CALENDAR OF EVENTS
G R A S S
V A L L E Y
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N E V A D A
October 2016
Daily/Weekly
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BIERWAGEN'S PUMPKIN PATCH–HARVEST
FESTIVAL: Monday–Friday noon–5 (school tours in
mornings by appt), Saturday/Sunday 10 am–5 pm.
17437 Lower Colfax Rd., GV. (530) 477-5992.
bierwagensfarm.com
HAUNTED GRASS VALLEY TOURS: Historical walking
tour. Friday evenings 7:30 pm. Departs from 207 Mill
Street. (530) 265-6877.
HAUNTED NEVADA CITY TOURS: Historical walking
tour. Saturday evenings 7:30 pm. Departs from 210 Broad
Street. (530) 265-6877.
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SIERRA FALL RALLYE:
October 8. Vehicle Show, swap meet, tours. 8 am–6 pm.
Fairgrounds. 11228 McCourtney Rd., GV. ihsfr.org
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YUBA RIVER SALMON-VIEWING RAFT TRIPS: October
29. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT FOR
PRESCHOOLERS: October 31. Downtown GV. 10 am–12
pm, ages 5 and under. (530) 272-8315.
historicgrassvalley.com
November 2016
BANNER MOUNTAIN ARTISANS HOLIDAY SALE:
November 12–13 10 am–5 pm Sat, 10 am–4 pm Sun.
bannermountainartisans.com
TURKEY TROT: November 24. 5k/10k. Hooper Stadium
Nevada Union High School, GV. (530) 913-3782.
meb2turkeytrot.com
CORNISH CHRISTMAS: November 25. 6–9 pm. Food,
arts/crafts, entertainment. (530) 272-8315.
historicgrassvalley.com
HOLIDAYS AT EMPIRE MINE: November 25–26.
Thanksgiving weekend. 11 am–4 pm.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE: November
25–27. One of the top handcraft shows in Northern
California. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. (530) 273-6217.
nevadacountyfair.com
CRAFT FAIRE & SANDWICH SHOPPE: November 25–27.
Craft fair, Santa, refreshments. 433 Broad St., NC.
December 2016
Weekly in December
Marching Presidents, Constitution Day Parade
EARTH'S TREASURES: October 8–9. Fairgrounds, Grass
Valley. 10 am–5 pm. ncgms.org
OPEN STUDIOS & ART TOUR: October 8–9. 10 am–5 pm.
(530) 274-8384. thecenterforthearts.org
KODO ARTS ANNUAL SHOW & SALE: October 8–16. 9
day sale. Unique furniture, home decor, garden, unusual items.
10 am–6 pm daily. (530) 478-0812.
kodo-japanese-antiques.com
AUTUMN SHINDIG: October 9. Harvest festival, fair live
music. (530) 265-2826. northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
YUBA RIVER SALMON-VIEWING RAFT TRIPS: October
15. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
VIKING FAIR: October 15. Fairgrounds, Ponderosa Hall,
Grass Valley. 10 am–3 pm. (530) 277-8020.
nevadacountyfair.com/events/viking-fair
OPEN STUDIOS & ART TOUR: Oct 15–16.10 am–5 pm.
(530) 274-8384. thecenterforthearts.org
WINTERFAIRE: October 15–16. Craft Show. Fairgrounds.
(530) 272-7033. craftguildnevadacounty.org
NEO EMPIRE CHALLENGE RUN/WALK: October 22.
Empire Mine, GV. ncneo.org
FALL FESTIVAL AT BRIDGEPORT: October 23.
Gold panning, music, wagon rides, barn tours, local artists and
food. (530) 432-2546. southyubariverstatepark.org
FRIGHT NIGHT: October 29. Miners Foundry Cultural Center,
NC. 8 pm. (530) 265-5040. minersfoundry.org
HALLOWEEN FUN DAY: October 29. Halloween Fun at the
Fairgrounds. 9 am–3 pm.
