Events galore

REDDING AND SHASTA CASCADE: EVENTS GALORE When you have four seasons - all of them sunny - plus lakes, rivers, trails, and the locals who love them, you tend to celebrate…. often. Redding and Shasta Cascade have visitor-friendly events year round dedicated to everything from waterfalls to big bikes. We love having guests at our parties, so plan ahead, bring the whole family, and celebrate with us!

ANNUAL EVENTS JANUARY Redding Marathon: Boston Qualifier The annual Redding Marathon is one of three marathons in Shasta Cascade that qualify runners for the famed Boston Marathon. Best known as "26.2 With a View," the race takes runners along a scenic river course beginning at Shasta Dam and ending at the world famous Sundial Bridge. The marathon welcomes seasoned marathon runners and beginners alike, and includes a marathon relay and a 5K. For more information, visit www.reddingmarathon.org, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

The Siskiyou 220, an Iditarod Qualifier If you’ve ever dreamed of dog sledding, this competition is for you! The Siskiyou 220 is the first event in California certified to qualify participants for Alaska’s famous race. For more info on the Siskiyou 220, go to www.siskiyousleddograces.com.

APRIL Fly Tying Expo The Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers’ annual Fly Tying Expo is growing in popularity, attracting hundreds of fans. The Expo draws tyers from northern California and Oregon and features hands-on fly tying, casting demonstrations, and several outstanding speakers. This all ages event is great for introducing children to fly fishing. For more information, visit www.shastatrinityflyfishers.org, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

Lemurian Shasta Classic The Lemurian Shasta Classic Mountain Bike Race is renowned for its epic loop, huge climbs, and long, technical descents. It features an extremely challenging and difficult long course, a more modest intermediate course, and an easier, but technical short course. Cash prizes and medals are awarded in the long course category and medals to the winners of other categories. For more information visit, www.shastalemurian.com, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories as you journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Join in the street fair festival of outdoor adventure beforehand and enjoy all that Redding can offer. For more information visit, www.VisitRedding.com.

Waterfall Week Take the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge during National Park Week! Pick up your free Waterfall Challenge Passport from the visitor center, then hike to Brandy Creek, Boulder Creek, Crystal Creek and Whiskeytown Falls. Return the passport to receive a special gift! You can also join a free ranger-led hikes to the falls and discover fun, interactive ways to become a Junior Ranger. For more information visit, http://www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/waterfalls-ofwhiskeytown.htm, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

Kool April Nites Reserve your parking spot today for the West’s biggest park & shine and Redding’s favorite cruise: Kool April Nites! Classic cars from all over the United States rumble into town for this week-long celebration of all things vintage. There are concerts, contests, vendors, and more fun than you can roll your fuzzy dice at. For more information visit, www.koolaprilnites.com or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

94th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up Yee haw! Pull on your boots and dust off your hat! The 94th annual Red Bluff Round-Up stampedes into town April 17-19, 2015! Red Bluff turns into an Old West town with eleven days of activities: rodeos, dances, the cowboy golf tournament, concerts, the parade, and more! Let out your inner cowboy at the Round-Up! Visit www.redbluffroundup.com for more information.

MAY Redding Rodeo It wouldn't be Redding in May without some bucking, roping, riding, and boot-scooting! The famed Redding Rodeo returns each year bigger and better than ever, with all the favorites, including the impressive Champions Challenge, steak feed BBQ and dance, and one of the world’s largest pancake breakfasts. For more information visit, www.reddingrodeo.com, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

Cal 100 For those looking for a different kind of marathon, the California 100 could be the answer! This 100-mile, one-day paddling race on the Sacramento River begins under the Sundial Bridge in Redding and finishes near Chico. Open to all paddle sport enthusiasts in kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, and more, the Cal 100 shows off the best of northern California’s riverfront scenery. For more information, visit www.riversforchange.org, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

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Summer just got better! Market Street Faire, Redding's favorite summer tradition, returns for more food, live music, shopping, a farmer’s market, and entertainment. Come downtown to the Market Street Promenade, Thursday evenings in the summer to see what makes Redding so special. For more information, visit www.vivadowntown.org, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

JULY Freedom Festival Every year more and more people discover that Redding hosts the best 4th of July party within hundreds of miles. The sprawling lawn at the Redding Civic Center is the epicenter of Redding’s fabled fireworks show, where thousands gather with blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks to enjoy the vendors, live music, good company and, after the sun sets, spectacular fireworks. For more information, visit www.visitredding.com/events.

