Eastern Sierra Fall Festivals and Events
Here are some of the festivals and events that coincide with trips to see fall color. Boy, they sure love their barbecue in Mono County!
Links to these events are found at monocounty.org.
September
All Days – Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby, Convict Lake
4 – 7 – Founder’s Day, Bridgeport (celebrating Bridgeport’s history, high plains culture with ranch roping, team branding, live theater, courthouse tours, music, quilt displays and more)
4 – 6 – Mammoth Rock N Rye (30 distilleries, 14 breweries, 8 bands in Mammoth Village)
5 – Fishin’ Mission Foundation (BBQ & Concert – benefits local students)
5 – Horseshoe Tournament & BBQ – Silver Lake Resort, June Lake
5 – June Lake Loop Big Trout Tournament
5 – Free Fishing Day (throughout Mono County – licenses required, but no fees on county waters)
5 – Tom’s Place Classic Car Show & BBQ
11 – 13 – Graniteman Challenge (Graniteman swim, Mammoth Gran Fondo and Tioga Pass Run – compete in one or all three to be named a Graniteman)
19 – 20 – Hiking the Valley, Walker/Coleville (join locals on hikes of the best trails in northern Mono County)
19 – 20 – Birding the Valley, Walker/Coleville (join an expert for two days of guided field trips on the West Walker, Sonora Pass and Antelope Valley areas)
25 – 27 – Inspired by Nature: A Writer’s Retreat, June Lake
October
All Days – Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby, Convict Lake
3 – Deer Hunter BBQ – Walker/Coleville (Join locals to help the local chamber and get their tips on local hunting and a taste of their secret recipe BBQ)
10 – June Lake Autumn Beer Festival – Gull Lake (12+ award-winning craft brewers, food, games, live music, surrounded by fall color)
17 – Duck’s Unlimited Dinner – Bridgeport
30 – Morrison Bonus Derby Weekend – Convict Lake
November
1 – Morrison Bonus Derby Weekend – Convict Lake
1 – 15 – Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby, Convict Lake
15 – Last Day of Regular Fishing Season – Mono County
16 – Year-round Fishing Season Begins – at designated locations on the West Walker, East Walker, Upper Owens Rivers and Hot Creek. Catch and release regulations may apply.
Hello John Poimiroo,
How can I get more information for Birding the Valley – Walker/Valley… a guided birding trip scheduled for Sept. 19-20, 2015?
Thank You, Dorothy
Dorothy,
Visit http://www.monocounty.org/calendar/?eventid=5612. The event is listed there. Also, the Northern Mono County Chamber of Commerce lists event details for the Antelope Valley and Walker River.