Amador County Sober Grad
Frequently Asked Questions
This page contains answers to commonly-asked questions
WHAT IS GRAD NIGHT?
Grad Night is an exclusive, all-night event designed to provide a fun and safe environment free from alcohol, drugs and tabacco, for all Amador County High School students to celebrate together with all of their friends and classmates. For some it will just be it the next chapter in high school but for those newely graduated seniors, this is an opportunity for one last special night before moving on to the next great chapter in their lives.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
All Amador County residents who are registered High school students (grades 9-12) whether they attend public, private, home or charter school.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The Cost is $25 per person. Graduating Seniors are FREE. Seniors only may bring 1 guest. Guests must be less than 21 years of age. Guest must be accompanied by their host, present a photo I.D. and pay $25 at the gate. Once inside everything is free!!
HOW TO REGISTER?
You can register with registration form mailed to students. Mail in forms must be received by May 31. If mailing in your form you can send cash, check or money order made to Amador County Sober Grad. If you register by mail your name will be on a master list at the gate.
You can also Register Online at https://www.amadorsobergrad.com/event-list. Seniors please use code 2025Senior to register. If you register online please show your confirmation at the gate.
WHEN/WHERE AND WHAT TIME DOES SOBER GRAD START?
For the 2025 graduation year, Sober Grad will be held on June 6, 2025, at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA, and will begin at 9:00 pm. All attendees must be checked in by 12:00 am. Please arrive at 9:00 pm so you don’t miss any of the fun. No one will be admitted after midnight. NO EXCEPTIONS!
WHAT TIME DOES GRAD NIGH END?
Grad Night ends at 2:00 am on June 8th. If you want to leave before 2:00 am you may only leave if you are over 18. If you are under 18, you may only leave before 2:00 am if you are picked up by a parent or guardian. This must be already pre-arranged with your student; NO paging students, and NO notes from parents. There are no in and out privileges, once you leave Grad Night you will not be readmitted.
HOW DO WE KNOW THAT THIS NIGHT IS TRULY A SUBSTANCE-FREE CELEBRATION?
Students and their bags are checked in and cleared by local Sheriff Officers prior to entering the event. There will also be the Sober Grad board personnel along with some security and other volunteer chaperones to monitor students during the event and to keep the celebration running smoothly.
DO I NEED MONEY AT THE EVENT?
No! All activities, food and entertainment are included in the price of your registration. You will be given chips to play in the Casino and you can use your winnings to purchase prizes in the casino prize area. There are also games like "money grows on trees" and bingo where you can win cash and prizes. Seniors will also be given raffle tickets upon entry to the event for the senior prize drawings in the special Senior Tent. Don't forget Seniors, there is a Car up for grabs!! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!! YOU CAN NOT HAVE SOMEONE ELSE CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO GRAD NIGHT?
Comfortable clothes, sneakers or closed toe, flat shoes. Bring a sweatshirt or jacket as this event is largely held outside. Attendees will be walking around, dancing, and riding rides. It gets cool as the night goes on, please dress accordingly.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO GRAD NIGHT?
Bring your cell phone (fully charged), and a sweatshirt or jacket. That’s it! There will be plenty of activities and friends to keep you busy the whole night through. This event is held at Italian Picnic Grounds and as such there will be nowhere to charge phones. Sober Grad is not responsible for any lost or broken phones.
HOW DO I GET PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE EVENT?
We encourage all attendees to bring cell phones, take pictures throughout the event, and share them via Instagram, tagging them with #amadorgradnight2025. Any photographs taken by Grad Night volunteers will be uploaded to Amador County Sober Grad Facebook account. You can access our Facebook page by clicking the link below.
WHEN IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY GRAD NIGHT TICKETS?
May 31st is the last day to MAIL in your pre-registration forms. Graduating Seniors are free, but will still need to fill out and turn in a registration form. You will not be allowed into Grad Night unless you are on the "Paid" list. You can also purchase tickets online until the night of the event. If you register by May 1 you can save $5 by using code earlybird
WHERE IS THE EVENT?
Sober Grad Night 2024 will be held at the Amador County Fairgrounds at 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA. There is parking at the event. If you do not drive you can be dropped off at the event or Amador or Argonaut High School and take the bus to the event.
TRANSPORTATION:
Buses from both Amador and Argonaut High Schools will be running from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm and will shuttle students to the event after graduation. Students may park or be dropped off at either high school and catch the bus. Pick up at Argonaut will be in front of the Multi Purpose Room. Pick up at Amador will be at the elementary school. Buses will also return students to both high schools after event at 2 am. Buses will also provide transportation along central bus routes after the event. Talk with your bus driver if there is an issue. We want to make sure everyone gets home safe.
***NOTICE***
All students, even if you have graduated, must follow the Amador Public Schools Code of Conduct. There is to be absolutely no fighting or intimidation of any kind, as well as no coming to Grad Night intoxicated, or possessing intoxicants of any kind at Grad Night. Any students found to be in violation will have their parents or guardian contacted, and they forfeit admission to the event.
Grad Night is a fun, safe and sober celebration for all!