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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.

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November 2008

November Apple Days Schedule

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: Day of the Dead Cemetery Tour – 8.p.m. tours meet at the Farmers Road Entrance – $5, for more information call Julian Walks at (619) 889-6222

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

November 1: Methodist Church Gift Market – Cancelled

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

November 1-2: Tour de Julian – Road & MTB Rides – Based out of Menghini Winery – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

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: Growing Green Fair – Methodist Church – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more info

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 15: Bailey BBQ Live Music – Road Dogs – 8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757

November 22: Bailey BBQ Live Music – Freemonts – 8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757

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 – 4 to 6 p.m. – Museum’s Memorial Park more info..

November 29: Bailey BBQ Live Music – Los Primos – 8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757

December 2008

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

Every Saturday until Christmas: Living Nativity – 6 p.m. – Cider Mill, corner Main & B

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

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) 765-3120 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.

December 14: Breakfast with Santa at the Pine Hills Lodge – 9 am to 1 pm – Enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas Brunch Every Sunday in December from 9 am to 2 pm, but, Santa will only be at the Lodge on the 14^th! $15.95 Adults, $10.95 Children 10 & under, $5 for a High Chair, Please Call for Reservations - 760-765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com

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 27: Borrego Springs Century – Road rides from 35 to 100 miles. Fantastic desert riding with no stop lights! Work off the holiday fat on the finest desert ride – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

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

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

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 14: Tour of Borrego – Road rides of 22, 40, 62, & 80 miles – Wild flowers and great riding – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

March 15: Montezuma Grade Hill Climb – 11 mile, 3300 foot climb for the hardcore!! – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

April 2009

Lilacs in Bloom

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

April 4: Julian MTB Death March – How Much can you endure? For the avid Mountain Biker – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com

April 12^: – Easter Brunch at the Pine Hills Lodge, Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 am! Please call for reservations - 760-765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com

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...

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 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 22-23-24: Julian Arts Guild Spring Fine Arts Show – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Town Hall more info...

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

June 2009

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, 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 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 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

September 2009

Harvest Days – mid September through October

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

September 4-7: Julian Arts Guild Fall Fine Arts Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

September 1-23: Home Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

September 5: 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: Volcan Mountain Guided Hike – 4 p.m. – Volcan Mountain trail head – (760) 765-4098

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

September 19-20: 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 25 - October 12: Town Hall Crafters Arts & Crafts Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall

September 26-27: Menghini Arts and Music Festival – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Menghini Winery more info...

October 2009

HARVEST DAYS

Click Here for October Apple Days Schedule

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

October 3-4: 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 – $5 Adults, Children 15 under free. (760) 765-1083 www.julianappledays.com

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 1-12: Town Hall Crafters Fall Arts & Crafts Show – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Town Hall

October 3-4: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church October Fest – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Valley Independent Bank more info...

October 13-31: Home Show – 9 a.m. to 5 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 17-18: Second Annual Festival of Artisans – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, FREE – Mountain Beadworks www.MountainBeadworks.com

October: 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)

October 31: Halloween Cemetery Tour – 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. – Tours meet at the Farmers Road Entrance – $5, for more information call Julian Walks at (619) 889-6222

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

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

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