Events Calendar
2009 Chamber EventsJune 21-27 — Climb Against the OddsThirty-five breast cancer survivors, supporters and others impacted by the disease will challenge Mt. Shasta's peak this June as part of the Breast Cancer Fund's Climb Against the Odds mountain expedition. Their journey is both a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease. Besides training for the peak attempt, climbers commit to raising a minimum of $5,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund's work to prevent the disease. July 2-4 — 4th of July CelebrationJoin the fun-run/walk at 8:30 am, parade at noon (download parade application), and fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk. Booths and live music downtown. A big celebration for a small town! For more information regarding vendors and booth spaces, click here for online application and downloadable forms or contact the Mt. Shasta Chamber at 926-6004. NEW! Download the full schedule (PDF) August 1 — ShastaYama Taiko FestivalClick here to purchase tickets! 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. Saturday evening, at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta, the 5th annual ShastaYama Festival will once again 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. August 2 — Summit Century Bike RideWhy not ride the prettiest, toughest century in California? The Super Century is like a "Tour de France" mountain stage. Cloverleaf route allows you to bail out if you're cooked, the finish is nearby. The event features four different rides, each distinct and with many challenges. All rides include food and refreshments at various rest stops, lunch and dinner at the city park finish. For information call 1-800-926-4865. September 5-6 — Cool Mountain NightsCelebrate the end of summer on Labor Day Weekend; on Saturday enjoy a Classic Car Show 'n Shine and a downtown street fair. Sunday is the Tinman Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou in the morning, the annual Blackberry Music Festival in the afternoon at City Park. For additional information call 1-800-926-4865. TBA — Music by the MountainAn exciting new summer chamber music festival in the Mt. Shasta area in northern California, now in its fourth year. It aims to have a broad impact within the community by bringing world class musicians to the area not only to perform, but to teach and interact personally with young musicians. November 27 — Christmas Tree Lighting and Merchant Open HouseGather in front of city hall to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Join in as carols are sung by candlelight. Enchantingly the community Christmas tree, all the trees lining the streets downtown and the holiday decorations are lit at once. Santa drives by on a fire truck, he is on his way to his workshop located at the fire station. Santa and his elves will be building toys and baking. Merchants stay open late for browsers and shoppers. For information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors' Bureau at 1-800-926-4865. 2010 Chamber EventsTBA — Annual Awards DinnerYou're invited to the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held at the Mt. Shasta Community Center. It begins at 5:30 pm with a no-host bar social hour. Dinner, catered by Keith & Patti Cool from Mt. Shasta Supermarket, begins at 6:30 pm. Chicken, tri-tip, bread, salad and dessert will be served, and vegetarian lasagna is available upon request. Reservations are required, seats are limited. Tickets available at the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 300 Pine Street or by calling 530-926-3696 ext 201. |
Ski Park Summer Events
For more information, call 530-926-8600 or visit www.skipark.com. Monthly HappeningsJuly 2nd, 3rd & 4th, Thursday, Friday & Saturday — Mt. ShastaCelebrate the 4th of July in Mt. Shasta! Three days of fun and excitement. Food, arts & crafts, music, kid's area with Siskiyou Arts Bus and entertainment on Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle St. On Saturday Mt. Shasta Blvd is cleared of street vendors and the Mt. Runners Fun Walk/Run begins at 8 am. At 11:00 the awards for the race are presented, followed by the prize drawing, including the Grand Prize of a 2009 Nissan Versa! Sign up for the Walk/Run and you are entered to win. Stay downtown for the July 4th Parade. Then head down to the Mt. Shasta Resort for an evening of fun, food, entertainment and our big, beautiful Fireworks Show!! For info call the Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau at 530-926-4865, or stop in to pick up a schedule at 300 Pine St. July 4th, Saturday — Mt. ShastaCome down to the Mt. Shasta City Park on Nixon Road for A Day in the Park. Flea market, picnic, games, music, bingo and fun. Starts at 9 am. This is a benefit for the Senior Nutrition Program Meals-On-Wheels. July 5th, Sunday — Mt. ShastaRenowned multi-instrumentalist David Lindley headlines a Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce benefit concert at the Mt. Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder St. A fine selection of gourmet meals, desserts and drinks will be available beginning at 5 pm. Show starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $25. Children 16 and under get in free with paid adult. Tickets available at Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce, Village Books or by calling 530-918-4804. July 9th-11th, Thursday-Saturday — Mt. ShastaJoin in the fun at the 25th Annual Datsun Roadster Meet. Three days of activities and fun, including an Ice Cream Social, Poker Run, wine reception, Show 'N Shine, swap meet and awards dinner. For info call Phyllis at 209-577-5719. July 10th, Friday — Mt. ShastaThe Mt. Shasta International Film Festival presents Movie Under the Stars at the Mt. Shasta Resort Golf Course. The movie showing is Toy Story. There will be a costume contest... dress up as your favorite Toy Story character. Face painting, juggler and more! Parents bring your children to watch a film and have fun. You don't want to miss this! Tickets are adults $8, kids 12 and under $5, and are available at Village Books and at the gate. Call 530-926-5186 for info. July 15th-19th, Wednesday-Sunday — Weed"Love Weed, Love Carnevale" is the theme for the 55th annual Carnevale. The fun begins with a town parade Wed. night at 7 pm. There is a live music stage, vendors, food and of course the amazing rides set up at Bel Air park, located right off I-5. Call the Weed Chamber of Commerce for more info or tickets 530-938-4624. July 17th-19th, Friday-Sunday — Mt. ShastaWelcome to the First Annual Shastarama Downhill! The Mt. Shasta Ski Park along with Shasta Base Camp will host a Mountain bikefest weekend. Lift tickets are $12 for competitors and $15 for the general public per day. The Coyote Cafˇ and Bar will be open all 3 days. For more info call Shasta Base Camp at 530-926-2359. July 25th, Saturday — DunsmuirLegendary blues harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite headlines the 3rd Annual Mossbrae Music Festival at Dunsmuir's City Park's scenic Botanical Gardens Stage. A selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads, fruits, desserts, hot foods, wines, microbrews and sodas will be available for purchase. The concert is a fund raiser for the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Gates open at 3:30 pm. Bring as blanket or chair. No coolers, please. Tickets available at the Dunsmuir Chamber, Berryvale Grocery in Mt. Shasta, Bog Bean Books & Music in Redding, Music Coop in Ashland and by phoning 530-918-4804. |
PLEASE NOTE: This calendar will be updated as new events/details are finalized. Subject to change without notice. This events calendar serves the communities of Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud and Weed.