Hotel Charlotte, Groveland, Yosemite and Sierra Regional Events Calendar

   Events noted in  Blue are AT the Hotel Charlotte, noted in White are in the Groveland area and in Lavender are within an hour and a half drive and make great day trips!

Date Event Location  Price  Email Website Contact Phone 
5/7 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
5/13, 14 & 15 Pine Cone Singers Spring Concert EV Free Church on Ferretti Road $8 advance, $10 door The best entertainment on the hill and it's all local! Make this a dinner theater night with the Hotel Charlotte, reservations 209-962-6455
5/14 Paddle to the Sea Concert with Laurie Lewis Mountain Sage $20 in advance/$25 paddletothesea.org This headline event is a benefit concert for the wild & scenic stretch of the Tuolumne River and features Grammy award winning Laurie Lewis. 
5/17 Third leg of the Amgen Bicycle Tour Highway 49 from Lake Camanche to Modesto $49 discount HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCahrlotte.com Lynn 209-962-6455 The greatest professional bicycle race in the USA! This year's route, leg three celebrates the gold rush and traveles in part down Highway 49. Guest who rent our vacation rentals during this event will receive a $49 discount on any multiday stay. 
5/21 STCHS Wine & Apetizer Cruise on Pine Mountain Lake Boats depart from the Lake Lodge $45, advance required grovelandmuseum.org Nancy 209-962-5693 Featuring 7 wineries, 7 restaurants and 7 private homes on Pine Mountian lake, dessert served at the Lake lodge. This annual event is a fund raiser for our local historic society
5/21 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
5/23 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Kristy Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
5/26-29 Strawberry Music Festival (spring) Camp Mather varies info@strawberrymusic.com www.strawberrymusic.com This party weekend music party has gone on for decades now. Featuring top names in Blue Grass with a country flavor. Family friend event, camping, dancing, jamming, learning. Good fresh mountain air.
5/27 Heart Breaker Yosemite Courtyard Theater  $19-$26 peggy@groveland.com www.groveland.com Peggy 209-962-4000 The first show in the Groveland Hotel's summer music series. Pair this evening with dinner at the Charlotte, show and dancing outside at the Groveland Hotel.
6/4 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
6/4 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
6/4 John Muir Festival Groveland to J132, John Muir Highway Free askdranns@yahoo.com www.JohnMuirHighway.net Ann 209-962-1942 The second annual John Muir festival celebrates his many contributions to this region. Visitors will find displays of interest, historic value and and programs supporting sustainability. Something for all ages
6/5 Where the Hell is Groveland Car Show Mary Laveroni Community Park Free info@Groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 Free to brows hundreds of antique and show grade vehicles. Great fun. Raffles, Faire Food, Fun Galore! This annual event brings in folks from around the state and USA. Join us for some small town fun!
6/11 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mary Laveroni Community Park The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
6/11 Quilt Stroll Throughout Groveland Free We haven't the contact info yet, but the date is set. Groveland never looked so good as when the Quilts are hung from every balcony and post around town. Vendors, quilt sales, antique quilts and stories galore. 
6/17 Robin Kelly's tribute to the Carpenters Yosemite Courtyard Theater $13-$20 peggy@groveland.com www.groveland.com Peggy 209-962-4000 The tribute bands really take us back in time!  Pair this evening with dinner at the Charlotte, show and dancing outside at the Groveland Hotel.
6/18 The Brothers Comatose with the Jimbly Leg Band Mountain Sage TBA mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com www.mountainsagemusic.org Regina 209-962-7455 Part of the Mountain Sage music series. A great outing for families in a very cool setting surrounded by really neat people.
6/18 Sierra Earth Fest Mountain Sage Free! mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com Regina 209-962-7455 New date this year! The earth fest is an all day event with classes, vendors, foods and music. This is one of those "don't miss" programs. 
