Updates from Visit Tuolumne County

Visit Tuolumne County Friends & Family Campaign

Visit Tuolumne County is embracing the familiar, comfortable feeling of visiting the people you love, unhurried days, shared meals, and time together without the crowds through our current Visiting Friends & Family campaign. We’re encouraging residents to invite the people they care about to spend time here, share favorite places, and make new memories together, while enjoying special deals from our lodging partners.

This campaign is especially important during a slower travel period, when it can help drive overnight stays. Having a comfortable place to stay nearby makes it easier for guests to relax and extend their visit — supporting our lodging partners, keeping visitor spending in the community, and letting locals keep their couches to themselves.

Winter Smiles Start Here

Winter in Tuolumne County brings fresh snow, bluebird days, and plenty of ways to play, whether carving turns, tubing with the kids, or lacing up skates.

This season is extra special at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, which is proudly celebrating 75 years as a Sierra favorite. As the closest snow and ski resort to the Bay Area, Dodge Ridge continues to be a go-to for skiers and riders seeking a relaxed, uncrowded mountain experience. The resort offers snow tubing, terrain parks, and ski and snowboard lessons for all skill levels (ages 4+), making it a great fit for both first-timers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

For families focused on snow play rather than skiing, Leland Snowplay remains a winter classic. For more than 30 years, Leland has provided a fun, safe environment with multiple snow tubing slopes for all ages—and tubes are included, making it an easy, stress-free outing.

Looking to stay warm while still enjoying winter fun? Ice skating at Long Barn Lodge Ice Rink is a cherished tradition. Located at the retro-revived Long Barn Lodge, the rink is open to the public and offers skate rentals, lessons, and party bookings.

New to the winter lineup is the ice skating rink at Firefall Ranch Yosemite. This synthetic ice rink offers another fun winter activity, with skate and helmet rentals available.

All winter activities and seasons are weather and conditions permitting.

Upcoming Events

Sierra Repertory Theater 47th Anniversary Season 2026 Opener! Fiddler On The Roof
February 27-March 29
Sonora, CA

39th Annual InFocus Photography Competition, Exhibition & Sale
March 18-29
Angelo's Hall, Columbia State Historic Park

Tuolumne County Art Week
April 11-19
Throughout Tuolumne County

Visit Tuolumne County will host the 6th Annual Tuolumne County Art Week this April, coinciding with California Arts, Culture & Creativity Month. Art Week highlights the creativity deeply rooted in our community and showcases artists of all kinds—from visual and performing arts to makers and cultural organizations.

Local artists, galleries, art-related businesses, and organizations are invited to participate by hosting an event, activity, or special promotion during the week.