NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Tourism Recreation & Hospitality Council

Plumas County Events

April May & June 2018                                      See all 2018 events

2018 Dates are currently being updated. 

 

 April 1, 2018

 Easter Egg Hunt with Mt. Lassen Community Church

Main Street
Chester 

11;45 AM 

April 5, 2018
Portola Railroad Museum Opens
Thursday - Sunday's 10 -4 pm  Will open daily on May 4th. 

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April 6, 2018
Artist's Opening Reception
Plumas Arts Gallery
525 Main Street
 Quincy
5 to 7 pm

 Meet new artists and enjoy light refreshments.

530-283-3403 

 

  April 6, 2018

Artist's Opening Reception
Main Street Artists Gallery
436 Main Street
Quincy

 Receptions for featured artist, meet the artists and enjoy drinks and nibbles.  More information available 530-283-1909

 

April 7, 2018

Pheasants Forever Dinner

Greenville Town Hall
Greenville 

 

 

  April 12, 2018

Progressive Ladies Night Out
Downtown Chester
Main Street

Starting 6:00 pm at the Giggling Crow 131 Main Street   Chips, Dips & Beer

               7:15 pm  Rusty Chandelier     216 Main Street  Soup & Margaritas

              8:30 pm  Lassen Gift Company                          Sundaes & Coffee

Prize drawings at each location.  Ladies only please. 

 

 April 13-15. 2018

Town Hall Theatre
Quincy, Ca

Town Hall Theatre will host the Magic Beanstalk Players in Dramawok's production of The Wizard of Oz 

 

 

April 14, 2018

American Valley Speedway

 Play Day

STARTS @ 3PM  - ALL CLASSES

American Valley Speedway 

 
 April 14, 2018
Taste of Plumas
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy
Sample food from dozens of local restaurants
(530) 283-3402

 

  April 15, 2018

 Intimate concert with Josiah Johnson (from The Head and the Heart) with Aviva Lipkowitz and Chelsea Coleman at Rock's Roadhouse.


Time:
6:00 pm

Cost:
$20 (includes dinner)  Only 50 tickets available


Venue:
Feather River Hot Springs
29186 Highway 70
Twain, CA 85984
 More information call or text Rocki Erickson at 925-783-2913 or visit : http://featherriverhotsprings.com/josiah-aviva-chelsea/ 

 

 

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

7:00pm-9:30pm
Town Hall Theatre
 469 Main St,
 Quincy, CA 95971

Join the talented young musicians from Plumas County's high schools for a night of jazz and more. Celebrate the successes of our local school music programs. Admission donation of $5 each is suggested.

 

April 21st, 2018


 Soroptimist International of Quincy

Annual wine, cheese and chocolate party
 5-7pm
 Quincy Elks Lodge

More information contact Tracy 530-283-2265


  April 21, 2018

American Valley Speedway 

 MOHAWK TRADING CO JOHN & JESSICA PAPENHAUSEN NIGHT $500 TO WIN IMCA MODS 

IMCA MODS, IMCA SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, MINI STOCKS & NV OUTLAW DWARF CARS

 

 April 27th & 28th, 2018 

Star Follies 
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
Quincy


6:00pm-10:00pm

The Quincy Star Follies includes a cast of 120 from all over Plumas County, featuring a contingent of 60 students from K12 - College. This giant cast works together, hand in glove (literally) to entertain audiences with dancing and lip syncing to tunes of all genres. A wonderful event for the whole family and definitely a laugh a minute! Cost is $15 adults and $10 kids under 12. Call Lisa Kelly at 283-9900 (Moon's) or 775-232-9536 (cell) for more information.

 

 April 27th-29th, 2018

 Quincy Mountain Epic 

Quincy Fairgrounds

Join SBTS  in celebration of our Spring Epic Weekend in Quincy,

All the food and beer is covered for our beloved SBTS Members! The weekend festivities include: sleeping under the stars, riding the fine trails of Mount Hough, hiking, swimming in Crystal Lake, free bike demos from Santa Cruz Bikes and a lot of digging in the dirt! This is a members only event, so sign up or renew today to participate. 

