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Events 2010
September 4 - 5, 2010:
Foresthill's Heritage Festival presented by the Foresthill Chamber of Commerce. California State Gold Panning Championships, Logging Contests, American Legion Pig Roast, Chili Cook Off, Historical Society's Living History, Old Town Tours, Sunday Morning Revival, Service Crafts - Food - Many other activities. website
September 9 - 12, 2010:
Gold Country Fair. Enjoy an old-fahioned country fair in the heart of the Gold Country. Farm animals and Junior Livestock Auction, Arts and Crafts, Food and Fun, Music and Entertainment, Carnival Rides. See website for tickets and hours of operation.
Through September 10, 2010:
Auburn Cruise Night. 2nd Friday of each month. 5pm-9pm. Cars, food, music. Upper Lincoln Way.
September 19, 2010:
Funk Box Derby, 8am - all day.
Wacky, crazy, family fun, lots of laughs, and a whole lotta FUNK! Auburn's Funk Box Derby will fill the street of Downtown Auburn (on Lincoln Way)! The event is on Sunday, September 19th, 2010, beginning at 8am. Prejudging begins at 9am. Driver check-in required by noon. Auburn's business associations and Chamber of Commerce will once again be sponsoring this infamous event. This "race" is not about speed. It's about creativity, goofiness, and fun. One car is allowed on the track at a time. there are various categories based on age (10-99), and both commercial or non-commercial classes of vehicles can be entered. Sponsor logos are allowed on commercial entries. For more information: www.funkboxderby.com
Starts at 8am & goes all day.
Downtown Auburn
along Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
September 25 - 26, 2010:
Vintage Trailer Show. The very first Old Town Auburn Vintage Trailer Classic is set for September 25 and 26 in the Juror's Parking Lot across from the Placer County Courthouse in Auburn, CA, just off the Maple St. exit off I-80. Sponsored by the Old Town Business Association and Carpe Vino, a wine shop and restaurant, more than 25 vintage trailers will be on display. Visitors will be invited to get an up-close look at trailer interiors. A highlight of this free event will be an entry from Vince Martinico of Newcastle, the leading expert on vintage trailers in the United States. His coaches have been featured in books, movies and television shows. Trailers on display will range from completely restored examples to those that are in rougher stages. Free.
Sat, 9/25, 3pm to 7pm; Sun, 9/26, 10am to 3pm
Old Town Auburn
Juror's Parking Lot across from Courthouse
off Maple St. exit off I-80
Auburn, CA 95603
530.823.0320
September 25 - 26, 2010:
Colfax Railroad Days. Celebrate the history of early railroading in the Sierras. Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Free Admission. Website
Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010
9am to 4pm
Historic Downtown Colfax
Old Town Area
Colfax, CA 530 346-8888
October 1 - 3, 2010:
Auburn Fall Home Show. Gardens and Landscapes created in natural areas Lots of ideas for the Holiday Season Many vendors with home-related items and International Food Vendors Demonstrations and Seminars Raffle Prizes See website for hours and ticket information.
October 2, 2010:
Loomis Eggplant Festival And Chicken Races. A Festival for the Family!! Arts and Crafts, Chamber Showcase, Art Walk, Live Entertainment, Chicken Races, Wine Garden Food and Beverages Great Fun for all!
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Taylor Road
Loomis, CA 95650
October 9, 2010:
Auburn Wine And Food Festival. 25 Area Wineries and 25 Local Restaurants Showcase their finest products. Check-in at the Historic Auburn Courthouse Shuttle Busses begin at 11 a.m. Check website for fees and detailed information.
11 a.m. -5 p.m.
Begin at Auburn Courthouse
Auburn, CA 95603
530 885-9644
October 10, 2010:
Placer Farm And Barn Tour. Experience working farms and ranches. The purpose of thePlacer Farm and Barn Tour is: To connect area residents with local farmers; To educate the non-agricultural public about local agriculture; To make Placer County an agricultural tourism destination; To build a philosophically and economically active support base for Placer County agriculture. More info
10am to 4pm
Placer County
10 Farms & Ranches
Placer County, CA 530.887.2111
October 23, 2010:
This first annual Calling Back the Salmon Celebration at McBean Park in Lincoln CA will include a full day of activities for people of all ages. Of special interest to children are plans for: a Foot Race (Salmon Run) Science Projects Climbing Wall Face Painting Crafts Projects (Painting, drawing, fish pillows fish hats, and ceramics) Watershed model interactive display and much more For Everyone: Multiple Musical presentations including Loping Wolf Flute Circle http://www.lopingwolf.com/ and other Local Folk and swing music performers Commercial and non profit and food vendors plus informational displays. This is a Free Event Ages Festival is Appropriate For: 5-100+ This event will provide an opportunity for our community to come together giving everyone the chance to give thanks for the blessing of Auburn Ravine and the salmon and steelhead. To stimulate a collaborative working relationship between our community and groups and government organizations to educate and engage all to the importance of returning the salmon run to the Auburn Ravine. The presence of healthy salmon in a healthy Auburn Ravine is a nexus to a healthy community and environment. SARSAS which stands for Save Auburn Ravine Salmon and Steelhead, desires to promote student and community stream teams, salmon/steelhead and watershed stewards. Potential activities for these groups include: tree planting, monitoring water quality, monitoring plant survival, educational outreach, fish counts, and observing fish morphology and other aquatic life.
Through October 29, 2010:
Fast Fridays speedway motorcycle racing. Gates open 6:30pm, Racing at 8pm. website
Nov 19 - 21, 2010:
Mountain Mandarin Festival. 7th Annual festival kicks off the Mandarin Orange Harvest. Hosting 250 vendors, 20 local mandarin growers, 5 stages of entertainment, Recipe Contest, Cooking demos, Kids play park, Mandarin Cocktails, Mandarin Beer, Smoothies, Milkshakes, Chocolate Dipped Mandarins, Mandarin Ice Cream and lots of Food vendors. website
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