Grass Valley "2nd Saturday Art & Wine Walk"
Saturday evenings, through June, 2013 from 4:00 - 8:00pm
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic downtown Grass Valley while sampling some of the best wines the Sierra Foothills has to offer and seeing a variety of works by talented local visual artists. Home to award winning wineries and more artists per capita than any other California county, Nevada County boasts a vibrant culture of art and wine with Grass Valley at its epicenter. Event held the 2nd Saturday, Jan-Apr, 4:00-8:00pm. Admission is Free.
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Hosted by the Grass Valley Downtown Association and Sierra Vintners, the Foothills Celebration event has continued to grow in popularity each and every year. Sample chef specialties and delectable sweets from some of the areas finest restaurants and confectioners while you sip fine wine from over 50 foothill wineries. Also enjoy fine art, and listen to great music as you shop and stroll through the streets of historic downtown Grass Valley. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 the day of the event and are available right now at:
• The Book Seller
• All downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City wine tasting rooms
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Festivities for the 9th annual Grass Valley St. Piran's Day celebration begin 6:30pm Friday night at Gold Rush Burgers across from the Grass Valley City Hall with a traditional pub night sing-a-long. Then after the final Friday night training session, the competition begins 10am Saturday morning at the corner of Main and Auburn Streets, know as the "most Cornish spot in America". Saturday’s St. Piran’s Day Celebration will commence with the Town Crier ringing his bell and making a formal proclamation followed by a flag raising ceremony of the Cornish flag. Once completed, the competition begins. Referred to as the “Pasty Olympics”, participants compete in a series of games involving this staple of the Cornish diet. This spot in downtown Grass Valley had a Cornish flavor long before pasties flew as shot puts. The corner was home for about 80 years to the Wisconsin Hotel, a local Cornish establishment dating back to the Gold Rush days. Grass Valley is host to their “Sister City”, Bodmin, Cornwall, England for this event that pays tribute to St. Piran, patron saint of Cornwall and of hardrock miners.
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The streets of historic downtown Grass Valley, California are lined with approximately 300 of the finest Custom, vintage and antique cars and trucks in Northern California. Come join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or in this case, Mill and Main Streets. Cars, food and great rock ‘n roll music make the day a fun event for everyone. Come join us for the 28th annual event held the last Saturday in April. Free admission. Participants pay a small entry fee. To participate, contact the Grass Valley Downtown Association at 530-272-8315. Click to view a previous poster created by renowned artist Charlie Hayward.
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Grass Valley, California "Sierra Festival of the Arts"
Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Enjoy the ambience of beautiful historic downtown Grass Valley California at this annual street faire featuring fine art and crafts by California artists whose diverse talents make this occasion a cultural destination. Come join us for the 30th annual event Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 26, 2013 and enjoy the artistic wealth of Nevada County, along with great food and entertainment by local musicians. 10am – 5pm on Mill Street. Free admission. Exhibitor info available at 530-272-8315.
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Grass Valley, California "Gold Rush Days"
June 22-23, 2013, Sat: 12 - 8:00pm, Sun: 11am - 5:00pm
Travel back in time to a different era. A time when the whole world was captivated by the prospect of gold, and Grass Valley, Nevada City and Nevada County were at the forefront. A time when a hard day’s work might get you a solid gold nugget, or just another pile of dirt. When a man might spend all he had on a claim that amounted to nothing more than a hole in the ground, or become rich with a single stroke of the axe.
With the help of local downtown Grass Valley merchants, Grass Valley Gold Rush Days celebrates this unique point in history with costumed merchants and vendors, gold rush displays and more. Watch an authentic gold rush era blacksmith ply his craft, or pan for gold with the famous Empire Mine. Take a old-time period photo at True Grit Studios or sip a Sarsaparilla and grab an authentic Cornish pasty, just as the miners did.
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Fourth of July Celebration in Grass Valley, California
Thursday, July 4, 2012 from 9:30am - 5:00pm
Main Street America is very much in evidence during this charming “small town celebration” attended by thousands of residents from Nevada County and beyond. Rotated yearly between the cities of Grass Valley & Nevada City, this year's festivities kick-off with a wonderful parade down the historic streets of downtown Grass Valley, California. This wonderful event includes a day long celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds with food, musical entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display beginning at 9:30 p.m. Come celebrate our country’s independence and have a wonderful old-fashioned small town experience with big town quality!
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The Grass Valley Thursday Night Market & Street Festival is a celebration of free enterprise and new ideas blended with heritage craftsmanship and art. Items from around the world and up in the hills! There are street performers and entertainment for everyone in the family. This heritage event in the heart of the Gold Country blends the town and country elements and attitudes of Nevada County into a neighborly snapshot of our community. In this day and age when most commerce is geared to the automobile and satellite malls. the Thursday Night Market brings the local and regional community downtown to walk, browse, talk meet your friends and neighbors. All in the shadow of a wonderfully historic and colorful hometown. This is the real thing, this is authentic character, the face of our community and it reflects the synergy of those who live here and those who visit or would love to live in our town. This is the 16th year of this celebration of Downtown Grass Valley. The market is a Certified California Farmers Market, licensed by the county, the state of California and the USDA.
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Grass Valley, California " Sidewalk Sale"
Saturday, TBA, 2013 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mill Street between Main and Neal is closed to motorized traffic for this one day Saturday event. Downtown Grass Valley California retailers display their sale and clearance items on the street at this annual summer event. There are lots of great bargains to be found. Come for some summer “retail therapy”! Don't miss this years event.
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Taste of the Gold Country in Grass Valley, California
Saturday, TBA, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00pm
This popular Fall event is held in September in conjunction with the Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Faire held under the shade of the beautiful pine trees at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Come sample chef specialties from many of the area’s finest restaurants while sampling fine wines and beers from foothill’s wineries and breweries and listen to cool jazz. Hosted by Grass Valley Downtown Association and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $30 in advance & $35 at the door.
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Grass Valley, California "Safe Trick or Treat"
Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parents and child care providers are invited to bring their pre-school age children for a safe trick or treat tour of historic downtown Grass Valley, California. Merchants throughout the downtown dress in costume and hand out candy to the children, while providing a safe environment. Witching hours are from 10am to 1pm on Halloween. Mill Street downtown is closed to motorized traffic. Window displays and costume contests are a fun part of this annual event. Call the Grass Valley Downtown Association for more info at 530-272-8315.
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Grass Valley, California "Holiday Open House"
Saturday, TBA, 2013 from 10:00am -6:00pm
This is Grass Valley's annual holiday downtown-wide shopping event. In-store specials, drawings, give-aways, food, music and more! Free admission. For additional information call 530-272-8315.
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Recapture the spirit of Christmas past amid the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley, California during the 46th annual Cornish Christmas Celebration. Mill and W. Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir, Tommyknocker Cloggers and, of course, Santa Claus. Handmade arts and craft from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink can be purchased from a number of restaurants and specialty food. Join us for the 44th annual event every Friday night from 6 to 9 pm, Nov 22 thru Dec. 20, 2013. Interested street vendors can call 272-8315.
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