Oakhurst, CA. –  Join the communities of Madera County as we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Yosemite National Park with a day of festivities and meet Kevin Jorgeson (details below) ! 125 years ago, President Benjamin Harrison signed the legislation, thereby creating the nation’s third National Park. The establishment of Yosemite National Park preserved over 1,500 square miles of land including Tuolumne Meadows, the park’s high country, Hetch Hetchy and lands surrounding Yosemite Valley.

In its second year running, the Yosemite Festival, which will be held Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Park near Yosemite’s south entrance, will feature six exciting and unique regions:

Enjoy live music and mini melodramas on Yosemite Valley Center Stage. Explore Mariposa Grove Adventure Land and try your skill at a rock climbing wall sponsored by The Redwoods in Yosemite. Travel back in time and experience the areas rich history in the Yosemite Falls History Center. Celebrate the beauty of Yosemite as you browse through art from local artists at the Half Dome Art Pavilion. Take your time and shop along the Merced River Vendor Trail for tasty local treats, homemade jewelry, t-shirts and more. When you are ready for a break, head over to the El Capitan Food and Beverage Garden for a tasty bite provided by the Oakhurst Rotary Clubs.

This year we especially are excited to welcome special guests Dawn Wall climber, Kevin Jorgeson along with Smokey Bear, John Muir,  Abraham Lincoln, and Park Ranger Scott Gediman with Junior Rangers Spencer & Marley Gediman.  Look for them at 1pm as they arrive in grand style onboard a Wagon Parade! Following the parade, Jorgeson will speak briefly about his efforts on the Dawn Wall. Poster signing will be held immediately after.

The Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is only $2 and the first 500 people will receive a commemorative button. 

VIP tickets are available which include admission for one, a BBQ meal (sandwich, soda/water & side), commemorative button & Dawn Wall poster for $10.  VIP tickets are limited so go online and purchase now.

The Oakhurst Community Park is located at 49074 Civic Circle Drive in Oakhurst. 

For advanced VIP tickets, vendor inquiries, or more information, please visit us online at: YosemiteFestival.com.  You can also go on Facebook for updates and announcements at: facebook.com/yosemitefestival. 

For vendor inquiries see vendor application online or call:

Rhonda Salisbury at: 559-683-4636 – Rhonda@YosemiteThisYear.com  

Bob Macaulay at: 559-683-4494 – macaulayinsurance@gmail.com