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CALIFORNIA REGION #5
Gold Country

GRASS VALLEY –
Nevada County Fair, Aug 11-15. Have summer fun at “California’s Most Beautiful Fairground.” Live entertainment is offered on five different stages, there are carnival rides and games, livestock, exhibits, gold panning, and much more. Don’t miss the Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby and agriculture events. Hours: 10am-11pm. Admission: $3-$8. Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley. RV parking available, see ad on page 30.
530-273-6217
www.NevadaCountyFair.com

Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, Sep 23-26. Majestic Draft Horse performances and breath-taking competitions are part of the festivities at the premier Draft Horse Show in the Western United States. See a draft horse up close! In between performances, the Harvest Fair is bustling with activity – live entertainment, lumberjack shows, a clogging jamboree, Treat Street goodies and more. Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley. RV parking available, see ad on page 30.
530-273-6217
www.NevadaCountyFair.com

SACRAMENTO –

Gold Rush Days, Sep 3-6. Experience a step back in time as living history characters re-enact the Gold Rush era in Old Sacramento. The streets are closed to automobiles and then covered with dirt, while horse and carriages are the modes of transportation and period costumes prevail. Learn the ways of early ancestry life from diverse nationalities as entertainment, food, drink, arts and crafts demonstrations make for a great family outing.
916-808-7777
www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com

California Capital Air Show, Sep 11-12.
Military and civilian aircraft as well as high tech equipment will be on display. Experience fun for the whole family! The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will perform. Location: Mather Airport, located 10 miles from downtown Sacramento and adjacent to Rancho Cordova.
916-808-7777
www.californiacapitalairshow.com

PLACER COUNTY – Area events:
Fast Fridays Speedway Motorcycle Racing, various Fridays July-October. Come see and feel the thrill of the race; activities for children too. Gates open at 6:30pm, racing starts at 8pm.
530-878-7223
www.fastfridays.com

55th Annual Tevis Cup “100 Miles in a Day” Trail Ride, Jul 24. Up to 250 horses and their riders compete each year under a mid-summer full moon, starting near Squaw Valley and crossing the rugged passes and canyons of the Sierra. Their challenge is to reach the finish line at Auburn, 100 miles away, in less than 24 hours and still be fit to continue.
530-823-7282
www.teviscup.org

Grape Days of Summer, Aug 7-8. Open house for the Placer County wineries. Hours: 12pm-5pm.
916-663-4486 • 916-652-6015
www.placerwine.com

Heritage Trail Tour, Aug 7-8. Travel the Heritage Trail with 18 Placer County museums between Roseville and North Lake Tahoe open on this weekend from 10am-4pm. Admission is free. You’ll learn about the pivotal role our county played in important events such as the California Gold Rush, the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and later, as one of the richest fruit growing regions in the nation.
530-889-6500
www.Placer.ca.gov/museum

Cruise Night, Aug 13 and Sep 10. This popular family-oriented event is held on Lincoln Way in Auburn. Enjoy good food, cool cars and great shops!
Hours: 5pm-9pm.
530-885-4364 • 530-887-1604
www.auburncruisenite.com

Foresthill’s Divide Heritage Festival, Sep 4-5. Events include California’s State Gold Panning Championships, logging contests, American Legion’s pig roast and more. Location: Foresthill.
530-367-2474
www.ForesthillChamber.org

Gold Country Fair, Sep 9-12. The fair offers carnival rides, farm animals with their 4-H families, junior livestock auctions, arts and crafts, exhibits, food, fun, music and entertainment. Admission: $4-$8. Location: Auburn Fairgrounds.
530-823-4533
www.goldcountryfair.com

Annual Loomis Eggplant Festival and Chicken Races, Oct 2. Fun for the whole family including chicken races, art walk, arts and crafts, wine garden, food and entertainment.
916-652-7252
www.loomischamber.com

The Auburn Wine and Food Festival, Oct 9. Come and taste many local wines and dine at the area restaurants. Event is held in Old Town Auburn and downtown Auburn. Hours: 1pm-5pm. Check in at the Placer County Courthouse, 101 Maple St., Auburn.
530-885-9644
www.auburnwineandfood.com

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