County Fair Guide

Mother Lode Fair

Sonora, California

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Typical Month

July

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

About Mother Lode Fair

The Mother Lode Fair in Sonora is a four-day Fourth of July celebration in the heart of California's Gold Country, drawing families from the Sierra Nevada foothills mining communities.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local Gold Country food and craft vendors, and the mining heritage spirit of Sonora's colorful history.

Visitor Tips

Sonora is one of the finest Gold Rush towns in California — the historic downtown, nearby Columbia State Historic Park, and the Stanislaus National Forest are outstanding.

Places to Stay Nearby

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