More information: 

 https://sierratrails.org/event/quincy-mountain-epic/ 

  Saturday, April 28

7:30am - 11:00am

Gansner Park

Quincy, CA 95971, USA

Organizer: Plumas Audubon

 Spanish Creek Bird Walk



Led by Brad Graevs and Kelly Cruce.  Bird watching along Spanish Creek from Gansner Park to the Community Service District ponds, ending around 11 am. Meet in the parking area next to the tennis courts in Gansner Park at 7:30am.
More info at: PlumasAudubon.org 

 

April 28, 2018

American Valley Speedway 

Quincy Fairgrounds

NV OUTLAW DWARFS, IMCA MODS, IMCA SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS & MINI STOCKS

Cotact: 530-283-2175  

 

 

 May 1, 2018

Western Pacific Railroad Museum
Opening Daily
Portola
10 am to 4 pm daily
(530) 832-4131

Saturday, May 5,2018

8:00am - 11:00am


Feather River College

570 Golden Eagle Ave, Quincy, CA 95971, USA


Description:Led by Bob Battagin. Meet at 8:00am at the FRC baseball field parking lot.  Trip will go until about 11 am.


Organizer: Plumas Audubon

plumasaudubon@gmail.com

May 5,  2018
American Valley Speedway

Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy

 

MOHAWK TRADING CO JOHN & JESSICA PAPENHAUSEN NIGHT $500 TO WIN IMCA MODS
SATURDAY - NV OUTLAW WSDCA DWARF NATIONALS, IMCA MODS & MINI STOCKS


530-283-2175

May 12, 2018

Annual Indian Valley Wide Yard Sale
530-284-6633 

 

 

Saturday, May 12

8:00am - 11:00am


HWY 70 and A-23 (Beckwourth-Calpine Rd)


Description:Led by ColinDillingham. Meet in the parking area across from the A-23/Hwy 70 junction at8:00 am. Co-Sponsored by Feather River LandTrust.


Organizer: Plumas Audubon

plumasaudubon@gmail.com 

 

 May 12, 2018

Light the Fire Event

Help bring the 165 Engine back to operation in Portola! Join the Feather River Rail Society for an evening of special presentations, live auctions, and guided museum tours. Dinner will be provided by Longboards Bar & Grill. Tickets are $100 per person, and seating is limited.

 All proceeds will go to restore and support the 165 Steam Engine. Speakers will include Steve Lee the former head of the Union Pacific Steam Locomotive / Heritage Program, and Doyle McCormack the President of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and lead on restoration and operation of SP "Daylight" 4449 steam locomotive since its resurrection for the American Freedom Train. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/light-the-fire-tickets-36846907091. For more information call 530-832-4131 or wplives.org.


 May 19, 2018 

 

Great American Picnic and Talent Show
Community Center
Greenville 

 12 noon -6 pm

 

Hot Dogs & all the trimmings, Potato Salad, Ice Cream & Popcorn
Bouncy House, Horse Shoes, 
May 19, 2018
Plumas Children's Fair
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy
10 am to 2 pm
(530) 283-6500 or info@plumas-sierracountyfair.net

May 19, 2018
Annual Horse Sale
Feather River College, Quincy
9 am preview, 1 pm sale
(530) 283-0202

 

         May 19, 2018

 5:45am

 Dawn Chorus & Naturalist Exploration, Sierra Valley Preserve

 

  Saturday, May 19

9:00am - 11:30am


Description:Led by BobBeckwith. Meet at the Taylorsville Store at 9:00am.Follow local resident Bob Beckwith past willow patches as you look for willowflycatchers then continue through fire managed sections of forest.


Organizer: Plumas Audubon

plumasaudubon@gmail.com

 

May 19, 2018

American Valley Speedway

MOHAWK TRADING CO JOHN& JESSICA  PAPENHAUSEN NIGHT
IMCA MODS, IMCA SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS & MINI STOCKS
 

Contact 530-283-2175 

 

May 19, 2018

2nd Annual Chester Chamber Golf Tournament  
Bailey Creek Golf Course

Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce in association with Bailey Creek Golf Course is seeking your support for their  2nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament. This is your chance  to play and/or become a hole sponsor for the first tournament of the season at Bailey Creek Golf Course.  

This tournament will host 144 golfers from around the area... Make sure your business is not left out of this great advertising opportunity! 

