Sample chef specialties from some of the areas finest restaurants, sip fine wine from local wineries, enjoy fine art, and listen to great music as you shop and stroll through the streets of historic downtown. Come join us for the 7th annual event held the first Saturday in March and hosted by the Grass Valley Downtown Association and Music in the Mountains.
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At the corner of Main and Auburn Streets, Grass Valley will celebrate its 4th annual St. Piran’s Day Celebration with a flag raising ceremony of the Cornish flag followed by the “Pasty Olympics”, 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 23rd 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 this year's poster created by renowned artist Charlie Hayward.
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Grass Valley, California "Sierra Festival of the Arts"
May 25, 2008 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 26th annual event Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 25, 2008 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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1872 Townsite Peddler's Market & Community Yard Sale
June 14- June 15, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Enjoy an entire weekend of antiquing that starts when the officially recorded 1872 Grass Valley Townsite (click for map) is transformed into a huge Community Yard Sale at individual homes and churches on the second Saturday and Sunday in June from 8 am to 4 pm rain or shine. Then on Sunday, in conjunction with the Community Yard Sale, is the "Peddler's Market" where many vendors from all over Northern California show their wares including collectibles, antiques, good used junque and antique related crafts! Enjoy delicious food and great memorabilia amid the historical buildings and remains of our town’s Gold Rush legacy. Free admission. Vendor space info available at 530-272-8315.
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Grass Valley, California "Mill Street Farmers Market"
Thursday Nights, June 5- August 28, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
Farm Fresh Produce, Health Wellness, Art & Craft is featured at this seasonal weekly market for local farmers and selected vendors engaged in the production and marketing of fresh agricultural products, as well as art, handicrafts and food. The Mill Street Farmers Market is also a Health and wellness Fair. This project has as its primary intent, promotion that supports the continued revitalization of downtown Grass Valley by enhancing public access to quality produce and foodstuffs, local products, arts crafts, and culture. Our farmers represent local and regional farms and offer the freshest of produce, flowers and plants. Sidewalk cafes feature fine dining under stars in the cool of the evening. An international food court offers tastes from around the world and refreshments include everything from choros to handmade ice cream. Take a few minutes for a massage or a heath consultation. Community outreach and public service groups will also offer information. Takes place on Mill Street, between Neal and Main Street.
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Fourth of July Celebration in Nevada City, California
July 4, 2008 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 Nevada City, 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 Thursday Night Marketplace & 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 Marketplace 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 13th 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"
July 26, 2008 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 on Saturday July 26, 2008.
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The Grass Valley, California "Windows on History "
Mid August thru September
Discover what Grass Valley, California stores looked like during the 1800’s. Many of the stores downtown provide a historical photographic window display and a brief history of the building. Mid-August through September.
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Taste of the Gold Country in Grass Valley, California
September 20, 2008 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.
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Grass Valley, California "Safe Trick or Treat"
October 31, 2008 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.
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Recapture the spirit of Christmas past amid the charming surroundings of historic downtown Grass Valley, California during the 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 41st annual event every Friday night from 6 to 9 pm, Nov 28 thru Dec. 19, 2008. Interested street vendors can call 272-8315.
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