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Death Valley Night Sky Festival

Death Valley National Park CA Highway 90, Death Valley, United States

Daytime and nighttime activities including presentations, telescope viewings and more.

Artist Reception at C5

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Reception for new exhibit by Rhondda Saunders at C5.

No Man’s Land Film Fest

Bishop Twin Theatre 237 N Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Presented by Mountain Hard Wear, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and Bishop Twin Theatre.

$18.

Flash Foxy Climbing Festival

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop not only offers world-class bouldering but also provides hundreds of sport and trad routes nearby.  We hope that the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* will not only reach veteran climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer! Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* welcomes all women and genderqueer climbers to join us at this event.

ESCA Blue Ribbon Walk & Run

Brown's Town Campground Corner of US 395 & Schober Lane, Bishop, CA

For the awareness of Colorectal Cancer.

White Mountain Research Center Lecture Series

White Mountain Research Center 3000 East Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Topic: The Effects of a Multi-Strain Probiotic on Acclimatization to High Altitude.

Creative “Tap”

1903 Taphouse 175 N. Main Street, Bishop, United States

C5 Studios is teaming up with 1903 Taphouse for a fun and creative evening activity.  

$25 – $35

Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny will be at Mendenhall Park to supervise the annual Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt. 1000+ plastic eggs with toys, candy & money! Sponsored by Big Pine Community Association.

Easter Egg Hunt at Elks Park

Bishop Elks Park Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Elks Lodge will host annual egg hunt at Elks Park on West Line Street. Free hot dogs and drinks for the kids and plenty of eggs including "special eggs" with great prizes. For more information, call 760-873-3221.

Wild Spirits

Cerro Coso Community College 4090 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Wild Spirits celebration of Eastern Sierra wildlife.  Free food & wine, silent auction, door prizes.  Suggested donation $15.00.  Every dollar you spend goes to help our injured and orphaned wild patients. Wildlife ambassadors: Razzle the Raven, Spirit the Red-tailed Hawk, Harvey the Milk snake and others.

D9 Rodeo Fundraiser Dinner & Auction

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Charles Brown Auditorium 1234 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

A fun way to support our local rodeo kids!

$40.

Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. Full schedule & registration information available online.

Earth Day Sierra Celebration

Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Live music, arts and crafts, food booths, kids' activities and more fun Earth Day activities.

Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Annual Earth Day

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day Celebration and Spring Market.

Lone Pine Trout Derby

Diaz Lake Lone Pine, CA, United States

Sign up 6:00-8:00am at Diaz Lake. Derby starts at 6:30am. Fish until 3PM weigh-in. $15.00 General Admission. Kids 11 years and under are FREE with paid adult. Gardner’s True Value and Lone Pine Rocks and Gifts are sponsoring a $800.00 Blind Bogey. This trout derby is made possible through Inyo County, donations of our members and business owners and hard work of our local volunteers.

$15.00

Youth Fly Fishing Camp

Bishop City Park Bishop, United States

Two half-day sessions will teach kids ages 6-12 the fundamentals of fly fishing at Bishop City Park.

55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 HWY 395, Independence, CA, United States

Manzanar Committee's website. The 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Manzanar National Historic Site (see map below). The 2024 Manzanar At Dusk program will also be held following the 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage. The Committee also announced that bus transportation to the Pilgrimage will be available from Downtown Los Angeles and Gardena (details below). Manzanar was the first of the ten American concentration camps in which more than 125,000 Japanese Americans and their immigrant parents were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. People from all walks of life attend the Manzanar Pilgrimage each year, […]

City of Bishop Foodie Fiesta

Church Street, Bishop Bishop, CA

Enjoy food, beer garden and live music on Church Street behind City Hall.

Chili, Cars & Cervezas Plus Monster Trucks

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

The Tri-County Fairgrounds is bringing the heat for Cinco de Mayo weekend with chili, cars, and cervezas!

Car Show hosted by Steve’s Auto & Truck Parts

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

First Saturday in May at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair & Event Center. Same weekend as the Choo Choo Swap Meet.

