49er FESTIVAL
Celebrating Tuolumne County's 175th
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Main Street & Mary Laveroni Park
Groveland
175 Years in the Making
Welcome to the 49er Festival and the Taste of Tuolumne, this year celebrating the history and heritage starting long before California was a state and the County was created in 1850. This year's Taste of Tuolumne highlights the diversity of our county's heritage and cultures. It's about our local, authentic Food and Drink, and the Music, Arts, Crafts, and unique contributions of our businesses, volunteer organizations, and wilderness agencies that make up our rich Sierra tapestry.
We look forward to seeing you for the Main Street Parade and the 49er Festival on September 20.
Grand Marshal Leonard Cassaretto (1942-2024)
If there’s one thing Leonard Cassaretto loved, it was the annual Old West Days/49er Festival and the Main Street Parade. If there’s one thing Leonard would have hated, it would be the honor and recognition of being named Grand Marshal.
The Cassaretto Family has been in Groveland since 1874. Six generations later, they remain committed to this community.
Main Street Parade
A festival tradition, this year's Parade will surely be a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Don't miss the thrilling flyover by local pilots, signaling the beginning of the Main Street Parade and 2025 49er Festival.
Food & Adult Craft Beverage Showcase
Featuring great tastes from our area's leading chefs and cottage foodmakers. For just $1 a Taste, sample a diverse selection from Aroma Restaurant, Firefall Ranch, Canela Cookie Co., Mar-Val Deli, Groveland Youth Center, Cassaretto Beer Bread & That Garlic Stuff, Super Mom Salsa, and Tioga High School Culinary Program.
Adults with valid ID can purchase liquid deliciousness from our favorite local craft producers: Around The Horn Brewing Company, Indigeny Reserve Cidery, Arthur Michael Winery, Milliaire Winery and Mixology from Groveland Rotary.
Main Stage Entertainment from
Pine Cone Performers
Orange Crush Marching Band
Folkloric Dancers
Breakaway Band
and more!
Kids Adventure Zone
Popular and New Attractions
Bounce Houses for Big & Little 'Uns
Mud Pie Eating Contest
Dog-Gone Fun with Hounds
Face Painting
Wheel of Fortune
Cornhole and other games
and more!
49er Festival Marketplace
Start your holiday shopping early. You'll be amazed at this gathering of our most talented artists and makers who call Tuolumne County home.
Everything from olive oil to tie dye, wood crafts to growies, candles to cupcakes, the 49er Festival Marketplace is THE place to begin. All your festival favorites munchies like Kettle Corn, Frozen Treats, and a variety of food trucks will be there, too.
LIVE AUCTION featuring
175th Anniversary Heritage Quilt
created and donated by the Groveland Pine Needlers Guild. Proceeds from this masterpiece will benefit the Grade to Gate Foundation for the continued beautification of Groveland and the Hwy 120 gateway into Yosemite.
PLUS Getaways, Adventures, and Experiences ... all benefiting local nonprofits.
ROOFBB FESTIVAL RAFFLE
Stay, Play, Eat, Shop, Live & WIN
Once again, our favorite ROOFBB Charity has lots of great prizes donated by so many of our local businesses and residents. Get your Festival Raffle tickets early from any ROOFBB and win, win, win.
Thank You to Our 2025 Major Sponsors
49er Festival
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