Event Calendar

As an extra special opportunity to our guests, we would be happy to host any of the following special events for your large group or Corporation. Request an “add on” when making your rafting reservation.

  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Wine Tasting
  • Hawaiian Luau
  • Rope Course
  • Rafting and a Movie in Camp on the big screen

What is your special event?
Present your ideas, we’ve open ears!

  1. Coloma Blues Live

    June 6, 2012

    6th Annual Coloma Blues Live Music Festival featuring Taj Mahal & The Trio Band, Tommy Castro Band, John Nemeth, and Sugar Thieves. This is a one day music event held at the Henningson-Lotus Park on the South Fork American River. Gate opens at 10:00am and music starts at 11:00am. Add this event to your river rafting trip with Mother Lode River Center for a perfect weekend.

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  2. Mother Lode 40th Anniversary Party!

    July 1, 2012

    Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mother Lode River Center . Bring your family for a day of rafting followed by an afternoon of fun at the Mother Lode River Center. food, beverages, and live music will keep you entertained into the night

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  3. The 16th annual California WorldFest

    July 12, 2012 - July 15, 2012

    The 16th annual California WorldFest features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned children’s program… celebrate mid-summer under the cool, tall pines of the Sierra foothills.

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  4. American River Music Festival

    September 14, 2012 - September 16, 2012

    This 6th annual music festival features American, Folk and Blues music performances throughout the river community. Music takes place on the riverfront main stage, along the river in three river front campgrounds, on a “gorge” whitewater river trip, on a guided riverfront hike, on a wine tasting trip, and at fun eateries in the valley. Bring the whole family and use Mother Lode River Center as your “home base.”

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  5. 2012 American River Trailfest

    June 13, 2012

    One of the biggest yearly celebrations in Coloma, with bbq, live music, raffle, live auction and more. All proceeds go toward the construction and maintenance of a vast system of trails stretching from the Coloma-Lotus Valley down to Salmon Falls.

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  6. Gold Hill Wakamatsu Festival

    May 19, 2012

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