Farmer’s Markets continue until Saturday, October 30th, ends with a Hoe Down
The Farmer’s Market in downtown Nevada City happens every Saturday from 8:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. through October 30th, and features fresh seasonal produce & flowers, live music, educational demonstrations and great food. On October 30th, there will be an old-fashioned Hoe Down from 5-11 p.m.
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Also, every Tuesday there’s the Nevada County Certified Grower’s Market at the Sierra Presbyterian Church (175 Ridge Road at Nevada City Highway, Nevada City). The Tuesday market takes place from 3:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m. through October.
Fall Colors Looking to Peak the Last Week of October, First Week of November
The Nevada City-Grass Valley area, with outstanding Gold Rush history and good choices in lodging and dining, has become known as one of California’s best areas to view autumn foliage. The best fall colors in Nevada City and Grass Valley are located in the old-fashioned Victorian neighborhoods surrounding the downtown historic districts. The most spectacular displays are in century-old Red Maple trees planted by early settlers.
Fall Color Tour Maps and a Tree Tour Map are available at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please see our website.
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Fright Night (Oct. 30) Dance Party at the Miners Foundry, Nevada City
Make plans to join us for Fright Night and the San Francisco music award-winning ALBINO, a ten-piece Afrobeat ensemble that honors the fiery legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti along with the popular rock group Casual Fog backed by an all-star line-up. The historic Miners Foundry Cultural Center in downtown Nevada City will transform its beautiful stone walls into a spooky haunted house. Join in on the fun and dress up like your favorite rocker! No-host bar and food available. Doors at 8pm. Tickets $20 adv/$25 door, $15 under 18. Tickets on sale at After the Gold Rush Records, The Book Seller, Briar Patch and online at brownpapertickets.com Miners Foundry is at 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA. For more information call 530-265-5040 or go to minersfoundry.org. This is a benefit for the Miners Foundry Cultural Center.
Local Theatre Productions
Join us for some entertaining local productions!
To Kill a Mockingbird • October 7th – November 7th •Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City. zvents.com
A Grand Night for Singing • October 21 – November 13th • Off Center Stage 315 Richardson Street, downtown Grass Valley. sierrastages.org
Tiny Tim’s Christmas • November 26-December 26 • Nevada Theatre 401 Broad Street, Nevada City.
BYOB – A New Kind of Wine Seller in Nevada City
Wine lovers can rejoice! This last September, Nevada County Wine Guild’s founder, Tony Norskog, former Nevada City Mayor and City Council Person Paul Matson and current City Council Person Sally Harris opened BYOB Wine Seller, a new kind of wine tasting room on Zion Street in Nevada City. The tasting room is a smaller-scale endeavor to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. Customers can buy a bottle of wine at BYOB, then bring it back for refills and get a $1 discount. The idea came when Norskog heard that only about 7 percent of glass recyclables actually get reused. Come on by for a taste. They are open from Noon to 5:30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Only $5.99/bottle and $4.99 on a refill.
Make your plans for Victorian Christmas in Nevada City
Victorian Christmas, the old-fashioned celebration held each year in this colorful California Gold Rush town, evokes holiday memories of an earlier era. During the event, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and transformed back in time. Christmas melodies and costumed characters remind visitors of another time and place.
Victorian Christmas 2010 is featured Wednesday nights, Dec. 1, 8, and 15, from 5-9 p.m., and on two Sunday afternoons, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, from 1:30-6 p.m. There is no admission charge. more information.
Christmas at the Railroad Museum
Join us Saturday, December 4th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum for a FREE holiday celebration featuring Santa, door prizes and a silent auction. The Museum is located at 5 Kidder Court, Nevada City. For more information, see ncngrrmuseum.org, or call 470-0902.
Come have some Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds on October 30th
Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities from 2- 5 pm. Rain or shine, in costume or street clothes, you’ll enjoy the many events planned at the Main Street Center at the Fairgrounds. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as games, treats for the kids, a pie auction and cupcake walk, a costume contest, a live auction, and a scarecrow contest. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased the day of the event. Lots of fun for kids of all ages! Phone: 273-6217 nevadacountyfair.com
Bierwagen's Donner Trail Fruit -Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
Come pick out a pumpkin, taste fresh apples and see how they are processed Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beirwagen’s Donner Trail Fruit. There’s also farm animals and animal demonstrations, a corn maze, play area, a craft fair and more. Bierwagn’s is at 17437 Lower Colfax Road, Chicago Park. Call: 530-477-5992 or see bierwagens.com |
