There are several events planned in the Mother Lode this weekend.

La Fiesta- Celebrating Comunidad, is a free public this Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am ath Columbia College. Celebrate Latinx culture and community through music, dance, food, and art.  Students, family, friends, and the community are welcome. Performances from Ballet Folclorico Anauhuac, Salsa Merced, and Columbia College students, plus community resources, food from many different Latin regions, and more.  For more information visit their event page.

The Twain Harte Outdoor Christmas Market is Saturday and Sunday. The market will feature high-quality, hand-crafted artisans and antiques at many booths. There will also be specialty foods and live music and admission is free. Details are on their website here.

The 6th Annual Murphys Witch Walk Costume Festival and Vendor Bazaar Returns to Main Street this Saturday in downtown Murphys from 11 am to 8 pm. Enjoy multiple vendor bazaars, charity raffles, and music. The festive costumed event supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern California. Details are here and Wednesday’s News Maker interview with Christopher Buttner, Co-Owner/Creative and Marketing Director of Murphys’ Witch Walk is here.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at the South Shore of Lake Camanche in Valley Springs with German food, a beer trailer, and entertainment from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.

Indigeny Reserve’s 10th Anniversary will be celebrated at their annual Fall Festival. Enjoy live music, food vendors, craft vendors, and a pumpkin patch. The event is held each Saturday in October from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

The 46^th Annual Sonora Bach Festival has returned this Fall. The second in the series of three, is the Locals Concert Saturday…