6/18 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
6/18 Groveland's First Jazz, Art & Wine Festival Mary Laveroni Community Park $15 This  event is sponsored by the Groveland Rotary and details are still trickling in, but we know it's from 1-6pm with Jazz, Art and Wine. That sounds good to me! 
6/25 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
6/27 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Cindini Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
7/2 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
7/3 Incendio with the Stereofidelics Mountain Sage TBA mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com www.mountainsagemusic.org Regina 209-962-7455 Part of the Mountain Sage music series. A great outing for families in a very cool setting surrounded by really neat people.
7/9 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mary Laveroni Community Park The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
7/9 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
7/15 Jessica Caylyn Yosemite Courtyard Theater $14-$17 peggy@groveland.com www.groveland.com Peggy 209-962-4000 Kick up your heels on the dance floor with Nashville Recording Artist, Jessica Caylyn.  Pair this evening with dinner at the Charlotte, show and dancing outside at the Groveland Hotel.
7/16 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mary Laveroni Community Park The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
7/16 Hot Buttered Rum with Emily BonVont Mountain Sage TBA mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com www.mountainsagemusic.org Regina 209-962-7455 Part of the Mountain Sage music series. A great outing for families in a very cool setting surrounded by really neat people.
7/16 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
7/23 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mary Laveroni Community Park The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
7/23 Crooked Still with the Trespassers Mountain Sage TBA mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com www.mountainsagemusic.org Regina 209-962-7455 Part of the Mountain Sage music series. A great outing for families in a very cool setting surrounded by really neat people.
7/25 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Cindini Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
7/30 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
8/6 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
8/6 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
8/8 The Goodluck Thrift Store Mountain Sage TBA mountainsagenursery@gmaill.com www.mountainsagemusic.org Regina 209-962-7455 Part of the Mountain Sage music series. A great outing for families in a very cool setting surrounded by really neat people.
8/13 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mary Laveroni Community Park The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
8/19 Johnny Cash Tribute featuring James Garner Groveland Hotel  $19-$26 peggy@groveland.com www.groveland.com Peggy 209-962-4000 The tribute bands really take us back in time!  Pair this evening with dinner at the Charlotte, show and dancing outside at the Groveland Hotel.
8/20 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
8/20 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
8/22 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Cindini Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
8/27 Movies on the Hill, a family night by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mountain Sage Gardens The same!  info@groveland.org www.groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 This annual family summer long movie festival expanded this year with 12 shows! Some at Mountain Sage and some at Mary Laveroni Community Park....All great programs. Bring you neighbors, friends and family! Shows start at dusk
9/1-9/5 Strawberry Music Festival (fall) Camp Mather varies info@strawberrymusic.com www.strawberrymusic.com This party weekend music party has gone on for decades now. Featuring top names in Blue Grass with a country flavor. Family friend event, camping, dancing, jamming, learning. Good fresh mountain air.
9/3 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
9/3 STCHS annual country picnic Pine Mountain Lake Stables $12 grovelandmuseum.org Claudia This annual  event has become a favorite of locals and visitors a like. Traditional picnic with all the fixings, and then some! Exceptional day for kids, teens, families and well, just everyone! 
9/9 The Perfect Gentleman Yosemite Courtyard Theater $13-$20 peggy@groveland.com www.groveland.com Peggy 209-962-4000 Entertainment through the ages, a little slice of vaudeville today.  Pair this evening with dinner at the Charlotte, show and dancing outside at the Groveland Hotel.
9/17 49er Festival & Chili Cookoff Downtown & Mary Laveroni Park Free info@Groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 Join us for the biggest & best party in town. We start the day with an airplane flyover, parade then live music all day in the park, Chili, Vendor Booths, kids area, raffle, auction & more! 