Laws Biannual Choo Choo Swap Meet

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

If you love yard sales, then you don't want to miss out on this mega swap meet here in Bishop, CA!!

Rambling Peaks Festival

Mountain Rambler Brewery 186 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Rambling Peaks Festival is a local event hosted by the Mountain Rambler Brewery to celebrate live music and local artists of all kinds! Music + art heals the soul. Come explore a world of handmade products by the Eastern Sierra’s own, and beyond. Handcrafted wood art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, paintings, photography, and more!! Enjoy the Eastern Sierra’s unique way of celebrating Art of all kinds! Check out their website for more information! www.ramblingpeaksfestival.com   ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Festival of Pets – BVH Grand Opening Event

Bishop Veterinary Hospital 1440 North Main Street, Bishop, United States

An exciting tent event with local animal demonstrations, pet adoptions, games, food, music & more!

Beer Yoga

Eastside Guesthouse 777 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Beer Yoga!? Cheers to you!!🍻 Come try Joe's new award beer!! You're invited by Sierra Shanti Studio to a specifically crafted stretchy feel good flow BEER yoga class led by Julie Faber brought to you in conjunction with our friends Mountain Rambler Brewery.

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Vendors, Cultural Demonstrations & More at Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Cultural Center Join us for a special weekend of events at the Cultural Center!  Friday, 5/24, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 5/25, 10am-3pm; and Sunday, 5/26, 10am-3pm.  Enjoy beautiful arts & crafts from Native artists, cultural demonstrations inside the museum, and exciting discounts at our gift shop with our “Spin the Wheel” promotion!  Plus, there will be live music and delicious food to add to the festivities!  This is open to the public so don’t miss out!  Please call us at 760-873-8844 for more information.  See you there!

Mule Days Parade

Main Street in Bishop. Starts at 10am, runs south to north from High Country Lumber to Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds. Road closure/detour starts an hour before the parade - get downtown early to get a great spot and easier parking. Longest non-motorized parade in the US - don't miss it!

Free

Vendors, Cultural Demonstrations & More at Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Cultural Center Join us for a special weekend of events at the Cultural Center!  Friday, 5/24, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 5/25, 10am-3pm; and Sunday, 5/26, 10am-3pm.  Enjoy beautiful arts & crafts from Native artists, cultural demonstrations inside the museum, and exciting discounts at our gift shop with our “Spin the Wheel” promotion!  Plus, there will be live music and delicious food to add to the festivities!  This is open to the public so don’t miss out!  Please call us at 760-873-8844 for more information.  See you there!

Vendors, Cultural Demonstrations & More at Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Cultural Center Join us for a special weekend of events at the Cultural Center!  Friday, 5/24, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 5/25, 10am-3pm; and Sunday, 5/26, 10am-3pm.  Enjoy beautiful arts & crafts from Native artists, cultural demonstrations inside the museum, and exciting discounts at our gift shop with our “Spin the Wheel” promotion!  Plus, there will be live music and delicious food to add to the festivities!  This is open to the public so don’t miss out!  Please call us at 760-873-8844 for more information.  See you there!

Eastern Sierra Pride

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Eastern Sierra Pride is hosting the Annual Eastern Sierra Pride Festival at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop, CA.

Sierra Refuge Fishing Derby

Registration, weigh-in & prizes at Baker Creek in Big Pine. $25 reigistration, $15 for kids 12 & under. First 30 people to register get free meal at Copper Top BBQ. For more information, contact Adam Graham 760-614-1283 or email  

$25.00

Alice Piper Legacy Celebration

A public celebration to commemorate the legacy of Alice Piper and the end of segregation for American Indians in CA public schools.

Concert in the Rocks

Museum of Western Film History 701 S Main Street, Lone Pine, CA, United States

The Museum of Western History is pleased to announce that Nashville’s Shawn Gerhard will bring his “Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute” to Lone Ranger Canyon in the Alabama Hills for the June 1, 2024 Concert in the Rocks.