Calendar of Events
This calendar includes other river festivals and whitewater competition, as well as river-related events in the Coloma-Lotus area. Contact the Coloma.com webmaster if you want to list your event.
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Community Spaghetti Dinner - Fri, Sep 5, 2008The River Store will host a community spaghetti dinner to kick off the American River Festival. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. at the store, located on Lotus Road in Lotus, near Bassi Road. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
27th Annual American River Festival - Fri, Sep 5, 2008 - Sun, Sep 7, 2008Come watch and participate in this fun weekend on water and land! Centered in Henningsen Lotus Park, land activities include games, food, music, nonprofit and exhibitor booths, and great spectator seats. River games and activities include races for those of all abilities, fun fests for kids, and educational clinics. The ARF benefits several river-focused nonprofits. For more information, and to purchase $25 tickets ($5 off if purchased by 8/29) for the Saturday night dinner, live music, auctions, and awards ceremony, call The River Store at 530-626-3435, email, or visit the website. [email] [website]
Family Exploration and Adventure Walk - Sat, Sep 6, 2008Keith Atwater, American River Conservancy volunteer, will host this walk for kids of all ages from 9am till noon. Bring parents & grandparents on this scavenger hunt with games and a short 1 mile walk at the Dave Moore Nature Area in Coloma. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic along the American river. Handicap accessible. FREE - Please call to sign up and get meeting location (530) 621-1224. Sponsored by the American River Conservancy. [website]
American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Sun, Sep 21, 2008This three-day mostly acoustic American and Canadian Roots music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. Over 22 performances and workshops are scheduled including an on-river jam led by Joe Craven, live music on a beautiful naturalist-guided river front hike, over 9 performances/workshops in riverfront campgrounds, and the main stage at the beautiful Lotus Park. Prices vary depending on music and camping options - see the website to buy tickets. For more information call (530) 622-6044. [email] [website]