ON-GOING EVENTS IN SONORA:
Open Air Market - Sonora: Browse for treasures every weekend from 9am-5pm, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Free. Tel: (209) 586-7888
Sonora's Certified Farmer's Market: Starts May 17th and will be held every Saturday until Oct. 18th. Enjoy farm fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, breads and coffees, & specialty jams, jellies and pastries, plus Artisans of all kinds. Located at the parking lot on Stewart Street.  Info: (209) 532-7725

SPECIAL EVENTS IN SONORA:
Sept. 18-19: Sierra Quilts Guild "Quilt and Threads Show 21st Annual" - Featuring quilting, surface embroidery, cross-stitch and so much more for the eye to behold. Co-sponsored by Sierra Quilt Guild, Sierra Needle Artists and Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners. Exhibits and demonstrations by Sierra Needle Artists and Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners. Wall hangings, Wearable art, member challenge quilt exhibit, drawing for Opportunity Quilts, made by members. Door prizes, Showcase Boutique, Vendors, Quilt Appraisal, Refreshments. Held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Info: (209) 536-9112

Sept. 25: Sierra Apple Festival - At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, music, "old fashioned" children's games, crafts and food, silent auction, music, cake walk, Krinklies the Clown, and apples! apples! apples!! 10am to 3pm. All proceeds to benefit people with disabilities. Info: 209-201-6436

 

Sept. 25: Country Cowboy Church - R. W. Hampson, internationally recognized singer and songwriter will appear on the Sonora Opera Hall stage for the first time. He will be performing from his vast repertoire of Western and Gospel music. 
R. W. is a true Western music artist, a cowboy and cattleman.  Blessed with a wonderfully, rich baritone voice, R. W. has lived what he sings about and that genuineness resonates when he's on stage. Held at 7pm, Sept. 16, at the Sonora Opera Hall, Washington St., Sonora, CA. Tel: (209) 533-1575