Contact: 530-258-2426 

 

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May 25, 2018
Friday Night BBQ
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
All You Can Eat BBQ, horseback rides (reservation required), wagon rides, horseshoes, fishing,swimming, dancing, and a bonfire sing-a-long

Call (530) 283-0930 for reservations

May 26, 2018
Century Bike Ride
Indian Valley
Greenville to Genesee & Antelope Lake
(530) 284-6633

 

 

   May 26, 2018

     7am-10:30am 

Olsen Barn Meadow Bird Walk with Point Blue and Plumas Audubon


Description:Led by Ryan Burnett.  Meet at the Hwy 36 Olsen Barn parking area across from the Bidwell House at 7:30am. The trip will go until about 10:30 am. 

 Co-sponsored by Point Blue and Feather River Land Trust.

 Meet at Hwy 36 entrance


Join bird expert Ryan Burnett (Point Blue) on a tour of the Olsen Property on the eastern edge of Chester. Explore the last vestige of Big Meadows in search of yellow warblers, willow flycatchers, osprey, bald eagles, barn owls, and other raptors.

Bring water, snacks, and binoculars if you have them. Layered clothing and good walking shoes are also recommended for this outdoor event.

Please register by May 23, 2018 with Feather River Land Trust at: https://www.frlt.org/olsen-barn-bird-walk

 

 

 May 26, 2018

 1pm-3pm

 Olsen Barn History Talk and Tour, Chester

May 26, 2018

Portola Railroad Museum

Weekend train rides available through the fall.  Museum open daily 10 am - 4 pm. 

 

 

 May 26, 2018

4th Annual Veterans' Memorial Day Golf Tournament
Mt. Huff Golf Course, Indian Valley
Call (530) 284-6300 to reserve a spot  limited to 46 golfers.

 

 

 

 May 26th and 27th, 2018

Lake Almanor Memorial Day Craft Fair
Chester Park, Chester
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
(530) 258-2516
May 28, 2018
Memorial Weekend Shop Hop
Annual event by Graeagle Merchants
Visit each merchant and enter a free drawing
(530) 836-1856

 June 1, 2018

Artist's Opening Reception
Plumas Arts Gallery
Quincy
5 to 7 pm
(530) 283-3402

June 1, 2018
Farmer's Market
Sierra Valley Farms
10 am to 2 pm
Beckwourth
(530) 832-0114

June 2, 2018
Lost and Found Gravel Grinder
100, 60 or 30 mile bike race or
bike ride starting at Lake Davis
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

June 2, 2018
Annual Plumas County Picnic
-AND-
Sierra Cascade Street Rodders
Show and Shine
Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds

Quincy

 June 2, 2018

The Chester Community Chorus

Chester United Methodist Church
Hwy 36 at Glenwood Drive
Chester, Ca 

7pm 

Under the direction of Jane Brown you are invited to join us for the annual Spring Concert which will be featuring many popular and familiar songs from Broadway musicals. Admission is free. Donations appreciated to support the non profit community chorus.

 More information:  Barbara MacArthur 530-259-3381

 

June 2, 2018

American Valley Speedway
Quincy Fairgrounds

COUNTY PICNIC - NAPA SIERRA NIGHT $500 TO WIN IMCA MODS
IMCA MODS, IMCA SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS, MINI STOCKS & NV PRO STOCKS
 

 

 The Chester Community Chorus

Chester United Methodist Church
Hwy 36 at Glenwood Drive
Chester  

3pm


Under the direction of Jane Brown you are invited to join us for the annual Spring Concert which will be featuring many popular and familiar songs from Broadway musicals. Admission is free. Donations appreciated to support the non profit community chorus.

 
June 8, 2018
Farmer's Market
Sierra Valley Farms
10 am to 2 pm
Beckwourth
(530) 832-0114


  June 9, 2018

Tayorsville Tavern
morning till 2 pm

Rib-cook off and Horseshoe Tournament

 

 June 9, 2018

American Valley Speedway 
Quincy Fairgrounds

MOHAWK TRADING CO JOHN & JESSICA  PAPENHAUSEN NIGHT $500 TO WIN IMCA MODS
IMCA MODS, IMCA SPORT MODS, HOBBY STOCKS. MINI STOCKS & NV OUTLAW DWARF CARS

 

 

June 9th, 2018

 The Brewing Lair

 67007 CA Hwy 70
Blairsden, CA  96103
530-394-0940


Live music:  Metal Echo  Hard Rock Hits with a Women's Touch 

More information
www.thebrewinglair.com 
 
June 14, 2018

 

Quincy Certified Farmers Market
Dame Shirley Plaza
Quincy

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Fresh Produce, prepared foods, entertainment, and more.

