GRASS VALLEY – Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, Sep 18-21. Draft horse owners and their teams will compete for $37,000 in prize money. In addition to the spectacular performances by the Gentle Giants, there is art, events, and entertainment for all to enjoy throughout the Fairgrounds. Some highlights: Art at the Classic, the horse and western art show; the Harvest Fair, which displays locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as crafts; western music and entertainment throughout the venue. As always, Treat Street will be open to serve the fabulous foods that give the street its name. Advance tickets: $21 ($24 on day of event); general admission: $18 ($21 on day of event). Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds.
www.nevadacountyfair.com

SACRAMENTO – Events:
5th Annual Sacramento French Film Festival, Jul 18-27. This festival is an annual event held at the Crest Theatre. It celebrates the present as well as the rich history of French cinema featuring new releases and rarely seen classics.
916-455-9390

55th Annual California State Fair, Aug 15-31. Top-name entertainment, California county exhibits, livestock nursery, culinary delights to satisfy any appetite, award-winning wines, micro-brews, a magnificent midway and nightly fireworks are traditions that attract fairgoers in droves.
916-263-3000
www.bigfun.org
www.afdesacramento.org/filmfest

9th Annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival, Aug 8-17. A centerpiece for the arts in Sacramento and a celebration of both visual and musical works from around the world, this festival is held annually at the historic Crest Theatre.
916-442-7378
www.sacfilm.com

45th Annual Greek Food Festival,
Aug 29-31. Tempting smells of grilled lamb, seasoned spanakopita and honeyed pastries compete with Hellenic cultural displays, music and dancing at the popular festival held annually at the Sacramento Convention Center.
916-443-2033
www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org

Gold Rush Days, Aug 29-Sep 1. Experience a step back in time as living history characters re-enact the Gold Rush era in Old Sacramento. The streets are closed to automobiles and then covered with dirt, while horse and carriages are the modes of transportation and period costumes prevail. Entertainment, food, drink, arts and crafts demonstrations make for a great family outing.
916-808-7777
www.discovergold.org

Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival, Sep 20-21. The inaugural Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival will celebrate the music, dance, cuisine and crafts of the diversity of the Sacramento region. It will be held in Old Sacramento and at the Memorial Auditorium.
916-808-7777
www.sacramentoworldfestival.com

NEVADA CITY – Events:
Summer Nights in Nevada City,
Jul 16, 23 & 30. This annual outdoor festival of art and music offers summer fun for the whole family. Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and filled with arts, crafts, classic cars, food, drink and music. Leading Sierra foothills musicians perform on outdoor stages throughout the downtown area. Hours: 6pm-9pm. Admission is free.
530-265-2692
800-655-NJOY (6569)

California WorldFest, Jul 17-20.
A premier Sierra Foothill’s musical event, the WorldFest attracts well-known musicians from around the world and an audience from throughout the West. It’s four days of fun and international music at the beautiful pine-studded Nevada County Fairgrounds.
www.worldfest.net 

Nevada County Fair, Aug 6-10. Under the pines at California’s most beautiful fairgrounds, the annual county fair is a showcase for local farmers, ranchers, producers, artists, crafters and youth. The event offers arena and stage entertainment, a carnival and midway. More than 100,000 people attend the fair each year. 
www.nevadacountyfair.com

Constitution Day Parade & Celebration, Sep 13-14. Nevada City hosts the West’s premier celebration of the U.S. Constitution with the Constitution Day Parade, held on Broad Street at 2pm on Sunday. Saturday’s schedule includes the Gold Country Duck Race on Deer Creek and Civil War battle reenactments in Pioneer Park on Saturday and again on Sunday morning.
530-265-2692
800-655-NJOY (6569)
www.nevadacitychamber.com

GRASS VALLEY – Events at Nevada County Fairgrounds:

Sierra Brewfest, Aug 23. Location: Fairgrounds, Carnival Green.
530-273-6217
www.musicinthemountains.org

AKC Dog Show, Aug 29-31. Location: Fairgrounds, Inner Grounds.
530-265-2787

Grower’s Market, Saturdays. Location: Gate 8.
530-477-8521

Roamin’ Angels Car Show,
Sep 6-7. Location: grounds and
buildings.
530-432-8449

Celtic Festival, Sep 26-27. Location: grounds and buildings.
530-265-9073
www.kvmr.org

Gem & Mineral Show, Oct 10-12.
530-272-3752
For complete Grass Valley calendar of events and more information:
530-273-6217
www.nevadacountyfair.com

SUTTER CREEK – Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, Aug 8-10. Expect a loaded-with-fun weekend featuring a Silent Movie Night, two Gala Festival Concerts with the headliners, and six practically non-stop venues to choose from.
A special youth concert, so you can hear where the future of ragtime is going, and many more surprises are in the works.
Badges: $55-$65. Youth 16 and under attend free with a paying adult. Day badges and individual concert
tickets will also be available.
209-223-0867
www.suttercreekragtime.com