We love to have a little fun at our park. Each month during the summer season we feature at least one event a month. Check out our calendar and see when you should book your reservations!
2012 Caribou Scheduled Events
Dates are subject to change, please call to verify...
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 - Trout Season Opener - all day.
Trout Season Opener is always the last Saturday in April.
Caribou celebrates the opening of the season with:
Big Fish Contest - $5 entry fee with 100% payback to top 3 places.
Must be signed up before 7am on April 28th, 2012
Big Mike's Barbecue - Barbecue specials all day, and baked good treats.
Come enjoy a meal beside the river!
Family Fun!
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 6:30pm - Mexican Fiesta Night
Happy Cinco de Mayo, amigos! Grab your sombrero and let's get together for
a Mexican-themed potluck - Ole!
Saturday, June 16th, 2012 - 6:30pm - Hawaiian Night
Put on your loudest Hawaiian shirt and let's have some island fun!
Potluck dinner - and dressing in theme always encouraged!
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 - 5:30pm - Fourth of July Parade
2nd annual old fashioned Fourth of July Parade. Kids, bikes, pets - all are encouraged to enter and strut your American spirit! Spectators
encouraged and welcome - bring a chair and buy a glass of cold lemonade.
Don't forget to wear your red, white and blue!
Saturday, August 11th, 2012 - 6:30pm - Cajun Night
A Caribou favorite! Cajun-themed potluck with Caribou crawdads. Share your
favorite Bayou dish and be sure to get in on the crawdad races - always fun!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 - 7:00pm - Movie Night
Let's enjoy a movie together, out at the campfire! Popcorn, s'mores, and a
toasty fire - snuggle up! Movie to be announced at a later date.
Saturday, October 6th, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7th Annual Caribou Iron Chef
Special ingredient - Potatoes
Mark your calendar for this one! You must be signed up in advance. Entry fee
will be $7, with $5 going back into the winning pot. You'll want to participate as
everyone competes for cash and the coveted prize - your name to be featured
on the plaque for everyone to see!
Area Activities:
Trout Fishing - Trout season opens the last Saturday in April and runs through mid October. Grab your pole (and your fishing license!) and let's go fishing! www.dfg.ca.gov
Kayaking - The Feather River is a kayakers dream, and many kayaks can be seen making their way down the river on weekends. Beginners and experts alike will find what they are looking for.
Hiking - There are so many hiking trails and beautiful areas to explore... Lace up those hiking boots and get out there!
Gold Panning and Gold Mining - Operating from Caribou Crossroads, The Golden Caribou Mining Association offers gold panning lessons and equipment usage for the first time gold panner. For more information, visit www.goldencaribou.com