[EDITORIAL NOTE: Conflicting evidence on timing — the only recent reference found (visitjulian.com) cited a date in early April (2022), not June as this file previously stated. No confirmed current date found. Pushed to the last-referenced date and left unconfirmed until verified directly with the Julian Chamber of Commerce.]
Historic Julian hosts their annual Gold Rush Days, a Wild-West-themed historical festival.
ACTIVITIES
Historical encampments (with a chance to meet miners, mountain men & cowboys!), gun fighting, reenactments & mock claim jumping, tomahawk throwing demonstrations, gold panning & so much more!!
The old fashioned mining camp will offer $3 admission for those over 12 years of age, while those 12 and younger are free, vendors, an arts & crafts market, food & drink, gem mining, children’s pioneer games, free parking & plenty of family fun.
Julian Doves & Desperados
Historic comedy skits on Sunday at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm located in the stage area between Julian Fitness Center & the Julian Market & Deli. For more information call (760) 765-1857.
Eagle and High Peak Mine and Museum
Offers daily tours of the mines from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Adults are $10.00 and children are $5.00. Gold panning and museum are included in the price. 2320 C Street in Julian. For more information call (760) 765-0036.
For more information visit http://visitjulian.com/to-see-do/special-events/gold-rush-days/