The American River Calendar of Events

January 24th marks the anniversary of James Marshall’s momentous discovery of gold in the tail race of Sutter’s Mill. This event is commemorated every year with living history, interactive period trade demonstrations, music and a Gold Rush Symposium featuring noted authors and scholars on gold rush history. Join us in celebration on Saturday, January 23rd 2021 -Time: 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Parking is $10.00 per car. For more information please contact our museum at (530) 622-3470.

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With glowing orange fields overlooking the crystal water of the South Fork of the American River, the stunning contrasts and vibrant poppies are a sight few have the fortune of witnessing. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! The river trail is steep in places but has a good flat bed. Hiking to the flowers takes about 15-20 minutes. Healthy snacks and punch will await your return to the house. Cost: $25 per person. Time: 2-5pm. Contact the American River Conservancy (ARC) for meeting location and to sign up. julie@ARConservancy.org or 530-621-1224. Donations aid the Bill Center Memorial Fund supporting river frontage and trails.

Join Cali Collective for yoga on the river every Saturday throughout July & August at 5:30 pm at Camp Lotus, 5461 Bassi Rd. Check-in at the camp store for site #. Parking $4. (530)426-2820 or info@cwwcollective.com for more info.

Please bring and wear a mask and respect social distancing during this event. 

It was once said that Pumpkins on the bridge started as a way to get rid of the evidence of trickery. A family woke up to lots of pumpkins placed in their yard one day. They decided to move them to the bridge. As so the legacy began and is still strong today.

Come join in the fun, bring your carved pumpkin(s) and candles to the bridge after dusk on October 30th. Come back the next night & replace your candle with a fresh one for Halloweens eve.

Good Times are Had By All. This is a free event and is family-friendly.

Clean up crew please report to the bridge on Nov 1st at 8:30 am

If you have animals that eat pumpkin please on the bridge by 9:30 am on 11/1/2020 come help yourself to them.

 

Please join us on the bridge to light up the Christmas Tree at 6pm. Due to Covid-19 this will be a very low key event.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2021

6:00 pm

Parking available up top by Whitewater Pizza, walk out on the bridge and watch it call come to light.

Please remember to keep social distancing & wear your face mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19