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"Hermitfest" The 8th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration Filled Hermit Valley On Saturday
Hermit Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosted their 8th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, They invited everyone to “Come Play on the Pass” and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. The centerpiece of the celebration was their day long, live music event in Hermit Valley...
 
This year the Hermit Valley performers will included new faces as well as returning favorites including Billie Shields and Friends, Grover Anderson, Tour Guides, The Hot Dark, Ten Dollar Pony and Clan Dyken. The music began around noon and officially ended at 7 pm but those of you who have attended before know that the music continued on stage and around the campfire long into the evening.
There was food and beverages and the work of a few local artisans available for admiring and purchase. Bill Welles, a long time Hermitest favorite, will be closed the show.
Hermit Valley is a beautiful spot with plenty of opportunity for hiking and playing in the river. Fall weather is generally warm and sunny but a quick afternoon rain shower is always a possibility in the mountains and you’ll want to make sure you bring warm clothing as the mornings and evenings can be quite chilly. Primitive campsites are available on a first come basis for those wishing to spend the night. There are sites in the immediate vicinity of the event as well as a few more on the river side of the road nearby which should afford a bit more privacy. And, while we welcome your dogs, please bring only well socialized dogs and keep them on a six foot leash. For those of you planning to spend the night, Arnold Pantry will be offering late night treats and breakfast on Sunday morning.
On your way to the celebration in Hermit Valley, stop by the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce offices in downtown Markleeville where they will have maps, cold drinks and lots of information about things to do over the weekend. On the Arnold side you may want to stop and have breakfast, visit the Logging Museum, hike a portion of the Rim Trail or stop in at Big Trees State Park to admire the giant redwoods and the new Visitors Center on your way to Hermit Valley. Unfortunately, it looks like the pools at Grover Hot Springs State Park, outside Markleeville, will be closed for pool maintenance.
Hermit Valley is located on Highway 4 in the Stanislaus National Forest about 38 miles east of Arnold and 23 miles west of Markleeville on the North Fork of the Mokelumne River at about the 7000 foot elevation. If you haven’t driven the pass before, remember that we are a scenic byway for good reason. The higher elevation portion of Highway 4 between Lake Alpine on the west and Silver Creek on the east is narrow, twisty, steep and so worth the drive with beautiful mountain views and many opportunities to get out of your car and take a closer look. The route over the top is not recommended for large RVs or trailers.
Ebbetts Pass was honored with National Scenic Byway status in 2005. It is one of only seven nationally-designated byways in California. The Ebbetts Pass Byway Association is the non-profit organization tasked with preserving, enhancing and promoting the unique resources of the byway. The EPSBA had developed a guidebook for the area which is available on our website for those who want to know more about the history, geology, wildlife and recreation available in the area.
This event is made possible by the generous support our event partners and sponsors so make sure to visit them and let them know you appreciate their support of this event. Our 2014 major sponsors include the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, Bertini Mechanical, Calaveras Big Trees Association, Cedar Center Realty, Ebbetts Pass Lumber, Little Trees Wellness, Mark Twain Hospital/Dignity Health, Tom's Automotive and the US Forest Service. Visit our website for a complete list of our 2014 sponsors.
For more information about the Ebbetts Pass area, this event and what’s happening along the byway all year long, visit www.scenic4.org or www.facebook.com/Scenic4 or e-mail us at info@scenic4.org.
We also want to thank Pioneer Electric, our local media and the many other organizations who all help to promote this event. We especially want to thank Ron Schaner of the Tour Guides who coordinates and schedules the musicians every year and is a tireless supporter of music events along the byway.
For other events in the area and lodging information, contact the Calaveras Visitors Bureau at 209-736-0049 (www.gocalaveras.com) or the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce at 530-694-2475 (www.alpinecounty.com). On the west side you can also visit www.bearvalley.com, www.cometoarnold.com and www.visitmurphys.com.
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