Claremont Village Calendar of Events 2012
... generally reflects larger, outdoor Village events and will be updated throughout the year as more information becomes available. Many galleries and businesses also sponsor special events, exhibits, classes and entertainment. Please contact them directly for more details.

Every Sunday ... 8:00am-1:00pm
CLAREMONT FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
A "must see" during weekly strolls on Sunday mornings. Sponsored by The Claremont Forum on Second Street between Indian Hill Blvd and Yale Avenue. FREE ADMISSION. View Village Claremont webpage Call (909) 626-3066.

First Saturday ... 10:00am-12:00noon
VILLAGE WALKING TOUR
pponsored by Claremont Heritage. Tour begins in front of the historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 West First St. and ends with a tour of the newly restored College Heights Lemon Packing House, 500 W. First St. Led by a Claremont Heritage tour guide, this enjoyable walk includes the city's commercial, civic and college buildings bringing to life more than a hundred years of Claremont's history. Cost: $5 per person. Reservations recommended. Call (909) 621-0848. View website

Monthly ... 5:30-8:30pm
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Art exhibits at The Packing House and participating Village businesses. FREE EVENT. View www.artwalkclaremont.com

3 more tours ... 2012: Mar 24, Sept 15, Nov 10
THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES WALKING TOUR is held quarterly. Call Claremont Heritage at (909) 621-0848 for cost, reservations and time. View website

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 ... 5:30-8:30pm
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Art exhibits at Claremont Forum in The Packing House and participating Village businesses. FREE EVENT. View www.artwalkclaremont.com

Saturday, June 9 (Tentative) ... 5:00-9:00pm
CLAREMONT VILLAGE BLUES & BREWS
3rd Annual event sponsored by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. Held at numerous locations in the Village -- Watch for more details as they become available.

Wednesday, July 4
CLAREMONT'S JULY 4th CELEBRATION
Sponsored by City of Claremont. Day-long activities take place at Memorial Park. Parade begins at 4:00. Fireworks held at Pomona College. Call Human Services (909) 399-5490. View website

Monday Night Concerts at Memorial Park ... July 9 thru Sept 3
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by City of Claremont and Claremont Kiwanis. Annual family tradition -- Summertime concerts held Memorial Park, 800 N. Indian Hill Blvd. FREE EVENT. Phone (909) 399-5490.

Monday Night Concerts at Memorial Park ... July 9 thru Sept 3
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by City of Claremont and Claremont Kiwanis. Annual family tradition -- Summertime concerts held Memorial Park, 800 N. Indian Hill Blvd. FREE EVENT. Phone (909) 399-5490.

Monday Night Concerts at Memorial Park ... July 9 thru Sept 3
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by City of Claremont and Claremont Kiwanis. Annual family tradition -- Summertime concerts held Memorial Park, 800 N. Indian Hill Blvd. FREE EVENT. Phone (909) 399-5490.

Saturday, Sept. 15 ... 5:00-9:00pm
VINTAGE VILLAGE WINE WALK
11th Annual event sponsored by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. Held at numerous locations in the Village -- Sells Out in Advance. Tickets available August 1. View 2011 website.

Sat, Oct 27 ... 9:00am-5:00pm
VILLAGE VENTURE Arts & Crafts Faire
30th Annual event sponsored by Claremont Chamber of Commerce. FREE EVENT. Autumn's Largest Arts & Crafts Faire in the Inland Valley! Phone (909) 624-1681. View website

Wednesday, Oct. 31 ... Times to be determined
CLAREMONT'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
Fun & Games at the depot and Trick or Treat in the Village
Sponsored by City of Claremont and Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. FREE EVENT. Phone (909) 399-5490

Friday, Nov 9 and Saturday, Nov 10 ... 10:00am-4:00pm
64th Annual PILGRIM PLACE FESTIVAL
Click to view YouTube video of the 2009 Festival I photographed
Enjoy a unique Pilgrim experience at Pilgrim Place, 660 Avery Road, Claremont ... Fun activities for all ages. Art, crafts, rides, booths, historical drama, terrific food. FREE ADMISSION. Sponsored by Pilgrim Place. Phone (909) 621-9581 View website

Thursday, Nov 22 (Thanksgiving)
5th Annual TURKEY TROT in The Village & The Claremont Colleges
Kids 1k Fun Run and 5k Run/Walk
Click to view YouTube video of the 2009 Turkey Trot I photographed
Sponsored by Claremont Sunrise Rotary. Starts near the Claremont Depot. View website

Friday, Dec. 7 ... 5:00-8:00pm
ANNUAL CLAREMONT VILLAGE HOLIDAY PROMENADE & TREELIGHTING CEREMONY
View webpage from 2010

December - Selected dates
INLAND PACIFIC BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER
Click to view The Nutcracker webpage
Truly an awe-inspiring Claremont tradition. Over 100 wonderfully-costumed dancers perform this beautifully-choreographed ballet. See it all at the historic Bridges Auditorium / The Claremont Colleges, 450 N. College Way (east of College Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets), Claremont. Order tickets by phone (909) 607-1139 (Mon-Fri 10-4).

METROLINK HOLIDAY TOY EXPRESS
Not yet known if the train will stop in Claremont in 2012.
Click to view YouTube video of the 2009 Holiday Train I photographed

A look back at a few events ...

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 ... CELEBRATE 91711 - Our Zip Code Day
9.17.11 - A Unique Date to Celebrate Claremont! What a wonderful day it was: Annual Claremont Kiwanis Breakfast at Memorial Park, "Ice Skating" in the Village, Open Studios 91711, Art Festival for Kids at The Packing House, Entertainment and Art at the Old School House, 91711 Passport - Shop, Dine & SAVE in Claremont, Community Photo and so much more. New photos added on Sept. 25! View website www.Celebrate91711.com

Friday, Sept 9, 2011 ... VINTAGE VILLAGE WINE WALK
10th Annual event sponsored by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group. Wine and food tasting held at over 38 locations in the Village. Entertainment throughout the Village. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. View webpage.

Annual SHOES THAT FIT for BACK TO SCHOOL Backpack Project - Special Community Project
250 children need Shoes That Fit (every child deserves them) and YOU . Annually Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group partners with Shoes That Fit and the local community to provide athletic shoes, socks and school items for local children in need. Hundreds of generous people have found this to be a PRICELESS experience. View webpage for participating locations. Call Susan Pearson at The Bath Workshop (909) 625-3417.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 ... AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
Stage 7 of this prestigious bike race began at 11:45am in the Claremont Village, traveled west to Azusa, then, up a 21 mile climb to Mt. Baldy ... 75.8 miles!
>> View website with Claremont's info: www.tourofcalifornia-claremont.org
>> View AMGEN Tour of California website

Fri, May 6, 2011 ...CLAREMONT VILLAGE BLUES & BREWS
2nd Annual "toe tappin', beer tastin' walk was held in the Village sponsored by Claremont Chamber Village Marketing Group in partnership with Eureka! Burger. Scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2012. View webpage with 2011 photos.

Free Claremont Village Trolley Rides Ended in May 2009. Click here for details