Sonora’s Spring Festival Is Free Family Fun

The streets of downtown Sonora will be filled with pedestrians, arts, music and more this Saturday as the annual Sonora Spring Festival returns along Washington Street.

Sheala Wilkenson, City of Sonora Events Coordinator, was Thursday’s KVML “Newsmaker of the Day”.

This free event runs along both sides of Washington Street from the Red Church to the Opera Hall and includes several of the side streets in historic downtown Sonora.

From 11 am to 4 pm, residents and visitors alike are invited to check out the various arts, crafts and vendors booths. There will be plenty of live outdoor music. Additionally, the public may find free ice cream, face painting, antique fire trucks, business specials, dance lessons, bounce houses, plant and flower shows and tri-tip sandwiches.

Featured events will include open house tours of the Red Church, The Methodist Church, the Sonora Volunteer Fire Museum. The family event also includes a bug zoo and a petting zoo. Local merchants and retail stores will provide one-day specials.

Click here for the event listing.

The “Newsmaker of the Day” is heard each weekday morning on AM 1450 KVML at 6:47, 7:47 and 8:47 am.