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Calendar of Sonora Pass Events





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Events from Twain Harte to Kennedy Meadows



Highlights of the Year

  • Twain Harte's 4th of July Celebration
  • Dodge Ridge Winter Kick-Off Celebration
  • Kennedy Meadows Annual Portuguese Festa
  • Twain Harte Winter Wonderland Parade
  • Niagara Rim Poker Run to Eagle Meadows
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December 2024


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December 6, 2024

Twain Harte Winter Wonderland Parade

5:30 - 7:30 PM
Festivities begin with a sing-along at 5:30 and the parade starts at 6:00 PM. Enjoy carolers, Santa Claus, and holiday cheer Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce

January 2025


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February 2025


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February TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Annual SnowFest

Dodge Ridge Ski Area hosts the Society for disabilities Annual SnowFest Fundraiser. Raffles, The Altimeter Challenge. Lagunitas Brewing Co. brings samples.
Dodge Ridge Events & Activities

March 2025



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March TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Brew-Ski

Enjoy a cold beer from featured breweries, 12:00 PM to 4:00 Pm on the Creekside Deck. Live Music from "Love Camp", food, and great beer. (Purchase been at Boulder Bar.)
Dodge Ride Events

March TBA, 2025

Twain Harte: Shooter, Scooter Relay

Teams of 5 compete with non-motorized scooters in a relay race around downtown Twain Harte. Staging begins at 5:15 PM.
Visit Tuolumne

April 2025


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April TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Mountain Tsunami & Pond Skim

Pond skimming contest, costume content, BBQ and much more fun. Pond Skim competition from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Dodge Ride Events

April 2025

Kennedy Meadows Resort Opens for the Season

Kennedy Meadows Resort opens for the 2025 season on last Friday in April.
Kennedy Meadows Resort

April TBA, 2025

Twain Harte: Who Let the Dogs Out?

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in downtown Twain Harte. Bring your dog to town and show it off in a parade. Awards for best dressed dog, best looking dog and the worst looking dog. Information booths and agility course.
Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce

May 2025


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May TBA, 2025

Pinecrest Lake: Earth Day Clean Up

10:00 AM tp 12:00 PM
Lend a Hand - Care for the Land! Join Woodsy Owl to pick up trash in the day use area at Pinecrest Lake! Meeting location will be near the Amphitheater. Please wear close toed shoes, bring gloves or borrow a pair of ours. Sponsored by Summit Ranger Station. They will provide trash grabbers and garbage bags. For all ages.
Stanislaus National Forest Earth Day Clean Up

May TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Weekend Launch of Summer Activities

Mountain Biking & Scenic Chair Lift Rides
Disc Golf
Yoga
Base Camp & Kids Zone


May TBA, 2025

Twain Harte: Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Twain Harte, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce
Twain Harte Memorial Day Parade


June 2025


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June TBA, 2025

Twain Harte: Concert in the Pines

The weekly Concerts In the Pines begin their 2025 season. Presented every Saturday night during the summer months, the concerts are held on the Rotary Stage at Eproson Park. Concerts usually start at 6 PM (with some exceptions) and are free to the public. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome, and you may want to arrive early to secure a spot on the grass.
For future concert dates see Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce

June TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Dad Ridge

Dodge Ridge's 2nd annual DAD RIDGE event! New Balance Shoe Race, Dad Olympics, Dad Rock Cover Band, Grilling Competition, Dad Photo Booth, Car Show, and Ice Cream Sundaes
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Dodge Ridge's Dad Ridge

July 2025


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July TBA, 2025

Sugar Pine: Pancake Breakfast

Supports Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District. Held at the Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Protection District Station. 8 AM to 11 AM Children 12 and under $7, adults $12 Check the website
Pancake Breakfast

July 4, 2025

Twain Harte: 4th of July Celebration

Details to be announced. Check the website
Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce

July TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: Stars & Stripes Summer at Dodge Ridge

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate 4th of July at Dodge Ridge! Join in from July 5th to 7th for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration filled with fun activities for the whole family.
Friday: Live Music, Food, Bar, Scenic Chair Rides, Mountain Biking, Disc Golf, Hiking, Cornhole Tournament
Satuday: Yoga, Kids' Activities, Family Competitions, Trivia Satuday, and more
Sunday: Church Service, Bingo, and all the events from Friday

Stars & Stripes Summer at Dodge Ridge

July TBA, 2025

Eagle Meadows: Niagara Rim Poker Run

Sponsored by 4x4 in Motion.

Annual Niagara Rim Poker Run

July TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge: California Enduro Series

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join everyone at Dodge Ridge for an exhilarating experience as Dodge Ridge proudly hosts its inaugural California Enduro Race. Includes eMTB categories for 2024 CES eDuro Series.
California Enduro Series

July TBA, 2025

Twain Harte Horsemen High Ride

"Join horse riders from far and wide for a week of riding in the Stanislaus National Forest at Eagle Meadows Horse Camp. You will view breath taking scenery from horseback with fun, like-minded people. Participate in the horseshoe tournament and Trail Trials. Your reservation includes a camp site; catered meals; hot showers and toilet facilities; a bale of hay; and trail bosses that know the trails."
Twain Harte Horsemen High Ride


August 2025


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August TBA, 2025

Dodge Ridge Dirt Day

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A family-friendly event focused on everything dirt - mountain biking, overlanding, stock and fully built 4x4, disc golf and more. Industry venders, music, competitions, events. Free.
Dodge Ridge Dirt Day

August TBA, 2025

Pinecrest Run

The date is set for the 49th annual Pinecrest Run! Don't miss out. Five-mile run or a FREE one-mile Fun Run. Race Day registratioin open at 7:30 AM on the First Beach at Pinecrest Lake. Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM; Five Mile Run at 9:00 AM. Pre-register at Pinecrest Run Pre-Registration Volunteers needed for traffic control, registration, water stations, t-shirt sales, etc. Facebook: Pinecrest Run

August 22-24, 2025

Kennedy Meadows: Music Festival

A family friendly, outdoor country music festival in Kennedy Meadows Upper Meadow. Advanced ticket purchase required.
Starts Friday at 1:00 PM and continues until Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Kennedy Meadows Music Festival

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September 2025


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September 1, 2024

Dodge Ridge: Air Downhill Mountain Bike Race

On the Olympia Trail - an intermediate flow/jumpline trail race, perfect for first-time racers, with jumps that can be bypassed.
Divisions: Under 12 male and female, under 17 male and female, 18+ open division male and female.
Race time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Air Downhill Mountain Bike Race

October 2025


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October TBA, 2024

Dodge Ridge Winter Kick-Off Celebration

Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday
Dodge Ridge Winter Kick-Off Celebration

November 2025


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