49er Festival

Celebrating Tuolumne County's 175th

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.

Join the Parade Online (preferred)

Download the Parade Entry Form

Food and Beverage Showcase

Featuring world-class tastes from our area's leading chefs and local craft beverages

For just Tuo Bucks ($2) a taste, sample specialties from our county's diverse selection of excellent dining experiences. Enjoy liquid deliciousness from our favorite local craft producers: Around The Horn Brewing Company, Indigeny Cidery, and local wineries. Mixology from Groveland Rotary.

Main Stage Entertainment from

Pine Cone Performers

Orange Crush Marching Band

Breakaway Band

and more!

Kids Adventure Zone

Popular and New Attractions

Bounce Houses for Big & Little 'Uns

Dog-Gone Fun with K9s and Hounds

Face Painting

Fire Hosing

Build-a-Glider

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.

Quilt front assembled Carol and Anita_ed

LIVE AUCTION featuring

175th Anniversary Heritage Quilt

being created and donated by the 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.

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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.