Obamas Join the Marching Presidents

The Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City are welcoming a new First Couple this year. Barack and Michelle Obama will be taking their rightful place in this year’s presidential march. Word has it they’ll even be accompanied by their First Pet, Bo, a Portugese Water Dog.

Constitution Day, Sept. 12-13
The Marching Presidents are among the estimated 100 entries in this year’s 43rd Annual Constitution Day Parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Bands, floats, dancers, clowns, politicians and others will also parade through the downtown historic district.

Other weekend events include Civil War battle reenactments in Pioneer Park at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday; the “Fiesta de los Patos” Gold Country Duck Race on Deer Creek at 11 a.m. Saturday; and a free outdoor concert by the Nevada County Concert Band in the downtown historic district at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Check with the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for a complete schedule of weekend events, or visit the Constitution Day Parade page on the Chamber's website.

Free Concert in the Park Aug. 23
“Victors and Villains” is the creative theme for this summer’s third and final Picnic Pops Concert at Pioneer Park. The Nevada County Concert Band performs at the Band Shell from 5-7 p.m.

Bring the family, a picnic dinner, blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy the beautiful band music of your community band.

You can also enjoy the Concert Band on Saturday, Sept. 12, in a free concert on Pine Street in the downtown historic district. The band plays from 5:30-7 p.m. as part of Constitution Day weekend festivities.

Enjoy Autumn in Nevada City As summer winds down, thoughts turn to fall, a season regarded by many locals as their favorite time of year. Certainly the prettiest. Some of the Golden State’s best fall colors are found right here in colorful Nevada City. With warm afternoons and cool evenings, fall is a great time to explore Nevada City’s interesting shops, galleries and restaurants. Round out your day with a tour of the vineyards and wineries in the surrounding countryside. For visitor information, call the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 (toll-free, 1-800-655-NJOY). Download The Fall Colors of Nevada City & Grass Valley

Goin’ to Market in NC
For farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and much more, check in with local growers and producers at Nevada City’s two open air summer markets.

The Nevada City Farmers Market runs every Saturday through October. In addition to fine fruits and vegetables it features live music, kids activities and more. It’s located on Union Street, just off lower Broad Street, every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. after Labor Day).

The Nevada City Certified Growers Market is held from 3-6 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Road.

Dates to Remember

Sept. 19
The Great Yuba Clean Up. South Yuba River Citizens League. www.syrcl.org.

Sept. 26
Taste of the Gold Country. NC Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the GV Downtown Assoc. www.historicgrassvalley.com.

Oct. 10-11, 17-18
Open Studios Art Tour of NC and GV art studios. www.openstudiostour.org.

Information
For information on events, lodging, dining and many other activities in and around Nevada City, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2692 or see www.nevadacitychamber.com