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Bumping up against the west side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Sierra foothills are where California’s past, present, and future merge into one unforgettable destination. The Gold Rush sparked the largest mass migration in America’s history, when more than 300,000 pioneers headed west to California hoping to strike it rich. You’ll find treasures of a different kind along the historic Golden Chain Highway, which oozes Old West charm. Or leave the small towns in your rearview and head to cosmopolitan Sacramento to sample the gastronomic wonders of America’s Farm to Fork Capital.

 

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  • Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

    Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee

    May 14–17, 2026 Experience the renowned festival that Mark Twain helped make famous

  • Strawberry Music Festival

    Strawberry Music Festival

    May 21–24, 2026 A four-day festival celebrating strawberries, music, and the mountains

  • California State Fair

    California State Fair

    July 17–August 2, 2026 From fried treats to fireworks, this Sacramento classic delivers

  • California Wine Month

    California Wine Month

    September 1–30, 2026 Taste Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more at events in wine regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Temecula Valley

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