Mt. Shasta Chamber Weblog

4th of July in Mt. Shasta: fun, fun, fun…

And to complete the tableau the weather will also be at its finest.

Friday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday through Sunday night: Clear. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.

Friday, July 2

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Walk/run registration and T-shirt pick up at the Armory.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Live entertainment throughout street fair – 10 a.m., Ron Lovelace Band; 11:30 a.m., circus performance; noon, Stereotype; 1:30 p.m., circus performance; 2 p.m., The Lottery; 3:30 p.m., circus performance; 4 p.m., Rockit; 5:30 p.m., circus performance; 6 p.m., Cambria Vallaire, teenage acrobat, dancer, contortionist; 6:30 p.m., Cirque De Sewer, professional acro-rats.

6:30 to 8 p.m. – Ice Cream Social, Shastice Park – ice cream dessert bar and games. Free while supplies last. Sponsored by Mount Shasta Community Resource Center.

Saturday, July 3

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Walk/run registration and T-shirt pick up at the Armory.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Live entertainment throughout street fair – 10 a.m., Rick Garrett; 10:30 a.m., Christopher Prim; 11 a.m., circus performance; noon, Panther Creek; 1:30 p.m., circus performance; 2 p.m., Last Call; 3:30 p.m., Mountain Gypsies belly dancing; 4 p.m., circus performance; 4:30 p.m., Chick Music with Paula Reynolds and friends; 6 p.m. Cirque De Sewer, professional acro-rats.

Sunday, July 4

6:30 to 8 a.m. – Register for July 4 walk/run; pick up pre-registration packages on Mt. Shasta Blvd. across from the Stage Door.

6:30 to 11 a.m. – Pancake breakfast, St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, corner of Pine and Alma Streets. All-you-can-eat pancakes served with eggs, ham, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $8, adults; $5, kids under age six.

7 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Community breakfast hosted by Siskiyou Masonic Lodge No. 297, Mount Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder Street. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $8, adults; $3, children.

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Castle Street vendors – craft and food booths.

8:30 a.m. – Mountain Runners Walk/Run – Castle Street starting line.

Noon – Parade along Mt. Shasta Blvd.

No pets or personal fireworks are allowed in the downtown area.

July 4th Fireworks View

• Watch the fireworks display over Lake Siskiyou on Sunday, July 4 beginning at approximately 9:45 p.m., depending on weather conditions.

• Mount Shasta Resort Green opens at 4 p.m. for Community Appreciation Day. Live music provided by Summer Schappell. Admission: $2 per person. Proceeds go towards the Fireworks Fund. Food and drinks available on site. No coolers, pets or personal fireworks allowed.

• Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, $1 admission per person. No pets or personal fireworks allowed.

For more information contact the Mount Shasta Visitors Bureau at 926-4865 or www.mtshastachamber.com

What’s on the stage at the Mt. Shasta 4th of July Celebration?

JULY 2

10:00 am Ron Lovelace Band – traditional Blues

11:30 am Circus Performance

12:00 pm Stereotype  – original progressive rock

1:30 pm Circus Performance

2:00 pm  The Lottery  – classic and original rock

3:30 pm Circus Performance

4:00 pm Rockit  – classic rock

5:30 pm Circus Performance

6:00 pm Cambria Vallaire – acrobat, dancer

6:30 pm Cirque De Sewer – acro-rats

JULY 3

10:00 am Rick Garrett – jazz guitar

10:30 am Christopher Prim – folk rock

11:30 pm Circus Performance

12:00 pm Panther Creek  – bluegrass celebration

1:30 pm Circus Performance

2:00 pm Last Call – country rock

3:30 pm Mountain Gypsies – belly dancers

4:00 pm Circus Performance

4:30 pm Chick Music – female artist inspired rock

6:00 pm Cirque De Sewer

6:30 pm Circus Performance

Mount Shasta 4th of July Celebration’s Schedule

Friday July 2

10:00am – 4:00pm     Walk/ run registration & T shirt pick up at the Armory

10:00am – 4:00pm     24th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE (530) 926-5508

10:00am – 7:00pm     Mt. Shasta Blvd & Castle Street Vendors – Craft & Food Booths

10:00am – 7:00pm    Live entertainment throughout the street fair: Acrobats, Jugglers, More

6:30pm – 8:00pm       Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center. Shastice Park-Ice Cream Dessert Bar, Games. Free (while supplies last).

