Graniteville, California

A historic mining town in the Sierra Nevada mountains

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Graniteville is a unique community located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Check out the links on the right for additional information about the area. You can also find us on Facebook.

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Don’t miss the 3rd annual Chile Cook-off – Sat. Oct. 7th

Posted By on September 27, 2023

Please join us on Saturday, October 7 at 4:30 PM at the Graniteville Schoolhouse for a Potluck Dinner, Chili Cook-off, and Baked Pie Contest.  Trophies will be awarded for the best chili and the best homemade baked pie.  The event is being sponsored by the Graniteville Volunteer Fire Company and will celebrate the end (fingers crossed) of the 2023 fire season.  There will be a no-host bar at 4:30 PM and dinner is scheduled for 5 PM.

CONTESTANTS AND ATTENDEES: please RSVP by emailing chile@graniteville.org by the end of the day on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  Your RSVP should include the number in your party.  Please also tell us if you are a contestant for the chili cook-off, baked pie contest, or both.  You do not have to be a contestant to attend the dinner.

Potluck contributions, especially in the form of salads and side dishes are welcome.

May the best chili and baked pie win!

Last year’s winning chile

Remembering Paul on his birthday

Posted By on August 24, 2023

Today would have been Paul Stone’s birthday. He is very much missed.

3rd Annual Chili Cookoff

Posted By on July 27, 2023

Save the date – October 7th is the date for the 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff and Pie Baking Contest, sponsored by the Graniteville Volunteer Fire Company. More details to follow. Here’s a scene from last year’s fun event.

Parade and Picnic 2023

Posted By on June 6, 2023

Join us on Saturday, July 1st for our annual Independence Day Parade and Picnic. This year’s Parade theme is Hawaiian Beach Party 🏝

Fun, friends and free hot-dogs! Raffle to benefit the Graniteville Volunteer Fire Company. Graniteville Fire T-Shirts will also be for sale.

Gather for the parade starting at 11:00am at the Schoolhouse. Picnic to follow. Raffle will take place after lunch. The $5 entry fee for the parade will go toward the prize for best kid and best adult parade entry.

If you can, bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you can’t, that’s okay, come anyway!

Spring of ’23

Posted By on May 8, 2023

It’s officially Spring. The county plowed all the way into town (thank you!). There is still plenty of snow and mud but I spotted some daffodils breaking through. The creek is roaring and it’s warming up!