Angels Camp, CA…The Mark Twain Wild West Fest has been announced for Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm, on Main Street in historic downtown Angels Camp. The whimsical Mark Twain Wild West Fest promises to be a living interpretation and celebration of the 19th Century Wild West Gold Rush-era of the Sierra Nevada Mother Lode. Featured are three stages of non-stop music, comedy and entertainment; roving street performers, magicians, jugglers, musicians, honky-tonk piano players and dance hall girls; beer, wine and food; as well as villains and damsels in distress; gold miners, their encampment and gold panning demonstrations; a flapjack breakfast; over 80 street vendors of all descriptions including arts and crafts. Admission and parking are FREE all day.

In addition, historical impersonators and re-enactors from great literary figures, entertainers and iconic personalities who made the American West great will be in attendance, including Mark Twain himself. Entertainment will also feature a children’s Gold Rush Village with interactive activities such as rope tying, lassoing, pie eating contest, fence painting, a liar’s contest, and other activities for adults and children of all ages.
This year, the Mark Twain Wild West Fest is offering raffle tickets for $10 each with the grand prize of Six Pure Gold Nuggets valued at approximately $5,800.00, or $3,000 Cash! Raffle tickets may be purchased at the Angels Camp Business Association, Calaveras Visitor Bureau and other locations throughout Angels Camp or at the festival. Raffle ticket sales support of the production of the 2017 Mark Twain Wild West Fest.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to attend in costume… Wild West, Western, Gold Rush, Edwardian, Victorian, Gothic and even Steampunk attire of the era. Costume Contests will be held in the Gold Rush Village.
VENDOR AND VOLUNTEER INFO:
Vendor space is currently available and range from $40 to $150 depending upon the nature of the business. To reserve, contact the Angels Camp Business Association at 209-736-1333 or email info@angelscampbusiness.com. Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up, parking, traffic control and other duties. Contact info@angelscampbusiness.com.
For additional event information and schedule of entertainment, visit: www.marktwainwildwestfest.com and for comprehensive visitor and lodging information, visit www.gocalaveras.com

• What: The Mark Twain Wild West Fest presented by the Angels Camp Business Association
• When: Saturday, October 21, 2017
• Time: 10 am to 5 pm – Street Festival
• Where: Highway 49, “Main Street” Angels Camp, California.
• Admission: FREE!
• Age: All Ages and 21+ to drink alcoholic beverages.
• Attire: Period costumes strongly encouraged. Wild West, Western, Gold Rush, Edwardian, Victorian, Gothic and even Steampunk.
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marktwainwildwestfest
• Public Transportation and Parking: Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from 9:30 am to 5 pm from the parking lots at the Bret Harte High School Theater Parking Lot and
• St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
• Media Inquiries: Jessica Johnston – admin@angelscampbusiness.com