Events Calendar
2008 Chamber Events
June 15-21 — Climb Against the Odds
Details coming soon!
July 4-6 — 4th of July Celebration
Join the fun-run/walk at 8:30 am, parade at noon, and fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk. Booths and live music downtown on 5th and 6th. A big celebration for a small town!
For more information regarding vendors and booth spaces, click here for the application form or contact the Mt. Shasta Chamber at 926-6004.
July 26 — ShastaYama Taiko Festival
Shasta Taiko's 4th annual Festival will be held at Shastice Park in Mt. Shasta. Shasta Taiko founders Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer will be joined in concert by Taiko performers from all over the US. As performing art, Taiko combines powerful sound, hypnotic rhythm, intense energy, and graceful choreography.
August 3 — Summit Century Bike Ride
Why 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.
August 30 — Cool Mountain Nights
Celebrate 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.
September 6-8 — Music by the Mountain
An 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.
October 10-12 — Mount Shasta International Film Festival
Films will be showing in three theaters at Mt. Shasta Cinema in the shopping center in Mount Shasta, and at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed. Friday night we will have the traditional free Gala Party. Festival organizers are inviting filmmakers to participate in audience Q&A's throughout the Festival and they will also participate in a filmmakers' symposium at COS. The schedule will also include a customary free film for the community. For more information call 530-926-4537.
November 28 — Christmas Tree Lighting and Merchant Open House
Gather 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.
Monthly Happenings
May 9th, Friday — Mt. Shasta
Danny Carnahan with Wake the Dead, Flows from rock grooves to hot Irish reels and beautiful melodies that will be familiar to Deadheads. The show begins at 9pm at the Stage Door, 414 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call (530) 926-1050.
May 10th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta's 2008 Go For Red Women's Health Conference, Brunch and Wellness Boutique will be held at the Mt. Shasta Resort from 10 am to 2 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Gisela Okonski, M.D., Board President, AHA Northern Division, and Principal, Northern Vascular & Heart Institute, Redding. Proceeds from the event will benefit Siskiyou County families. For more info call 530-926-5913.
May 11th, Sunday — Weed
An original dance theater production of "Ballet de Masquerade" will be presented by Nuria's Dance Academy at 2:30 pm and 7 pm at the Ford Theater on the College of the Siskiyous campus, 303 College Ave. This years show has been designed to delight, thrill, entertain, and include the audience in the festivities. Tickets are $12 and are available at My Favorite Things, 311 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. or Nuria's Dance Academy. For more info call Nuria at 530-926-2872.
May 13th, Tuesday — Mt. Shasta
California Baptist University's Women's Choir is scheduled to perform at the First Baptist Church, 812 Lassen Lane. The Woman's Choir consists of 61 ladies, accompanied by three men and directed by Guy Holliday. This 64 member choir combines musical variety with a high level of performance. For more information call the First Baptist Church at 530-926-5095.
May 16-18, Friday-Sunday — Mt. Shasta
Come to the 14th Annual Wesak Celebration in Mount Shasta, May 16-18. This year's theme: Beyond Human: Embracing our True Nature.
Join fellow explorers in a summit of remembrance, investigation and celebration. Come away rejuvenated in body, mind and soul, with clearer head, heart and purpose, with new ideas, tools and friends Ñ and as a better friend to all to whom you carry these blessings all year. No matter how practical, progressive, or radically rarified one's proclivities, there is something here for just about anyone inclined to spiritual evolution. No matter who you are, be prepared for an expansive experience!
Presenters include Dr. Miceal Ledwith from the movies "What The Bleep Do We Know" and "Down The Rabbit Hole" and author of the new book The Phenomenon of Orbs; Susun Weed, world renowned herbalist and author of several books; James Gilliland founder of eceti.org and author of Reunion with Source and Becoming Gods II; Dr Saul Shaye, God-awakened healer accredited with many miraculous healings; Amorah Quan Yin, founder of Pleadian Light Work and The Dolphin Star temple, and Usa, formerly Craig Russel of Akasha Mystery School. Call for more info, 530-926-5500 or Toll Free 888-926-9255, or visit our website.
May 17th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta
A fundraiser to benefit the Mt. Shasta Senior Nutrition Project, "A Little Bit of Italy". Featuring a family style dinner of rigatoni, meatballs, rosemary chicken, dessert auction, live auction, prize drawings, music and laughs. Doors open at the Mt. Shasta City Park Recreation Center at 5pm and dinner begins at 6pm. Tickets are $12 for adults/teens and $8 for adults 60yrs and over and children under 12yrs. For tickets call (530) 926-2494.
May 24th, Saturday — Dunsmuir
The Dunsmuir Garden Club has scheduled its annual Flower Show and Garden Tour and this year the event includes a Plant Sale and Garden Art Show. The Flower Show Garden Art displays may be viewed free by the public between 10 am and 3 pm. Garden Tour tickets will be offered at the flower show at $10 each. A map to the garden locations, with a description of each garden, will be included. Call 530-235-9912 for general info, or 530-235-2611 for info on show entries.
May 24th & 25th, Saturday & Sunday — McCloud
The 4th Annual McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Faire, 10 am to 6 pm, Main Street. Features mushroom vendors, wild mushroom displays, preparation and cooking demos, wine tasting, mushroom excursion train, dinner train, music, crafts & more. Call McCloud Chamber of Commerce for info 530-964-2431.
May 24th — 25th, Saturday & Sunday — Dunsmuir
British car enthusiasts from throughout the United States will cavalcade through town during the British Car Gathering on Saturday from 12pm-3pm ending in the historic downtown. There will be music, BBQ and the entire town will be holding yard sales. Call (530) 235-2177 for more information.
May 30th, Friday — Weed
Sowing the Seeds of Success with JEDI Business Innovation Awards. Celebrate the creative efforts of local businesses to provide jobs andexpand our local economy. JEDI's annual fundraiser invites the whole community to join in the fun and inspiration of honoring local people who have overcome the odds to see their dreams come true. The event will be held at the Sons of Italy Hall beginning at 6:30. Tickets are $35 per person, or $15 income eligible JEDI client. Enjoy the evening with food, drinks, friends and colleagues. Call 888-926-6670 to order tickets.
May 31st, Saturday — Mt. Shasta
The Upper River Exchange will hold its annual dinner/fundraiser with silent and live auctions, entertainment and no-host beer/wine bar from 6 to 10 pm at the Mt. Shasta City Park Recreation Hall. Call 530-235-2012 for more information.
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.