Past Events
We were excited to once again host artisans and vendors at our annual Holiday Bazaar on December 8th and 9th, 2018 at the Gold Trail Grange. Also that weekend, Marshall Gold Discovery SHP brought back Christmas in Coloma along with its Tour of Historic Homes. It was a fun time in Coloma.
Holiday re-gifting room, food for sale by Sierra Rizing Bakery, plus locally made items and boutique foods for sale by Mad Dog Mesa, Mello Minds Natural Gifts, Global Goods, Honey Hills Farm, Lost Dog Glass, BW Designs, as well as ceramic, gourd, jewelry, stained glass, book, wearable, and other arts. Invite your friends!
Gold Country Contra Dance
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Come dance off all that Thanksgiving Turkey!
Lessons at 6:30, Dance 7-10pm
Come to the next Gold Country Contra Dance at the Historic Gold Trail Grange in Coloma. This is fun for the whole family, no partner or experience is necessary. There will be live music and a caller: Talib and the Faulkner Trio. Admission at the door: $5 per person (Family max of $25)
Bring a snack to share if you'd like.
Parking is available behind the Grange or along the road (please
do not block crosswalks or driveways)
American River Legacy Fudraiser at the Gold Trail Grange - 10/27/2018
Hear music by Nancy Cassidy and see the film Blue Heart as part of this fundraiser for two organizations vital to preserving the South Fork of the American River that flows through the Coloma Valley,the American River Conservancy and Friends of the River.
Admission Donation $10, food and drink for purchase.
Tickets at https://rivers.bpt.me
Coloma-Lotus Mobility Plan Workshop - 10/3/2018
You’re invited to a community workshop for the Coloma-Lotus Mobility Plan! Join the El Dorado County Transportation Commission on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. to provide your thoughts and learn about the plan, which will work to improve traffic circulation in the Coloma-Lotus area for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. For more information about the community workshop and to RSVP, please visit www.coloma-lotus-plan.eventbrite.com.
South fork film festival - 6/2/2018
5pm: Doors open - Food, treats, beer & wine available5:15 Family Matinee
6pm: National Paddling Film Festival Roadshow
7pm: Feature: Inside the Indus
7:45: Shorts: Locals & Friends
9pm: Chasing Niagara
The second annual South Fork FilmFest will again feature the best of river paddlesports from the Sierra Nevada to the East Coast to exotic international locales. Showcasing work from local amateur fillmakers and accomplished professionals from around the world, the FilmFest will highlight the thrill and joy of whitewater paddling.
Submitted Films are eligible for the audience choice awards in four categories with prizes of $100 each: Best Film, Cinematography, Paddling Action, and Production Values. The audience votes live onscreen via smartphone.
Watch trailers of what you will see on Saturday June 2!
Wild Olympics - https://vimeo.com/254768030
This short film produced for American Whitewater follows paddlers and conservationists Adam and Susan Elliott as they set out to explore the wild rivers of the Olympic Peninsula.
Return From Desolation - https://www.desofilm.com/
After returning from Afghanistan, Garrett Eaton was dangerously close to losing his family and his life to addiction when he found a river guiding program for American veterans.
Chasing Niagara - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui02X9KGGjI
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz decides to follow his dream to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own.
Chasing Wild: Journey Into The Sacred Headwaters - http://www.wildconfluence.com/chasing-wild
Three friends set off on a 400km bike packing and packraft expedition through the heart of the sacred headwaters in northwestern British Columbia.
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Charleston, SC’s Dangermuffin is an eclectic quartet that weaves lyrical themes of sea, sun, and spiritual connection with Americana, Island influenced, Folk and Jam grooves. The band's live show swims between tasty acoustic, and rockin’ electric sounds. On the band’s 6th and latest release, ‘Heritage,’ Dangermuffin reaches into their creative arsenal to craft an album showcasing the band’s signature coastal-influenced grooves mixed with Americana sensibilities and Appalachian fingerpicking. The album’s lyrics contemplate the universal human connection to our ancestors, ancient traditions and symbols while yearning for humanity to get back to its roots. It is an audible showcase weaving introspective lyrics with catchy, nimble guitar riffs. Fittingly, the album’s soaring vocals were recorded in Charleston’s historic Unitarian Church, a National Historic Landmark built in 1772.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! $15 Advance - $20 Door
Sierra Rizing Coffee House and Bakery, 7310 Hwy 49, Lotus 95651
Pop Art Custom Framing, 433 Main Street, Placerville 95667
Online at Brown Paper Tickets: https://bpt.me/3382251
Doors 7pm - Show 8pm
Snacks, beer, wine and spirits available for purchase.
Free parking provided at the Sawmill Parking Lot within the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
(Please obey all parking signs!)
More information: http://dangermuffinmusic.com/
Spotify Dangermuffin's brand new album Heritage
Youtube the songs Ancient Family and Ol Fidel
Presented by the Gold Trail Grange and sponsored by South Fork Arts and Recreation
"Bringing art and recreational opportunities to our community, SOUTH FORK ARTS and RECREATION (SoFAR) is a proud sponsor of the Gold Trail Grange’s upcoming music presentation of Dangermuffin (May 19, 2018) "
Saturday, April 21, 2018
The GOLD TRAIL GRANGE in collaboration with South Fork Arts and Recreation are proud to be bringing Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash to the Coloma Lotus Valley. This is a fantastic band coming all the way from Austin, Texas to rock the house!
Check out this video shot in The Continental Club, Austin Texas!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! $15 Advance / $20 DoorSIERRA RIZING Coffee House and Bakery, 7310 Hwy 49, LotusPOP ART CUSTOM FRAMING, 433 Main Street, Placerville
Online at Brown Paper Tickets: https://bpt.me/3236263
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
Snacks, beer, wine and spirits available for purchase.
Free parking provided at the Sawmill Parking Lot within the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
(Please obey all parking signs!)
Described by Rolling Stone as "pure Americana heart and soul", The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are the voice and vision of songwriter Mark Stuart. Since forming the band in 1995, he's performed with most every major artist in the Country and Americana music community. Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself and was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.
More information: www.bsojc.com
Presented by the Gold Trail Grange and sponsored by South Fork Arts and Recreation
"Bringing art and recreational opportunities to our community, SOUTH FORK ARTS and RECREATION (SoFAR) is a proud sponsor of the Gold Trail Grange’s upcoming music presentation of The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash (April 21, 2018) "
Saint Patrick's Day Party & Dance!!
Saturday, March 17, 2018 - it was a blast! - Doors at 5:30 Music starts at 6pm
Wear your green and join in the fun this Saint Patrick's Day at the Gold Trail Grange.
Come for dinner and quench your thirst at our Irish pub.
Dance to the Gaelic tunes of Coloma Celtic and A Thousand Years at Sea.
Admission just $5 and children 12 and under are free.Fun for leprechauns of all ages!
Irish fare and baked potato bar, adult and soft drinks, fresh baked desserts. See you at the end of the Rainbow - GOLD Trail Grange!
