Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce

2009 Chamber Events

August 22-23 — Music by the Mountain

An exciting summer chamber music festival in the Mt. Shasta area in northern California, now in its fifth 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.

September 5-6 — 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.
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November 27 — 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.

2010 Chamber Events

TBA — Annual Awards Dinner

You'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.

June — Climb Against the Odds

Thirty-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 — 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. A big celebration for a small town!

For more information regarding vendors and booth spaces, contact the Mt. Shasta Chamber at 926-6004.

TBA — ShastaYama Taiko Festival

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 6th 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.

TBA — 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.

Monthly Happenings

September 19th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

Visit unique and distinguished homes in the Mt. Shasta area on the 3rd Annual Home Tour from 1 to 5 pm. Join other tour goers for wine, appetizers and entertainment following the Tour at the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center, 109 Lake St. Tickets are $12 each and are available at the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center or the Mr. Shasta Chamber of Commerce, 300 Pine St.

September 19th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

The Siskiyou Arts Council presents the annual art party, Art in the Park to celebrate the artistry of Siskiyou County. Come join in the fun at the Mt. Shasta City Park from 2-8 pm with artists from Dunsmuir, McCloud, Mt. Shasta, Weed, Yreka, Scott Valley and Happy Camp. Free concert, dancing, storytelling, poetry reading and more. Mt. Shasta Brewery wine tasting, BBQ by Mt. Shasta Supermarket and strawberry shortcake for dessert. For more info call the Siskiyou Arts Council at 530-938-0130.

September 19th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta & Dunsmuir

The River Exchange's annual Great River Clean-up from the Upper Sacramento River and Lake Siskiyou. Registration is from 9 to 10 am at Dunsmuir City Park's lower parking lot, and at Box Canyon Dam parking lot. Free lunch prepared by the Dunsmuir Lions Club. Prizes are awarded for finding golden rocks and collecting a variety of unusual trash. Proceeds benefit The River Exchange's ongoing stewardship fund. For info call 530-235-2012.

September 19th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

Bellydancers and performers of international dance styles are invited to participate in a night of open floor World Dance at The Stage Door Cabaret Coffeehouse, 414 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. beginning at 8 pm. Troupes, soloists and students are invited to perform. Admission is $5. Special guests Circus Tribal from Ashland and Modern Gypsy of Redding will participate. In an open floor setting, all styles of world dance are welcome. Performers are asked to arrive by 7 pm with music on a CD. For more information contact Robyn at 530-859-3405.

September 19th, Saturday — Dunsmuir

Dunsmuir's Railroad Display Room, adjacent to Amtrak Depot, is open 10 am to 2 pm. Features historic photos of locomotives that have run through town, memorabilia, equipment and Jamie Carlberg's Roundhouse model. The displayed 1986 Centennial Quilt contains scenes of the towns past. Info: 530-235-0929

September 25th-27th, Friday-Sunday — Montague

The Montague Balloon Fair is an annual event that attracts pilots and crews, fun-seekers and nature enthusiasts from all over the US. There will be dawn ascensions each morning, weather permitting. Friday night melodrama and dinner at the Montague Community Center. Saturday Farmers Market with a parade downtown, plus a BBQ sirloin dinner at the Montague Baseball Field. Onsite RV camping available. Info: 530-459-5626 or 951-901-5596

September 26th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

The Siskiyou Humane Society's Paws In the Park will be held at Shastice Park on Rockfellow Dr. The entrance fee for the pet walk is $20 and this entitles you to entrance to the event, a t-shirt and a gift bag. Come for a fun-filled day and support the animals. Call 530-926-4052 for more info.

September 26th, Saturday — Montague

Members of the Siskiyou Arts Council presents its first annual Art Show & Sale from 9 am to 2 pm at the Montague Community Center, 200 S. 11th Street during the Balloon Fair. Call Carol 530-859-3750 for more info.

October 2nd, Friday — Mt. Shasta

The Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center and Siskiyou Arts Council presents Family Fun Night, Dinner & Talent Contest. Dinner at 6 pm, talent competition at 8 pm. Can you sing? Dance? Act? Share your talent with us. Contest prizes of $200. Call 530-926-1400 for more info.