In our last entry, we told you about all the great music festivals that grace the grounds of Mammoth during the summer. And we don't want you to think we forgot the arts too!
The Mammoth Lakes Fine Arts and Crafts Festival takes place at Kittredge Sports the weekend of July 31-Aug 2. On display will be a variety of paintings, handiwork such as ceramics and jewelry, and more. Over 30 artists will be in attendance showcasing their talents, and instilling in us the creative spirit.
After all, isn't that why we go to the mountains? To get in touch with our basic elements and ponder vividly the grand canvas of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Admission is free, so stop by. You never know what piece will speak to you.
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Though you may think us deep-seeded in denial, we here at Nomadness refuse to let out the exasperated sighs signaling the fact that we're already a month into the summer. A whole month! For us, it feels like it's just barely beginning.
Up in Mammoth, there are two things we associate with the word "summer"- food and festivals. That's why we're out of our minds for this weekend's Villagefest and next weekend's world renown Bluesapalooza!
Globally (and factually) known as the busiest weekend in Mammoth, the Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza has proven to get even wilder with each passing year. With over 30 bands and at least 70 breweries making their rounds on the grounds this year, one can guarantee tickets will sell out soon.
This weekend, however, the Villagefest is in town. Known as the world's "highest rib cook-off" at 8,050 feet, the Mammoth Villagefest is filled with rock n' roll, ribs, and rowdy rebel rousers. The fun will kick off on Friday and, this year, the event has an estimated turnout of 11,000 visitors and promises to light a spark in the heart of your inner wild thing.
Eagles and Pink Floyd tribute bands will entertain the crowds while the delectable smells of chili and barbecue infiltrate the air around them.
The event is free, with proceeds from food and drink benefiting local charities.
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( 3 / 5293 )USA Cycling championship 7/15-19 in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The best of the best will be competing for national titles in cross-country, short track cross-country, downhill, dual slalom and the new addition of Enduro. Awesome event and Mammoth Rentals has "Awesome" discount of 25% off lodging.
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( 3 / 6948 )The regions top burger makers will battle it out in The Village for the ultimate title - best burger in the Eastern Sierra and a trip to the Food Network for a chance to be named the best burger around. Local bands will also take the stage to jam out in a Battle of the Bands.
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 17
5-8:30pm - Free Concert
Live music with Ease Up
The semifinalists from Battle of the Bands will open
Saturday, July 18
4-9:45pm - Burger Battle & Free Concert
Burger Battle: the region's top chefs battle for the title best burger in the Eastern Sierra- the winner will move onto the Food Network's finals.
Live music with Grant Farm and The Giving Tree
Battle of the Bands winner and runner-up will open
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This year's odds for El Niņo look rather promising, and its potential arrival is being met with open arms by ski lovers and eager California residents. Not only could this phenomenon deliver a phenomenal ski season in Mammoth this winter, but it would also serve as a helping hand in California's ever-worsening drought problem.
In the Mammoth area, its effects are prevalent as this summery July week was met instead with hail and rain. According to meteorologists, current weather patterns point to a 90% chance that El Niņo will be evident this fall and an 85% chance that it will continue through the winter season.
Relieving? Definitely. But even with a wet winter being invited into the laps of California residents, there's a long way to go before the water shortage is resolved-- years worth of decent rainfall, for example.
But, at this point, we focus on its positive effects! It looks like the ski slopes will be chock-full of skiers and snowboarders this winter, so make reservations now! Even if you decide to change your mind, our new CFAR policy lets you cancel for any reason during or before your reservation and receive 75% of your money back.
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"Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius." - Pietro Aretino
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