9/24 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
9/26 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Cindini Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
10/1 First Saturdays Flea Market Upper Mary Laveroni Community Park Free to browse info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0426 Once a month on the first Saturdays, from 8am to noon or a tad later through October. Yosemite Chamber of Commerce members, $10 to sell, others $15
10/1 ITSA Film Festival Sponsored by Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Lower Mary Laveroni Park & Mountain Sage A pittance info@Groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 Join us for the second year of the ITSA film festival featuring shorts by unknowns and a few legends in the industry. 
10/1 Living History Day at the Museum Groveland-Yosemite Gateway Museum Free dodie@sierra-institute.com www.Grovelandmuseum.org Dodie 209-962-7425 Interactive and educational living history day. Try your hand at gold panning, candle making, weaving, spinning, and rope making. Games, doll making, Dutch oven baking, strolling minstrelg. 10am to 3pm in the museum parking lot
10/2 Closing Ceremonies, Yosemite's 120th Birthday Mountain Sage Free info@Groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 A once in our life party! Yosemite and Highway #120 will never be more closely aligned. This party is the last in a series of events dedicated to Yosemite's 120th Birthday. Music, Dancing, Regional experts, local crafts & Artisans—oodles of fun!
10/15 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
10/24 Card Stamping Party with Stamp'n up's Cindini Hotel Charlotte $25 HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Cindi 209-962-4660 This crafty monthly program is open to anyone from around the world. 10am to noon with a 3 course lunch included. Three cards with materials and instruction. A chatty good time!
10/27-30 Las Tortugas Halloween Music Festival Evergreen Lodge Varied info@evergreenlodge.com www.evergreenlodge.com 209-372-2606 Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Evergreen Lodge with their ever changing entertainment options. Something for everyone! Check it out on your way back from Hetch Hetchy or the Valley!
10/31 Groveland's Unique Halloween Throughout Downtown Free info@groveland.org www.Groveland.org Kristy 209-962-0429 Costumed guests from around the county join us in Groveland for the best night of the year—Halloween! Photos, Hay stacks, games, bonfires, s'moores and candy too boot! Safe & Sane
10/15 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
11/19 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
12/17 Historical Aircraft display day Pine Mountain Lake Airport (E45) Free pmlaa.org   Ken 209-962-7597 Over a dozen participating rare airplanes on display. Come share the joy of these classics!
12/23 "Oops! I Need a Gift" Faire Hotel Charlotte Free HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Lynn 209-962-6455 Join us for the 2nd of this wildly popular faire, just before the holidays. Featuring unique gifts from Chamber members without a retail store. Parasols, spices, photography, jewelry, original baskets, crafts, books, more Wine tasint
Mountain Sage: Movies, Concerts, Festivals and More Mountain Sage in Groveland Often Free www.mtnsage.com  Regina 209.962.4686 A destination in its own right, enjoy the hammock garden for a lazy afternoon. Lots of events throughout the summer.
  Yosemite Association Outdoor Adventures Yosemite National Park Varied info@yosemite.org www.Yosemite.org 209-379-2321 Winter programs from January through April, see their website for the full listing. Savings for YA members, and its a good place to donate too!
  Ironstone Vineyards: Movies, Music, Wine & More Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 Often Free www.ironstonevineyards.com 209.728.1251 Murphys makes an exceptional day trip from Groveland and Ironstone should always be on the list. Check out their gold nugget! They always have something going on.
  Black Oak Casino: Stage, Dining, Bowling and More! Tuolumne Often Free www.blackoakcasino.com 877-747-8777 This little casino is a local Mecca for cool events, music, contests and good food!
  Sierra Repertory Theater: live theater and musicals Stages in East Sonora and Columbia Varies www.sierrarep.org 209-532-3120 Great little regional theater, award winning performances.
  Calaveras Wine Growers: wine events, stomps & tastings Murphys in Calaveras County, Highway 4 Often Free www.calaveraswines.org Anna 209.736.6722 Murphys is just an hour from Groveland and makes for a great day trip. Lots to see and do.
