The lighted parade in historic downtown Angels Camp hits Main Street this Saturday and is
just one of the many holiday happenings taking place in Calaveras. (Courtesy photo)
Rejoice! The holiday season in Calaveras County is here, which translates to a cornucopia of local holiday events lined up to thrill and delight those privileged to call Calaveras home, as well as those visiting for small-town holiday offerings. Hold on to your Santa caps – there is no shortage of holiday cheer this week.
FRIDAY
Holiday events start tomorrow, with the Spirit of Winter Festival at the Calaveras Fairgrounds from 2 – 9 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, with vendors, holiday music, food and drink.
This Friday, the highly popular Murphys Open House in historic downtown Murphys draws hundreds of happy people. Businesses will be open with yummy treats, caroling around firepits and visits and photos with Santa. Main Street closes at 5 p.m. and will re-open around 8:30 p.m. The parade begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Mountain Christian Fellowship presents its annual Craft Faire and Holiday Boutique Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3488 Highway 4.
SATURDAY
Copper Town Square invites you to its tree lighting on Saturday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Also on Dec. 6, the Valley Springs Christmas Tree Lighting is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Highways 29 and 12, replete with food, drink and music. The next day heralds the 46th annual Valley Springs Christmas Parade starting at 10 a.m. and Craft Fair in the Jenny Lind Veterans Hall running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Angels Camp Business Assn. is busy planning their Holiday Market on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Immediately following is the 33rd annual Gold Country Christmas Lighted Parade and Downtown Open House starting at 5 p.m., and there will be visits with Santa at Next Home, 1239 S. Main Street after the parade. Grand Marshals this year honor Jim and Sherry Turner of Turner’s Wild West.
Also on Saturday, the West Point Community Hall will be filled with holiday vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., presented by the Lion’s Club. In addition, there will be a Craft Faire and Holiday Boutique hosted by Mountain Chrisian Fellowship at 3488 E. Highway 4 in Murphys from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mountain Melody Women’s Chorus presents “Pure Imagination” in three concerts:
Dec. 6 – Hotel Leger; Dec. 7 – Mountain Ranch Community Club; and Dec. 13 at Murphys Creek Theatre. All performances begins at 2 p.m, and suggested donation is $10.
SUNDAY
On Sunday, Dec. 7, Caroling on Main Street in San Andreas takes place from 4 to 8 p.m.
Sunday also welcomes the Ovations Concert Series held at the Calaveras Performing Arts Center, hosted by the Calaveras County Arts Council. Enjoy a Holiday Concert by Columbia Big Band at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25, available through the Arts Council, (209) 754-1774.
Whatever you do, keep a light spirit and get ready for a season to remember. For more information on events, visit the Calaveras Visitors Bureau’s calendar at gocalaveras.com/calendar.
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