At our July 25th FORT ROSS FESTIVAL we welcome the  St Petersburg's Horn Orchestra of Russia.  We'll offer costumed historical vignettes, hands-on crafts, militia cannon firings, horse and buggy rides, music & dance from numerous cultures, an international food bazaar -- and of course the Fort Ross beer garden!

Fort Ross Festival Activities Throughout the Day

10:00 to 6:30       Fort Ross Conservancy Bookshop in the Visitor Center offers great Fort Ross items for sale; enjoy the Museum and our 18-minute introductory Fort Ross video.
10:00 to 4:00       Horn Orchestra of Russia, historic crafts, Alaska Native displays, and cooking demonstrations in the fort compound
11:00 to 5:30       International Food Bazaar (Call Picnic Area)
11:30 to 5:30       Beer Garden (Call Picnic Area), also serving coffee & tea
12:30 to 4:30       Horse and Carriage ride (free!) between Windmill and Fort Compound
1:00 to 4:00         Ranch-era Call House walk through, and tea with Ranch-era descendants
4:30 to 5:00         Kedry and Kitka (Marine Terrace)
5:00 to 5:30         Su Nu Nu Shinal (Dance Circle)

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

10:00     Divine Service - St Nicholas Cathedral (Fort Ross Chapel)
10:30     Windmill Presentation
11:00     Russian Orthodox Procession to the cemetery and Panikhida
11:15     Fort Ross History Interpretive Talk, in English (Outside Fort Compound Ocean Gate)
11:15     Storytelling (Apple trees at Rotchev House, Fort Compound)
11:45     Militia drill and cannon firing (Fort Compound)
12:30     Horn Orchestra of Russia (Fort Compound)
1:30       Russian House Kedry & Kitka Women's Ensemble perform traditional Russian song & dance 
2:00       Fort Ross History Interpretive Talk, English-Outside Fort Compound Ocean Gate, Russian-Near Well in Fort Compound
2:00       Storytelling (Apple trees at Rotchev House, Fort Compound)
2:00       Windmill Presentation
2:30       Kitka Women's Ensemble (trio) (Outside Fur Warehouse) 
3:00       Horn Orchestra of Russia (Fort Compound)
3:45       Militia drill & cannon firing (Fort Compound)
4:35       Russian House Kedry Russian song & dance (Marine Terrace outside Fort Compound)
5:00       Su Nu Nu Shinal Kashia dancers (Dance Circle outside Fort Compound)

California State Parks supports equal access. Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact 707/847-3437.  Please leave your dogs at home. Thank you!