The 23rd Annual Mt. Shasta Police Department Car Show & Shine is this Saturday

As the summer winds down Siskiyou County residents and visitors always look forward to Cool Mountain Nights and the assortment of Labor Day activities in the gorgeous city of Mt. Shasta. This year’s 23rd Annual Mt. Shasta Police Department Car Show & Shine will take place this Saturday, September 3rd in downtown Mt. Shasta. For those wishing to exhibit please contact the Mt. Shasta Police Department to register as space is limited to 175 vehicles.

Attendees will enjoy food vendors, music and sidewalk sales downtown in addition to admiring the beautiful cars in this year’s show.

For more information please contact the Mt. Shasta Police Department by calling 530-926-7540 or email them at [email protected].

Don’t miss the other exciting activities and events that are happening in Mt. Shasta this weekend including the Blackberry Music Festival on Sunday as well as the Friday Night BBQ/Cruise. The Cruise starts at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 2nd. Cars depart from the Mt. Shasta Little League Park on Everitt Memorial Highway/Rockfellow and end at Shastice Park.  The cruise concludes with a BBQ from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..

2011 Summer Concerts in the Park Conclude with the Blackberry Music Festival this Sunday

The 2011 Summer Concert Series presented by Scott Valley Bank will conclude with the Blackberry Music Festival this Sunday, September 4th at the Mount Shasta City Park. Part of the annual Cool Mountain Nights and Blackberry Festival, The Blackberry Music Festival will feature three different bands, berry pies, food, games and lots and lots of fun! The Music Festival starts at noon and runs until 6:00 in the evening. This year’s musical guests are Leslie Tift & Tom Scott (Folk/American), Bill Churchill & Friends with Victor Martin (Rock/Blues) and Yogoman Burning Band (Dance/Groove).

For more information about Cool Mountain Nights and the Blackerry Festival visit the Mt. Shasta Chamber online.

Rollin’ Weed is this Saturday!

Looking for a great event to attend this weekend in Siskiyou County?  Don’t miss the annual Rollin’ Weed car show this Saturday, August 27 in downtown Weed. The car show features a variety of cars, trucks and bikes. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food vendors, musical groups and family friendly events.

Schedule of Events:

7-9am- Pre Registration for the Show & Shine & vendor setup

8-11am- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

9am – Open to the public!

10am – Weed High School Car wash going on all day!

3pm- Awards Announced

4pm- marks the end of another great year of Rollin’ Weed

At the Stage

9:30am- Bruno Grossi

11am- Jimmy Limo

1pm- RIVAL

24th Annual Siskiyou Century Bike Ride is Saturday, September 10, 2011

The 24th Annual Siskiyou Century Bike Ride is Saturday, September 10, 2011. It’s a great ride for biking enthusiasts of all ages. The ride begins and ends at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds and offers three different ride lengths (37 miles, 64 miles and 100 miles).  Riders wishing to register can go online to www.siskiyoucentury.com or call the Yreka Chamber of Commerce at 530.842.1649 for more information.

Ride start times are staggered with 100 milers beginning at 7:30 a.m., 64 milers begining at 8:30 a.m. and finally 37 milers beginning at 9:30 a.m.. Each rider will pay an entry fee based upon their class. $30 for the 37 mile Metric 1/2 Century, $35 for the 64 mile Metric Century and $40 for the 100 mile Century Ride.

After registering riders may opt to pick up their registration packets early on Friday, September 9th at the fairgrounds between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m..  Late registrations are also available during those hours on Friday, September 9th.  Anyone registering after September 3rd will be charged a $7 late registration fee.

Anyone wishing to reserve a short-sleeved cotton T-Shirt commemorating this year’s ride must register no later than September 3rd.  The cost for a t-shirt is $15.

All registered riders will receive a ticket for the End of Ride Feast. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Family and friends are invited to purchase meal tickets for $10 per person.

The Siskiyou Century Rides

The Century (103 Miles) Climb from Yreka (2,595 ft.) over Forest Mountain (4,097 ft.) and descend into Scott Valley. Roll along the valley through Ft. Jones, Quartz Valley, Etna , and Callahan. Next climb Gazelle Mountain (4,921 ft.) and enjoy an exhilarating downhill with tight hairpin turns. The final leg follows the western edge of Shasta Valley as it leads back to Yreka. Approximately 4,600 feet of climbing.

