and more. Free! |
Sept.
21
9-5pm | Fine
Art Show
More than 40 artists displaying paintings, pottery, sculpture,
and photograpy. Free.
Click
Here for more info. Free! |
| Sept.
27 | Poison
Oak Show
Click Here
for more info. Free! |
Oct.
4
| Fiddle
& Bango Contest
Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocal and Miscellaneous!
(The name "Bango" was a misprint on the 1st "t"-shirts and the name stuck!) Free.
Click Here for more info.
Free! |
| Oct.
11-12 | Columbia
Harvest Festi-Fall
Traditional American wares, demonsrations of rope
making, weaving & candle dipping. Gold Rush period music. Click
Here for more info. Free! |
Dec.
5-6
Fri. & Sat. | Lamplight
Tour
This event is a walking play guided by lamplight thru the historic
town. Tour groups are led from scene to scene by costumed docents through the
play.
This years story is yet to be decided.
It is a wonderful way to begin
your joyous holiday season and fun for the whole family.
Tours last a little
more than an hour and will be handicap accessible. Be prepared for cold weather
and sometimes rain. Refreshments are served at the end of the tour in a warm building.
Click Here for more info. |
Dec.
6,7,13,14,20,21
Sat. & Sun. | A
Miner's Christmas
Costumed interpreters recreate the mining camp of the
1850s as homesick miners roast chestnuts and hot cider, and perform live music
for park visitors.
19th century toys and games, Victorian Holiday craft making,
and Christmas storytelling make this an enjoyable experience for the entire family,
an antidote for the big store holiday shopping experience. Click
Here for more info. Free! |
Dec.
12
Friday | Merry
Merchants - invite you and yours to enjoy an evening of old fashioned Christmas
charm in Columbia!
Begin your evening by greeting Father Christmas and receive
a gift from the Merry Merchants. Shop in the tradition of times gone by without
the hustle and hassle of malls or traffic jams. Listen to the sounds of the season:
Carolers and Christmas songs performed by local children & stories told by
local storytellers. Click Here
for more info. Free! |
Dec.
14
11am | All
Equestrian Christmas Parade
Sponsored by Mid Valley Unit of Back Country
Horsemen of California. Free.
Click
Here for more info or call 209-559-2620. Free! |
Dec.
14
5:30pm | Las
Posados - Gold Rush Style
The familiar nativity procession is given a
Mexican and gold rush era flavor in this popular event. The streets are lined
with candle filled paper bags as the participants stroll down Main Street to the
"manger" located between State and Jackson Streets.
Event coordinator: This
is a community event that just seems to happen on its own.
Click
Here for more info. Free! |
 | See
also, City Hotel
Special Events page.
Click
here for discount coupons redeemable at many merchants
Dates & times subject
to change without notice. |
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