Open Horse Show
Head to the Tri-County Fairgrounds for three full days of horse competition during the Fair, Labor Day Weekend.
(760) 873-8405
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Banda El Limon
Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesVALID THURSDAY, AUGUST 31ST GATES OPEN: 5PM LOS MORROS DEL NORTE: 6PM LA ORIGINAL BANDA EL LIMON: 7:30PM LIMITED AVAILABILITY TICKET INCLUDES: -Grandstand or Bleacher Seating: Seats Are Not Reserved - Seating is First Come, First Served -Fair Admission on Thursday, August 31st Children ages 3 and under must have a ticket. No refunds or exchanges.
Labor Day Arts & Crafts Fair
Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesHead to Bishop City Park to enjoy artists of all sorts selling their creations.
Nature Based Yoga
Hayden Cabin Museum Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo invites you to participate in Nature Based Yoga in Mammoth Lakes. See website for further info.
Heart Lake Guided Herbalist Hike
Heart Lake Bishop, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo upcoming natural history trips from now through late September. Heart Lake Guided Herbalist Hike. Find more details and RSVP at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events.
Death Valley Brill Car Train Rides At Laws Museum
Laws Historic Village Bishop, CA, United StatesExperience a vintage train ride on a 1920s era motorcar rail ride. Adults - $5. Seats for under 10 years old - $1. Infants - free.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Schulman Grove Walks
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Schulman Grove Bishop, CA, United StatesLearn about the Ancient Bristlecone Pines. Join an ESIA naturalist for a Schulman Grove Walk. The walk is 1-mile long, with frequent stops. Meet in front of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center.
Free
Death Valley Brill Car Train Rides At Laws Museum
Laws Historic Village Bishop, CA, United StatesExperience a vintage train ride on a 1920s era motorcar rail ride. Adults - $5. Seats for under 10 years old - $1. Infants - free.
Demolition Derby
Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesThe locals' favorite event! The fair ends with a bang on on Sunday, September 3rd, when the last cars and trucks running in each heat of the Demolition Derby take a well-deserved victory lap. Don't miss this high octane event - a thrilling race of souped-up cars with drivers in crazy costumes whose sole aim is to destroy their competition; it’s fast, furious, and loads of fun! All this is centered around a lively carnival with exciting rides, clown and magic shows, merchandise vendors, food and beverage stalls, artisan demonstrations, and street performers. Demolition Derby tickets include Fair Admission on […]
Nature Based Yoga
Hayden Cabin Museum Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo invites you to participate in Nature Based Yoga in Mammoth Lakes. See website for further info.
Bennetville Mine Historic Hike, McGee Creek Geology Interpretive Hike & Meet a Wildlife Expert: Mammoth Lakes
Bishop, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo natural history field trips from now through late September. Bennetville Mine Historical Hike McGee Creek Geology & Glaciology Interpretive Hike Meet a Wildlife Expert: Mammoth Lakes Basin Find more details and RSVP at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events.
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Laws Good Ole Days Historic Event
Laws Historic Village Bishop, CA, United StatesExperience traditional lifeways, arts, trades and crafts at this annual event. Silent and pie auctions. Local music and poetry. Click here for more details.
C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity
C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
WMRC Lecture Series Presents: A Geoscience night with NASA
White Mountain Research Center 3000 East Line Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin us as the Goddard Instrument Field Team and their collaborators from across NASA discuss their planetary analog research in the Long Valley and Mono Lake areas. Guests will be able to see research equipment in-person. Families and students are encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments offered afterwards.
C5 Studios Open Mic Nite for Local Entertainers
C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesEntertain the Bishop masses with your performance schtick in poetry, music, songs, comedy, etc. Check out www.c5studios.org for more info. Open Mic Night occurs every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Open to all ages. Sign up between 6:30pm - 7pm.
Free
2023 Astronomy Fall Lecture Series
Bishop Union High School Auditorium 301 N Fowler, Bishop, CA, United StatesPresented by Caltech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory. Lectures are free. For more information call Dr. Mark Hodges 760-358-6410.
Nature Based Yoga
Hayden Cabin Museum Mammoth Lakes, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo invites you to participate in Nature Based Yoga in Mammoth Lakes. See website for further info.
Mt Whitney Natural History Interpretive Hike
Bishop, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo natural history field trips from now through late September. Mt Whitney Natural History Interpretive Hike. Find more details and RSVP at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events.
Bingo Night
The Bishop Elks Lodge will host a Bingo nite for interested players. See flyer for additional information.
Eastern Sierra Community Auction
First United Methodist Church 205 N. Fowler Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesSilent Auction, Live Auction, appetizers, desserts and door prizes. Proceeds from the auction will be used for Methodist sponsored community projects.
