Nevada City Holiday Events

Nevada City Victorian Christmas
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Fall is here and as well roll into the holiday season, it’s always a great time to celebrate the small town community we call home.

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Several upcoming events give you additional options to support local merchants.   You can stop by The Olive Groove, Lola and Jack, Carolines Coffee Roasters, El Barrio Mexican Market, The Book Seller, Gather & Mill, to name a few in downtown Grass Valley and check out their holiday decor.  Or take a stroll through downtown Nevada City and support one of the many local downtown small businesses (Gray Goose, J.J. Jackson’s, Kitkitdizzi, The Earth Store, Mama Madrone’s, Earth Central, The Rose Market, Fur Traders).

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You can also support local merchants and artisans through the ASiF Small Works Show or at the Nevada City Craft Fair. There are also many unique vendors that setup booths during Victorian Christmas.  Stuart Baker from the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce said “We are excited to welcome everyone once again to Nevada City’s Victorian Christmas. This magical event is one of our most favorite traditions.”  Event coordinator Lynn Skrukrud also reminded folks, “With over 100 artisan vendors and dozens of boutique shops, Victorian Christmas is not only a fun experience, but a great way to get unique and memorable gifts for everyone on your list.”

Nevada City Craft Fair

Gift Certificates

Sometimes you just don’t know the perfect item, or maybe you want to give someone an experience (like a cooking class, a weekend away, or a meal out).  Local gift certificates give you so many choices for gifting that perfect experience.  Or, if you want to support a local arts event, give someone a gift certificate to The Center for the Arts, Miners Foundry or one of the many Nevada City events.  Or maybe you want to get an experiential gift certificate (like a camping trip at the Inn Town Campground).

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Celebrate Thanksgiving/Christmas

Have you thought about inviting your family or friends to visit for the holidays?  You could always camp at the Inn Town Campground and celebrate outside.  Check out the recent colorful reminder on all the ways you could celebrate Friendsgiving at the campground.  We have hiking, shops, food, wine, beer and more!  If you’re looking for a holiday meal to go, check out BackPorch Market, BriarPatch Co-op, The Ham Stand for some options on an easy to go meal.  Or support our local farmers and stock up for your holiday meal at the Nevada City Farmers Market.  Maybe you “need” to go wine tasting for the perfect pairing for your holiday meal?  Nevada City Winery has a few holiday events to help you get prepared.  If you’re decorating for the holidays, don’t forget to add a local Christmas tree farm to your holiday activities, McBurney Tree Farm in Cedar Ridge has been a long time favorite in the community.
Wine Tasting

Let’s Go Out Tonight

If you’re looking for evening, or experiential holiday ideas, there are many local artists on display at holiday events, or you can attend a concert, enjoy a ballet performance, get a massage, go to the movie theater, go out for a coffee or finally, just keep it simple and order take out.   Have a festive beverage at the Miracle Bar at the Holbrooke Hotel if you’re looking for a little extra holiday cheer. And if you’re looking for more Nevada City Winter Activities check out the round up of ideas on the Inn Town Campground’s website.

Victorian Christmas

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