The Bohemian Highway is one of the most scenic drives to be found anywhere in California. This special 10 mile roadway winds through towering redwoods, gorgeous pastures, rocky ravines, and three charming townships forgotten by time: Freestone, Occidental and Monte Rio. Buffered from the extremes of the marine fog and inland heat, this corridor is a gem of benign climate and was one of the very first areas to be settled in the entire region.

Today, a Mecca for artists, back to the landers and nature lovers, this special region has attracted a soulful community with a milieu all its own. Here you will find organic farms and wineries, specialty nurseries, and all kinds of innovative shops and restaurants. It's also a gateway to superb hiking, biking and paddling.

How to find The Bohemian Highway:

The Bohemian Highway is just 60 miles north of San Francisco (about an hour and a half's drive).

From San Francisco:

• Take Hwy 101 North (50 miles)
• Exit onto CA-12 W toward Sebastopol (6.9 miles)
• CA-12 W becomes BODEGA AVE. (1.5 miles)
• BODEGA AVE becomes BODEGA HWY. (4.0 miles)
• Turn RIGHT onto BOHEMIAN HWY. (0.2 miles)
• You are now in Freestone at the South End of The Bohemian Highway

From North of Santa Rosa:

• Take Hwy 101 South
• Take the exit toward FULTON
• Merge onto FULTON RD.
• Turn RIGHT onto RIVER RD.
• River Road merges with HWY 116 in Guerneville
• Continue on Hwy 116 four miles past Guerneville until you reach Monte Rio
• You are now in Monte Rio at the North End of The Bohemian Highway
• Turn Left to go over the Bridge in Monte Rio
• Turn Right on Main Street in Monte Rio to continue South on The Bohemian Highway

97th ANNUAL MONTE RIO VARIETY SHOW

THURSDAY, JULY 24th, 2008
6 pm –7 pm PRE-SHOW BEGINS
at the Monte Rio Amphitheater
(behind the Pink Elephant, Monte Rio)

Make plans again for the 97th Annual Monte Rio Variety Show to be held on Thursday, July 24th, 2008. We anticipate another great show, with the proceeds benefiting St Catherine’s Catholic Church, Monte Rio Elementary School, and the Monte Rio Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. Admission is payable the day of the event or by reservation (see prices below). Our pre show begins between 6 pm & 7 pm. Please bring your lawn chairs, folding chairs, or a blanket. These items may be placed at the amphitheater, in advance, after am on the day of the show.

Admission Prices:
Adults: $20.00 Youth (age 13-17 yrs): $5.00
Children (12 yrs and under): Free with paid adult admission

Tickets available in Monte Rio at The Pink Elephant, Fern's Market and Northwood Restaurant.