The following is a listing of events that occur in the summer. Most are annual events although the specific data may vary somewhat depending on the year.
April
Dave McCoy College Classic Ski/Snowboard Race
Ski Club Appreciation Day at Mammoth Mountain
Fishing Season Opens
Fishing Enhancement Fundraising Dinner
Mammoth Boarder-X
Ski and Golf Classic
Rossignol Race Camp at Mammoth
May
- Mammoth High School Band Spring Concert
Convict Lake Spring Trout Derby
Clean Sweep Swap Meet in Mammoth Lakes
Norpine Telemark Clinic at Mammoth Mountain
Mule Days in Bishop – get your seats early on main street as this event is extremely popular! Website: www.muledays.org
June
- Crowley Lake Fish Camp Trout Derby
Monte Carlo Night at Old Mammoth Grill and Bar
Mammoth Lakes Trout Derby
Snowcreek Doubles Tennis Tournament at Snowcreek Athletic Club
Mammoth Motor cross Website: www.mammothmotocross.com
July
- Mammoth Lakes Lion’s Club 10k/5k run
Celtic Festival in Mammoth Lakes
Wizards of Wooden Music Festival
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast in Mammoth Lakes
Fourth of July Parade in Mammoth Lakes
Shoes and Brews Horseshoe Tournament at Grumpy’s in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee Website: www.mammothjazz.org
Snowcreek Seniors Tennis
NORBA National Bike Championship Series at Mammoth Lakes
A Grand Night for Singing – Mammoth Lakes Summer Theatre
Children’s Fishing Festival in Mammoth Lakes
Firemen’s Canoe Races
Firemen’s Picnic
Charthouse 5k/10k Road Run
Chamber Music Workshop in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth 250 Dual Sport Ride
Mammoth Lakes Music Festival typically runs from mid July to early August. For more info visit: www.felicitrio.com/cmu.html
August
- Crowley Lake Fish Camp Perch Derby
Daiwa Trout Derby in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes Triathlon
Mammoth Mountain Half-Marathon
Contemporary Jazz Jam in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Open Tennis Tournament at Snowcreek Athletic Club
Town of Mammoth Lakes Anniversary Celebration
Art a la Carte in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza – www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
Mammoth Lakes Fine Arts Festival
This event, typically held in early August each year gives attendees the opportunity to learn about the inspiration and process from the artists themselves. The event is open to the public and free of charge taking place on the grounds of Kittredge Sports, at the corner of Highway 203 (Main Street) and Forest Trail in Mammoth Lakes. At the festival will be photographers, jewelers, painters, print makers, wood workers, potters and more, all selling their wares in the price range for all pocketbooks. For more information, contact Kittredge Sports at (760) 934-7566 or Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195 or Website www.pacificfinearts.com
Sierra Summer Festival. The Eastern Sierra Symphony orchestra typically holds this event in early August. Visit: www.sierrasummerfestival.org for more information
September
- Restoration days at Mono Lake www.monolake.org/mlc/volunteer
Million Dollar Trout Stock – typically this event is held Labor Day Weekend. Select numbers of trout are tagged and if you catch one of them, you have a chance to win lots of prizes! www.troutstock.com
Mammoth Lakes/Western Outdoor News Trout Derby
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast in Mammoth Lakes
High Sierra Fall Century Bike Ride – www.fallcentury.org
Annual Tioga Pass Run
Community Health Fair at Mammoth Lakes
Oktoberfest in Mammoth Lakes
Mill Pond Traditional Music Festival in Bishop. Visit: www.inyo.org/millpond
Mammoth Lakes Basin Fall Trout Derby
Labor Day Festival of the Arts at Mammoth Lakes
110 artists to celebrate all things trout in beautiful forest setting, surrounded by family fun, food and live entertainment. Family fun will be plentiful in the Eastern Sierra this Labor Day Weekend as Mammoth Lakes celebrates all things trout and the art of fishing with its Annual Labor Day Festival of the Arts.
In addition to the 110 fine art and contemporary craft booths, activities will include live music, trout cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, food and beer from local restaurants, fishing product booths, roving entertainment and a special kid zone with trout-related games and contests.
The festival is held at Sam’s Wood Site, a 4 – acre forested area on Minaret Road between Main Street and Meridian. Admission and parking are free. For more information about the Annual Labor Day Festival of the Arts at Mammoth Lakes, call 760/873-7242.
October
- Convict Lake Fall Trout Derby
End of Fishing Season
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