The Metric Century (64 Miles) From Yreka (2,595 ft.), travel out to the historic railroad town of Montague, then through the Little Shasta Valley to the first rest stop, a scenic, pastoral setting with a view of the magnificent Mt. Shasta. Then on to the second rest stop at Lake Shastina. A third rest stop is in Gazelle, and then the final road home to Yreka. Approximately 1,500 feet of climbing.

The Metric 1/2 Century (37 Miles) This is the perfect ride for novices and young families. Riders will head from Yreka to Montague, then out through Little Shasta Valley to the rest stop, a scenic, pastoral setting with a magnificent view of Mt. Shasta. From there, return to Yreka retracing some of the same route. Approximately 600 feet of climbing.

2011 McCloud Heritage Days are this Weekend!

This year’s McCloud Heritage Days will take place Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21st in historic downtown McCloud. This family friendly festival offers a variety of activities and events, most of which are free. For special events requiring tickets, please stop by the Heritage Junction Museum in McCloud for tickets.

Take a stroll back in time and relive the area’s unique heritage. St. Joseph’s barbeque tri-tip dinner from 5:00-8:00 pm and an old fashioned melodrama “The Strange, Secret Saga of the Star-Crossed Stage Coach Station or Black Berta Goes the Wong Way” held at 7:00 pm begin the festivities on Friday. The melodrama is an annual fundraiser for the Heritage Junction Museum(320 Main Street) and is locally written and produced with local talent and is based loosely on an actual event in area history. Tickets are an affordable $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children. The tri tip dinner is a fundraiser for the local parish and is held in a unique heritage church (213 Colombero St) Tickets are $12.50 per person. Saturday there will be Law Dawgs and Pistolleros Wild West Reenactors; an Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Street Faire; Edelweiss German Singers and Dancers; Homespun Duet, Bruno Grassi, musician extraordinaire, Evelyn Horner and the Berryvale String Band, the McCloud Garden Club selling delicious homemade pies, the famous Firemen’s breakfast, more melodrama performances (2:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.); art show; Smoky the Bear and Sparky appearances, and a variety of food and displays and activities by many local groups. The Brown Dog Gallery art show is featuring five amazing artists: Victoria Brenner (oils), Hillary Mills (oils), Don Feickert (Floating Feathers), Janet Biondi (pastels), and Ryan Schuppert (metal works).

On Sunday, In the morning there is a community worship service at the Community Presbyterian Church. The Street Faire continues along with the pop string musical group, Shasta Swing Thing. A last melodrama performance will be held at 2:00 p.m. This promises to be a fun packed three days! Come and join in the festivities!

Street Faire vendors (handmade arts, crafts, and antiques and collectibles as well as food) and historic or heritage demonstrations, displays, and entertainers are welcome and encouraged; contact the Heritage Days Committee for more information.

Event Contact: Annette Spitsen 530.964.2558 or [email protected]

What To Do This Weekend in Siskiyou County : 8/12/11 - 8/14/11

It’s another fun filled weekend in Siskiyou County and the conclusion of the Siskiyou Golden Fair.  For a complete listing of this weekends fair events visit the fair online.

Friday, August 12, 2011
6:30 p.m. Sprint Car Races at the Siskiyou Golden Fair - Siskiyou Golden Fair Grandstand (Ticket Required)

Saturday, August 13, 2011
11:00 a.m. Dear Mad’m Day Picnic at Klamath River Resort - Happy Camp
7:00 p.m. CCPRA/NPRA Rodeo presented by Scott Vally Bank  - Siskiyou Golden Fair Grandstand (Ticket Required)

Siskiyou County Saturday Farmer’s Markets 

• The Dunsmuir Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is located at the Children’s Park next to the library.  (The market is open every Saturday).
• The McCloud Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the McCloud General Store and Building Supply. (The market is open every Saturday).
• The Montague Farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in Railroad Park. Everything at the market is Siskiyou County grown.

Sunday, August 14,2 011
Family Day presented by KTVL - Admission is Free for Everyone! 

10:00 a.m. Junior Livestock Auction
4:00 p.m. Destruction Derby - Siskiyou Golden Fair Grandstand (Ticket Required)

Upcoming Events

August 19th - 21st: McCloud Heritage Days in historic downtown McCloud.

The 2011 Siskiyou Golden Fair Opens Today at 3 p.m.!

It’s that time of year again. Time for the annual Siskiyou Golden Fair. The fair will open today at 3 p.m. and stay open until 10 p.m..

Enjoy Siskiyou Telephone’s “Everyone’s a Kid Day” with admission prices (today only) just $2 per person for those seven years and older. Six and under are free.

