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CALIFORNIA REGION #6
High Sierra

KERNVILLE –
Whiskey Flat Days, Feb 17-20. Four nostalgic days of fun for the entire family include a parade, rodeo, Wild West encampments, carnival rides, frog jumping contests and vendors. Kern County’s largest four-day event takes you back to the good ol’ Wild West days when the area was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers. Locations: Throughout Kernville. Admission: Free.
760-376-2629
www.kernvillechamber.org

Wild West Daze Rodeo, Feb 18-19. Two rip-roarin’ afternoons are filled with bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and mutton bustin’ for the little ones. Food and beer booths satisfy your hunger and thirst. Location: John E. McNally Rodeo Arena. Hours: 1pm-4pm, both days.
760-376-2629
www.kernvillechamber.org

KERN RIVER VALLEY – Area events:
Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, Mar 31-Apr 2. This is the largest amateur trout-fishing derby in the country, if not the world, with more than $250,000 in prizes. Don’t miss the big catch on the final day of the derby: a drawing for a new boat and trailer. Now in its 23rd year, the derby promises to be another great weekend of fun, prizes and great competition. The setting is one of largest fresh water lakes in southern California, less than three hours north of Los Angeles.
760-379-5236
www.isabellafishingderby.com

MAMMOTH LAKES – Area events:
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, Feb 17-20. Get ready for four days of fantastic film screenings, parties and music. More than 60 films are screened: categories include documentary, foreign, comedy/musical and drama. Locations: Multiple venues in the Eastern Sierra.
760-965-4072
www.mammothfilmfestival.com

U.S. Snowboarding & Free-skiing Grand Prix, Mar 1-4. Watch the top snowboarders and free-skiers go big in the half pipe and slope-style events in this nationally televised contest. Location: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Mammoth Lakes.
760-934-2571 or 800-626-6684
info@mammoth-mtn.com
www.mammothmountain.com

Mammoth Winter Biathlon, Mar 23-25. This athletic event combines the disciplines of cross country skiing and marksmanship. Twenty-two-caliber biathlon rifles, ammunition and Olympic-grade targets are provided. This race is designed for both the beginner and experienced biathlete. Locations: Upper Lakes Basin at Tamarack Lodge and Cross Country Ski Center in Mammoth Lakes.
760-934-7665
w6sx@arrl.net
www.esnsa.org

BISHOP – Area events:
The Rastrelli Cello Quartet, Feb. 21. Location: Bishop Union High School Auditorium. Time: 7:30pm.
760-873-6690
www.bishopcca.org

Blake Jones Trout Derby, Mar 17. This popular competition attracts about 1,000 anglers getting an early start on the general trout season. Numerous prizes and gear are awarded. Entry fees are nominal. Location: Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River, about five miles north of Bishop.
888-395-3952
E-mail: info@bishopvisitor.com

Banff Mountain Film Festival, Mar 30-31. Watch amazing outdoor films. Location: Tri-County Fairgrounds, Bishop.
760-873-7520
www.eastsidesports.com

INYO COUNTY – Area events:
Early-Opener Trout Derby, Mar 3. Don’t miss your first opportunity of the season to catch trout in California (regular season opens last weekend in April). The lake is stocked with famed Alpers Trout. Prizes are awarded for largest trout and stringer to participants of all ages. Other competitions include blind bogey and tagged money fish. Location: Diaz Lake, three miles south of Lone Pine on U.S. 395. Fee: $10, adults; $5, kids 16 or younger. Hours: 6am-3pm.
760-876-4444
E-mail: info@lonepinechamber.org
www.lonepinechamber.org/events

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