Madera Old Timer's Day Celebration

Jarrod Lyman
Director of Media
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636

Old Timer’s Day Parade

Madera, CA. –  A popular, annual tradition in Madera takes place this weekend.

The Old Timer’s Day is an annual celebration that takes place the final Saturday in September each year honoring the rich history of Madera.

The day kicks off with a parade beginning at 10 am. Co-sponsored by the Madera Downtown Association and the Kiwanis Club of Madera, the parade starts on Yosemite Avenue near Flume and travels west, concluding at Courthouse Park. 

Immediately after the parade the Old Timer’s Day in the Park starts. Activities include a BBQ, food and crafts booths, various activities, as well as the “Whiskerino Contest” where the longest and shortest beards will be judged. Attendees with the best mustaches and most unique beards also have a chance to walk away with prizes. 

The Madera County Historical Society will also have the old Courthouse Museum open. The King and Queen will greet visitors while they browse the old courthouse, turned in to a museum that highlights the diverse history of Madera. 

For more information on the parade, call 559-673-5951. For more information on the Old Timer’s Day in the Park, call 559-673-0291 or 559-675-7715.

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