Events
Every year Julian host a myriad of fun-filled activities, some with traditions dating back for a hundred years and others that reflect the distinctive four seasons and their natural beauty. The following calendar lists popular events already scheduled throughout the year. 

For information, exact dates and prices, phone The Julian Chamber of Commerce at (760) 765-1857.

September 2008

Harvest Days – mid September through October

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

Every Saturday: "Country Market" – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques, 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

August 29-September 1: Julian Arts Guild Fall Fine Arts Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

September 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-30:  Home Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

September 6: Julian Grape Stomp Festa – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Menghini Winery  more info...  Photo 1  Photo 2  Photo 3 
For photos by Bill Helf click here:
http://www.billhelf.us/Julian'sAnnualGrapeStompAndFesta.htm

September 6: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 4 p.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

September 6-October 5: Ceramic Artist Sayoko Becker – Santa Ysabel Art Gallery – Artist reception Sept.6, 4-8 p.m. – (760) 765-1676

September 14 - October 26: Scarecrow Competition and Display at the Trading Post Village – Free Admission and Free Parking – Larger than life scarecrow creations in several categories will be displayed outdoors and compete for over $500 in prizes.  Be sure to vote for your favorites!  This is a wonderful autumn family project or a chance for individuals to get creative!  Entry forms and official rules and regulations are available at: Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St. or In the Pines and Mountain Top Antiques at 3411 Highway 79 S, Julian, CA 92036.  For more information: www.inthepinesdesigns.com

September 19: A Rose Path to host The First Anniversary Reception for The Julian Art Gallery – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – All are welcome to come and enjoy light refreshments and view inspired works by this Quarter's Featured Artists.  For more information go to www.arosepath.net

September 21: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 9 a.m. – (760) 765-4098

September 19-21, 26-28: Town Hall Crafters Arts & Crafts Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall 

September 20-21: Julian Lions Club 37th Annual Bluegrass Festival – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday – Frank Lane Park – for tickets and information:
www.julianbluegrassfestival.com        more info...

September 27-28: Menghini Arts and Music Festival – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Menghini Winery  more info...

October 2008

HARVEST DAYS

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

October 4-5: Julian Merchants Association Julian Apple Days Festival – Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Menghini Winery – $3 Adults, Children 15 under free. (760) 765-1083  www.julianappledays.com

September 6-October 5: Ceramic Artist Sayoko Becker – Santa Ysabel Art Gallery – Artist reception Sept.6, 4-8 p.m. – (760) 765-1676

Every Friday: 7:15 p.m., Saturday: 1:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m., and Sunday: 1:15 p.m.:  Triangle Club's OLD TIME MELODRAMA – Town Hall  www.julianmelodrama.com

October 1-13: Home Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

October 14-31:  Town Hall Crafters Fall Arts & Crafts Show – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Town Hall

October :  Annual Laguna Mountain Rendezvous – Gate open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday until 8:00 p.m. http://www.homestead.com/sdcml/

October 4-5: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church October Fest – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Valley Independent Bank  more info...

October 19: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 9 a.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

October : Julian Elementary & Jr. High Halloween Carnival –  1 p.m. to 5 p.m. –  Cake Walk, Wheel of Luck, Go Fish & Duck Pond, Tattoos & Face Painting, Ping Pong Toss, Dime Toss – 1704 Cape Horn Drive (behind the Julian High School)

November 2008

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

November 1: Methodist Church Gift Market – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

November 1-2: Julian Open Studios Tour – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Maps $5 available at the Town Hall.

November: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 9 a.m. – (760) 765-4098

November 1-2, 12-25:  Town Hall Crafters Arts & Crafts Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

November 2-30: Home Show – Town Hall – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November 8-December 7: Banner Queen Art Gallery 9th Annual Miniature Fine Art Show – Reception, November 8, 1-5 p.m.– 36766 Highway 78, (760) 765-2168

November 8: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 9 a.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

November 27: Thanksgiving Dinner at the Pine Hills Lodge – seating at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.  Reservations required (760) 765-1100  www.pinehillslodge.com

November 29: Julian Country Christmas and Tree Lighting – 5:15 p.m. – Museum’s Memorial Park  more info..

December 2008

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

December 12-14, 26-31: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

December 5: Community Christmas with Santa – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Town Hall

November 8-December 7: 9th Annual Miniature Fine Art Show – Banner Queen Art Gallery – Reception, Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m. (760) 765-2168

December 5-6,12-13,19-20-21: "A Christmas Carol" by Kinney Productions – Curtain is 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 1 p.m. matinee Sunday Dec. 21 – Town Hall – (760) 765-1688  more info... 

December 12: Holiday Home Tour – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – $20 – This tour of country homes in the Julian area is an annual event sponsored by the Julian Woman's Club.  Transportation is provided by the club members.  For information and tickets call: (760) 765-0436 or (760) 765-1538.

Every Saturday until Christmas: Wandering Julian Carolers 4 to 6 p.m. – Town site

Every Saturday until Christmas: Living Nativity – 5:30 p.m. – Cider Mill, corner Main & B

December 21: Julian Community Choir Handel's Messiah – 7 p.m. – Town Hall

December 26 through January 4: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

December 31: New Years Eve Party at the Pine Hills Lodge –  Dinner will be served from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations required (760) 765-1100  www.pinehillslodge.com

January 2009

Every Sunday except January 11 (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados   – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

January 1-4: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

January: R&B Bicycle Club Borrego Springs Century – 7:30 a.m. – Palm Canyon Resort, Borrego Springs – (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

February 2009

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857

February 12-22: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

February 28: Black History Month Festival – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall – The event will feature live music, history, buttermilk pancake breakfast and a southern lunch.  Two black history tours will be conducted at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. leaving from the Julian Black Historical Society. 

