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• Sierra County Fireapalooza

  • When
    06/06/2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierraville

  
  

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• Loyalton High School 2026 Graduation

  • When
    06/12/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  
  

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• Lost and Found Gravel Festival

  • When
    06/13/2026
  • Location
    Portola

  

  Registration is open.  www.lostandfoundbikerace.com

  Race supports the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's Connected Communities Project. 

  
  

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• Recycled Relics Car Show and Craft Fair

  • When
    06/13/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  

  
  

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• Downieville High School 2026 Graduation

  • When
    06/13/2026
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

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• Sippin' in the Woods

  • When
    06/13/2026
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Sorrocco's Gardens, 203 Main St, Sierra City

  
  

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• Yuba Theatre Movie Night - How to Train Your Dragon

  • When
    06/19/2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  

  Yuba Theatre, Downieville

  The Sierra County Arts Council presents Movie Nights with support from the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation.

  Free admission - donations welcome

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• Les Schwab Car Show & Sierra Valley Craft Fair

  • When
    06/20/2026
  • Location
    Portola

  
  

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• Fathers Day Fishing Derby - Lions Club

  • When
    06/21/2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

  Contact Suzi Pangman sapangman@att.net. (916) 751-9512 for additional information.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - 6 day BIPOC Nature Dharma and Insights Retreat

  • Start
    06/23/2026
  • End
    06/28/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

  This is a 5-night Insight meditation retreat organized by Insight Retreat Center (IRC) and hosted at Big Springs Garden Retreat Center.

  Registration opens March 1, 2026. APPLY ONLINE through IRC.

  Questions? Contact the Registrar, Niharika, at niharika@insightretreatcenter.org.

  
  

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• Yuba Theatre Movie Night - Wall*E

  • When
    07/03/2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  

  The Sierra County Arts Council presents Movie Nights with support from the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation.

  Free admission - donations welcome

  
  

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• Sierra Valley Country Crafts Bazaar

  • When
    07/04/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  

  Downtown Loyalton   601 Main St (HWY 49) at the Kiosk 

  Setup time for all events starting 7:30am

  Vendor Members 1st Space is free  2nd space $10    Non-Member $15.00 per-space 

  Booth space size is 10X10 (no more than 2 spaces per vendor)

  Ask us how to become a Vendor Member .  Kayte Lundy  svccktlundy@outlook.com

  Please submit payment to:  SVCC…..PO Box 366 Loyalton Ca 96118

  
  

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• Loyalton Rotary Club July 4th Celebration

  • When
    07/04/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  

  We’re excited to share big news for this year’s celebration—the Loyalton Rotary Club’s annual Fourth of July festivities are moving to Main Street in Loyalton! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating community, tradition, and our local youth.

  Event Highlights:

  • New Location: Main Street, Loyalton

  • Community Parade: Kicking off the celebration (details coming soon!)

  • Classic BBQ Fare: Hot dogs and festive eats available for purchase

  • Dessert Auction: Delicious homemade treats up for bidding

  • Kids Activities: Including our beloved coin hunt and other fun games

  All proceeds support local scholarships for our youth, making your participation even more meaningful.

  
  

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• July 4th Main Street Celebration

  • When
    07/04/2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

  Join us for our annual 4th of July festivities starting at noon on Main Street.
  Everyone's welcome to participate – kids, dogs, families, vehicles, and more!
  Get creative and show your patriotic spirit!
  The fun continues with foot races and the infamous "Downieville Fireless Fireworks"!
  

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• Music in the Meadow FREE 4th of July Concert

  • When
    07/04/2026
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    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra Pines Resort Meadow, 103 Main St, Sierra City, Ca

  
  

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• July 4th BBQ in the Meadow - Volunteer Fire Department

  • When
    07/04/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• VFD Fireman's Muster, BBQ, Streetdance

  • When
    07/05/2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

  
  

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - Inhale Mountain, Exhale RIver

  • Start
    07/08/2026
  • End
    07/12/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  This is 4-night, 5-day Women’s Summer Retreat in Nature & Community with Tracy Lease and Miyu Tamamura. Click here to view the flyer!

  Registration is now open. To register, email Tracy at tracy@fulllifeyogastudio.com.

  Questions? Contact Tracy at tracy@fulllifeyogastudio.com.

  
  

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• Lakes Basin Trail Daze. Trailwork

  • Start
    07/10/2026
  • End
    07/12/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

  Campout, BBQ, Mountain Adventures. Sign-up at sierratrails.org/events 
  

  
  

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• Sierra Nevada Field Campus Opening Day

  • When
    07/11/2026
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• Kentucky Mines Amphitheatre - Comedy, Storytelling - Dr. Michael Pritchard

  • When
    07/11/2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• Sierra County Land Trust Film Premier - When the Wild Mountain Calls

  • When
    07/12/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

  This film includes beautiful photography of the Buttes and its surroundings

  narrated by Patty Eacobacci, former US Forest Service archaeologist.  

  Her father was the Forest Engineer in the 1970s who engineered and helped 

  build the current Lookout Tower to replace the original.

  He is interviewed in the film along with many others who have experienced the Buttes 

  and the Lookout over the years.

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• California State Fair

  • Start
    07/15/2026
  • End
    07/26/2026
  • Location
    Sacramento

  Home - Cal State Fair
  

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• Plumas County State Fair

  • Start
    07/23/2026
  • End
    07/26/2026
  • Location
    Quincy

  
  

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• Downieville Volunteer Epic Weekend. Trailwork

  • Start
    07/24/2026
  • End
    07/26/2026
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

  Campout, BBQ, Mountain Adventures. Sign-up at sierratrails.org/events 
  

  
  

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - 1 week Dharma in Nature, Nature in the Dharma

  • Start
    08/01/2026
  • End
    08/08/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  This is a 7-night Insight meditation retreat organized by Insight Retreat Center (IRC) and hosted at Big Springs Garden Retreat Center.

