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July 3 and 4 Activities

July 2, 2017 |

Looking for something fun to do during July 3 and 4? Check out the fun activities happening right here in Nevada County – Music in the Mountains “Patriotic Pops” on July 3, a parade in downtown Grass Valley on July 4, and fireworks at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Tuesday night.

July 3:
Music in the Mountains Happening on July 3, Music in the Mountains will end their popular SummerFest Concert Series with an outdoor concert, Patriotic Pops! Pack the family picnic basket, wave the flag, and honor America. It’s a celebration under the stars! Patriotic favorites, including Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Gates open at 6:30 pm. Visit www.musicinthemountains.org for tickets and additional information.

July 4:
Fourth of July Celebration Parade: This year’s parade takes place in historic downtown Grass Valley. The parade begins at 11 am, and will include approximately 60 entries. The festive parade travels down Main and Mill streets in Grass Valley. This year’s Grand Marshal will be Craig Hoddy, publisher of Nevada County Gold magazine and Partnership Development Director at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Fireworks: Following the parade, there will be a celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Live music, entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. Fairgrounds gates open at 3 pm, entertainment begins at 4 pm, and the fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 pm. The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission rates: Adults $10/advance or $20/gate; children 12 and under are free; and military are free with ID.

For tickets and information, visit: https://grassvalleychamber.com/4th-of-july-independence-day-celebration-2/.

Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce will be selling tickets in front of the Fairgrounds Office on Monday, July 3 from 11 am to 3 pm.

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July 4 Activities

July 2, 2016 |

Looking for something fun to do during for the 4^th of July? Check out the parade in downtown Nevada City, and the celebration and fireworks at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The parade begins at 11 am. Following the parade, the Fairgrounds gates open at 3 pm, and entertainment begins at 4 pm. Music, entertainment, food and refreshments will be offered. The fireworks spectacular begins at 9:30 pm. All the details can be found here.

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Tags: 4th of July, activities, Fairgrounds, fireworks, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Nevada County, and parade.

Penn Valley Rodeo

May 4, 2016 |

Looking for some good old fashioned rodeo fun? Check out the 59th Annual Penn Valley Rodeo, happening May 20 and 21, and the 4th Annual Playday on May 22. There’s a rodeo parade, live music and dancing, dinner, and, of course, the rodeo.

All this fun takes place at the Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds at 10513 Spenceville Road (behind the Firehouse) in Penn Valley.

Tickets are on sale now. For details, visit here.

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Tags: BBQ, parade, Penn Valley, Penn Valley Rodeo, and Rodeo.

July 3 and 4 Activities

June 28, 2015 |

June 28, 2015

Looking for something to do on the July 4th weekend? Check out these fun events happening right in our own backyard!

Music in the Mountains Happening on July 3, Music in the Mountains will end their popular SummerFest Concert Series with an outdoor concert, Happy Birthday USA! It’s music beneath the tall pine trees. Simply beautiful! Visit www.musicinthemountains.org for tickets and additional information.

Fourth of July Celebration Parade: This year’s parade takes place in historic downtown Grass Valley. The parade begins at 11 am, and will include approximately 75 entries. The festive parade travels down Main and Mill streets in Grass Valley. This year’s Grand Marshals will be Sandy Woods (former CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds) and John Hart (photographer of The Union Newspaper).

Fireworks: Following the parade, there will be a celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Live music, entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. Fairgrounds gates open at 3 pm, entertainment begins at 4 pm, and the fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 pm. The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission rates: Adults $10/advance or $15/gate; children 12 and under are free; and military are free with ID. Tickets are available at Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, at the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the GV Downtown Association. For more information, visit here.

What a fun few days!

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Tags: 2015 Events, fireworks, Grass Valley, Grass Valley Chamber, Grass Valley Downtown Association, Happy Birthday USA, July 4, Music in the Mountains, Nevada City, Nevada City Chamber, Nevada County, Nevada County Fairgrounds, and parade.

July 3 and 4 Festivities

July 1, 2014 |

Looking for something to do this long weekend? Check out these fun events happening right in our own backyard!

Music in the Mountains Happening on July 3, Music in the Mountains will end their popular Summer Fest Concert Series with an outdoor concert, Happy Birthday USA! It’s music beneath the tall pine trees. Simply beautiful! Visit www.musicinthemountains.org for tickets and additional information.

Fourth of July Celebration Parade: This year’s parade takes place in historic downtown Nevada City. The parade begins at 11 am, and comes down Broad Street in Nevada City. The parade will also be broadcast on NCTV Channel 11 and NCTV South County Channel 16, as well as NevadaCountyTV.org.

Fireworks: Following the parade, there will be a celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Live music, entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. Fairgrounds gates open at 3 pm, entertainment begins at 4 pm, and the fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 pm. The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce. Admission rates: Adults $10/advance or $15/gate; children 12 and under are free; and military are free with ID. Tickets are available at Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and at the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce offices. For more information, visit www.nevadacitychamber.com.

What a fun few days!

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Fun in Nevada County for the July 4th Week

June 27, 2013 |

Looking for something to do next week and through the July 4 weekend? Check out these super cool events happening right in our own backyard!

Music in the Mountains
Happening this weekend and on July 3, Music in the Mountains will host their Summer Fest Concert Series. There are concerts planned for June 29 and 30, and then an outdoor concert on July 3. It’s music beneath the tall pine trees. Simply beautiful! Visit www.musicinthemountains.org.

4^th of July Festivities
A colorful parade through historic downtown Grass Valley and the Sierra foothills’ largest aerial fireworks display top the 2013 Fourth of July celebration in Nevada County. The parade begins at 10 am on Thursday, and following the parade there will be a celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds (grounds open at 3 pm). Live music and entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. The fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 pm. The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by the Grass Valley/Nevada County and Nevada City chambers of commerce and the Grass Valley Downtown Association. Visit www.historicgrassvalley.com, www.grassvalleychamber.com, or www.nevadacitychamber.com for details.

An Evening with Bill Cosby
Finish your 4^th of July weekend with an American icon of comedy – Bill Cosby. This is a great event for the entire family and is held under the stars at the beautiful Fairgrounds. General admission tickets for “An Evening with Bill Cosby” are still available. Visit www.thecenterforthearts.org for details.

Wow .. what a fun week! Thank you to all these organizations for putting on such spectacular events for our community.