News Release

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Christmas in Coloma Returns to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Marshall Gold Discovery SHP

Contact:
Jerrie Beard
Marshall Gold Discovery SHP
(530) 295-2174

 

COLOMA — California State Parks invites the public to celebrate the holidays with Christmas in Coloma at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (SHP), one of the yearlong events celebrating California’s 175th anniversary. The festivities will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Among the activities at Christmas in Coloma:

  • Carriage rides, warming fires and live music create a magical environment.
  • Enjoy holiday shopping with over 40 local vendors.
  • Be entertained with Victorian era games and crafts for all ages.
  • Create a fresh wreath with festive live greens, ribbons and bows.
  • Share holiday wishes with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
  • Visit 14 historic buildings decorated for the holidays and open to visitors.
  • Savor hot food and drinks available for purchase.

Christmas in Coloma is made possible thanks to our partnership with the Gold Discovery Park Association. Admission to the event is $15 per vehicle. All proceeds from these sales remain in the park to help fund educational programs. For more information or if you need special accommodations, call (530) 622-3470 or visit parks.ca.gov/marshallgold.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is located at 300 Back Street in Coloma on Highway 49, 8 miles north of Placerville and 18 miles south of Auburn, only one hour from Sacramento.

To find other upcoming events for California’s 175th anniversary, visit celebrate.ca.gov.

Images of previous Christmas in Coloma events at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Images of previous Christmas in Coloma celebrations at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Photos from California State Parks.

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