Call 530-487-4316 or visit http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.org/  for more information

This week's band:  Diva & the Devils


June 15, 2018
Farmer's Market
Sierra Valley Farms
10 am to 2 pm
Beckwourth
(530) 832-0114

June 15, 2018
Friday Night BBQ
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
All You Can Eat BBQ, horseback rides (reservation required), wagon rides, horseshoes, fishing, swimming, dancing, and a bonfire sing-a-long
Call (530) 283-0930 for reservations

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 June 16,2018 

Tour de Manure

Sierraville Firehouse
102 E Main
Sierraville


Cycle the bucolic pasturelands and historic ranching communities of Sierra Valley, CA
Start: Sierraville Firehouse, 102 Main St., Sierraville, CA
           Registration begins at 7 a.m., Ride begins between 8 and 9 a.m.
Routes: 62 and 42 mile loops and a 30 mile out and back, not timed
Fees: $60 for sign up by June 10th, $70 for sign ups June 11th to day of Tour, $30 for riders 12 and under
Parking: On the street in Sierraville or in free private lots assisted by parking attendants
Included: A 10th ANNIVERSARY "ROARING BULL" T-Shirt, rest stop food and drink, SAG support, a post Tour party with grilled smoked tri-tip, BBQ chicken, veggie pasta, veggie beans, salad, chips and salsa, garlic bread, lemonade, cookies, and live retro country rock 'n' roll music by Michael Hogan and the Simpletones.
Contact: Website Tourdemanure.org 
Helmets: required
Hosting Organization: Sierraville Volunteer Fire and Rescue

 More information call 530-414-4436

 

June 16, 2018
36th Annual Mile-High Century Ride
Chester
6am to 5pm
Choose a 33, 56 or 108 mile route
(530) 258-2562 or visit website.

 

 June 21, 2018

Quincy Certified Farmers Market
Dame Shirley Plaza
Quincy

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Fresh Produce, prepared foods, entertainment, and more.

Call 530-487-4316 or visit http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.org/  for more information

This week's band:  Clinch Mountain

 

June 16th, 2018 

 The Brewing Lair

 67007 CA Hwy 70
Blairsden, CA  96103

530-394-0940 

Live Music:  Joy & Madness    Soul Funk Explosion  

 More information

www.thebrewinglair.com 

 
  June 16, 2018
Fathers Day Fly-In at Gansner Airfield
Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Bring your entries for the antique and hot rod car show
8:00 am to 11:00 am

 

June 20, 2018

Graeagle Mill Works
6pm - 9pm

Concert every Wednesday through Sept. 13th.  For more information call 530-836-2828 

June 22, 2018
Farmer's Market
Sierra Valley Farms
10 am to 2 pm
Beckwourth
(530) 832-0114

June 22, 2018
Friday Night BBQ
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
All You Can Eat BBQ, horseback rides (reservation required), wagon rides, horseshoes, fishing, swimming, dancing, and a bonfire sing-a-long
Call (530) 283-0930 for reservations

 

June 23rd, 2018

Soroptimist International of Quincy

Annual Garden Tour
 9am-2pm
Gardens TBA

More information contact Tracy 530-283-2265

 June 23, 2018

Paws on Parade
10am-3pm
Greagle Mill Pond

Contests, vendors, demonstrations, food, music, High Sierra Animal Rescue alumni parade, and more

530-832-4727 

June 23, 2018
A Few Brews and a Banjo
Chester Park
2 pm to 6 pm
Microbrew tasting $25 in advance, $30 at the gate
Benefits the Chester High School Music & Drama Programs
Call Plumas Arts (530) 283-3402

 


June 23, 2018

 The Brewing Lair

 67007 CA Hwy 70
Blairsden, CA  96103

530-394-0940 

Live Music:  Cory Branan  Singer/songwriter from Mississippi  Funny, Defiant & Serious    

 More information

www.thebrewinglair.com 
June 25th - June 28th, 2018
16th Annual Bailey Creek Golf Camp
Three days of driving range instruction
Ages 5-11

 

June 28, 2018

Quincy Certified Farmers Market
Dame Shirley Plaza
Quincy

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Fresh Produce, prepared foods, entertainment, and more.

Call 530-487-4316 or visit http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.org/  for more information

This week's band: UnGnomes

June 29, 2018
Farmer's Market
Sierra Valley Farms
10 am to 2 pm
Beckwourth
(530) 832-0114

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