Winter Story Telling Time at Sierra Mono Museum

Event dates to be announced. Story Telling normally happens about mid-December, January & February.

Sierra Mono Museum is located at 33103 Road 228, North Fork CA. Phone is 559-877-2115

Bass Lake Fishing Derby  (May)

Cast your line for a chance to win over $55,000 in cash prizes! The Bass Lake Fishing Derby brings fishermen, families and friends from all around. 

Yosemite Half Marathon (May)

Race through the Sierra National Forest and the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway for this 13.1 mile Yosemite Half Marathon.

Bass Lake Live (various Fridays during Summer Season)

Enjoy the sounds of live music floating over the calm waters of Bass Lake. Held Friday evenings during the warm season at The Pines Resort. Check their events calendar for specific dates. 

Bass Lake | Yosemite Triathlon (Saturday after Memorial Day Weekend)

Swim, bike run your way around beautiful Bass Lake. With its location just miles out of Yosemite's southern entrance the Bass Lake | Yosemite triathlon is among the most beautiful triathlons in the California. 

North Fork Logger's Jamboree (1st Weekend in July)

This lively annual event located at the North Fork Recreation Center, pays tribute to the loggers of time past and those still keeping the tradition alive today. Participants in the Jamboree help us appreciate and honor the loggers craft and hard work, while keeping us entertained throughout the competition. 

Sierra Mono Museum Indian Fair Days &  Pow Wow  (August)

The Sierra Mono Museum invites one and all to share in the celebration of our heritage and culture at the 45th Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow – held the first weekend of August each year.

Ross Cabin Plus Tour with Connie Popelish
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 9:00 am

Meet at the CDC Office at the Old Mill Site Conference Room in North Fork

After an introduction and a 10-minute video, we will carpool to the Ross Cabin (about a 25-minute drive). The tour will include the present and original sites of the cabin, a visit to the graves of Jesse Ross, Julia Bell Ross Hallock, and George Hallock on the Apple Ranch.

The owners of Noma Resort will give us a short tour of the property and we will picnic at one of the ponds they have developed. Bring a sack lunch, walking shoes, hat, etc. We will have water.

Connie is a former Sorest Service Archeologist and was a prime mover in relocating the cabin to its present site.

Please RSVP to Doug Waltner if you plan to attend - dwaltner@netptc.net.

Smokey Bear Run/Walk  (September)

Enjoy a two mile run or walk around beautiful Bass Lake. 

Pick Your Own Organic Apples

Mid-Sept thru mid-Oct, come experience NOMA Resorts 30 acres organic apple orchard and pick your own apples! Open Thursday thru Saturday, 1pm to 6pm.

Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Rides (October)  

Spend the day taking in vistas from unique vantage points as you cycle along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. This event takes place in October.

Sierra Art Trails  (October)

The Sierra Art Trails Op0en Studio Tour gives art enthusiasts the chance to see fine art and fine crafts in the making, and to purchase works directly from the people who create them. The show takes place in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses in more than a dozen communities in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.