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| Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Newsletter |
August, 2013
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If you look up the definition of August, you find words like stately, grandeur or dignified. While many of these words, especially grandeur, can and are used to describe Yosemite, it seems like too serious a word for a month chock full of fun events happening throughout California's Gateway to Yosemite.
From Pow Wows to free concerts and car shows, there's a lot going on here, and we're sure you'll see plenty of reasons to make a trip out here this month.
Hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
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43rd Annual North Fork Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow
 | | A tribal member peforms a traditional dance during the annual North Fork Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow |
North Fork is home to many members of the Mono tribe. Their long-held customs are showcased for all to see during the 43rd Annual Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow Aug 3 and 4.
In addition to members of the North Fork Mono tribe, members of other tribes throughout the region and the nation, as well as Miwok and Maidu tribal members, also attend the event, each one showcasing their unique cultures.
Not only will there be traditional dancing, there will be food, native craft vendors, basket demonstrations and a hand game tournament. The gates open at 9 am. Grand Entry takes place at noon on both Saturday, August 3 & Sunday, August 4.
The event is put on by the Sierra Mono Indian Museum in North Fork, one of the few tribally-owned-and operated museums in the country.
The North Fork Recreation Center is located at 33507 Road 230. The cost to attend Is $2 per person prior to the event or $5 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free. To learn more, call 559-877-2115 or email staffmonomuseum@gmail.com.
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Restaurant launches new menu
At Erna's Elderberry House, the new "Bar Bites" menu runs from 5-8 pm nightly with live music Friday and Saturday nights.
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The Cellar Bar at the award winning Erna's Elderberry House
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California's only five-star restaurant, located minutes outside of Yosemite in Oakhurst, has announced a new menu.
Dishes include organic chicken schnitzel, a cheeseburger slider with aged cheese and a grilled cheese sandwich with smoked gruyere and caramelized onions on a rustic house-baked bread. Everything on the menu is under $20 with many items falling under $10. All items are made fresh in-house. Ingredients are sourced locally, many from the Vineyard Farmer's Market in Fresno. Erna's Elderberry House was opened in 1984 and has quickly gained a reputation for the highest quality. Proprieter Erna Kubin-Clanin then followed it by opening the attached Chateau du Sureau, a five-diamond property and one of only 11 properties in California, and 34 nationwide, worthy of inclusion in the prestigious Relais & Chateaux guide.To learn more, visit www.ElderberryHouse.com.
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Car Show at Bass Lake
 | | Classic cars and the beauty of Bass Lake. What more could you ask for? |
Hot cars and a beautiful view: Few things get better than that. That's precisely what guests can enjoy at the inaugural Bass Lake Classic Car Show taking place Saturday, August 24 from 1 to 7 pm. Taking place at The Pines Village, there will dozens of classic cars, hot rods and more. There will also be a craft fair, raffle, 50/50 drawing, shopping and of course, all the great activities offered by Bass Lake. The cost to enter a vehicle is $25, while admission to view cars on display is free. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Children's Museum of the Sierra. To learn more, contact 559-760-1372. |
Majestic Mountain Loop wants you to "Rock the Loop"
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Visitors who collect passport stamps at all three parks of the Majestic Mountain Loop will receive an "I Rocked the Loop" bumper sticker
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The Majestic Mountain Loop, an itinerary featuring three of California's most popular National Parks in three days, now has a new way for travelers to document their journey.
Showcasing Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, the Majestic Mountain Loop features highlights in the three parks as well as their gateway communities in a routing that allows travelers to experience all in three days, or longer should they have the time.
The new passport program ties in to the National Park Passport program and allows visitors to collect stamps from each park in exchange for a bumper sticker proclaiming "I Rocked the Loop".
In addition to the bumper sticker, travelers who show off completed passports will also be entered in to a drawing to win an annual National Park Pass.
Passports can be purchased at any of the visitor centers in the parks, the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Center or online at www.MajesticMountainLoop.com/Passport.
Prizes can be claimed at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport information desk, Lamp Liter Inn Visalia, Marriott Hotel Visalia, the Tenaya Lodge, Wuksachi Lodge or Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau.
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Mobile App now available
Download the Yosemite Sierra Visitors  Bureau mobile app today for the latest information on deals, events, and what's happening near you. All the best information from California's Gateway to Yosemite is at your fingertips no matter where you are. Best part--it's free. Search Visit Yosemite National Park by MobiManage on the Apple App Store or Google Play. |
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Madera County Arts Council Continues free concerts
The free concert series in Madera and  Chowchilla continues throughout this month with a wide array of offerings, compliments the Madera County Arts Council.
