Father's Day Fly-In Columbia California The annual Father's Day Fly-in is here this weekend!  Where? you ask?? In Columbia California - Tuolumne County.  Saturday’s events will start with breakfast served by Boy Scout Troop 570 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Pavilion located in the Columbia Airport campground, followed by a full day of fly-bys, aircraft displays, and flight demonstrations. Sunday will once again start with a pancake breakfast served by Troop 570 beginning at 7:00 AM. The flour bombing and spot landing contestants must sign-up by 10 AM and the contest will begin at 11:00 AM. Fly-bys and flight demonstrations will follow the flour bombing/spot landing contest. Once again, food and other vendors will be open all day.  Entrance fee is $5.       06/13/2014

Merry Merchants of Columbia CAThe Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the MERRY MERCHANTS invite you and yours to enjoy an evening of old fashioned Christmas charm in Columbia on Friday, December 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Begin your evening by greeting Father Christmas and receive a gift from the Merry Merchants.  Shop in the tradition of times gone by without the hustle and hassle of malls or traffic jams.  You can leisurely walk the streets of Columbia State Historic Park on this enchanted evening, listening to the sounds of the season-Christmas carols and songs performed by local children, and stories told by storytellers.  Delight in traditional tastes-roasted chestnuts, hot gingerbread, and more; and warm yourself from the inside out with cups of delicious hot holiday specialties.  Ta... 12/04/2010

For those of you, who have been following my blog, you know that I have a fascination for the California Mother Lode - the little towns, and their history.  A few days back, I wrote about Amador City a little treasure along the Highway 49 daisy chain of California Gold Rush towns that make up the tapestry of rich California history.Late last week, I gathered up a couple more grandkids, and my camera.  We jumped in the car, and headed off once again, traveling south east on highway 16, which connects up with highway 49 further south east through the likes of Dry Town, Amador City, Sutter Creek, Jackson, San Andreas and Angels Camp, before reaching The Gem of the Southern Mines, Columbia.Of all the little Gold Rush towns still in existence today, Columbia is one that I enjoy the most for ... 08/10/2009

Glorious 4th of July Celebration Columbia California is one of California's living history state parks. It is more than just a state park - it is a community. Merchants and locals make it a joy to visit any time. Holidays are always special in Columbia. Each 4th of July, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce throws a big bash - Gold Rush style. This year is no exeception, despite the threat of closure from the state government.                             Today there will be a parade with participants dressed in period. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Music in the streets will be by The Fiddle Gang and a concert in the afternoon by The Great Mother Lode Brass & Reed Band. Old fashioned contests such as needle in the haystack, cake walk, egg relay, egg toss and a tug -o-war are al... 07/04/2009

Columbia is a famous gold rush town, which began in March of 1850 when gold was first discovered there. By the month�s end, more than 1,000 prospectors had moved into a tent and shantytown housing. At first, the town was called American Camp, but was later changed to its permanent name, Columbia. In 1945, California legislature appropriated money to preserve Columbia as the gold rush town it had been with the creation of the Columbia State Historic Park in downtown Columbia.   LOCATION  Columbia is located in Tuolumne County in the middle of California�s Gold Country. It is off of Highway 49, north of Sonora and west of Twain Harte. It is 140 miles from San Francisco and 76 miles from Yosemite Valley. Highway 108 at Modesto is the one to travel off of Highway 99 in order to get there. ... 09/27/2008

    May 01 2008 by Jim W Hildreth Broker, RE/Max of Sonora, CA  Many buyers are considering living in a mobile home park and in Tuolumne County there are both adult 55 + and several family parks for those who are under 55.As an example Columbia Sky Mobile Estates is a adult park located a few minutes from Columbia State Park, which is close to a post office, banking, resturants and 5 minutes to Columbia College and 15 minutes to the City of Sonora or Calaveras County (Murphys)Within minutes is Melones Lake.Present price in Columbia Sky are from $29,900 to $69,900Columbia Sky has a community hall with a full kitchen, pool and spa. Space rent presently is $405.00 per month.Enclosed is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath that has a complete remodel for $29,900 http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=824227&p... 05/01/2008

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