LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Organizers of the August Blackberry Cobbler Festival said they are postponing this year’s event due to concerns about rising COVID-19 cases.
“With great concern and love for our community, and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to postpone the Blackberry Cobbler Festival,” said the Cobb Area Council, the event’s organizer, in a statement. “We are aiming to protect our community, our guests, and our beloved festival from negative impacts.”
The event had been planned for Aug. 28 at the Whispering Pines Resort in Cobb.
The festival is part of a larger plan created by the Economic Development Committee of the Cobb Area Council to bring more visitors to the Cobb area to help stimulate economic growth by supporting local businesses and artisans, and to celebrate the community’s unique offerings and fun locations.
Despite the postponement, there will still be an opportunity to enjoy some delicious blackberry cobbler.
Contact the Cobb Mountain Lion's Club to find out how you can order your award winning blackberry cobbler (made by last year's grand prize winner Kelly Stuckey).
Follow their Facebook page for updates on their drive-thru event on Aug. 28.
Several Cobb businesses will still offer smaller events and entertainment that can be enjoyed including:
— Live music at Mandala Springs; weekend packages, www.mandala.org, 707-371-5022.
— Live music in the evening at Adams Springs Golf Course, 707-928-9992.
— Swimming and events at Pine Grove Resort, www.pinegrovecobb.com.
— Blackberry menu items all week at Mountain High Coffee & Books, 16295 Highway 175.
— Guided hike with Friends of Boggs Mountain, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up for the 9 a.m. hike on Aug. 28.
Visit http://ExploreCobbCA.com for more information and to support the artists and businesses in the Cobb community.
The Cobb Area Council said it’s grateful for the generous donation from Calpine Corp. and their commitment to support the event when it can next happen.
The group also thanked the Strickler family of Whispering Pines Resort, Seigler Springs Community Redevelopment Association, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., California Tendai Buddhists, Pat and Jon Meyer, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Boatique Winery, Kelsey Creek Brewery, Shannon Ridge Winery, Fore Family Winery, Pope Valley Winery and many volunteers who have put in hours of work and donations.
Blackberry Cobbler Festival postponed
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