CORNISH CHRISTMAS: December 2, 9, 16, 23. 6–9
pm. Food, arts and crafts, entertainment. (530) 2728315. historicgrassvalley.com
NEVADA CITY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: Sundays:
December 4, 11 & 18 from 1:30–6 pm; Wednesdays:
December 14 & 21, 5–9 pm. (530) 265-2692 or (800)
655-6569. nevadacitychamber.com
CHRISTMAS AT THE RAILROAD MUSEUM:
December 3. 10 am–3 pm. #5 Kidder Court, NC. (530) 4700902. ncngrrmuseum.org
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE: December 3–4. Handmade, local
fine art and crafts. Nevada City. 10 am–4 pm. (530) 2652826. northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK: December 9–10.
Illuminated holiday light displays. 5–10 pm, Western Gateway
Park, 18560 Penn Valley Drive, PV. (530) 432-1802.
pennvalleycoc.org
NEVADA COUNTY FOOD & TOY RUN: December 10. Rain
or shine. 950 Maidu Avenue, NC. 9–11:45 am.
(530) 470-0697. toyrun.org
January 2017
CHOCOLATE INFUSION: Date TBA. Chocolate, wine, and
jazz. Miners Foundry, NC. theunion.com/chocolate
SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FARM CONFERENCE: January
6–8, 2017. foodandfarmconference.com
WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL: January 12–16, 2017.
Largest film festival of its kind in US. Downtown NC and GV.
(530) 265-5961. wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
GRASS VALLEY WEDDING FAIR: January 22, 2017. 12–4
pm. joyoflifeevents.com
ROBERT BURNS CELEBRATION: January 28, 2017. Miners
Foundry Cultural Center, NC, 4–11 pm. (530) 265-6394.
nevadacountycelticclub.org
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February 2017
MARDI GRAS: February 19, 2017. Street fair, parade. NC.
(530) 265-2692. nevadacitychamber.com
March 2017
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 4, 2017. 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 11,
2017. (530) 265-5961. yubariver.org
ST. PIRAN’S DAY: March 11, 2017. Flag raising ceremony,
team pasty toss, best pasty baker contest. Dogs welcome for
cleanup crew. historicgrassvalley.com
April 2017
Weekly in April
SPRINGTIME AT ANANDA: Check for 2017 dates.
Over 10,000 tulips. Refreshments, live music. (530)
478-7587. crystalhermitage.org
WILDFLOWER WALKS AT BUTTERMILK BEND:
Saturdays/Sundays through mid-May. 11 am. (530)
432-2546. southyubariverstatepark.org
DAFFODIL RUN: April 9, 2017. 5k/10k. (530) 432-9542.
daffodilrunpv.com
ANNUAL SPRING HOME, GARDEN & LIFESTYLE SHOW:
April 22–23, 2017. Home & garden ideas. Fairgrounds. (530)
477-4241. theunion.com/homeshow
ANNUAL GRASS VALLEY DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW:
April 29, 2017. Hundreds of cars. 10 am–3 pm. (530) 2728315. historicgrassvalley.com
May 2017
Weekly in May
WILDFLOWER WALKS AT BUTTERMILK BEND:
Saturdays/Sundays through mid-May. 11 am.
(530) 432-2546. southyubariverstatepark.org
SPRINGTIME IN THE PINES QUILT SHOW: May 6–7,
2017. Fairgrounds. pinetreequiltguild.com
KODO ARTS ANNUAL SPRING SHOW & SALE: May 6-14,
2017. Unique furniture, home decor, garden, unusual items.
10 am–6 pm. (530) 478-0812. kodo-japanese-antiques.com
GRASS VALLEY OLD WEST ANTIQUE SHOW: May 12–13,
2017. Fairgrounds. (530) 277-8293. witherells.com
COMMUNITY RUN: 5K/10K: May 13, 2017. Twin Cities
Church, GV. (530) 273-6425 x 40. goldcountrygp.com
SPRINGTIME AT EMPIRE MINE: May 14, 2017. 11 am–
4 pm. empiremine.org
PENN VALLEY RODEO & RODEO PARADE: May 19–21,
2017. Rodeo Grounds, PV. (530) 432-1802.
pennvalleyrodeo.com
STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: May 25–28, 2017.
Fairgrounds, GV. strawberrymusic.com
ANNUAL SOROPTIMIST GARDEN TOUR: May 27–28,
2017. (530) 273-7989. sierrasoroptimist.org
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