March 2009

Daffodils in bloom / Desert Wildflowers in bloom

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

March: Julian Art Guild Daffodil Art Show – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

March: Daffodil Show – The Blue Heron Garden Shop, 2116 Third St. – Saturday, March 8 from 12 to 4 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Bring all daffodils for display & judging Friday March 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – names and questions about daffodils answered by National Daffodil Society experts.

March 13-22: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

March: R&B Bicycle Club Tour of Borrego – 7:30 a.m. – Palm Canyon Resort, Borrego Springs – (760) 765-2200  www.julianactive.com

March: R&B Bicycle Club Montezuma Grade Hill Climb   –  11 mile, 3300 foot climb for the hardcore!! – (760) 765-2200  www.julianactive.com

April 2009

Lilacs in Bloom

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857  more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

April 3-12: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

April: Banner Queen Art Gallery, Carol Ravy's Student Art Show – Reception April 12, 1-5 p.m. – 36766 Highway 78, (760) 765-2168

April: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 9 a.m. – (760) 765-4098

May 2009

Every Sunday, except May 25 (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

Every Friday & Saturday: Live Music at Wynola Pizza Express – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – (760) 765-1004

Every Saturday: "Country Market" – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques, 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

May: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 9 a.m. – (760) 765-4098

May: R&B Bicycle Club Julian Bicycle Festival – 7 a.m. registration – (760) 765-2200  www.julianactive.com

May 10: Mothers Day Brunch at the Pine Hills Lodge, 9 am to 2 pm, $32.00 for Adults, $15.95 Kids 10 and under, Reservations Required (760) 765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com

May 7-10: Julian Women's Club Wild Flower Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall  more info...

May 8-11: Julian Arts Guild Spring Fine Arts Show – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Town Hall   more info...

May 15-24: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

May 16-17: 14th Annual Santa Ysabel Art Festival – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. –  Santa Ysabel Art Gallery at Highway 78/79, Santa Ysabel – (760) 765-1676  more info...

TBA: May Fest Celebration – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Oompapa Band, Food & Beverage, face painting & balloons by Grandma & Grandpa D Clowns – Rabobank Parking Lot, 2033 Main Street

May: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 9 a.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – includes picnic on the peak – (760) 765-4098

May 25: Memorial Day Observance – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Julian Pioneer Cemetery

June 2009

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

Every Saturday: "Country Market" – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques, 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

June 6: Sons of American Legion "The Dance" – 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Menghini Winery – Country Western dancing to "The Working Cowboy Band" – Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door, child 12 under $5 –  More info...

June 6-7: Summer Festival – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques

June-July: Banner Queen Art Gallery 8th Annual Spring Fine Art Show – Reception June 6, 1-5 p.m. – 36766 Highway 78, (760) 765-2168

TBA: Julian Gold Rush Days – Julian Town Site – www.juliangoldrushdays.com

June 14^: Fathers Day Brunch at the Pine Hills Lodge, 9 am to 2 pm, $18.95 for Adults & $12.95 for Children 10 and under.  Cowboy Jack will be performing on the 5 Cedar Deck! Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Reservations Requested (760) 765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com

June: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 9 a.m. – (760) 765-4098

June: Wynola Summer Festival at Wynola Antiques & Collectibles – arts, crafts, antiques, gold panning, nostalgic farm equipment, mountain men, chili cook-off – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

June: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 9 a.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – includes picnic on the peak – (760) 765-4098

June 20: Robb Bower's Blues Bash "Labor of Love"– 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Menghini Winery – Tickets: $25, Teens 13-18 $10 (children 12 & under free)  more info...

June 26- July 5: Julian Women's Club Heritage Quilt Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall  more info...

June 19- July 5: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

July 2009

 Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

Every Saturday: "Country Market" – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques, 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

June 6-July 5: Annual Spring Fine Art Show – Banner Queen Art Gallery –1-6 p.m. (760) 765-2168.

June 26– July 5: Julian Women's Club Heritage Quilt Show – weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Town Hall  more info...

June 19-July 5: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

July 4: Community Fourth of July Parade – Pre-parade activities start at 10 a.m., Parade starts at noon – Main Street – parade applications are available at the Town Hall, Sprague Realty, Julian News and Julian Yesteryears.  For info call (760) 765-1857 or click here:  more info... 
For photos by Bill Helf click here:
http://www.bill-helf.us/julian.htm

July: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 5 p.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

July: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 4 p.m. – (760) 765-4098

August 2008

Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...

Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com

Every Saturday: "Country Market" – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wynola Junction Antiques, 4326 Highway 78, (760) 765-4758

August TBA: Julian Star Fest – Menghini Winery – See telescopes & view objects in the night sky, vendors, guest speakers, camping available Friday and Saturday night. For more information call (760) 765-1083 or www.julianstarfest.com      More Info...

August 9: Santa Open Space Preserve Guided Hike – meet at Farmer Road Staging area – 4 p.m. – (760) 765-4098

August: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 4 p.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

August: Julian Black Historical Society Julian Delta Blues Festival – 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Town Hall – For information call (619) 685-7215 www.julianblackhistoricalsociety.org

Visit during mid-week to enjoy the quiet and peaceful historic town and beautiful countryside.

Julian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1866, 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA  92036
(760) 765-1857