OCTOBER Big Bike Weekend This three-day lifestyle event is a fun, entertainment-rich motorcycle event for riders and nonriders. Besides hundreds of bikes all over town, you can enjoy dancing, live entertainment, a strongman competition, and an invitational competition for motor officers and civilian riders. If you love big bikes, or suspect you might grow to love them, be in Redding for this weekend! For more information, visit www.bigbikeweekend.com, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY Winterfest It's the best of November, December, January & February in northern California... it's Winterfest: a celebration of arts, culture and the beautiful outdoors, along with great food, great music, and great activities. No matter what brings you to Redding, we'll have a warm mug and a great time waiting for you. For more information, visit www.winterfestredding.org, or www.VisitRedding.com/events.

For a full list of annual sporting, food, wine and cultural events in Redding, as well as other activities in the Shasta Cascade region, visit www.VisitRedding.com.

DECEMBER Lucero Olive Oil Winter Crush Celebrating the Annual Winter Crush at Lucero Olive Oil! Families, foodies, and anyone looking to enjoy a unique experience is invited to join the Lucero Team as they host the Annual Winter Crush. Event-goers can watch the crush, tour the mill, and taste the fresh olive oil being made right before their eyes. The event will also feature live music and local artisan producers, eateries, and microbreweries, as well as cooking demonstrations. For more information, visit www.lucerooliveoil.com or www.VisitRedding.com/events. ### About Shasta Cascade 3

Covering an area roughly the size of Ireland, the Shasta Cascade region is the perfect place to get back to nature, relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Comprised of eight rural counties historically known for being part of the pioneer gold rush in the mid-1800s, this majestic region of northern California is abundantly scattered with lakes, rivers, mountains and historic mining towns, and includes Lassen National Park, two National Monuments, six National Forests and seven California State Parks offering unforgettable fun and adventure. Boasting 300+ days of beautiful weather a year, this area offers boundless outdoor recreation with magnificent landscapes and breathtaking vistas. From towering volcanoes, alpine ranges, and glaciers, to waterfalls, lush forests, pristine lakes, and roaring rivers, this travel destination is one of a kind.

Shasta Cascade is easy to get to by auto, air or Amtrak, and offers an off-the-beaten-path experience where people discover the abundance of nature in one of the few unspoiled areas remaining in California. For more information or to request a visitor’s guide visit www.shastacascade.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ShastaCascade , or find us on twitter www.twitter.com/ShastaCascade.

About Redding, CA Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento River Valley, Redding is the hub city in Shasta Cascade and is located just two hours north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco. An incredibly historic and vast rural region, Redding offers a plethora of outdoor adventure and attractions all year long, along with great wine, food, sporting and cultural events, dining, lodging and entertainment. Found nearby several scenic lakes, rivers, state and national parks, including Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Recreation Area and Lassen Volcanic Park, Redding is a fantastic gateway for exploration in Shasta Cascade, offering Any Adventure, Any Day. Voted in 2014 as the “Unofficial capital of Kayaking” by Time Magazine, Redding is located at the crossroads of I-5 and California state routes 299 and 44, straddling the great Sacramento River. For more information or to order a visitor’s guide visit www.visitredding.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/VisitReddingCA or find us on twitter at www.twitter.com/visitreddingca. For up to date happenings follow our blog at www.visitredding.com/blog.

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www.visitredding.com Lisa May Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association 530-365-7504 lisa@shastacascade.org www.shastacascade.com

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