  Registration opens April 1, 2026. APPLY ONLINE through IRC.

  Questions? Contact the Registrar, Soohee, at soohee@insightretreatcenter.org.

  
  

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• Music in the Meadow - Sierra Pines

  • When
    08/01/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    104 Main Street, Sierra City, CA 96125

  
  

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• Downieville Classic Race and Mountain Bike Festival. Race

  • Start
    08/06/2026
  • End
    08/09/2026
  • Location
    Downieville

  28th annual Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race. 

  Registration is open www.downievilleclassic.com 

  This race supports Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardships trailwork.  

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - Serenity in a Forest Temple

  • Start
    08/19/2026
  • End
    08/23/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  This is a 4-night, 5-day Silent, Self-guided Meditation Retreat hosted by Miyu Tamamura at Big Springs Garden Retreat Center. Click here to view the flyer.

  Registration is now open. To register, email Miyu at miyu@yuhealingarts.com.

  Questions? Contact Miyu at miyu@yuhealingarts.com.

  
  

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• Yuba Theatre Movie Night - Doc Hollywood

  • When
    08/21/2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

  The Sierra County Arts Council presents Movie Nights with support from the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation.

  Free admission - donations welcome

  
  

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• Calpine Market

  • When
    09/05/2026
  • Location
    Calpine

   Contact: Cheri  (530) 606-0630
  

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• Music in the Meadow Concert

  • When
    09/06/2026
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    104 Main Street, Sierra City, CA 96125

  
  

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• Mountains to Meadows Endurofest

  • Start
    09/10/2026
  • End
    09/13/2026
  • Location
    Quincy

  
  

  Registration is open http://mountainstomeadows.com/

  Race supports the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship fundraising efforts for sustainable recration based communities.  

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - Nourish Your Creative Soul

  • Start
    09/11/2026
  • End
    09/13/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  This is a weekend retreat hosted by Rebecca Seary & Azriel LaMarca at Big Springs Garden Retreat Center.

  Registration will open in March. 

  
  

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• Downieville Mountain Brewfest 2026

  • When
    09/12/2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Main Street, Downieville, CA

  
  

  September 12th 2026- Downieville Mountain Brewfest

  In it’s 10th year, the 2026 Brewfest guarantees another great day for beer tasting! All along Main Street in Downieville. Some of the finest craft beers available in northern California and a variety of food vendors, great music.

  Check www.downievillebrewfest.com or the Facebook Event Page for Downieville Mountain Brewfest. No Dogs Allowed in Brewfest area.

  Contact downievillebrew@gmail.com for info

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• Big Springs Garden Retreat - Listening. Intimacy. Nature: Opening to the Dharma of Reciprocity

  • Start
    09/15/2026
  • End
    09/20/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  This is a 5-night Earth Awareness Community Retreat sponsored by the BESS Family Foundation and organized and hosted by Big Springs Garden Retreat Center.

  APPLY ONLINE through One Earth Sangha's website. The application deadline is May 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the retreat no later than June 15, 2026. Applications may still be accepted on a rolling basis following the deadline if space remains available.

  Questions? Contact Angela at info@bigspringsretreat.org.

  
  

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• Downieville Gold Rush Days

  • Start
    09/18/2026
  • End
    09/20/2026
  • Location
    Downieville

  

  
  

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• Big City Rod Run & Car Show

  • Start
    09/18/2026
  • End
    09/19/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• Sierra Valley Art and Ag Trail

  • When
    09/19/2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Loyalton

  
  

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• Sierra County Chamber General Meeting and Mixer

  • When
    10/05/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• Oktoberfest

  • When
    10/10/2026
  • Location
    Sierra City

  
  

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• Sierra Valley Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Carving

  • When
    10/17/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  
  

  Pumpkinfest, Craft fair Host SVCC 

  Downtown Loyalton   601 Main St (HWY 49) at the Kiosk 

  Setup time for all events starting 7:30am

  Vendor Members 1st Space is free  2nd space $10    Non-Member $15.00 per-space 

  Booth space size is 10X10 (no more than 2 spaces per vendor)

  Ask us how to become a Vendor Member .  Kayte Lundy  svccktlundy@outlook.com

  Please submit payment to:  SVCC…..PO Box 366 Loyalton Ca 96118

  
  

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• Downieville Halloween History Tour (pending)

  • When
    10/24/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

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• Veterans Day Ceremony

  • When
    11/11/2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

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• Harvest Crafts Fair n Luncheon

  • When
    11/14/2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Sierra City

  Sierra City Community Hall 

  

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• Miss Jody Community Thanksgiving Dinner

  • When
    11/26/2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  A holiday dining event at the Community Hall for all, locals, visitors and families sponsored by the Downieville Lion’s Club, the United Methodist and Assembly of God churches.
  All donations and contributions benefit the Western Sierra Food Bank.
  Dinner served from 1-4pm.
  Donations of turkeys, hams, desserts and money are needed and can be given or ordered at Downieville Grocery and the Sierra City Country Store.
  Volunteers are needed to help set up, cook turkeys, desserts and all the trimmings, and serve on Thanksgiving Day.
  

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• Christmas Craft Fair, Christmas On Main Street, Parade

  • When
    12/05/2026
  • Location
    Loyalton

  Contact Dana for Faire, mcdana50@gmail.com; Jessica for Christmas on Main Street mainstreetloyalton@gmail.com, Kathy for parade 530-412-1831
  

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• Downieville Christmas Tree Lighting

  • When
    12/05/2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Downieville

  
  

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