Sierra County Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Big Springs Garden Retreat - 6 day BIPOC Nature Dharma and Insights Retreat (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Yuba Theatre Movie Night - Wall*E (07/03/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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

Free admission - donations welcome

Sierra Valley Country Crafts Bazaar (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

Loyalton Rotary Club July 4th Celebration (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

July 4th Main Street Celebration (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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"!

VFD Fireman's Muster, BBQ, Streetdance (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Music in the Meadow FREE 4th of July Concert (07/04/2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

July 4th BBQ in the Meadow - Volunteer Fire Department (07/04/2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Big Springs Garden Retreat - Inhale Mountain, Exhale RIver (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Lakes Basin Trail Daze. Trailwork (07/10/2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

Sierra Nevada Field Campus Opening Day (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Mines Amphitheatre - Comedy, Storytelling - Dr. Michael Pritchard (07/11/2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Sierra County Land Trust Sponsored Film Premier - When the Wild Mountain Calls (07/12/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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.

California State Fair (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Home - Cal State Fair

Plumas County State Fair & Parade (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Parade - July 25th at 10:00 am.

The Plumas Sierra County Fair is currently seeking entries and would appreciate it if you could reach out to your networks to encourage participation. For more information, interested parties can also visit https://www.quincychamber.com/parade.

Downieville Volunteer Epic Weekend. Trailwork (07/24/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

Big Springs Garden Retreat - 1 week Dharma in Nature, Nature in the Dharma (08/01/2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Music in the Meadow - Sierra Pines (08/01/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Downieville Classic Race and Mountain Bike Festival. Race (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

28th annual Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race.

Registration is open www.downievilleclassic.com

This race supports Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardships trailwork.

Big Springs Garden Retreat - Serenity in a Forest Temple (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Yuba Theatre Movie Night - Doc Hollywood (08/21/2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

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

Free admission - donations welcome

Calpine Market (09/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Contact: Cheri (530) 606-0630

Music in the Meadow Concert (09/06/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Mountains to Meadows Endurofest (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Registration is open http://mountainstomeadows.com/

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

Big Springs Garden Retreat - Nourish Your Creative Soul (09/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

Registration will open in March.

Downieville Mountain Brewfest 2026 (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

Big Springs Garden Retreat - Listening. Intimacy. Nature: Opening to the Dharma of Reciprocity (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Big City Rod Run & Car Show (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Downieville Gold Rush Days (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sierra Valley Art and Ag Trail (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Sierra County Chamber General Meeting and Mixer (10/05/2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Oktoberfest (10/10/2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sierra Valley Halloween Festival & Pumpkin Carving (10/17/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

Downieville Halloween History Tour (pending) (10/24/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day Ceremony (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Harvest Crafts Fair n Luncheon (11/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Sierra City Community Hall

Miss Jody Community Thanksgiving Dinner (11/26/2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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.

Christmas Craft Fair, Christmas On Main Street, Parade (12/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

Downieville Christmas Tree Lighting (12/05/2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT