

His Little Feet coming to Madera
Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune File Photo His Little Feet’s Performance will be held at Valley West Christian Center, 101 W. Adell Street, on Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. Valley West Christian Center welcomes His Little Feet International Children’s Choir, again. The 21 children that make up this current choir come from Kenya, Uganda and India. This choir is directed by Mike and Christa Hahn, who have visited Valley West Christian Center before, and after an almost decade
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 14


Historic Shay #12 steam engine to return
For The Madera Tribune The historic Shay #12 steam engine will make its way to California to the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad next week. FISH CAMP — A rare and historic moment in California rail history is set to unfold as Shay #12, a nearly century-old steam locomotive, returns to California to join Shay #10 and Shay #15 at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Built in April 1926, Shay #12 is a 60-ton, three-truck Shay steam engine that powered logging operati
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 8


Nostalgia at this year’s parade
Courtesy of Nick Salinas Madera County workers put the County emblem on the County of Madera Christmas Tree, which will be lit on Friday at 6 p.m., just before the annual Christmas Parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. Christmas nostalgia is the sentimental longing for past Christmas celebrations, often triggered by sights, sounds, and traditions. Often, we spend time and effort to create these conditions that we long for, only to be disappointed by the less-than-optimal result.
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 3, 2025


County museum to hold Christmas Gala
For The Madera Tribune The Madera County Historical Society will host a Christmas Gala at the Courthouse Museum, 210 W. Yosemite Avenue, on December 7. The Madera County Historical Society will host a Christmas “Night at the Museum” Gala at the Courthouse Museum, 210 W. Yosemite Avenue, on December 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. About two-dozen museum rooms will be decorated with Christmas trees, lights, wreaths and more. Guests may enjoy appetizers, a no-host bar, and a performance by
For The Madera Tribune
Nov 22, 2025
Oakhurst cafe to host virtuoso guitarist
Bee’s Bakery Cafe, 40250 Junction Drive, will host Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi for a food and win event on Friday, beginning at 5 p.m. Lombardi is an internationally renowned acoustic fingerstyle and electric rock player. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
For The Madera Tribune
Nov 12, 2025
Fossil Discovery Center provides Halloween fun
The Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County will host its fourth annual Haunted Night at the Museum on Saturday. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. This will be a night of fun for just $10 per person, and includes a hot dog meal. Kids under two are free. Join the Halloween-themed fun with a spooky evening, filled with chills, thrills, and prehistoric fun.
Nancy Simpson
Oct 15, 2025


County celebrates a 94-year-old tradition
For The Madera Tribune The first Old Timers Day parade, held 94 years ago. Madera had just recovered from the infamous Alta Hotel fire...
Bill Coate
Sep 26, 2025


Long-time Historical Society director and husband to lead parade
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Sheryl and Randy Berry have been selected as the 2025 Old Timers Day Queen and King. The Madera County...
Tyler Takeda
Sep 24, 2025