Baloney Creek performs at Chowchilla's Veteran's Memorial Park located at 600 West Robertson Boulevard on August 11. The concert starts at 7 pm but pre-concert activities begin at 4pm, including face painting by Chowchilla 4H, bookmark crafts by Friends of the Chowchilla Library, and children's and adults' games by Greenhills Lions. The Soroptimist Club of Chowchilla will be serving hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and other delicious treats.
The concert series continues in Madera on August 18 at Lions Town and Country Park with two acts, NiteFlite & Ballet Folklorico Mizajaoa. The free concert starts at 7 pm.
Then on August 25, crowd-favorite The Dogs perform at Lions Town And Country Park. A BBQ starts at 6 PM with the music at 7.
All concerts are free to the public and guests are encouraged to BYOLC: Bring your own lawn chair.
Visit www.MaderaArts.org to learn more.
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Zipping through the night
The Sierra Nevada night sky offers some  amazing diversity, especially when zipping high in the trees. Zip Yosemite offers moonlight zip tours on Friday and Saturday evenings this summer; perfect for family outings and date night.
Whether guests seek the glow of a moon shadow 100 feet below, or the crisp constellations only the Sierra Nevada mountains can provide, night zipping at Zip Yosemite in Oakhurst is the place to be. By checking the moon calendar guests can select a date either near a full moon or new moon based on personal desires. Both are spectacular.
For those interested in discovering more about Zip Yosemite please call 559-642-6688. Advance reservations are required and additional information is available at www.ZipYosemite.com.
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Celebrate National Park Service Birthday with free Yosemite Entry
 The National Park Service may be celebrating its 97th Birthday on August 25, but you'll get the present. In celebration of the milestone, admission to national parks, including Yosemite, will be free. In addition to the free entry in to one of the system's most popular parks, Yosemite's rangers have several special presentations planned in the Valley that will display the many services, functions and other duties the national park service performs on a daily basis. It's a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Yosemite run. The NPS was established on August 25, 1916. The United States was the first country in the world to set aside its most significant places as national parks so that they could be enjoyed by all. Today, the NPS cares for 397 national parks throughout the country. |
Sierra Art Trails gearing up for 2013 Show
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The 2013 Sierra Art Trails Catalog is available Aug 1.
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Sierra Art Trails 2013 catalogs become available beginning August 1st.
Your catalog is your "Ticket for Two" for all Sierra Art Trails venues.
Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour 2013 takes place Friday through Sunday, October 4- 6 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The cost of admission for two adults to all Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour locations over the event weekend is $18 and includes the annual Sierra Art Trails Catalog. The catalog includes show details, a list of artists, examples of their work, their viewing locations, and a detailed map to get you there.
If you can't wait, a sneak peak takes place at a Fresno Art Hop Reception August 1 from 5 to 8 pm, at Fresno City Hall, First Floor, 1245 Van Ness Ave.
This year's cover is a photograph taken by renowned photographer
Franka M Gabler - Visit this website to learn more about the cover.
Catalogs will be available for purchase at Williams Gallery West, Timberline Gallery and Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst on August 1st.
To order, send $18.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling to:
Sierra Art Trails, PO Box 3045, Oakhurst, CA 93644
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August's deals and discounts
Apple Blossom Inn offers picnic package Enjoy the beauty and natural splendors of Yosemite National Park for a two-night stay at the award-winning Apple Blossom Inn. Ask for the picnic package to enjoy Yosemite National Park, luxurious accommodations and a delicious picnic lunch for a great price.
Bass Lake Vacation Rental special rates 
Century 21 Ditton Realty Vacation Rentals in Bass Lake offers homes ranging between cute-and-cozy to large-and-luxurious!
We will be hosting PONY RIDES and/or a PETTING ZOO Every Saturday from 12 - 5 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Stop by and see the amazing deals we have on homes for RENT or SALE!
Rib Special at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino 
It's the August Rib Special at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Visit Goldfields Café and enjoy a delicious Half Rack of Ribs with all the Fixin's for just $5. The special runs 11 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Must have Rewards Card, dine in only. Limit one per guest.
Prime Rib special at Ducey's 
Executive Chef Jonathan Frabotta and Ducey's Restaurant Manager Tony Diaz, present Harris Ranch Prime Rib Special. Only on Fridays and Saturdays at Ducey's on the Lake. 10oz cut $30.95 or 14oz cut $34.95. Ducey's on the Lake is open for Breakfast (from 7am until 11am (12pm on Sat & Sun)) and Dinner (from 4pm - 9pm (10pm on Fri & Sat)). For reservations call: (559) 642-3131.
Can you beat the 96er? 
Finish the 96 oz hamburger in 30 minutes or less, at Ducey's Bar & Grill, and the $29.95 meal is free, along with a T-shirt, eternal glory on the Wall of Fame, and serious bragging rights. (No one has yet to win!)