Saturday July 3

10:00am – 4:00pm     Walk/ run registration & T shirt pick up at the Armory

10:00am – 7:00 pm    Mt. Shasta Blvd. & Castle Street Vendors – Crafts & Food Booths

10:00am – 4:00pm     24^th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE (530) 926-5508

10:00am – 7:00 pm    Live entertainment throughout the street fair: Acrobats, Jugglers, More

Sunday July 4

6:30am – 8:00am       Register for July 4^th Walk/Run & pick up pre-registration packages on Mt. Shasta Blvd.
across from Stage Door

6:30am – 11:00am      Pancake Breakfast at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. $8 adults, $5 kids under 6-All-you-can-eat pancakes, served with eggs, ham, orange juice & coffee.

7:00am – 1:00pm       Community Breakfast by the Siskiyou Masonic Lodge #297 at the Mount Shasta Community Building

on Alma St. All-you-can-eat, $8 Adults, $3 children.

8:30am Mountain Runners Walk/Run – Castle Street Starting Line

12:00  noon Annual Parade along Mt. Shasta Blvd.

7:00am – 4:00pm       Castle Street Vendors – Crafts & Food Booths

12:00pm – 4:00pm     Live Entertainment on Castle Street Stage

10:00pm – 4:00pm     24^th Annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum – open daily ~ FREE    (530) 926-5508

~NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA~
~NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS~

——- Fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at around 9:45pm ——-

Mount Shasta Resort Green opens at 4:00pm for Community Appreciation Day.
Live Music: Summer Schappell ~ $2 admission per person will go to Fireworks Fund. Food and drinks available on site.
~ NO COOLERS or PETS or PERSONAL FIREWORKS

Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort: $1. Admission per person ~
NO PETS or PERSONAL FIREWORKS

For more information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau
530-926-4865 ext 203 or visit www.mtshastachamber.com

Better than ever: July 4th in Mt Shasta!

Mt. Shasta’s largest annual event will begin in downtown Mt. Shasta on Friday, July 2^nd and Saturday, July 3rd with vendors and sidewalk sales from 10 am to 7 pm on both days. Rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and folk music will be performed live by accomplished local musicians and bands, fantastic circus acts will keep you entertained between musical acts.

Sunday, July 4th will start off with the Mountain Runners Fun Run/walk, the largest small town run/walk in America, at 8:30 am — register and have a good time competing in the running portion, or walking the two miles tasting food offered by local restaurants along the way and be entertained by the Mt. Shasta Walking Circus, a group of professional stilt walkers, acrobats, contortionists, hula hoopers, unicyclists, musicians, clowns, belly dancers, costumed characters, mimes, and more.

Registered walk/run participants have a chance to win the grand prize, a Certified 2008 Dodge Caliber, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission with sun roof, hatchback, CD player and radio sponsored by Mt Shasta’s S.J. Denham and Mountain Runners.

At noon the parade will be on its way. This year’s open theme is all about having a good time. Come and enjoy great floats and drill teams.

Later that day everyone enjoy yourself at the Mt. Shasta Resort for their traditional “Customer Appreciation Day” — listen to great live music and get your favorite seat for the community’s largest fireworks show yet! Fireworks can also be viewed from the Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort beach. Summer Schappell will perform at the Resort. There will also be circus performances at the Resort and Campgrounds, with a spectacular fire performance following the fireworks on the beach at Lake Siskiyou.

Ready for a challenge? Mt. Shasta Summit Century…

Held in the stunning alpine environment surrounding 14,162′ Mount Shasta, the Mount Shasta Summit Century is an endless parade of breathtaking views – and a challenging set of climbs. A cloverleaf route allows you to really challenge yourself; if you can’t climb another foot, you simply turn around — the finish is only a downhill away.

Our 135 mile Super Century features 16,500′ of climbing. It’s tougher than the Death Ride – but a lot prettier, and a better first ride for those who are new to hilly, mega-century rides.

Our Summit Century offers 10,500′ of climbing. It’s the perfect hilly century for those ready to move beyond standard centuries.

