Before You Go
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.
What to Know
The Mother Lode Fair, based 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.
On the Midway
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.
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