Welcome to California Days Feb. 19 & 20, 2022
The Calico California Days event celebrates the historical timeline of the early settlements when California became the 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850. The event will coincide with National California Day that recognizes the Golden State every year on February 22. Calico Ghost Town will host this new event with educational displays about California’s history, games and contests for the entire family, live entertainment, a chuck wagon chili cook-off and more.
California Days is sponsored by
California Days 2022 Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
Try your hand by entering our chuck wagon chili cook-off contest. The competition is open to the first 10 contestants. See contest rules and regulations, online registration, including the FAQs below.
The competition will be held on Saturday, February 19, beginning at 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Judging will be at 3 p.m.
Note: The cook-off is not open to the public. Only the judges will be tasting the chili.
Listen to live music while strolling through town. Musical performances include:
Saturday
- High D Boys
- Mojave County Band
- Orange Town Revival
Sunday
- Blue Henrys
- Mojave County Band
- Orange Town Revival
Check the schedule for times & locations.
Strike up some competition by entering in one of our games or contests. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
Games include:
- Egg Toss
- Horseshoe Toss
- Pin the Tail on the Donkey
- Pony Express Relay (kids under 11)
- Beard & Mustache Contest (Sunday only)
- Walk for a Cake Contest (Sunday only)
Check the schedule for times & locations.
Bring along your furry friend and enter the doggie scavenger hunt that will take you and your pal through town looking for clues. Each participating team will end up at Dorsey’s Dog House and receive a doggie goodie bag.
In 1885, U.S. Mail Dog Carrier “Dorsey” had a 3-mile route that led him up and down the mountain from Calico to Bismark. A special mailbag and leather booties were custom made for Dorsey. Dorsey retired in 1886 and was given to the Bismark mine owner and later moved to San Francisco.
The border collie has been memorialized by both Kenny Rogers in a 1972 song and by Walt Disney in a TV movie in 1974.
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.
Saturday
- 9:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
- 9:30 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 4 p.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
Camping
Visit www.sbcountyparks.com to make a reservation.
Event Contact
email: parks@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2757