2026 EVENTS
The hottest place for live music…
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Where the locals in the valley meet…
Welcome to the Paper Mill Creek Saloon!
Marin’s best historic dive bar in the heart of the San Geronimo Valley. Since 1907, this legendary roadhouse has been a gathering spot for locals, travelers, and music lovers. Pull up a stool, order a cold drink, and stay a while. We’d love to see you.
THE PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON
Upcoming Events
MUSICAL TALENT THIS WEEK
Leo’s Birthday Bash with Marin Groove Union
Saturday, August 1, 2026
9 pm
$10 Cover
Funk, Soul, R’n’B dance party featuring Erin Greenwell, John Varn, Ryan Schaeffer, Tommy O’Mahony, & JT John.
Jenny Kerr & Her Imaginary Friends
Sunday, August 2, 2026
6 – 8 pm
$10 Cover
Jenny Kerr is a gifted songwriter, bringing in the traditions of blues and honkey tonk while retaining a singular voice that is honest and strong. Her songs are personal and universal at once, with anthemic stories told simply and well and a balance between vulnerability and ballsy sass.Â
Public Safety Social
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event!
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12 –3 pm. Free to attend, with a food truck on site. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Rat Palace
Thursday, August 6, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover
Rat Palace plays deep cuts from the trad jazz songbook. Expect haunting vocal harmonies and selections from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
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location
1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
2026 HOURS
Mon - Thurs 3pm - close
Fri - Sun 1pm - close
PHONE
415.488.9235
you must be 21 or over to enter paper mill creek saloon.
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