First-ever Castle AirFest coming Saturday
The Castle AirFest & Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 19, promises to be one of the top highlights of a busy month filled with local events for all ages.
Going on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at Castle Airport, the AirFest will feature exciting fly-bys and ground displays of rare and vintage aircraft, classic cars, a festival atmosphere with…
Slipknot delivers for longtime fans during throwback…
From the very start — when the members of Slipknot emerged from the swirling stage fog, fans knew they were in for something "(sic)" and different.…
Slayer, Pantera, Insane Clown Posse slay it on Day 1 of…
More than 40,000 fans experienced the mind-boggling quake of Slayer, Pantera and Insane Clown Posse on Day 1 of Aftershock on Thursday at Discovery…
Countryside Pumpkin Patches Open For Season
Michael and Tiffany Skelton and their two children, Aurora and James, were the first ones to the pumpkin patch at Vista Ranch on Sunday morning.
It was opening weekend for the seasonal attraction along Highway 140, and the Skeltons from Hanford had easy access. They had arrived earlier to camp in the nearby farmland thanks to a Harvest Hosts…
Nut Festival to celebrate almond, walnut, pistachio growers
“Mike Hammar and the Nails” are the headliners at the fourth annual Merced County Nut Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The day will be filled…
Renaissance Faire becomes a whimsical good time
Fans of history and fantasy alike flock to Casa de Fruta this time of year for the annual Northern California Renaissance Faire. This year marks their 20th…
‘Peachy Queen’ McClain takes on role of ‘artivist’
Local artist Tanisha McClain — also known as “Peachy Queen” — is a versatile talent with a wide variety of interests and skills. You can find her on the stage, behind the scenes, writing poetry, and even preparing gourmet meals and baked goods for special occasions and community events, among other things.
During the day, she…
Aftershock Set Times Announced
Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA October 10-13 for its 12th year with its biggest lineup yet. The 4-day destination festival will…
‘Le Grand’ Blossomed Along Santa Fe Railroad
Le Grand is an active little town in the southeastern part of Merced County, near Planada and Plainsburg. This unincorporated town in 2022 had a…
Lake Yosemite sailors compete in season finale; Shrimp Feed coming soon
The Lake Yosemite Sailing Association (LYSA) held their last race of the season last Thursday. Eight sailboats raced through a multi-point course around the lake. The weekly sailboat races during the season are one of their most popular functions. During this season’s last race, the boat “Quick Fix” came in first, as they have for…