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Sierra Valley Art+Ag Trail

About the Event: The art and agriculture communities of Plumas and Sierra Counties invite the public to spend an awesome autumn Day, enjoying the history, culture, and bounty of Sierra Valley. Visitors may travel the Sierra Valley Art & Ag Trail at their own pace, enjoying Sierra Valley Barn Quilts, scenic vistas, and opportunities to visit market farms, working ranches, and other historic buildings, hosting local artists of every medium.

Visitors are encouraged to start their Art + Ag Trail at one of the four Trailhead information centers conveniently positioned around the Sierra Valley: 

Sierra Valley Preserve & Nature Center Co Rte A24, Beckwourth, CA 96129

Sierraville School 305 Lincoln Street, Sierraville, CA 

Sierra Valley Grange Hall 92202 CA-70, Vinton, CA 96135

Trailheads (open at 9:00 a.m.) will host local artists and provide opportunities to pick up or purchase passports, SVAAT merchandise, and Event Maps and to plan the rest of your day with a knowledgeable volunteer.

Dates

Sep 20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Sierra Valley: Vinton, Beckwourth, Sierraville, Loyalton

Region

Southeast Plumas

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