Wine, music, shopping and hiking are just a few of the events that take place nearly every weekend in Ramona.
We went out in early March to see what was happening, and these photos provide a sampling of the events.
Pamo Valley Winery’s patio was the home of the Music Maker’s Market on March 16. Musicians and others could be found selling their wares and singing songs at the back patio.
At the market, the public is encouraged to sell, shop and sip their way through various vendor stalls, with a wide variety of merchandise — and with surprise musical accompaniment.
Musician Cathryn Beeks had a variety of unique and vintage clothing for sale at her booth at a recent Music Makers Market. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Jessica Carlson had a booth on the Pamo Winery patio, fundraising for her son, Grant Carlson. As documented in a Feb. 19 Ramona Sentinel story, Grant has been diagnosed with T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A variety of merchandise is being sold to help raise funds to help the family during his treatment, including clothing, hats, keychains and Christmas ornaments; orders can be placed through the #grantstallbattle Instagram page. A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised over $26,607 toward the $50,000 goal. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Colorful hats, including many suitable for Easter festivities, were available at one of the booths at the Market. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Gabriel Hampton entertained the crowd shopping for treasures at the market held at Pamo Winery’s back patio in early March. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
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Musician Cathryn Beeks had a variety of unique and vintage clothing for sale at her booth at a recent Music Makers Market. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
Future markets are planned for June 22, Oct. 4 and Nov. 1. For more information, Pamo Valley Winery, 636 Main St. or call 760-271-3090. To participate, Cathryn Beeks at 858-353-5317 or [email protected].
Music lovers typically have a variety of venues to choose from, and can find performances from the morning hours until the evenings, at wineries, breweries and eateries across town.
For example, brunch lovers can enjoy a meal and a musical performance most Sundays at Ramona Family Naturals Market, 325 6th St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Brunch is served until 2 p.m.
Dave Penic and Julie Rogelstad, of the musical duo Riptide, performed for the brunch crowd at Ramona Family Naturals. Nearly every Saturday, musicians serenade shoppers who come to the store for natural, organic food items, as well as deli choices, coffee, desserts and more which can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio. (Stephanie Ogilvie)
To see a list of individual musicians’ schedules, visit the Ramona Music Alliance Calendar at https://www.rma.bio/.
Individual venues usually showcase performers on their social media sites.
The “Ramona at War – Life on the Homefront” exhibit at Guy B. Woodward Museum was honored with a Certificate of Recognition for an Outstanding Historical Exhibit from Senator Brian W. Jones. Designed by Leslie Delaney, museum curator, the exhibit covers the years 1941 to 1945, and tells the story of life in town during WWII. (Courtesy Leslie Delaney)
One segment of the “Ramona at War – Life on the Homefront” exhibit at the Guy B. Woodward Museum features a photo with the civil air patrol and tells the story of Richard Ransom. (Courtesy Leslie Delaney)
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The “Ramona at War – Life on the Homefront” exhibit at Guy B. Woodward Museum was honored with a Certificate of Recognition for an Outstanding Historical Exhibit from Senator Brian W. Jones. Designed by Leslie Delaney, museum curator, the exhibit covers the years 1941 to 1945, and tells the story of life in town during WWII. (Courtesy Leslie Delaney)
On March 15, the Guy B. Woodward Museum celebrated the opening of its latest exhibit, “Ramona at War — Life on the Homefront. ” Covering 1941-1945, the exhibit runs through Nov. 15 and tells the story of life in town during World War II.
As part of the exhibit, seeds and seedlings were available at a seed swap.
Seeds and seedlings were exchanged by of the public at the Guy B. Woodward Museum’s Seed Swap. (Courtesy Leslie Delaney)
Ashlynn Clark, junior executive at Ramona Grange, set up the bead activity for a seed swap held at Guy B. Woodward Museum in mid-March. (Courtesy Karen Carlson)
of the 2025 Miss Ramona Court posed with of the Ramona Grange and the Museum during the Museum’s seed swamp, held in mid-March. Front row from left, PreTeen Junior Ramona Princess 2025 Raelynn Swanson; PreTeen Junior Miss Ramona 2024 Elle McNett, Teen Miss Ramona 2025 Alannah Bowman, Grange junior executive Ashlynn Clark, Ramona Princess 2025 Joanna Abarca and Ramona Princess 2025 Sabrina Carey-Verez ; back, from left, Bonnie Kirkland, museum volunteer, Leslie Delaney, museum curator, Ramona Grange lecturer Naomi Oakes and Grange vice president Barry Nielsen. (Courtesy Karen Carlson)
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Seeds and seedlings were exchanged by of the public at the Guy B. Woodward Museum’s Seed Swap. (Courtesy Leslie Delaney)
The Museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Guests can choose from docent-led or self-guided tours. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call 760-788-7644 or visit: woodwardmuseumramona.com.
Ramona Grange 632 has a variety of fundraising events planned for months and also is looking for volunteers. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Ramona Grange Hall 632, 215 7th St. Call 760-317-0958 to learn more.
