September Fairs and Festivals Deliver a Slice of Americana in California's Gold Country

13th ANNUAL GOLD RUSH DAYS

A visit to California's Gold Country, where gold was discovered in 1849, is perfect any time of year with the state's temperate climate.  But to step back in history or experience that small town feeling, here are some unique and notable events to consider when making plans to visit California.

     

September

13th ANNUAL GOLD RUSH DAYS, August 31-September 3, Sacramento

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.  Learn the ways of early ancestry life from diverse nationalities as entertainment, food, drink, arts and crafts demonstrations make for a great family outing.  www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com

                                                                                                

DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC, September 20-23, Grass Valley

Majestic Draft horse performances, breath-taking competitions and the thrill of standing next to 18 hand Draft Horse is the experience at the Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair. The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States, and features six majestic performances at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.  In between performances, the Harvest Fair includes a clogging jamboree, live entertainment, art show and a classic rib cook-off. http://www.nevadacountyfair.com/dhc /

ORIGINAL BIG CITY ROD RUN, September 21-22, Sierra City

Hot rods, classic and muscle cars fill the streets of this quaint alpine town fora celebration of "Hot Rods and Lost Youth".  The rod-o-rama explores the Tahoe National Forest and cruises up Historic Highway 49, complete with live bands, vendors and loads of small town hospitality.  www.highwaymennorcal.com

FOLSOM LIVE, September 22, Folsom

Historic Folsom amps up for this high energy evening of live non-stop music with four outdoor stages, numerous indoor venues and 25 bands, plus drinks and eats.www.folsomlive.com

 

For more information, go to the Gold Country Visitor's Association at http://www.calgold.org.