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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Paddle with the Pros - Sat, May 24, 2008 - Sun, May 25, 2008Memorial Day weekend there will be a series of kayak races and an outdoor BBQ dinner party on the beautiful South Fork of the American River, all to benefit First Descents, a kayak and outdoor experience for Young Adults with Cancer. Events include a boatercross race, men’s and women’s downriver races, a free roll clinic, a class III+ Poker Race, and an after-party with the pros (including Brad Ludden, Eric Jackson, Corey Nielsen and members of the Jackson Kayak Team). See the website to sign up. [email] [website]
Coloma Blues Live! - Sat, Jun 7, 2008Enjoy an all-day blues festival with your family along the shore of the American River in the beautiful Coloma Valley. This year features Los Lobos, The Tommy Castro Band, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Albert Cummings, and Curtis Salgado. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the gate, $10 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Net proceeds benefit the Arts in Education Programs of the El Dorado Arts Council, the Educational Programs at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and the Town Beautification Project of the Coloma-Lotus Chamber of Commerce. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; show starts at 11:00 a.m. Call (530) 295-3496 for advance ticket reservations or purchase tickets online. [website]
American River Confluence Festival - Sun, Jun 8, 2008Celebrate the river at this annual event featuring great music, gourmet food, nature and art activities for kids and more. Activities include a canyon run, mountain bike ride and climbing wall. Sponsored by PARC (Protect American River Canyons), a grassroots educational group dedicated to the preservation of the American River and its canyons. The location is American River Overlook Park, Pacific Ave., Auburn, behind the Gold Country fairgrounds. See the website for a map and directions. For information call (530) 887-9314. [email] [website]
American River Seminar - Mon, Jun 9, 2008Headwaters Institute offers a variety of presentations to provide river guides, river lovers, and members of the local community. It's an opportunity to increase awareness of natural and cultural history of the American River watershed. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Earth Trek's camp, just north of the Hwy 49 bridge over the South Fork of the American River. Cost is $20 or FREE with a ticket to the American River Trailfest. (Formerly called "American River Rendezvous.") Call (530) 391-5213 for more information. [website]
American River TrailFest - Mon, Jun 9, 2008Party with the Coloma-Lotus community and others who have an interest in preserving open space along the South Fork of the American River. Live music, lots of food, local wines and beers, live and silent auctions with everything from fine wines to mountain bikes! This benefit for the American River Trail Campaign is hosted by Coloma-Lotus cafes, restaurants and other area businesses. [website]
Community Paddle & Ice Cream Social - Sat, Jun 21, 2008Celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream and fun! Come paddle with the River Store staff. Meet at the store, 1032 Lotus Road in Lotus (near Bassi Road) at 10 a.m. with your boat and gear to paddle. Ice cream social is open to all, starting at 5:00 p.m. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
35th Eppie's Great Race - Sat, Jul 19, 2008Eppie's includes a 5.82 mile run, 12.5 mile bike and 6.35 mile paddle. All events are held along the scenic American River Parkway in Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. The Eppie's website includes course information, maps, history and photographs from previous events. [website]
56th Annual Jeepers Jamboree - Jul 24, 2008 - Aug 3, 2008Jeepers Jamboree off-road trips start in Georgetown, California. Vehicles travel the Rubicon Trail east over approximately 45 miles of paved and dirt roads, crossing the dam at Stumpy Meadows and the old cattleman's stop of Uncle Tom's Cabin. At Loon Lake, the off-roading begins. For more information about this event and how to register call (530) 333-4771. [email] [website]
American River Acoustic Music Camp (ARAMC) - Sun, Aug 10, 2008 - Thu, Aug 14, 2008ARAMC is geared towards the serious amateur / professional musician's desire to further their musical skills. The camp provides an opportunity for students to study with world class instructors. It embraces all aspects of acoustic music, from bluegrass to blues and beyond. Location: The Coloma-Lotus area, details to come. [email] [website]
Community Potluck and Paddling Gear Sale - Sat, Aug 16, 2008The River Store will host a community potluck on its deck, 1032 Lotus Road in Lotus (near Bassi Road). Bring food to share at 5:30 p.m.; beverages and dessert will be provided. Demo boats will be available; reservations recommended. Call (530) 626-3435 for more information or visit the website. [email] [website]
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, 2008Whitewater rodeo, wildwater and slalom races, raft race. For more information, call The River Store at 530-626-3435 or visit the website. [website]
American River Music Festival - Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Sun, Sep 21, 2008This three-day mostly acoustic music festival takes place at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus, and at several Coloma Valley campgrounds. [website]