Special Events

Special Events Update March 13, 2026

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (FLSRA) is a special park due to its diverse recreational opportunities, and in recent years has become an increasingly popular destination in the region. Based on high visitation (approximately 6.1 million annual visitors) regularly causing park unit closures, coupled with the high volume and demand for special events, our ability to reasonably host events over the next several months has reached or exceeded capacity.

FLSRA must adapt to these trends and modify the current approach to the special event program. We are no longer accepting special event permit applications for new event requests occurring before June 1^st, 2026. From June 1^st - Labor Day 2026 (peak season), low impact events will be approved based on their effects on park operations. We understand that this may eliminate plans to host an event in the park, however this is a necessary step to address the impacts of increased demand on park resources, staff constraints, and the visitor use experience in order to maintain a sustainable program. Special Event applications for event dates after Labor Day may be submitted no less than 90 days in advance of the event date.

Special Event Permit requests may be submitted one year prior to the event date and not less than 90 days from the date of the event, no exceptions. Please be aware that this application submittal deadline is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking the Special Event webpage for updates. To obtain a Folsom Lake State Recreation Special Event permit, please contact the Special Event Coordinator to discuss the feasibility of the event for contingent approval. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Folsom Lake Special Events Coordinator
7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, CA 95630
specialevents.folsomlakesra@parks.ca.gov

Office of the State Fire Marshal – Special Event Permit Requirement

Please be aware a separate Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) special event permit may be required based on the nature of the event and the equipment used. Fire and life safety requirements may be applicable to any exhibit space, booth, trailer, generator, or tent that is to be used as a part of a special event. Effective May 1^st, applicants are responsible for obtaining an OSFM special event permit or providing documentation to FLSRA verifying that an OSFM special event permit is not needed for their event, including FLSRA contact information in the OSFM special event permit application, and all associated fees with the permit. The State Fire Marshall will conduct inspections of events on a randomly selected basis. The fees for these inspections are minimum of $960 and are also the responsibility of the event promoter.

Additional information regarding State Fire Marshall regulations and requirements can be found on the Special Events dropdown menu on this webpage. Office of the State Fire Marshal – Special Events

Film Permits are arranged on an individual basis through the California Film Commission.
For additional information please call (323) 860-2960

2026 Calendar

Event Date	Name	Type	Impacted Locations	# of Participants	Closures	Event Website
4/24-4/26	WIRA Championship	Rowing	Nimbus Flat	1200	Nimbus Flat	https://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/special-events
4/25	Dragon Boat Festival	Rowing	Black Miners Bar	500	None	https://secure.qgiv.com/event/dragonboat2026/
4/25-4/26	Camellia Cup Regatta	Sailing	Brown’s Ravine	60	None	N/A
4/30-May 3	Southwest Youth Championship	Rowing	Nimbus Flat	2000	Nimbus Flat	https://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/special-events
5/2	Folsom Lake Trail Run	Run	Folsom Pt. Picnic Area, Browns Ravine Trail	350	None	https://insidetrail.com/calendar/folsom-lake-trail-run/
5/2	CA State Officers Trail Ride	Equestrian	Granite Bay Horse Assembly, North Granite Area	60	Granite Bay Horse Assembly	N/A
5/2	PedalQuest	Cycle	Lake Natoma Bike Trail	100	None	https://www.clippedinforlife.org/our-events/folsom-pedal-quest/
5/3	Walk MS	Run/Walk	Black Miners Bar	400	None	https://events.nationalmssociety.org/2638
5/9	Folsom Lake International Triathlon	Triathlon	Granite Main Beach, North Granite Area, South Granite Area	300	North Granite Road	https://totalbodyfitness.com/site/races/
5/10	Folsom Lake Sprint & Super Sprint Triathlons	Triathlon	Granite Main Beach, North Granite Area, South Granite Area	150	North Granite Road	https://totalbodyfitness.com/site/races/
5/14-5/17	WCC/GNAC/MPSF Championships	Rowing	Nimbus Flat	250	Nimbus Flat	https://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/special-events
5/17	Rescue Animal Festival	Festival	Black Miners Bar	200	None	https://folfan.org/
5/27-5/31	IRA Championship	Rowing	Nimbus Flat	1200	Nimbus Flat	https://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/special-events
6/6	Motherlode Epic	Mountain Bike	Darrington Trail System, Peninsula, Beals Pt.	300	None	https://www.clippedinforlife.org/our-events/mother-lode-epic/
6/6	Lake Natoma Trail Run	Run	Mississippi Bar	250	None	https://www.forpd.org/422/Lake-Natoma-Trail-Run
6/13	Powerfest	Festival	Folsom Powerhouse SHP	500	None	https://folsompowerhouse.org/
6/27	Juneteenth Festival	Festival	Black Miners Bar	500	None	https://juneteenthfolsom.org/
6/28	Orienteering Meet	Navigation	Mississippi	80	None	https://www.goldcountryorienteers.org/schedule.html
7/11	Inter-Tribal Thule Boat Races	Rowing	Black Miners Bar-Rock Beach	300	None	N/A