This burger consists of:
9 - 1/3lb. Angus Burger Patties
6 - 1oz. Cheddar Cheese Slices
Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
1 lb. French Fries
Topped with their Blazing Saddles Sauce
Cooking classes at Erna's Elderberry House 
Learn form the best with a Half Day Cooking Class on Saturday, Aug 31 at Erna's Elderberry House. This half-day class will feature everything 'sweet'. Spend the day with our Pastry Chef Kyle Waller, and learn to make these special desserts like a pro. Class includes a 3-course lunch, and a half day of instruction. Class sizes are limited to 6 people, so you are sure to get one-on-one interaction and learning. Classes are all-inclusive at $295 per person, contact Ms. Carina Stephens to enroll or email events@chateausureau.com
Ficklin releasing a Port perfect for summer 
Fruit-forward Ruby Ports are always a summer favorite, so Ficklin Vineyards brings you one of our best-"Bodega Ruby", Tappit-Hen Release no. 06. Our Bodega Ruby is a silky, light Port that begins with aromas of cherries and roses then delights with flavors of fresh plums and black cherries, finishing with a hint of spiced nuts.
Fridays at Fresno Flats 
"WILD FIRE " is the topic of August 9th's dinner and program at Fresno Flats Friday. Jeff May, a volunteer fire spotter and coordinator of all the fire lookouts, will present a computer slide story showing how volunteers work to "Keep the fires small" protecting our valley from devastating fire destruction. Frannie Adams, Supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service,will speak to this serious situation considering our dangerously dry summer. The public is invited to attend. Dinner will be served by the Kiwanis Club and Fresno Flats members starting at 5:30 for $10. Call 559-683-2161 for more information.
Sunset Specials at The Narrow Gauge Inn 
Come up to the Narrow Gauge Inn Restaurant, where you can relax and enjoy our beautiful mountain views while you dine on one of Chef Gustavo's succulent creations, or visit our Buffalo Bar for one of our signature cocktails served in an atmosphere of historic charm. Our restaurant and bar are open
nightly from 5pm-9pm. Come early and enjoy our Mountain View Sunset Specials served nightly from 5-6:30pm.
Pet friendly at The Pines 
The Pines Resort is a perfect destination for your entire family, including you four-legged companion. Enjoy one night or get away for multiple nights to one of our dog friendly Chalets and explore nearby hiking trails with picturesque views of the lake that your whole family can enjoy. Pet fee applies. $25 per stay for up to two dogs.
Chalet rate varies, depending on the season. Call for prices.
For more specials and instant saving coupons visit: www.BassLake.com
Tour the Madera Wine Trail with Tour de Yosemite
Tour de Yosemite offers wine tours along the Madera Wine Trail for only $50 per person. Enjoy four hours at three wineries along the trail every Sunday throughout the month of August.
Two stays for the price of one at The Redwoods  Stay twice at The Redwoods in Yosemite and only pay for one visit. On your resturn stay, you are responsible only for the cleaning and damage protection fees. You must stay prior to September 1, 2013, and a three-night minimum is required to receive the Two Stays for the Price of One promotion. Upon arrival you will receive a gift certificate for a 2-night stay in the same home as your original stay valid for use between January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. This offer is not valid on existing reservations or with any other discount. Call 855-508-0775 to book your Summer 2013 stay today. (We have a select number of homes available for this promotion). Concert at Tenaya Lodge  The Tenaya Lodge hosts a fun concert featuring renowned guitarists Todd and Robin. When Flatpicker Robin Kessinger and finger-picker Todd Hallawell take the stage, guitar aficionados will want to be in the front row. Their musical collaboration showcases not only each player's technical brilliance, but also a crop of lovely original tunes performed in a music dialogue of great taste, subtlety and charm. Go here to learn more. Moonlight Melodrama at the Golden Chain Theatre  Enjoy a traditional melodrama, The Shagwood Secret, performed by the Golden Chain Theatre at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Dine with a New York Steak BBQ, music by Sugar Pine, train ride on an old steam locomotive through the woods, with the melodrama performed on our outdoor stage. The all-inclusive price is $49 for adults, and $24.50 for children ages 3-12. Book your reservation online at www.YosemiteSteamTrains.com or call 559-683-7273. Farmer's Market extended at Yosemite Lakes Park  Due to popular demand the Certified Farmer's Market taking place each Tuesday at Yosemite Lakes Park has been extended through the month of September. Enjoy fresh produce, local olive oils, honey and other products at the beautiful setting of Blue Heron Lake from 4 to 7 pm. Call 559-658-7466 x104 for more information.
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