Our Metric Century is moderately hilly – only 4,200′ of climbing in 58 miles. All the views at less than half the suffering!

Our Half Metric is for novices; 30 miles and 2100′ of climbing. Pretty and easy.

To get information about the ride, visit shastasummitcentury.com

Because our 2009 Shasta Summit Century ride jerseys sold out in the first 2.5 hours of the ride, we’re going to offer a short advanced order period this year (we will still offer jerseys at the ride).

The 2010 jersey is similar to last year’s much-loved design – only in a bright, attention-getting red (visible to your envious friends and motorists).

These gorgeous short-sleeve jerseys feature a 3/4 length zip, and will not fade with normal washing. Questions? Contact the ride director at director@shastasummitcentury.com.

Purchase now!

ShataYama tickets on sale now!

A magical evening of dynamic Japanese drumming,
dance & music

Saturday, July 31 — 6 pm

Shastice Park, Mt. Shasta (Rockfellow & Adams)

In the alpine beauty of Mount Shasta a cultural phenomenon has taken hold. Taiko — Japanese drumming — is gaining popularity worldwide and has found its way to Mt. Shasta, CA . Twenty-four years ago, musicians Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer founded Shasta Taiko, and their taiko program has had a direct impact on the development of American Taiko.

On July 31, Saturday evening, at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta, the 6th annual ShastaYama Taiko Festival will entertain and inspire audiences with a spectacle of Japanese drumming, dance, and music. Last year’s festival attracted over a thousand concert-goers, who experienced world class artistry in the dramatic venue of Mt. Shasta’s Shastice Park.

ShastaYama 2010′s featured guest artists TaikoProject, Masato Baba, Michelle Fujii, Toru Watanabe and the always inspirational Shasta Taiko, led by taiko pioneers Baba and Mercer. Food and refreshments will be available.

The gate opens at 5 pm. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating on the grass, and warm clothes and flashlight are advised for after sunset.

Tickets: $25 (18 & up), $20 (13-17), $15 (5-12), 4 & under free w/adult ticket

Please note: Tickets purchased online are will-call, and additional tickets will be available at the gate.

Buy tickets online now

A Mt. Shasta Chamber Sponsored Event!

The challenge is on…

To city of Mt. Shasta will celebrate the end of summer on Labor Day Weekend, September 4 and 5, 2010; on Saturday Cool Mountain Nights featuring a Classic Car Show ‘n Shine and a downtown street fair. On Sunday the annual Tin Man swim/bike/run Triathlon in the morning and the Blackberry Festival in the afternoon, with live music, family fun & games and lots of blackberry pie!!

Linda Valenzuela, employed by the Mt. Shasta Fitness, is now challenging all businesses to enter a team in the TIn Man Triathlon. Linda sees this as a great way to build camaraderie between businesses, support the community and improve the fitness level of those training for the event. Linda can be reached at 926-3589.

May the best team win…

Trash or treasure? Find out…

Bridal Fair in Mt. Shasta May 1st

Mount Shasta will host a Bridal Fair at My Favorite Things, 311 North Mount Shasta Blvd. in Mount Shasta on Saturday, May 1^st from 11am to 3pm.

Drawings, local vendors, samples and ideas.  If you are planning a wedding join in for fun and innovative ideas.

Discover the many flower arrangement ideas My Favorite Things has to offer, enjoy the sumptuous samples of hors-d’œuvres from the Mount Shasta Resort–one of the best wedding location in the area, browse Maureen’s Moments portfolio of wedding photographs, meet Nancie de Ross a certified M.A.C. Pro Makeup Artist, learn about “Bridal Party Packages” at Sacred Mountain Spa, sample Johnnie Nichols‘ cakes and Strings hors-d’œuvres, taste sparkling wine from DiVino accompanied by more ideas for your wedding and/or party, Classic Touch Limousine, a local limousine service will answer your transportation questions, pick up information about Weed Rental Center and the McCloud Hotel. Dresses from Suzie’s, jewelry from Heart of the Earth and and tuxedo rentals information will be on-hand as well.

More vendors can be accommodated.  For more information call Michelle at 926-3181

Rail Jam in Mt. Shasta Shopping Center