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Truckee, California
2009 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.)




North Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Celebration
April 25, 2009

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.

Truckee, California Home & Building Show
May 23-24, 2009 from 10:00am - 5:00pm

Find everything you need to build and remodel your mountain home at the 17th 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.

Truckee, California Brew Fest
June 13, 2009 from 1:00 - 5:00pm

Sample exceptional beer in a beautiful mountain setting while helping to fund local youth activities at the 3rd 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 Friday's in Brickelltown
Jun 5, Jul 26, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2009 from 4-8pm

Enjoy the ambience of Brickelltown with a different theme featured for each Friday. Includes great music, drinks and a good time to be had. 4:00 - 8:00pm. For more information call 530-587-3789.

Truckee, California Tour de Nez
June 16-21, 2009

For some people it’s a bike race. For others, it’s a party. For the race staff, it’s both. Hey, they like the hardcore cycling enthusiast. Heck, their staff is swarming with ‘em. But the Tour de Nez also holds a torch for Joe Average. The guy who wants to spend a great day outside with his family-enjoying a little music, some food and a wholesome, exciting event. This race is more than a race, it’s a friggin’ party! A celebration of cycling with rides, exhibits, live music, clinics and food. The biggest little cycling event in the country. For more information call 775-287-3599.

Truckee, California 4th of July Parade
July 4th, 2009 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.

Truckee, California Cannibal Cruise Car Show
July 10-12, 2009

Held at the Truckee River Regional Park, the 18th 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.

Truckee, California Western Week
2nd Week in August, 2009

Celebrating its 35th 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!

Truckee, California Renaissance Faire
September 19 & 20, 2009 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Located at the beautiful Truckee River Regional Park, the Truckee Renaissance Faire transports visitors back in time to a fictional European village during the mid-1500s. Entertainment and activities include jousting, reenactment groups, stage entertainers and food. For more information call 530-582-1498.

Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
October 3, 2009

Now in its sixth 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 25+ 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.

Truckee, California Donner Party Hike
October 3-4, 2009

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 530-550-2252.

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