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Mojave Gold Rush Days returns to celebrate ‘150 years of gold, grit and railroad spirit’

Parade, music in the park and Old Timers picnic planned over three days
Published Sep 25, 2026

The Mojave Beat

Mojave Gold Rush Days includes events scheduled from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4.

MOJAVE — Mojave Gold Rush Days, themed “Forged in the Desert: 150 Years of Gold, Grit and Railroad Spirit,” is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2-4, at Mojave East Park, 15880 O St., Mojave.

The schedule includes a Friday night dance from 7 to 11 p.m.; a Saturday breakfast at the Mojave Elks Lodge from 7 to 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. parade along K and Belshaw streets, music in the park from noon to 4 p.m., and vendors, a car show, an art show and kids’ activities; and a Sunday “Church in the Park” at 10 a.m. followed by an Old Timers picnic and potluck at noon. Parade awards are set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday and car show awards for 4 p.m.

Source: Mojave Gold Rush Days schedule and vendor flyers