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.
