Yosemite Sierra Visitors BureauAugust 2010
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August Events

Aug. 6 Summer Bash - Bass Lake

Aug. 7 Racing at Madera Speedway - Madera

Aug. 7-8 Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow - North Fork

Aug. 8 Concerts in the Park - Madera

Aug. 10 An Evening of Celebration - Oakhurst

Aug. 13 Summer Bash - Bass Lake

Aug. 14 Racing at Chowchilla Speedway

Aug 14. Racing at Madera Speedway

Aug 20 Summer Bash - Bass Lake

Aug. 22 Concerts in the Park - Madera

Aug 22 Bridal Show - Oakhurst

Aug. 27 Summer Bash - Bass Lake

Aug 27-29Bass Lake Arts and Crafts Fair

Aug 28 Racing at Chowchilla Speedway

Aug 28 - Racing at Madera Speedway
 

September Events
 
Sept. 3 Summer Bash - Bass Lake

Sept. 5 Racing at Chowchilla Speedway

Sept. 3-5 Labor Day Peddlers Fair - Coarsegold

Sept. 10-11 8th Annual Run for the Gold Car Show - Oakhurst

Sept. 11 Racing at Chowchilla Speedway

Sept. 12 Concerts in the Park - Madera
Greetings!

August is here, meaning summer is winding down, and the kids will soon be heading back to school. There is still plenty of time, however, to plan your trip to Yosemite and California's Gateway to Yosemite: Madera County.

Read on for great events, places to see and ways to save on your next trip.
 
Sincerely,
 
Jarrod Lyman
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
 
Madera Fair to feature LeAnn Rimes
Madera District Fair Sept 9-12 Madera District Fair: Peel the Excitement

The popular annual event featuring top notch acts, fun and more is set for September 9-12.

They've recently announced their line up for acts, and once again these will be "must see" concerts. This year they will be featuring LeAnn Rimes, Collective Soul, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Tickets are currently on sale for all concerts.

If you are looking for a deal - Stop by the Fair Office in Madera and pick up your discounted presale admission tickets. These tickets are currently on sale for $6 which is a $2 per ticket saving from the regular adult admission of $8.
Also available at the Fair Office is the popular $15 Carnival Coupon. Make sure to get yours soon as this is a pre-sale offer only.  You can find out more at www.maderafair.com.
North Fork Indian Fair Days this weekend
40th Annual Pow Wow 

The 40th Annual Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow is set for August 7 and 8 and North Fork.
Ivory Gardner performs a fancy shawl dance during the 2009 Indian Fair Days Pow Wow in North Fork. This year's event is August 7 and 8.
Ivory Gardner performing fancy shawl dance

A Pow Wow is traditionally defined as a gathering of North America's Native people. The word is a derivation of the Narragansett powwaw, meaning spiritual leader. Pow Wows historically have different purposes for different tribes, however they are generally for the gathering and sharing of unique tribal cultures in contemporary times.

The Pow Wow will feature dance competitions, food and craft vendors displaying various tribal art, food and other items. Additionally, the Sierra Mono Museum will host a culture booth offering information on traditional arts with Elders. Festival attendees will have the chance to sample Acorn, a traditional dish and staple food of the Mono, or enjoy it as a meal starting at 5pm for a $7 donation.

For more information, visit www.sierramonomuseum.org.
 
Good eats and sweet treatsA rainbow cup from Yosemite Shaved Ice in Oakhurst
Yosemite Shaved Ice
Each month we'll focus on one of our Partners in Tourism that offer something good for the taste buds. Whether it's a fine dining establishment that offers an array of delicacies, or a place to give your kids a quick treat.

This month's business falls in to that latter category, Yosemite Shaved ice. Located in the Von's Shopping Center in Oakhurst, Yosemite Shaved Ice 16 flavors. Plus mix and match them, and the combinations are virtually endless.

The most popular flavors are banana, bubble gum and cherry, but kids and the young at heart can make up their own flavors as well. It's a great way to cool down during the summer, or satisfy a sweet tooth when on the go.

Visit Yosemite Shaved Ice at 40034 Highway 49, Suite A-5 in Oakhurst, or call them at 559-641-6001.
 
Discounts, deals and more!
Ways to save in California's Gateway to Yosemite

Several businesses have teamed up to offer a new Romance Package. Stay for two nights in the Bear Cottage or Enchanted Cottage at Paradise Springs Resort in Oakhurst, enjoy a wine tasting at the award winning Westbrook Wine Farm in O'Neals and Idle Hour Winery in Oakhurst, enjoy a ride on the historic logger at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Rail Road in Fish Camp and receive a seven day pass to Yosemite National Park for only $455 per couple, a savings of as much as $100. Offer valid through October 31.

The Apple Blossom Inn is offering a Yosemite Picnic Package. Enjoy the beauty and natural splendors of Yosemite National Park for a two night stay at the award winning Apple Blossom Inn. You'll be provided with deluxe accommodations, gourmet Candy 'Apple' breakfasts each morning, Yosemite National Park entrance fees (good for seven days) and a country style picnic lunch packed in an insulated cooler back-pack, including Sparkling Apple Cider and our homemade trail mix. After hiking and picnicking at the various scenic sites of Yosemite, return to the Apple Blossom for a relaxing evening in the spa under the stars overlooking the Sierra Mountains.
Two night packages including lodging for two, breakfast each morning, a picnic lunch and Park entrance fees, start at just $326 plus the applicable 11% room tax.


Bass Lake Vacation Rentals has their Summer Siesta Special. Stay in a cozy, delightful cottage for two, king bed in bedroom, living room, full kitchen, large deck, and large patio with gazebo and charcoal grill -- just $175/night with a three-night stay, $165/night with a four-night stay, $155/night with a five-night stay, and $145/night with a six-night stay and, yes, $135/night with a seven-night stay !!  Bed freshly made prior to arrival, bath linens provided, kitchen equipped with everything from flatware to cookware -- just bring your personal effects, food, and charcoal for the grill!  Secluded setting offers privacy and relaxation, yet is just a few minutes' walk to Bass Lake.  If you want to escape from summer busy-ness, this is your perfect retreat!  To reserve, please call Bass Lake Vacation Rentals at 559/642-2211, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.  Advance reservations are essential. 

Bass Lake Realty is celebrating "Hot August Nights" with a special from Friday Aug. 13 through Thurs. Sept. 2 in certain homes.  3 nights for the price of two.

The Madera Valley Inn in Madera has announced their new Instant Rewards Program. Stay any three nights in August or September, and receive a $25 gift card good at numerous popular restaurants, department stores, home improvement stores and more. The stays don't have to be on consecutive nights' either. This is in addition to already low rates.

Rates at Ravensbrook Bed and Breakfast in Coarsegold start at $130 per night which includes a great breakfast where you can sit down with folks from all over the world--or a cast member of the hit TV series, The Office!  With just 2 rooms, kitchenette, dining area, and even a barbeque, it's an inexpensive getaway for a family or couples traveling together.  Stay cool on the hot August nights at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet while you soak in the hot tub, serenaded by a chorus of frogs from the pond below.

Hilmar Cheese Company is offering their Summer Tour and Ice Cream Making tour on Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m. for only $3 per participant.  Reservations not necessary for this fun for the entire family. Call 209-656-1196 for more information.
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