by Idyllwilde

Created on: May 13, 2008   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

Grab your skis and head for Mammoth Lakes, CA! Bring your snowboards and sense of adventure, too. If you are a fan of winter sports, this California hot spot is just right for you during the annual Mammoth Mountain Spring Fest. From April 21st to May 18th, 2008 you can take to the hills and get your fill of skiing and snowboarding under bright California skies. Plan ahead for lodging and rentals, and if you need a few pointers you can take a few lessons just to get your footing. If you tend to live a bit on the edgy side, there are numerous ski and snowboarding races throughout the year. There are many events to watch or take part in, so check out the schedule at http://www.mammothmountain.com/ski_ride/race/calenda r/index.cfm?month=all.

If you just don't get into the snow thing you may want to check out the 10K 1/2 marathon, the 10K run or the 1/2 marathon in the Eastern Sierras to the north of Mammoth Lakes. These take place on August 10th, 2008. You can sign up any time between now and August 8th, 2008. To find out more about the races or to register, the website is: www.footloosesports.com. Check it out!

Skoal!, California style! You simply cannot miss the annual Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza, even if it's just because of the name. 50 microbreweries from around the U.S.A. will be contributing their wares to this fun and sun-filled event, which takes place Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd. Take a hike to Sam's Wood Site for a tasty brew or two, and enjoy the music.

Some of you will, inevitably, have children in tow. Fear not! Mammoth Lake has just the thing to catch their interest - The Children's Fishing Festival. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), together with the Mammoth Lakes Visitor's Bureau will be hosting the 15th annual 'Passport Trout Fishing Contest'. This takes place July 29th on Snow Creek Ponds in Mammoth Lakes. This is for children 15 and under.

Now for the event that will entertain the entire family, no matter how hard Aunt Eva is to please or how much brother John loves to whet his whistle. The 39th annual Labor Day Festival of the Arts takes place August 30th and 31st of 2008. For no entry fee you can wander around a Native American Village, ogle over 100 arts and crafts booths containing both contemporary and folk craftwork. Don't rush, you've got two days to sample the gourmet food, participate in wine and beer tasting opportunities and listen to the popular bluegrass bands. This is one occasion you and yours do not want to miss. Two days of excellent food, entertainment, arts and people-watching all under one roof: the California sky!

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