Truckee Thursdays and Key Summer & Fall Events
August 19, 2021
Mark your calendar for these great Truckee events you won’t want to miss. For a full calendar list, visit the Events Page.
Smoky conditions have caused cancellations of some outdoor events. Conditions change frequently. You can check Purple Air for the current Air Quality Index and the event website or Facebook page for updates.
Truckee Thursdays Summer Street Festival
September 9
5:30-8:30 pm
Presented by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association (TDMA)
This popular street festival brings local artisan vendors, food trucks, beer garden, and live music to Historic Downtown Truckee. It’s a summer feel-good event that brings the community out to enjoy the long summer evenings, see friends, and just enjoy life in the mountains. Only once a month this summer – don’t miss the last one on September 9th!
Historic Downtown Truckee
www.truckeethursdays.com
Music in the Park
Wednesdays through August 25
6:30-8:30 pm
Presented by the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District (TDRPD)
UPDATE: Canceled on 8/25 due to unhealthy air quality because of forest fire smoke. Loved by locals of all ages, this community gathering combines great music and a relaxing atmosphere sitting on the grassy amphitheater, visiting with friends, and enjoying a picnic dinner or maybe just wine and apps! Poor Man’s Whiskey is set to play the last concert on August 25th!
Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater
www.tdrpd.org/219/Music-in-the-Park
The Truckee Professional Rodeo, with support by the Truckee Donner Horsemen
August 27-28, 2021
The rodeo is an annual fun event, keeping the western heritage of our town alive. The Truckee Donner Horsemen was founded in 1962 with the purpose to cultivate and foster an interest in horses and horsemanship.
McIver Arena Rodeo Grounds
www.truckeerodeo.org
Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings
September 3, 2021
Benefitting Tahoe Institute of National Science
The ultimate annual battle of local bands and chefs to see who will be crowned “best wings” and “best band.”
The Village at Squaw Valley
www.tinsweb.org
www.SquawAlpine.com
Alpen Wine Fest
September 5, 2021
Benefitting Can Do MS
All-inclusive wine tasting from exceptional wineries, live music, and a huge silent auction.
The Village at Squaw Valley
www.SquawAlpine.com
Northstar Summer Live Music Series
Fridays through October 1, 2021
5:30-7:30 pm
Wind down at the end of the week with live music, drinks, and dining alfresco at the pavilion in the Village at Northstar every Friday.
https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/events-calendar.aspx
Trails & Vistas Art Hikes
September 11, 2021
Presented by Trails & Vistas
Postponed until 2022 due to national forest closures and air quality concerns. One of the most unique and memorable events you’ll ever experience featuring the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada combined with art, music, and dance along a 2-3 mile trail.
www.trailsandvistas.org
Art & Soul: Annual Downtown Truckee ArtWalk
September 18, 2021
1:00-5:00 pm
Presented by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association (TDMA)
Stroll Historic Downtown Truckee while enjoying visual art, live music, engaging demonstrations, beverages, small bites and more in the “Heart & Soul” of Truckee.
www.historictruckee.com
Truckee Chamber Annual Awards Event – Come Together!
September 24, 2021
5:30-7:30 pm
Presented by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce
This annual event brings together the business community to Celebrate Truckee, and recognize innovation, resilience, entrepreneurs, creatives, cool companies and more. Enjoy food, drinks, music, great company and great views.
Truckee Tahoe Airport Hangar N1, Chandelle Way
www.TruckeeAwards.com
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
October 2, 2021
12:00-4:00 pm
Presented by Switchback Public Relations + Marketing
Wine and food tastings by California wineries and local merchants.
Historic Downtown Truckee
www.truckeewinewalk.com
Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour
October 14-15, 2021
Presented by Truckee History Tour
Stroll through historic downtown with guided tours to see live re-enactments of Truckee’s haunted past.
Historic Downtown Truckee
www.truckeehistorytour.org