Brilliant Fall colors and abundant autumn harvests will delight your fancy in Nevada County!
As summer cools to autumn, the grapes on the vines throughout the Foothills ripen for harvest. With crisp nights of autumn spectular displays of Red Maples trees and golden Liquid Amber create a feast for the eyes among the historic Victorians of Nevada City and Grass Valley. Nevada County becomes uniquely beautiful and alive with festivities. A perfect time to stroll the streets wine tasting or hiking the mountain trails along the South Yuba River canyon.
Sept.10-11, 2011 - The 45th Annual Constitution Day Parade tops a weekend of festivities in historic Nevada City. A local tradition over 40 years, the Constitution Day Parade is the oldest and largest Constitution observance in western America. The Sunday parade features more than 100 entries including the Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City.
Constitution Day Weekend Events
Pancake Breakfast: Seaman’s Lodge, Pioneer Park,
Saturday at 7-10:30am, $6
Civil War Battle Reenactments, Pioneer Park
Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m.
Sunday at 11am
20th Annual Gold Country Duck Race, Deer Creek at The Plaza
Saturday at 1:00pm Carnival, Races at 2:30pm
Nevada County Concert Band Free Outdoor Concert, Pine Street
Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
45rd ANNUAL CONSTITUTION DAY PARADE, Broad Street
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Sept. 22-25 The 25th Annual Draft Horse Classic: The Gentle Giants return for the premier Draft Horse Show in the Western United States. The 2011 Draft Horse Classic will feature the magnificent draft horse performances that have been drawing crowds for 25 years. In between classes, enjoy showcase specialty acts, including some returning favorites like Clay Maier and Ramon Becerra, as well as some new acts. To celebrate our anniversary, we’re offering discounted pricing on morning performances and children’s tickets.
Oct. 1-2 - The 15th Annual KVMR Celtic Festival offers two days of wonderful entertainment and education bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in a magical setting of music, dance, sports, history and culture.
The Nevada County Fairgrounds transforms into a festive Celtic World. Dozens of vendors dressed in authentic costume, transform Treat Street with booths selling hand-crafted items from leather goods to musical instruments and serving delicious food and spirits.
Music in the Mountains offers:
Oct. 1-2 Music in the Mountain's Designs for Living Home Tour
Dec. 9-11 Music in the Mountains Holiday Choral Concerts & Holiday Pops, Nevada Co. Fairgrounds
Nov. 25-27
Artisans Festival at Miners Foundry, Nevada City
Victorian Christmas in Nevada City, Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley and the Country Christmas Fair set the stage for winter to glisten in the Sierra Foothills
Nov. 25-27
Country Christmas Faire, Nevada County Fairgrounds
Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Enjoy chestnuts on an open fire, live entertainment, street vendors and local restaurants and merchants with the annual Cornish Christmas Celebration in historic downtown Grass Valley.
Dec. 7, 14, & 21 6pm to 9pm, Dec. 11 & 18 1:30-6pm
Victorian Christmas Celebration, Nevada City
For more events visit the Chamber's Local Events Calendar.
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