Special Events
For more information about Special Events and or Permit Applications please contact:
Bernard Leach , Folsom Lake Special Events Coordinator
7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, CA. 95630
(916) 988-0205
Special Event Permit applications should be submitted 45 days prior to the event date. Late fees will apply to any application received less than 45 days prior to the event date. Applications received less than 30 days prior to the event may be denied.
Film Permits are arranged on an individual basis through the California Film Commission. For additional information please call (323)-860-2960
For more information about Granite Bay and Black Miners Bar Group Picnic sites, Activity Center or Powerhouse Visitor Center reservations please contact:
Sheryl Canada
7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, CA. 95630
(916) 988-0205
Activity Center Reservation Application
Granite Bay Group Picnic Reservation Application
Black Miners Bar Picnic Reservation Application
Powerhouse Visitor Center Application
Special Events
FOLSOM LAKE SRA PERMITTED SPECIAL EVENTS
*The Special Events schedule is subject to change and will be updated accordingly
October 2023
| Date(s) | Name | Location(s) | # of participants | Hours |
| 27th-28th |
Head of the American Regatta |
Nimbus Flat | 2,000 | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM |
| Additional Info: Parking Lot Closure. The racecourse will occupy bodies of water in Lake Natoma, starting at Nimbus Flat to Black Miners Bar. Boat launch at Black Miners Bar and Willow Creek will be available. Kayakers and paddleboarders will be directed away from racecourse. To view more details about this event, please visit The Sacramento State Aquatic Center website. |
November 2023
| Date(s) | Name | Location(s) | # of participants | Hours |
| 4th-5th |
Rio Del Lago 100 Mile |
Beals Point-Cool Staging | 380 | 5:00 AM(Sat.)-11:00 AM(Sun.) |
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Additional Info: Marathon will utilize trails starting at Beal Point, Black Miners Bar, Willow Creek, Granite Beach, Horseshoe Bar, and Rattlesnake Bar. To view more details about this event, please visit the NorCal Ultra Rio Del Lago Webpage. |
| 11th |
Women's Crew Dual |
Nimbus Flat | 50 | 8:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| Additional Info: The racecourse will occupy bodies of water in Lake Natoma, starting at Nimbus Flats to Willow Creek. Open water swimmers, kayakers, and paddleboarders will be directed away from racecourse. Boat launch at Black Miners Bar and Willow Creek will be available. |
| 18th |
Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge |
Falcon Crest | 50 | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Additional Info: This event will utilize trails at Falcon Crest, Slamon Falls, and Skunk Hollow. To view more details about this event, please visit the Troy's California Trail Runs- Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge. |
| 18th-19th | Backyard Ultra | Beals Point-Granite Beach | 200 | 9:00 AM-11:00 PM |
| Additional Info: The running event will utilize trails starting at Beals Point to Granite Beach. This event has no predetermined end time but is estimated to last up 30 hours. To view more details about this event, please visit the Single Track Running NorCal Backyard Ultra Webpage. |
| 23rd | Wild Turkey Trot | Beals Point-Granite Beach | 200 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| Additional Info: The running event will utilize trails starting at Beals Point towards Granite Beach. To view more details about this event, please visit the SingleTrack Running Wild Turkey Trot Webpage. |
| 23rd | Thanksgiving Turkey Trot |
American Bike Trail near Black Miners Bar |
4,000 | 8:50 AM-11:00 AM |
| Additional Info: Thie event will utilize a portion of the American Bike Trail, located near Black Miners Bar. There is estimated to be 4,000 participants for this event. To view more details about this event, please visit the Folsom Turkey Trot Webpage. |
December 2023
| Date(s) | Name | Location(s) | # of participants | Hours |
| 3rd |
California International Marathon |
Folsom Dam-State Capitol |
10,000 | 7:00 AM-TBD |
| Additional Info: The California International Marathon begins on Folson-Auburn Road and finishes near the Capitol Mall. No Folsom Lake State Parks are impacted by this event. To view more details about this event, please visit the Sacramento Running Association CIM Webpage. |
| 16th | Sacramento Cyclocross | Granite Bay Beach | 500 | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Additional Info: This event will be utilizing Stage 3 at Granite Beach. Boaters will be able to use Stage 4 for launch. To view more details about this event, please visit the Clipped in for Life Sacramento Cyclocross Webpage. |