Calico Holiday Fest, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Come join us for our annual family-fun Holiday Fest at Calico Ghost Town with Santa, a special tree lighting ceremony, gunfighter shows, games, activities and live musical entertainment.



Schedule of Events
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.


Entertainment & Activities
Games & Contests
Strike up some competition by entering in one of our games or contests. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
Games include:
- Lollipop Ring Toss
- 11 a.m. at the Livery Stage (ages 11 and under)
- Snowball Scoop Game
- 12:45 p.m. at the Silver Bowl Stage (all ages)
- Christmas Plate Game
- 1:30 p.m. at the Silver Bowl Stage (all ages)
- Christmas Ornament Game Toss
- 3:15 p.m. at the Livery Stage (all ages)
Other Activities include:
- Arts & Crafts
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center.
- Are You Faster than a Marshall, Fast Gun Draw
- 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. across the street from the Main Street Stage.
- Gingerbread House Competition
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Contest
- 3:45 p.m. at the Main Street Stage (all ages)

Live Bands
Above, The Storytellers performing onstage.
Listen to live music while strolling through town. Musical performances include:
- The Storytelllers
- High D Boys
- Holy Crow Jazz Band
- Mojave County Band
- Simply Dickens


Gunfighters Shows
Join us in some real ol’ gunfightin’ shows reminiscent from the wild, wild West. The Calico Mountain Volunteer Gunfighters will be staging shows throughout the weekend.
Show Times:
In front of Lil’s Saloon
- 10:30 a.m.
- 12:45 p.m.
- 4 p.m.


Classroom Sessions
Experience a real 1880s classroom and history lessons miner children learned. Calico was home to many children and teachers. Space is limited to the first 20 people each session.
School House (top of town)
- 11 a.m.
- 1:15 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
Bon Family All-Star Cloggers
The Bon Family Cloggers perform a high-energy, fast-paced variety show that can be tailored for any occasion or event. This group of seven brothers and sisters, along with their other performing teams, are surefire crowd pleasers that will get everyone clapping their hands and stomping their feet!
Performance Times
Livery Stage (Next to Silver Rush Burger at the top of town)
- 11:45 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m.
Wildlife Adventure Time
An educational animal presentation showcasing rescue animals that cannot go back out to the wild due to injuries sustained from varying situations. A photo meet and greet with the animals are available after the show.
Show Time:
Livery Stage (Next to Silver Rush Burger at the top of town)
- 10 a.m.
Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
760.254.1123
- Admission Prices
- Adults (12 & over): $10
- Youth (ages 4-11): $5
- Ages 3 and under: Free admission
- Those who are camping with us, admission is free.
Camping
Visit www.sbcountyparks.com to make a reservation.
Event Contact
Dominique Hernandez, Regional Parks Recreation Coordinator
email: dominique.hernandez@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2410