Calaveras Bloggin’ Archives

A Kid’s Summer Vacation in Calaveras

Looking for great activities for kids on your Calaveras summer vacation? Hot summer temperatures inspire us to find the coolest activities currently available, complete with recommended restaurants and lodging. Read on for our picks on where to take the kids for summer adventures.

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Bear Valley Music Festival

This gorgeous annual summer event founded in 1968 celebrates a wide-range of music genres and artistic styles. Want to attend an opera performed with a fully symphony orchestra, groove to 70’s disco inferno, or don your kilt for a lively jib to Highland bagpipes ? You can, and you can do it at a 7200-foot elevation in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains!

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Discover Calaveras: An Art Gallery Guide

Calaveras is a haven for creators and lovers of the arts of all different mediums. Surrounded by never-ending natural inspiration and art events throughout the year, art lovers from everywhere come to experience and explore our art galleries, live theatre performances, and ceramic, painting, and poetry/writing workshops.

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Calaveras Big Trees

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Independence Day, Fireworks, and More 4th of July Fun

Here in Calaveras, we take Independence Day very seriously. In fact, we start celebrating in June with celebrations throughout the week. Read on to find how Calaveras remembers America’s birthday!

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Fishing & Father’s Day in Calaveras

Fishing & Father’s Day go together like summer and sunshine, and Calaveras lakes and rivers have something for every angler of every age and experience. Enjoy your day from the boat or the shore, with a professional guide or a peaceful day on your own, on one of Calaveras’ gorgeous lakes or on the Stanislaus or Mokelumne Rivers.

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7 Calaveras Farmers & Locally Grown Markets!

When it comes to wine, food, and adventure, Calaveras pulls out all the stops. Find the freshest and friendliest places in Calaveras for great local products and produce.

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5 Top Ways to Enjoy the Calaveras Summer Concert Season

Want to kick back and enjoy some great tunes? Whether it’s reggae, country, rock, jazz, classical, a big household name or the next big thing, Calaveras delivers an epic and diverse music scene.

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Camping in Calaveras – Bring the Whole Family

Calaveras County has got some incredible camping spots. Here are some places we think are worthy of a great outdoors family vacation (sleeping under the stars style).

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Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee (aka Frog Jump)

One of the longest running fairs in California, this four day event draws participants from towns not only all around the country, but also all around the world.

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Road Trip! Check out Arnold, Camp Connell, Dorrington, & Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway

A mountain escape away from the crowds and a vacation destination for outdoor adventuring families or couples, Arnold is a great basecamp for everything from hiking, cave exploration, and even a little wine tasting!

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Celebrate Spring at Calaveras’ Great Events

Spring is in the air, and Calaveras is celebrating! Yes, we have caves to explore and mountains to hike, now that the weather is warming, but we also have fun and unique events you’ll want to check out. Mark your calendars to come on up and stay a few days! We love having company!

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