Main Street
Columbia, CA
Free, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
July 4, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last year, 2022, was the Great Mother Lode Brass and Reed Band, concert & dance in the street. 2023 has not been announced.
Columbia State Historic Park
Main St.
Columbia, CA
Free, friendsofcolumbiashp.com
July 15, 2023, 6-10 p.m. band to be announced
Big Band Street Dance
Columbia State Historic Park
Gazebo
Columbia, CA
Free to see, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
September 23, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fiddle & Bango Contest (yes, bango) More than 40 musicians compete for prizes in the following categories: fiddle, banjo, vocal, guitar, mandolin and miscellaneous.
Held in conjunction with the Poison Oak Show and Chili Cook-off, the bango contest offers a grand prize --usually a gold nugget, and there are cash and gift certificate prizes in each category.
There is an entry fee to compete in each category.
The Fiddle & Bango Contest is free to the viewing public. Bring lawn chairs, hats and sunscreen. Souvenir T-shirts that support the cause cost $20.
ll ages and music genres are represented in this contest, which is sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Competition begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. and continues all day, except for a lunch break, which features a Chili Cook-off columbiacalifornia.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.