An excellent year of adventure is coming as the City of San Dimas celebrates FIFTY YEARS as an incorporated City. From the shores of Bonelli Park, to the historic downtown, to the rolling foothills, San Dimas has remained an incredible city and a superb place to live.

"San Dimas, 1960- 2010 An Excellent Adventure" is the theme for this year's menu of events. The 50th Anniversary Committee has been working diligently to ensure that this is a year to remember.

In the late 1950's, as nearby cities moved to annex unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County that surrounded what is now present-day San Dimas, a group of San Dimas residents know as the Founders Committee, led an effort to incorporate San Dimas as its own City. In 1960, residents voted in favor of incorporation and also voted for the first City Council. The members of that first council were Stanley Plummer, Mayor; Ted Glauthier, Mayor Pro-tem; G. Francis Harbin, Lloyd Rouse and Harry Whipple comprised the remainder of the City Council.

Since its incorporation on June 28, 1960 San Dimas has grown from a town of 7,500 to a suburban City of over 34,900 residents. San Dimas is known for its great sense of community togetherness and involvement. So please join in on all the celebration and fun. There will be something for everyone! This webpage will feature postings about all sanctioned events and activities.

The City of San Dimas encourages all organizations to submit their 2010 special events and activities for 50th Anniversary Sanctioning. Any event occurring in 2010 which is representative of some aspect of historic or contemporary San Dimas may be submitted for sanctioning. Events should emphasize heritage, culture or community while simultaneously commemorating 50 years of cityhood.

Apply to make your event an Official City of San Dimas 50th Anniversary Sanctioned Event and become eligible for use of the official logo, use of an event banner, event listing on the 50th Anniversary website, promotion opportunities, and an official 50th Anniversary event certificate!

Click here for Event Sanctioning Guidelines
Click here for Event Sanctioning Application

Monday, August 16
5:30 pm
San Dimas Sheriff's Station
270 S. Walnut Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce offers a breakfast that features a tri-tip burrito.  At the breakfast the City Manager does a city update,  there is a speaker expounding on a relevant topic and door prizes.  The cost is $12 for members with an RSVP, $14 for members without an RSVP and $15 for non members.  For more information please contact Ted Powl at 909-592-3818 or e-mail at info@sandimaschamber.com

     269 W. Foothill Blvd.  San Dimas, 91773

     1325 W. Arrow Hwy. San Dimas, 91773

     834 W. Arrow Hwy. San Dimas, 91773

     1350 Covina Blvd. San Dimas, 91773

This San Dimas Chamber of Commerce event features an environment for guests to network, enjoy food provided by the host and the opportunity to participate in door prize raffles. For more information please contact Ted Powl at 909-592-3818 or e-mail at info@sandimaschamber.com

Movies in the Park at Civic Center Park are here! Bring your blankets and lounge chairs and relax while watching a movie during the warm summer evenings in San Dimas.  This summer the San Dimas Parks and Recreation Department will feature two great family movies. 

        Wednesday, August 18- Up ( Rated G)

For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 909-394-6230 or e-mail at parksrecreation@ci.san-dimas.ca.us

Participate in celebrating the San Dimas Day at the Los Angeles County fair. Businesses and organizations are invited to join the Expo events and provide their valuable information to fairgoers. San Dimas Day includes a festive parade, a Community hero presentation and the expos.  For more information contact Alta Skinner at 909-394-4918 or e-mail at altansd@msn.com

San Dimas High School's 2009 CIF Champions will be playing Monrovia High School and at halftime our show will include a celebration with all the students from the schools celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our great city.  We will also recognize city employees at this event. Tickets are $5.00 per person.  For more information contact Rita Kear at 909-971-8230  ext 3032 or e-mail at kear@bonita.k12.ca.us

Western Days features craft and food vendors, non profit organization booths, business displays, children's acitvities and an Intertribal Powwow.  For more information contact Ted Powl at 909-592-3818 or email at tpowl@sandimaschamber.com

The 16th Annual San Dimas Rodeo will be in town in conjunction with San Dimas Western Days at the Tex Shoemaker Rodeo Arena located at Horsethief Canyon Park.  Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to have a great time at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children.  For more information contact Sherri Cronin at 909-592-4773 or e-mail at surftaxi@msn.com

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce event features a breakfast provided by the San Dimas Canyon Clubhouse and an opportunity for guests to purchase gifts from the participating businesses who are provided a table to promote themselves. The cost is $12 for members with an RSVP, $14 for members without an RSVP and $15 for non-members.  For more information please contact Ted Powl at 909-592-3818 or e-mail at info@sandimaschamber.com

This San Dimas Chamber of Commerce event features food provided by participating restaurants, holiday music and door prizes. For more information  please contact Ted Powl at 909-592-3818 or e-mail at infor@sandimaschamber.com