BLACK BART HOLD-UP DAYS HEADS FOR SUTTER CREEK JUNE 21 AND 22, 2008
By Marcia Oxford

SUTTER CREEK - On June 21 and 22, 2008, the second annual Black Bart hold-up days come to Sutter Creek. Flash back to 1883 when the streets were still dirt, "horse-power" actually referred to horses and 300 local mines were producing gold. And Black Bart robbed the Wells, Fargo & Co. stage coach that left from Sutter Creek! A real stage coach with a horse-drawn team will leave the American Exchange Hotel each day on Main Street at 10am, 12, 2, and 4pm and be held up as it races through town. Historical actors will perform on Main Street venues without charge. See the Kit Carson Mountain Men, their camp site, black powder and hatchet demonstrations. Sierra Six Guns and Sidekicks, Time and Time Again Re-enactors and Sierra Nevada Guns for Hire will all contribute to the daily excitement. Pan for gold on Randolph and Main Streets, courtesy of Sutter Gold Mine.

Children’s activities will be offered by Amador Recreation Department and will include a dunk tank and old-time games on Spanish & Main Streets. You may spy 1880’s base ball players roaming the town. Sunday, they will hold two league games at the high school field complete with 1880’s equipment and rules! Look for fine art by artist displaying their extraordinary work in the grassy area at Sutter Creek Inn, the Foxes Inn Renaissance Ridge Alpacas and the historic Violich home.

Local merchants will be arrayed in 1880’s garb and all are welcome to participate in a wonderful costume contest. Check in at Voyages on Main St. Sutter Creek for costume contest registration. Don’t just read about our history. Experience it!

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