Calico Holiday Fest, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
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. 30, 2024
Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Meet Santa
Santa will be onsite for a meet and greet, and photo-op for all who come to visit him.
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Town Hall
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Storytime with Santa
Main Street Stage
- 4:30 p.m.
High D Boys
A comedic flair on good music and style! Consisting of a Banjo, guitar, a wash-tub bass, and a vocal prodigy.
Wildlife Adventure Time
A traveling zoo with animal ambassadors, learn about a variety of our rescued animals, what makes each animal special, and how their species survives in their environment. While having fun, we also offer special interactions with specific animals whether it be holding, touching or even hand feeding. Our 50-lb. porcupine is known for hopping in laps! Our presentations give you an opportunity for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Storytellers
The Storytellers is a prominent progressive bluegrass band that has established itself as a creative force in the Southern California Roots music scene. They draw from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old time and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies.
Main Street Stage
- 1 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m.
Mojave County Band
A Calico Ghost Town favorite band. Great vocals and rhythmic songs reminiscent of the good ol’ early days of Calico.
Leatherworks Porch
- 9 a.m.
- 11 a.m.
- 3 p.m.
Bon Family & All-Star Cloggers
The Bon Family Cloggers perform a high-energy, fast-paced variety showThis 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!
Livery Stage
- 10:15 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Classroom Sessions
Step back in time for Classrooms Sessions to see what school was like in the 1800s in a small mining town. From teaching subjects to schoolhouse do’s and don’ts, the miner’s children gathered in a one-room school house.
Schoolhouse
- 11:30 a.m.
Gunfighter 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 day.
In front of Lil’s Saloon
- 10:30 a.m.
- 1:45 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
Games & Contests
Holiday Craft Corner
- Visitor’s Center – From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gingerbread House Competition
- Visitor’s Center – Open to the first 20 participants from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Are You Faster Than a Marshall?
- Near Flag Pole – Fast Gun Draw by Docs Calico Marshalls at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Game: North Pole Pop!
- Livery Stage – 11 a.m. (open to all ages while supplies last).
Game: Snowball Scoop
- Livery Stage – 12:30 p.m. (open to all ages while supplies last).
Game: Christmas Plates
- Livery Stage – 1:30 p.m. (open to all ages while supplies last).
Ugly Sweater Contest
- MainStreet Stage – 3:30 p.m. (open to all ages).
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
Jillian Smith, Regional Parks Recreation Aide
email: jillian.smith@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2649