September

The Bags and Beans Cornhole Tournament and Chili Cookoff in Bridgeport on September 1st is sure to be a good time. What could be better than Craft Beer, Chili and Cornhole? This is a fundraiser supporting The Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department.

The Mono Lake Committee offers Field Seminars all year long with wide array of topics. September and October are especially good months to participate – crisp mornings and fall colors make the outings extra enjoyable. Fire ecology, geology, fall colors, arborglyphs are just a few of the fall programs, or get more hands-on with the watercolor painting and photography workshops. 

Convict Lake, just south of Mammoth Lakes, is certainly is one of the most popular rod and reel destinations in Mono County. It’s about to be derby time with again with Ambush at the Lake from Aug. 24 – Nov. 15, the Morrison’s Bonus Derby Weekend taking place Oct. 25-27.

Bodie Ghost Walk Tours on September 28. What better way to visit California's official ghost town than for a ghostly night in Bode after-hours. You can enjoy one or two of the tour options in addition to a free astronomy talk after dark.

The Tioga Pass Run, a 12.4-mile run up Tioga Pass is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8 and may have the best tagline of any event with "only one hill!". June Lake Jam Fest also returns that weekend, jamming from Sept. 6-8 in June Lake.

Locals, visitors and lovers of the land of all ages are invited to participate in Mono County Stewardship Events on a variety of dates from Jun - Oct with Friends of the Inyo. Meet other outdoor enthusiasts while giving back to the beautiful public lands of Mono County and then celebrate with lunch after a good morning's work. 

September 14: Stillwater Classic - Crowley Lake Fish Camp hosts this annual fly-fishing catch-and-release tournament. Fun for everyone with several categories: individual, ladies, juniors, and teams. All proceeds support the fishery and stocking Crowley Lake. 

Local's favorite Crowley Lake Trail Run returns on Sept. 15. This community fundraising event is perfect for the whole family with 5k and 10k options, as well as a 1k fun run for kids. 

Four fun-filled days of off-road adventure come Sept. 17-21 at the Eastern Sierra ATV & UTV Jamboree in Coleville and Walker. Head out on several guided trail rides through the beautiful backcountry for an exhilarating event.

September 28 Marks complimentary entrance to national parks in celebration of National Public Lands Day. This is a great opportunity to visit Yosemite National Park with FREE entrance - but please check the Park's website for more information. 

Challenge your stamina and grit during the Ridge Rambler Half Marathon in Twin Lakes near Bridgeport on Sept. 28. The race begins at about 7,100 feet and stretches downhill toward Buckeye Road, past alpine lakes and through rolling hills, finishing in Bridgeport at 6,600 feet.

October

Craft beer lovers rejoice as the June Lake Autumn Beer Festival returns to Gull Lake Park on October. 5. Several breweries will have their suds on-tap in the ticketed beer garden, while the music, food vendors and overall family-friendly festival fun will be free and open to the public.

On Saturday, October 5th, Chalfant Big Trees, Nursery, Farm and Feed will open it's annual pumpkin patch, operating Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

 Leaves in the Loop is a fall festival from Oct.11-13 in June Lake. It includes a paint & sip with Tess Marie Artistry, a car show, a fall colors walk, a pumpkin patch, photography contests, a downtown history tour, and “Taste of the Town” restaurant sampling. Stay tuned to the June Lake Loop's Facebook page for more information.

October 12-15 there is a 4-Day Digital Photography Field Workshop with Stephen Johnson on Autumn at Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierra. 
Four days exploring photography in the stark and beautiful scenery of this legendary lake, unlike any other landscape in the world. Its alkaline water, desert vistas, volcanoes and unusual tufa towers make it a remarkable place.

On October 19th join in on an exclusive ghost investigation of Benton Hot Springs - including the General Store, Wai Wera Hotel, Benton Cemetery and more!

Enjoy a day at the Double Eagle Resort and Spa in June Lake for a Fall Festival on October 19th. This is a family friendly event with food, drinks, music, games and art vendors.

As the colorful fall color season comes to an end, join ESIA at their annual Eastern Sierra History Conference from Oct. 25-27 with Historian-led discussions coving everything from the people, culture and traditions of the Eastern Sierra region.

To see more great events happening throughout Mono County,

please visit our Events Calendar.