Press Releases

Nevada County Events, 2008

Press Release, 1/10/2008

The new 2008 comprehensive Nevada County Calendar of Events is hot off the presses and ready for distribution.

The calendar is published each year as a cooperative effort of the Grass Valley/Nevada County and Nevada City chambers of commerce and the Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.

The handy 12-panel brochure includes more than 200 western Nevada County events of all types and sizes. It lists major community celebrations, theatre performances, concerts, outdoor and athletic events, fundraisers, seasonal attractions and more.

The calendar includes dates, times, locations, contact numbers, web site addresses and other helpful information for local residents and area visitors.

Printed copies are now available from the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at 132 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959, (530) 265-2692 or 1-800-655-NJOY, and from the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, 248 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945, (530) 273-4667 or 1-800-655-4667.

Major Community Celebrations, 2008

Listed here are some of Nevada County's most popular community events

Feb. 2-3
Mardi Gras in Nevada City

Apr. 4-6
25th Annual International Teddy Bear Convention, Nevada City

Apr. 4-6, 10-12
Music in the Mountains Spring Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley

May 25
26th Annual Sierra Festival of the Arts, Grass Valley

June 7-July 3
Music in the Mountains Summer Fest, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

June 15
48th Annual Nevada City Father's Day Bicycle Classic, Nevada City

June 29
Secession Days Celebration, Rough & Ready

July 4
Fourth of July Parade (Nevada City) and Celebration (Nevada Co. Fairgrounds)

July 16, 23 & 30
Summer Nights in Nevada City

July 17-20
California World Fest 2008 Music Festival, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

Aug. 6-10
Nevada County Fair, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

Aug. 23
Sierra Brewfest, Nevada County Fairgrounds

Sept.13-14
42nd Annual Constitution Day Parade and Celebration, Nevada City

Sept. 18-21
22nd Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

Oct. 4-5
Designs for Living Home Tour, Nevada City, Grass Valley

Nov. 7-9, 14-16
Music in the Mountains Fall Festival, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds

Nov. 28-30
Artisans Festival at Miners Foundry, Nevada City

Nov. 28-30
Country Christmas Faire, Nevada County Fairgrounds

Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 & 19
Cornish Christmas Celebration, Grass Valley

Dec. 3, 10, 14, 17 & 21
Victorian Christmas Celebration, Nevada City

For more information, contact the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce (530) 265-2692 or 1-800-655-NJOY or Grass Valley/Nev. Co. Chamber (530) 273-4667 or 1-800-655-4667.