Meet David Smart – Author of “Royal Robbins – The American Climber”
Spellbinder Books 124 S. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesLearn about David Smart's biography of climbing icon Royal Robbins and his inspiring outdoor adventures.
Free
C5 Studios
Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Downtown Bishop Market
Bishop, CA, United StatesDowntown Bishop Market from 5:30-9pm on Academy Street. The Friends of the Tri County Fair are the new sponsors along with funding from the City of Bishop and Inyo County. There will be live music, lots of food booths and cocktails and beer for sale, plus our local vendors will be offering produce, products of the region and crafts. Call Mikaela Torres for more information at (760)937-0170.
Half Day Yoga Retreat
Bishop, CA, United StatesYou are invited to join a Grounding Fall Yoga Retreat, hosted by Sierra Shanti, Saturday September 23rd in Bishop, CA. Rejuvenate yourself by practicing yoga, being in community, and nourishing your body through delicious hearty fall food.
$79.00
C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity
C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Singing Bowl Sound Bath with Amanda Dolphin
Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesSierra Shanti presents a one hour sound bath experience for interested participants with Amanda Dolphin. Preregister at www.sierrashanti.com.
$25
C5 Studios Open Mic Nite for Local Entertainers
C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesEntertain the Bishop masses with your performance schtick in poetry, music, songs, comedy, etc. Check out www.c5studios.org for more info. Open Mic Night occurs every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Open to all ages. Sign up between 6:30pm - 7pm.
Free
C5 Studios
Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Inyo SAR Fundraising Race
Millpond County Park Bishop, CA, United StatesRun for Inyo County Search And Rescue! The Range Of Light Trail Races, A Fundraiser for Inyo County Search And Rescue will be held September 30th, at Millpond County Park. All are invited to come show support for our amazing Search And Rescue volunteers! Four distances are available ranging from the dog friendly 5k And 10k to the stouter 30k and 50k courses. Refreshments and food will be served to all participants throughout the day at the start/finish line. Contact with any questions.
Horseshoe Lake Interpretive Hike
Bishop, CA, United StatesFriends of the Inyo natural history field trips from now through late September. Horseshoe Lake Interpretive Hike. Find more details and RSVP at FriendsoftheInyo.org/Events.
Last Day of “Walking In Beauty” Exhibit
The Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center invites you to the last day of the "Walking in Beauty" exhibit. See above flyer for details.
Free
Wine Spooktacular Halloween Event
The Bishop Foundation for Excellence presents an adult Halloween party to support our local high school. See flyer for additional information. Purchase tickets in advance.
$50
Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival
Presented by Eastern Sierra Arts Alliance and Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association. 4 evenings of films in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes focusing on films that represent Mountain Culture, the environment, and the lifestyle of mountain living. Shorts and feature documentaries that educate and enlighten on issues surrounding conservation, human rights, indigenous culture, climate change, endangered species, outdoor sports, and more. This a live 4-day event. Day tickets and all-in-one passes available.
Lone Pine Community Arts Day
Spainhower Park in Lone PineInyo Council for the Arts & the Lone Pine Film Festival invite you to its annual Lone Pine Community Arts Day.
Free
Art and Observation Walk in Alabama Hills
Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin BLM’s artist-in-residence, Alyssa Marquez, between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and Owens Valley for an Observation and Art Walk within the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. Participants will take short hikes in the rounded rocks and eroded hills to observe their surroundings and create brief artworks (e.g., drawings, photography, poetry, audio recordings, video) in response to these observations. The Observation and Art Walk allows participants to experience the environment through a focused perspective, uncovering textures, animals and sounds that might normally go unnoticed. Morning refreshments will provided by ESIA. All mediums are welcome. Please bring your own […]
City of Bishop Gathering to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Bishop City Hall 377 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States +1 moreJoin Bishop City Councilmembers and community members at the gazebo on Church Street behind Bishop City Hall from 3-5pm to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Eastern Sierra Observatory Dark Sky Festival
Bishop, CA, United StatesThe Eastern Sierra Observatory will host a California Dark Sky Festival October 12th through October 15th in Panamint Valley. The event will feature huge telescopes, lectures, photography workshops, a food truck, a giant chess set, camping onsite under dark skies and more.
Rally in the Alley!
Join Eastern Sierra Engineering for a fun evening in Whitney Alley. Open house, Corn Hole Tournament, Refreshments & Live Entertainment. Everyone is welcome!
Ventura County Motorcycle Club Dual Sport Rally
Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States16th Annual VCMC Bishop Dual Sport Rally presented by the Ventura County Motorcycle Club. Entry Fees Include: -15 Different GPS Tracks -T-Shirt -Friday Fiesta Tacos (while they last) -Saturday Banquet -Multi-Loops - Ride when you want! Stay on the trails! -Approximately 800 miles or more of riding with varying difficulty available. -Lots of sights to be seen! Click here for more info and to register!
