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Truckee, California
2013 Special Events

Truckee Rodeo, Truckee Renaissance Faire
Truckee Brew Fest, Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop



Plan your next trip to downtown Truckee, California to coincide with one of Truckee's showcase Special Events that have become a favorite of people both locally and abroad. Including the ever popular Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop & Renaissance Faire.

(Scroll down to view all of the fine events
occurring in downtown Truckee, California.)




Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Celebration
April 30th, 2013 Village @ Squaw Valley USA

Free admission, world class entertainment, a plethora of educational and informational booths, and a multitude of activities for all ages set against the beautiful backdrop of Squaw Valley USA. Don't miss the great music, food and drink.

20th Annual Truckee, CA Home & Building Show
May 25-26, 2013 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Truckee High School

Find everything you need to build and remodel your mountain home at the 18th Annual Truckee Home Building Show. Green building project resources, materials and workshops. 10 am - 5pm at the Truckee High School. Free parking. $6 admission that benefits local schools. For more information call 530-587-3477.

8th Annual Truckee, California Brew Fest
June 8, 2013 from 1:00 - 5:00pm Truckee Regional Park

Sample exceptional beer in a beautiful mountain setting while helping to fund local youth activities at the 8th Annual Truckee Brew Fest. Located at the Truckee River Regional Park and sponsored by the Truckee Optimist Club, this annual event features select breweries from around the country including; Fifty Fifty Brewery, Great Basin Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing, Big Sky Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Anchor Brewing, Full Sail Brewing, Hoppy Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing, Wyder’s Cider, Rubicon Brewing, Lake Tahoe Brewing, Sam Adams, Fox Barrel Cider, Buckbean Brewing, Mendocino Brewing, Anderson Valley Brewing, Mad River Brewing, New Belgium, and more.. All proceeds support youth programs and services in Truckee. For more information call 530-587-8720.

Truckee, California First Fridays
1st Friday of every month from 5 to 8 pm Historic Downtown Truckee

First Fridays is an event that takes place the first Friday of each calendar month throughout the year from 5 to 8pm in Historic Downtown Truckee. On First Fridays, downtown's unique shops, boutiques, art studios, salons and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, sales, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages and much more!

First Fridays is a celebratory community event where locals and visitors alike are encouraged to explore and discover the unique offerings and energy of Historic Downtown Truckee in a festive atmosphere. Look for the First Fridays flags identifying participating businessess.

Truckee, California 4th of July Parade
July 4th, 2013 from 10:00am

Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade. Starting at 10 am east of the Truckee High School winding down Donner Pass Road and ending up in historic downtown Truckee. For more information call 530-587-8808.

Downtown Truckee, Thursdays
June 13-August 29th, 2013 from 5-9pm

This is a free community Street Fair in Historic Downtown Truckee complete with Farmers Market, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Live Music, Entertainment, Family & Kids area, Beer Garden and Shopping Specials throughout Downtown.

Truckee, California Cannibal Cruise Car Show
Dates TBA, 2013

Held at the Truckee River Regional Park, the 21st Annual Cannibal Cruise Car Show brings you a vintage car show, games, food and dances. For more information call the Truckee Optimist Club at 775-345-6083.

39th Annual Truckee, CA Championship Rodeo
August 24th-25th, 2013

Celebrating its 39th year, the Truckee Championship Rodeo draws cowboys and spectators from all over the Western United States. This week-long event is comprised of a Queen Pageant, a Cowboy Poetry and music, a Kid's Day, Sponsor's Team Penning, Jackpot Barrel Race, Golf Tournament, BBQ, Dinner and Dance, Pro Rodeo. LOts of FUN!

Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
Dates TBA, 2013

Now in its tenth year, the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop has established itself as one of Truckee's preeminent events. This annual favorite brings nearly 1,000 locals and tourists to historic downtown Truckee to sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples and enjoy shopping. Merchants in historic downtown Truckee will offer wine and appetizer tasting to wine lovers, food connoisseurs and shopper extraordinaire. With your ticket you'll receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 30+ venues, 5 food tickets, a program with a map to all participating venues and a goodie bag. For more information contact the Truckee Chamber of Commerce at 530-550-2252.

21st Annual Truckee, California Donner Party Hike
October 5th-6th, 2013

Learn about emigrant history and more. Enjoy guided, interpretive hikes showcasing the spectacular beauty of Donner Summit and learn about emigrant history, the building of the transcontinental rail road including a walk through snowsheds, high sierra lakes, and more. For more information contact the Truckee Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-8808.

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