Julian is an historic gold mining town
located in the back country of San Diego county, California. It is
one of California's most popular getaways and is beautiful all year
round. It is especially known for apple picking in local orchards
and apple pie; as a romantic getaway; as a family friendly
destination; as a superb shopping experience; and as a quaint town
surrounded by natural beauty.
The Chamber is located in the
nearly 100-year-old Town Hall which displays historic photos
upstairs, and is often used for local meetings and events. The
Chamber of Commerce office has maps, brochures, books and an
informed staff that provides information about Julian lodging,
restaurants, shops, business services and events.
Julian Historic Walking Tour.
A map is available for self-tour at the Chamber office located in the Town Hall.
Plaques placed on historic buildings on Main, Second, Third, Washington, B and C
Streets reveal Julian history from Gold Rush times to the 1920s.
Featured Events in Julian
The Julian Chamber of Commerce sponsors and supports several
Julian events. The major events throughout the year include the
Grape Stomp & Festa, the Julian Fourth of July Parade, the
Annual Bluegrass Festival and the Julian Country Christmas and
Tree Lighting, and more. For up-to-date information call (760)
765-1857 or visit
www.julianca.com
Julian Doves & Desperado Historic Comedy Skits & Re-enactments -
Every Sunday,
from Noon to 4pm, see Julian’s history come to life as Julian’s
own re-enactment group, the Julian Doves & Desperados, perform
historic comedy skits and roam the streets of the historic down
town area authentically dressed in early western attire dating
from 1850 to 1900, the years gold was discovered and mined from
the local mountains. they also performs a variety of historic
comedy skits at 1pm, 2pm & 3 pm in the stage area between
Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli, located near the
intersection of Main & Washington Streets.
Town Hall Crafters & Home
Shows: Craft shows are held in the Julian Town Hall
on the following 2009 dates: Feb. 12-22; Mar. 13-22; Apr. 3-12;
May 15-24; June 19-July 5; Sept. 25-Oct. 12; Nov. 11-22; Dec.
5-13, 26-31. Special Home shows are also held in the Town Hall
from Sept. 1-23; and Oct. 13-Nov. 29.
OCTOBER 2009
Oct. 3-4: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church October Fest:
Bratwurst, beer, Oom-pah music and dancers in traditional German
and Austrian dancing, bring a taste of Europe to downtown Julian
every October. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, in the Rabobank
parking lot. Tel: (760) 765-1857
NOVEMBER 2009
Nov. 28: Julian Country Christmas & Tree Lighting:
Julian celebrates the holiday season with more, brighter lights
on the towns living Christmas tree and a special homage to the
individuals who contribute time, skills, and energy to making
Julian what many consider the best small town in Southern
California. The tree lighting set to take place in Julian’s
Pioneer Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, marks the beginning
of the annual Julian Country Christmas celebration, three weeks
of holiday festivity during which visitors and residents can
capture the spirit of the season in an old fashioned way.
DECEMBER 2009 'A Christmas Carol' in Julian,
CA - Dec. 10-20: Julian Stage Company and the Julian
Chamber of Commerce present the 2009 production of Charles
Dickens' A Christmas Carol--a Julian holiday tradition. Give
your holiday spirit a boost with the classic story of a lonely,
miserable, hardhearted old man who finds the true meaning of
life and love during one haunted Christmas Eve.
Radio Interviews
featuring Julian
Krisie Morgan was a featured guest on Vacation Station on August
18, 2009. To meet the rest of the guests and listen to the
entire show, please click here. To listen to Krisie's interview,
please double click on the Play button below.
To listen to an interview with Krisie Morgan of the Julian Chamber
of Commerce and member of the re-enactor group Doves and
Desperadoes, an excerpt from our online radio show, Champagne
Sundays, please double click on the play button below.
Krisie Morgan from the Julian Chamber of Commerce
was a featured guest on
‘Champagne Sundays’ radio show to talk about all the
fun events that happen at the Julian Grape Stomp & Festa.To
listen to the entire, unedited show please click
here. To listen to Krisie's interview, please
double click on the Play Button below.
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