2026 EVENTS
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GRAND RE-OPENING
The Wilson family decided it was time to pass the saloon to new caretakers committed to continuing the tradition of this legendary Marin establishment. We have made improvements to the saloon and will officially reopen on January 9th! Stop by to kick off the new year in our historic bar!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are officially reopened for
2026!
THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON
Upcoming Events
KICKING OFF THE YEAR
kevin meade & highway one
Friday, Jan 16, 2026
8:00 pm
Led by singer-songwriter Kevin Meade, known for original music reflecting working-class America, often playing live shows around the Bay Area.
essence & gold country
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
8:00 pm
Opening: Lone Wolf Coyotes
Essence’s sound is an homage to songwriting legends like Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton, and Gillian Welch. While rooted in folk and Americana, her expansive style also embraces country, pop, and rock.
walking mirrors
Friday, Jan 23, 2026
8:30 pm
Featuring: Mark Nelson (Singer/Songwriter)
Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Band Heart) David Sikes (Boston) Jeff Campitelli (50th Greatest Drummer of all-time: Rolling Stone) Aidan Nelson (Berklee College of Music)
mark karan’s budz
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
8:00 pm
Mark Karan is an American guitarist and singer. He is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog, the Other Ones, Mickey Hart’s band Planet Drum, and Phil Lesh and Friends.
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1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
2026 HOURS
Wed - Thurs 3pm - 11pm
Fri -Sat 3pm - 2am
Sun 3pm - 11pm
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415.488.9235
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