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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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T R U C K E E
WAYDE CARROLL
November 2015
Mardi Gras, Nevada City
WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL: January 14–17, 2016.
Largest film festival of its kind in US. Downtown NC and GV.
(530) 265-5961. wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
ROBERT BURNS CELEBRATION: January 23. Miners
Foundry Cultural Center, NC, 4–11 pm. (530) 265-6394.
nevadacountycelticclub.org
SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FARM CONFERENCE: January
30–31. foodandfarmconference.com
CHOCOLATE INFUSION: January 31. Chocolate, wine, and
jazz. Miners Foundry, NC. theunion.com/chocolate
December 2015
Weekly in December
CORNISH CHRISTMAS: December 4, 11, 18. 6–9
pm. Food, arts and crafts, entertainment. (530) 2728315. historicgrassvalley.com
NEVADA CITY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: Sundays:
December 6, 13 & 20 from 1:30–6 pm; Wednesdays:
December 16 & 23, 5–9 pm (530) 265-2692 or (800)
655-6569. nevadacitychamber.com
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE: December 5–6. Handmade, local
fine art and crafts. Nevada City. 10 am–4 pm. (530) 2652826. northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
WINTERFAIRE: October 17–18. Craft Show. Fairgrounds.
(530) 272-7033. craftguildnevadacounty.org
NEO EMPIRE CHALLENGE RUN/WALK: October 24.
Empire Mine, GV. ncneo.org/neo-empire-challenge
Kid Friendly FALL FESTIVAL AT BRIDGEPORT: October 25.
Gold panning, music, wagon rides, barn tours, local artists and
food. (530) 432-2546. southyubariverstatepark.org
Kid Friendly SAFE TRICK OR TREAT FOR
PRESCHOOLERS: October 30. Downtown GV. 10 am–12
pm, ages 5 and under. (530) 272-8315.
historicgrassvalley.com
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE: October 31. Broad Street,
NC. 5–6 pm. (530) 265-2692.
FRIGHT NIGHT: October 31. Miners Foundry Cultural Center,
NC. 8 pm. (530) 265-5040. minersfoundry.org
YUBA RIVER SALMON-VIEWING RAFT TRIPS: October
31. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
February 2016
MARDI GRAS: February 13–14. Masquerade ball, street fair
parade. NC. (530) 265-2692. nevadacitychamber.com
March 2016
Weekly in March
WILDFLOWER WALKS AT BUTTERMILK BEND:
Saturdays/Sundays at the South Yuba River State Park,
mid-March–mid-May. 11 am. (530) 432-2546.
southyubariverstatepark.org
FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION: March 5, 2016. Wines from
over 30 wineries and treats from local restaurants. GV. 1–4
pm. (530) 272-8315. historicgrassvalley.com
BRAINS OF NEVADA COUNTY QUIZ NIGHT: March 12,
2016. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
ST. PIRAN’S DAY: March 12, 2016. Flag raising ceremony,
team pasty toss, best pasty baker contest. Dogs welcome for
cleanup crew. historicgrassvalley.com
April 2016
Weekly in April
SPRINGTIME AT ANANDA: Check for 2016 dates.
Over 10,000 tulips. Refreshments, live music. (530)
478-7587. crystalhermitage.org
NEVADA CITY CHAMBER PHOTOS
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALKS: October 2. See description
under Monthly May–October.
CELTIC FESTIVAL: October 2–4. Fairgrounds. (530) 2659073. kvmrcelticfestival.org
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS HOME TOUR: October 3–4.
(530) 265-6124. MusicintheMountains.org
KODO ARTS ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: October 3–11. 9
day sale. Unique furniture, home decor, garden, unusual items.
10 am–6 pm daily. (530) 478-0812.
kodo-japanese-antiques.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ WEEKEND: October 9–12.
Maidu salmon ceremony and celebration. (530) 274-7497.
callingbackthesalmon.org
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SIERRA FALL RALLYE:
October 9–11. Vehicle Show, swap meet, tours. Fairgrounds,
11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. ihsfr.org
YUBA RIVER SALMON-VIEWING RAFT TRIPS: October
10. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
GRASS VALLEY GOLD RUSH DAYS: October 10-11. Gold
Rush Era attractions and entertainment. 10 am–5 pm. GV.
historicgrassvalley.com
EARTH'S TREASURES: October 10–11. Fairgrounds, Grass
Valley. 10 am–5 pm. ncgms.org
OPEN STUDIOS & ART TOUR: Oct 10–11. 10 am–5 pm.
(530) 274-8384. openstudiostour.org
AUTUMN SHINDIG: October 11. Harvest festival, fair live
music. (530) 265-2826. northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
OPEN STUDIOS & ART TOUR: Oct 17–18.10 am–5 pm.
(530) 274-8384. openstudiostour.org
January 2016
YUBA RIVER SALMON-VIEWING RAFT TRIPS: November
7. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
BANNER MOUNTAIN ARTISANS HOLIDAY SALE:
November 14–15. 10 am–4 pm. bannermountainartisans.com
TURKEY TROT: November 26. 5k/10k. Hooper Stadium
Nevada Union High School, G