As always the fair offers a variety of entertainment and dining options including the exhibit halls, midway rides and games, food booths and live on-stage entertainment.

Tonight enjoy live music by Blue Relish on the PremierWest Bank Mall Stage at 6:15, 7:30 and 9:00 p.m..  Don’t miss the Village Blacksmith on stage at 7:00 p.m. and the Siskiyou County Belly Dancers at 8:30 p.m..

In the Scott Valley Bank Grandstand the Red Scarf Society present the Stardust Cowboys at 8:00 p.m.. Admission to the Grandstand for the Stardust Cowboys is FREE!

Tomorrow is McDonald’s Kids Day and all kids 12 and under receive FREE admission to the fair.

For more information about the 2011 Siskiyou Golden Fair visit www.sisqfair.com.

“Rollin’ Weed Show and Shine” Seeking Vendors and Musical Groups

Attention Siskiyou County vendors! The Weed Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the upcoming “Rollin’ Weed Show and Shine.” This year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 27 in downtown Weed and space for vendors is still available. The retail booth fee is $50. Informational and non-profit booths are FREE!

The event is also seeking musical groups to entertain this year’s crowds. If you are interested in participating as a vendor or as music entertainment please contact Event Coordinator, Stephanie Shaver at 530-925-5921 or email the Weed Chamber at [email protected].

What to Do This Weekend in Siskiyou County

Summertime is a great time to get out and get involved in a multitude of activities happening throughout Siskiyou County. Here are just a few events and activities to enjoy this coming weekend:

Friday - August 5, 2011

• First Friday Open House at the Marble Rim Gallery in Fort Jones. Click here for more info!
• “Gazpacho - A Spicy Summer Delight” : This new exhibition opens at Liberty Arts in Yreka and is a collection of work from multiple Siskiyou County artists. For more information visit Liberty Arts online.
• Live music by The Bar Chords at The Audacity and Cafe in Yreka at 7p.

Saturday - August 6, 2011

• Junior Ranger Day at the Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake. Click here for more info!
• 50th Anniversary Celebration at Ringe Pool in Yreka. From 1 to 7 p.m. admission will be 50 cents per person or 61 cents for two people. The first 50 customers will receive a free soda.
• Poolside Luau to benefit the Dotty Olson Pool in Etna. The fundraiser goes from 6 to 9 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $12 for ages 10 and older, $6 for ages 4 to 9. Children ages 3 years and younger are free. To purchase tickets visit a Scott Valley Bank branch, Dotty’s in Etna or the Dotty Olson Pool office.  The fundraiser includes a dessert and silent auction.
• Want to know more about the history of Hilt?  The Siskiyou County Historical Society is hosting former Hilt resident Terry Tallis to present the “History of Hilt Comes Alive” at 2 p.m. at the Siskiyou County Museum. For more information visit the Siskiyou County Historical Society’s Facebook page.
• The 3rd Annual Yreka Kid’s Block Party presented by Shoppe Serendipity will take place in downtown Yreka from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event is free and will be located on South Broadway Street (which will be blocked off to motor vehicle traffic for the event.)

Siskiyou County Farmer’s Markets

• The Dunsmuir Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is located at the Children’s Park next to the library.  (The market is open every Saturday).
• The McCloud Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the McCloud General Store and Building Supply. (The market is open every Saturday).
• The Montague Farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in Railroad Park. Everything at the market is Siskiyou County grown.

Upcoming Events

• Next week is the start of the 2011 Siskiyou Golden Fair. Visit the fair website for more information about entertainment, exhibitions, food and more!

Want to have your event listed in the “What to Do This Weekend” weekly post on VisitSiskiyou.org?  Please send the details of your event to [email protected].  We cannot guarantee that every event will be included.

Junior Ranger Day at Lava Beds National Monument is Saturday, August 6, 2011

The 2011 Junior Ranger Day at Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake, California will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2011.

Local and visiting children are invited to participate in this fun one-day event that is perfect for curious kids. Activities will go on throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include a tour of the Lava Beds starting at 10 a.m. from the Visitors Center. At 11:30 a.m. Junior Rangers are invited to tour the Valentine Cave (helmets are recommended).   There will also be a Cave Obstacle Course that teaches kids to “Cave Safely, Cave Softly.”

The event concludes with a program, Weird, Wonderful Wildlife at 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. The program will include a special recognition for the new Junior Rangers.

Fore more information visit the Junior Ranger page online or contact Nancy Hadlock or Carolyn Hunt at 530.667.8113.

Visit the Lava Beds National Monument online.