Watch the October 10th Annular Eclipse at Bishop City Park
Dr Mark Hodges of CalTech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory will be setting up a telescope for the public to view Saturday morning's annular (NOT annual) eclipse at Field #1 at Bishop City Park. He will be there about 8 am until about 10:30 am. In addition to the telescope, he will project an image and will have eclipse glasses for people to use. Expected eclipse timelines in Bishop are: Partial eclipse begins at 8:06 am Maximum will be at 9:23 am - 81% of the Sun will be covered up Eclipse ends at 10:48 am See image above for expected […]
Free
Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United StatesOn October 14th, the solar eclipse will start at approximately 8:06 am, peak at 9:23 am, and end at 10:48 am in the Eastern Sierra, with 80% coverage of the sun, creating dusk-like conditions. Join an ESIA interpretive specialist for a talk and witness one of the celestial events of the year! 9 am: Mobius Arch Trailhead Parking, Alabama Hills. Solar glasses and an eclipse projector will be provided for viewing, paired with a short talk about the phenomenon.
La Vie Amour Boutique Breast Cancer Fundraiser
La Vie Amour BoutiqueJoin local residents and guests in supporting this fundraiser. See above flyer for details.
Free
Acrylic Painting Workshop & Exhibition in Lone Pine
Eastern Sierra Interagency Vistor Center Highway 395 & State Route 136, Lone Pine, United StatesJoin Alabama Hills Artist in Residence, Kristen Freeborn, for a free acrylic workshop for beginner and intermediate artists, recommended for ages 10 and up. 10 am-4:30 pm: Open Exhibition at Eastern Sierra Visitor Center, Lone Pine. 11 am-1 pm: Free Acrylic Painting Workshop (sign-up required). Supplies and refreshments will be provided.
C5 Studios
Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Harvest Hoedown Celebration
Bishop Elks Lodge 151 East Line Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesBishop Elks invites everyone to celebrate the 2023 Harvest Hoedown. See above flyer for details.
$20
Amargosa Basin Protection Presentation
Jill Kinmont Boothe School 166 Grandview Road, Bishop, CA, United StatesA campaign is in place to create the Amargosa Basin National Monument and Susan Sorrells, President of Friends of the Amargosa Basin, is sharing the news at a special presentation in Bishop the evening of October 18.
2023 Astronomy Fall Lecture Series
Bishop Union High School Auditorium 301 N Fowler, Bishop, CA, United StatesPresented by Caltech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory. Lectures are free. For more information call Dr. Mark Hodges 760-358-6410.
C5 Studios
Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Country Classic Hits
Country Classic Hits are presented by local talent. Join in singing. Grab your hat and boots and listen to some Dolly, Waylon, Crystal and Johnny songs. See embedded flyer above for details.
$25
Owens River Annual Clean Up
Pleasant Valley Reservoir Campground Bishop, CA, United StatesVolunteer event begins at 8 AM at Pleasant Valley Campground Metal Footbridge. Bring gloves. Coffee/baked goods provided at 8AM with lunch at 12PM.
Free
Fall Color Fest 2023
Bishop Community Garden Bishop, CA, United StatesPresented by The Master Gardener Program of Inyo & Mono Counties. See embedded flyer above for more information. Contact Melissa at 760-873-7854 for additional info.
Free
Holiday Craft Fair at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church 1100 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesCrafts, jewelries, clothing, fine arts and more. Cookie walk with proceeds to benefit ongoing church projects. See embedded flyer above for additional details.
Free
Holiday Craft Fair
Calvary Baptist Church 1100 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesCrafts, jewelry, clothing, fine art & more. CBC youth group cookie walk.
Yuuwano Fall Fandango
Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesJoin local indigenous Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone residents for this one-of-a-kind event. See embedded flyer for additional information.
Country Classic Hits
Country Classic Hits are presented by local talent. Join in singing. Grab your hat and boots and listen to some Dolly, Waylon, Crystal and Johnny songs. See embedded flyer above for details.
$25
Country Classic Hits
Country Classic Hits are presented by local talent. Join in singing. Grab your hat and boots and listen to some Dolly, Waylon, Crystal and Johnny songs. See embedded flyer above for details.
$25
National Public Lands Fee Free Day
Bishop, CA, United StatesEnjoy a fee free day at any of our National Parks where fees are traditionally charged.
free
C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity
C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesC5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
Holiday Market Place
Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United StatesLots of shopping, music, food & fun! Gingerbread house contest, ceramics, jewelry, home decor, gourmet goodies and more! Hosted by Friends of the Fair. Admission is FREE!
Free