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Demolition Derby

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

The 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 […]

Event Series Nature Based Yoga

Nature Based Yoga

Hayden Cabin Museum Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

Friends of the Inyo invites you to participate in Nature Based Yoga in Mammoth Lakes.  See website for further info.

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Laws Good Ole Days Historic Event

Laws Historic Village Bishop, CA, United States

Experience traditional lifeways, arts, trades and crafts at this annual event.   Silent and pie auctions.  Local music and poetry.  Click here for more details.

Event Series C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

C5 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 States

Join 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.

Event Series Nature Based Yoga

Nature Based Yoga

Hayden Cabin Museum Mammoth Lakes, CA, United States

Friends of the Inyo invites you to participate in Nature Based Yoga in Mammoth Lakes.  See website for further info.

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 States

Silent Auction, Live Auction, appetizers, desserts and door prizes. Proceeds from the auction will be used for Methodist sponsored community projects.

Event Series C5 Studios

C5 Studios

Bishop, CA, United States

C5 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.

Event Series Downtown Bishop Market

Downtown Bishop Market

Bishop, CA, United States

Downtown 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 States

You 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
Event Series C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

C5 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 States

Sierra Shanti presents a one hour sound bath experience for interested participants with Amanda Dolphin.  Preregister at www.sierrashanti.com.  

$25
Event Series C5 Studios

C5 Studios

Bishop, CA, United States

C5 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 States

Run 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 States

Friends 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.  

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 Pine

Inyo 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 States

Join 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 more

Join 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 States

The 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 States

16th 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!

Trout Trot

Bishop, CA, United States

5K/10K fundraiser run for Friends of the Inyo

$40.00

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 States

On 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.

Acrylic Painting Workshop & Exhibition in Lone Pine

Eastern Sierra Interagency Vistor Center Highway 395 & State Route 136, Lone Pine, United States

Join 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.

Event Series C5 Studios

C5 Studios

Bishop, CA, United States

C5 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 States

Bishop 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 States

A 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.

Event Series C5 Studios

C5 Studios

Bishop, CA, United States

C5 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.

Festival of Frights

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

Enjoy a wide array of bounce houses, food vendors, and Trick or Treats. Test your courage with frights for all ages in the Scare Zones, Haunted House, and Haunted Laser Tag. Don’t forget to dress your best to win prizes for your costume and purchase the perfect pumpkin from local Girl Scouts. *If your organization, company or group would like to participate, please contact Karey Poole at

Event Series Country Classic Hits

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 States

Volunteer 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 States

Presented 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 States

Crafts, 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 States

Crafts, 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 States

Join local indigenous Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone residents for this one-of-a-kind event.  See embedded flyer for additional information.

Event Series Country Classic Hits

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
Event Series Country Classic Hits

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
Event Series C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

C5 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 States

Lots 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
Event Series C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

C5 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.

Ladies Night Out

Anne Marie's Home Boutique 336 North Main Street, Bishop, CA

Sips, apps, discounts and giveaways at Anne Marie's & La Vie Amour Boutiques in downtown Bishop.

Laws Railroad Museum Celebrates National Book Day

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Author and artist Christine Eyer will sell and autograph her brand-new publication: “ABCs for LOGOPHILES AND PHILOTHERIANS”. Docent talks in the Station Agent’s House at 11:00 a.m. and the Bottle House at 12:30 p.m. At 11:30, the 1910 Northern Inyo Schoolhouse will host Children’s Story Hour, suitable for children ages 4-8.

$10