EMC HAPPENINGS

Oakhurst Art and Wine Hop

The Oakhurst Art and Wine Hop returns on Thursday, July 18 with featured artists at Yosemite Wine Tails, Bodys by Boyd, Yosemite Sierra Artists Gallery, Yosemite Gateway Art Center, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Oakhurst Spirits Gallery, and Elderberry House. $20 bus a refillable glass which is discounted in future attendance. Wine, food, community and art take center stage with live music and the free Oakhurst Trolley. Visit www.oakhurstarthop.com for more information.

Free rides

The free Bass Lake Shoreline Shuttle and Oakhurst Trolley continue their seasonal runs. For schedules and more visit www.yosemitethisyear.com.

Open Mic

Open Mic in Oakhurst at Queen’s Inn By the River beer garden and wine bar (41139 Highway 41) from 6:30 – 9 p.m. every Thursday. Hosted by Nicole and Terry Hoke – the event is free to attend and participate.

Mountain Artisans Market

The popular open-air handcrafted community market returns to Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park (49777 School Road) in Oakhurst on Saturday, July 18 from 4-9 p.m.

Villager’s Market at Bass Lake

Stop by The Pines Village at Bass Lake every Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. for the new Villager’s Market featuring a variety of fruit and veggies along with home baked treats, locally crafted goods and more.

Gold Dust Dancers

Gold Dust Dancers meet for square dancing on Wednesdays in the Pavilion Room at the Oakhurst Community Center from 6-7 p.m. For more information call Richard at (559) 642-2705.

Yosemite Jazz Band

The Yosemite Jazz Band returns to the Pizza Factory (40120 Highway 41) in Oakhurst on Thursday evenings through September from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Children’s Story Time

Raven & Pines Bookstore (40044 Highway 49) in the Old Mill Shopping Center in Oakhurst invites the community to “Little Saplings Story Time” on Thursdays this summer at 11 a.m. for story reading and an activity. For more information phone (559) 658-2665.

Farmers Market in Oakhurst

The Farmers Market at Bryant’s Ace Hardware (40596 Westlake Drive) in Oakhurst on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. continues weekly through October.

Make ice cream and toppings

Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst will host Madera County Master Food Preservers on Friday, July 17 from 2-5 p.m. for a workshop on how to make dairy and nondairy “ice cream” and topping and to learn the best practices for preserving by freezing. The cost is $20 per person. Register at link.ucanr.edu/freezertreats or contact Barbara at (559) 448-7187.

Celebrate Ag with the Arts call to artists

The deadline for the call for artists to submit work for 2026 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts is July 24. The opening reception for this 33rd year is Aug. 20 and the exhibition closes on Oct. 21 with the show at Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery in Madera. For more information visit www.maderaarts.org/celebrate-agriculture-with-the-arts-2026/

Healthier gardens, naturally

Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst will host Madera County Master Gardeners on Friday, July 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. for Barn Owns in the Garden, a free workshop all about nature’s rodent control taught by MG Rich Gilman.

Christmas in July

Join the fun fundraiser at Patient Feather Ranch & Rescue on Saturday, July 25, for a free, family-oriented merry making with all proceeds going to the nonprofit animal rescue organization, a safe haven for large farm and exotic livestock animals. Guests will be treated to free photos with Santa, a raffle, ornament making, face painting, local vendors selling handmade items ($20 per 10×10 space), food and drinks. A “Wreath and Sip” wreath-making workshop will take place during the evening ($35). Visit www.patientfeatherranchrescue.org for more information.

FOBL Library book sale

Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will host book sales on seven Saturdays in 2026 at the library located at 49044 Civic Circle in Oakhurst, including Aug. 1 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Oct. 3 Sierra Art Trails Art & Craft Book Sale (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Nov. 7 Special Holiday Sale (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Dec. 5 $10/ bag (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.).

Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow

The 54th Annual Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow is set for Aug. 1-2 at the North Fork Recreation Center (33507 Road 230) in North Fork hosted by the Sierra Mono Museum and Cultural Center. Follow on Facebook for the latest announcements and schedule. For more info call (559) 877-2115 or email smmpowwow@gmail.com.

Bass Lake 125th Birthday Party

The Summer of Celebration continues at multiple locations around the Bass Lake Aug. 15.