March 31, 2011 to April 3, 2011:
Temecula Valley Prospectors is hosting a Mining Jamboree in Oro Grande at the Roy Rogers horse ranch near Victorville, CA.
Oro Grande is Spanish for “big gold.” It is located off an old western California trail (now called Route 66). Oro Grande is just northeast of Victorville, CA. There are all kinds of old claims in and around Oro Grande for several miles.
We are going to have all kinds of equipment for gettin’ that gold and etc. out of good potential tailings from claims in and around the area. Why, there is even going to be metal detecting, and there will be special prospecting games for the young and little prospectors, too.
This event is being held at the Roy Rogers Horse Ranch. The new owners, Anne and Eric Enriquez, are graciously letting us hold this event there. You will be able to see Roy Rogers’ barn that is the exact replica that was at the Republic Studios western movie set. They also have a very nice building separate from the main house that has several memorabilia-items in it of Roy & Dale’s history.
There will be food and other kinds of vendors participating and we’ve lined up some top notch entertainment too.
- The Cross Town Cowboys will be bringing us some great western music at two different times on Saturday, April 2nd.
- Then we have one of the best old western enactment groups: The Code of the West bringing their 80-foot long old west stunt town to use for their shows.
- Finally, we have CRICKIT. He’s a magician, comedian and balloon artist. His family will be there with him doing face painting and working with the kids at his game trailer.
There are over 70 acres to get out and explore with a river, timber, horses and other farm animals on the property, you’ll have plenty to do. There is even a large ostrich ranch down the road a piece, so you may just find a huge egg out by your campfire in the morning.
There will be all kinds of auto and RV parking; water and dump station is on site and available now. Some electric hookups will be made available for RVs. We even have room for you tent campers, so don’t feel like you’re being left out.
Admission for the event is only $6.00 per car and $8.00, so the cost shouldn’t keep you away.
You can bring your own food and drinks or purchase your goodies from the on-site vendors. It would be a good idea to bring your own camping chairs and basic camping gear (i.e. flashlights, lanterns, chairs, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.). Anything that you may need to make yourself comfortable… bring it along.
Volunteers needed! We know there are some people at home that just need something to do, some place to go, where you feel needed. Please give us a call and be part of our family of staff volunteers. We need you! You get in free and we’ll even feed ya, effen’ you are a good worker. We need parking/security regulators, food handling staff, children and games regulators, and prospecting equipment/vendor regulators. All our volunteers will be given a special event badge. If you want to help, please call Gary or Beverly Lawson at 951-679-8438 or email them at gary_bevlawson@verizon.net and let them know you want to help.
This is going to be a great event for the entire family, so come on out and have a great time!
Directions:
- From Victorville, take “D” Street West, which becomes North “D” and the National Trails Highway. Stay to your right after you go under the 15 Freeway. You can also just use the 15 Freeway.
- Continue on National Trails, that use to be Highway 66. Go three miles past Oro Grande and the big Riverside Cement Plant (you will pass Robinson Ranch Road).
- Turn LEFT on Bryman Road (you’ll see the white fences of Harrison Farms).
- Go OVER the railroad tracks and take an IMMEDIATE left on a dirt road.
- Continue straight on the dirt road until it ends in front of the Ranch fence.
- Turn right on Roy Rogers Road just a few yards to the entrance gate. Drive in and park near the barn with the big double “R” on the front and come on in.
- You’re at the Roy Rogers Double R Bar Ranch!

14433 Roy Rogers Ranch Rd., Oro Grande, CA 92368