Lao boat racing comes to Lake Yosemite this weekend
Lake Yosemite’s usual traffic of sail boats and jet skis will be pausing on Aug. 24 to make room for a new event: the Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival.
“Everybody's welcome,” said Khamla Emanivong, one of the organizers for the event. “It's more of us showing a showcase of our culture and our tradition, and sharing our culture and…
Shaboozey added to lineup GoldenSky Country Music Festival…
Shaboozey — the chart-topping artist behind the #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — has officially joined to the GoldenSky Country Music…
AirFest Fly-in to offer families closeup look at Castle…
Hey Merced County.
This may come as a surprise, but you have a major airport — home to one of the longest runways in the western United States — that’s…
Thousands Turn Out For Atwater’s 61st 4th of July Parade
Area residents came out in droves to celebrate Independence Day in Atwater — a 61-year tradition that only keeps growing year after year.
The town’s 4th of July festivities are renowned throughout the region, and are known for attracting visitors far and wide. This year was no exception, and despite the parade route being extended,…
Prepared For Aftershock? Now is the time to take the dive…
Central Valley residents are already well into the sweltering heat of summer, and while there’s a current scramble to find cool getaways, music fans…
Get Ready For One Big Hot Independence Weekend
Yes temperatures are expected to soar this week just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
However, there will be plenty to experience from Independence…
Playhouse Merced in financial crisis
Nearly a month after Playhouse Merced parted ways with its artistic director, members of the Board of Directors revealed the nonprofit organization is running out of money, and the upcoming 30th show season at the popular downtown venue is in doubt.
During a well-attended public meeting on June 26, the PHM board presented a financial report…
Atwater poised for citywide Fourth of July celebration
Atwater’s annual Fourth of July community blast — a longtime favorite of Merced County residents — will be returning for its 61st year with a full…
Fair Concerts, Grandstand Events This Weekend!
The Merced County Fair is in full gear!
Here’s a look at this weekend’s events for the FREE Outdoor Theatre Concert Series presented by Coors…
Merced County Fair announces 2024 Grandstand lineup
The Merced County Fair has announced its action-packed lineup for the 2024 Grandstand Entertainment presented by Table Mountain Casino Resort, Coors Light, Save Mart and O’Reilly Auto Parts.
"In a matter of weeks, the Grandstand will be filled with nightly action-packed shows at the 2024 Merced County Fair," said Teresa Burrola,…