  Columbia State Park: Historic events, arts and theater Columbia, just of 49 on Parrots Ferry Often Free www.columbiacalifornia.com 209-536-1672 This is a fun stop for the whole family, a little gold panning, a little bank robbery, stage coaches....
  Railtown 1897: Train rides, tours, flowers, history Jamestown Often Free www.parks.ca.gov 209-984-3953 This stop is a must see for train lovers, oodles of events throughout the year.
  Stage 3: The Adventurous Theater Company 208 S. Green Street, Sonora Varies info@stage3.org www.stage3.org Box Office 209-536-1778 Always fresh, always new, something interesting to do
Recurring Events
Daily Yosemite Valley Floor Tours, two hour tram ride Departing from Yosemite Lodge $26 209-272-4FUN Riders enjoy a 20 stop route including views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls and El  Capitan led by Park Rangers, add the aural to the visual!
Daily Daily Wine tasting at the Charlotte daily from 11:30 am Hotel Charlotte $5 refundable HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Lynn 209-962-6455 Weekend winters, 7-days a week in the summer, wine tasting. Selections from our favorite wines, specials we find through wine friends and more. Many selections you won't find anywhere! Join us.
Mondays Monday Night Football (during the season) Pine Mountain Lake Country Club $10 Sponsored by the ROOFBB's this group's fundraiser dinner and the game is always a winner. Everyone is welcome! We will cater the December 17th Game
Mondays March-May, Monday Night Trivia Hotel Charlotte Free with Dinner HotelCharlotte@aol.com www.HotelCharlotte.com Lynn Call for start date. This 10 week program is open to anyone, join us for one night or all 10!  Prizes weekly, great awards at the Closing Ceremonies. Perfect small town fun. A fun way to spice up the winter evenings. 
Tuesdays High Country Line Dancers Groveland Community Hall, from 7-9 $2.00 Carol 209-962-0406 Beginners line dance from 7-8 with Susan Nash, intermediate and advanced lessons from 8-9. Everyone is welcome!
Thursdays Karaoke Iron Door Saloon Free www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com Chris 209-962-8904 A proven hit with both locals and visitors to Groveland. We always say, If you ever wanted to but were to nervous to try, Karaoke here, nobody knows you to talk about it later!
Thursdays Sierra Club Hikes Mary Laveroni Community Park  Free  Frank 209.962.7585 Generally these hikes are followed by lunch at a local eatery or under a big tree. Always stunning. Itineraries are chosen for the best views by season, waterfalls, wild flowers and so on.
Fridays Family night at the Pizza Factory Pizza Factory Varies 209-962-7757 Come learn to toss dough like a pro, enter coloring contests, do craft projects and much more!! Menus, coupons, and specials.. Don't forget - All Locals Save 15%!
Fri & Sat Live music (Nearly) every weekend Iron Door Saloon (across from the Charlotte) A pittance or free www.Iron-Door-Saloon.com Chris 209-962-8904 These folks find the greatest bands to play our little mountain village! With their dance floor this is a great way to end the evening.
Saturdays Groveland Farmers Market from 8:00 (Seasonal) Mountain Sage, Groveland Free mtnsage@mlode.com www.mtnsage.com Robb, Regina 209-962-4686 A wonderful setting to enjoy the morning, visit with growers, artisans and more. Have a great coffee and browse the plants. Oodles to do here throughout the morning. A non-certified market and is open to small home growers as well. From 8 to 2pm.
Saturdays Coulterville Claim Jumpers Old West Shootout Downtown Historic Coulterville (May-September) Free info@homeofyosemite.com www.homeofyosemite.com 209.878-3074 Coultervile is the home of Whistling Billy the 1897 Ore Hauler Locomotive. Visit Coulterville on a Saturday for a shootout and historical walk through yester-year. Stop in and say Hello to our friends Peter & Cherylann at the Hotel Jeffery!
Saturdays June - August, Classic Movies in the Park Mary Laveroni Community Park A pittance