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Typical Month
July
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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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