Plumas County
Fall Events, 2008

Welcome to the fall events page for Plumas County.  Please scroll down the page to see events happening in the Fall throughout Plumas County.  Please check back - this page will be updated as we hear about more events.  To see a more complete calendar of events for Plumas County, please click here.


Saturday, September 20
Blairsden near Graeagle
At the "barn"
4 pm - 9 pm

Octoberfest

German food, beer and music.  Sponsored by Eastern Plumas Chamber and Portola and Quincy Soroptimist.
(530) 836-6811 for more information


Saturday, Sept 27
Heart "K" Ranch, near Taylorsville
In lovely Genesee Valley
Noon - 5 pm

"Plein Air Paintout" - Art on the Land

Wander from easel to easel experiencing fine Plumas County artists.
Historic ranch tours, gourmet lunch and a live auction. 
Sponsored by Feather Land Trust
(530) 283-5758 for tickets. RSVP
(art work by Mavis Sommer Smith)


Friday-Saturday, September 26 & 27
Vinton, on Highway 70
Sierra Valley Grange Hall

Cowboy Poetry Show

4 - 7 pm BBQ on Friday
Evening show 7:30 pm, Saturday matinee 1 pm
(530) 993-4692 or bramelli@gotsky.com for reservations and tickets.


Saturday, September 27
Greenville

Seymour Smith Run
(530) 284-6633 for more information


Saturday, September 27
Sierra Valley (meet at Plumas County Museum in Quincy)

Sierra Valley Ranch Tour

Visit  several historic working ranches, most still owned by the same families for over 100 years plus the Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum and the William House Museum in Portola.
(530) 283-6320 for reservations


Wednesday, October 1
Chester
Almanor Ranger District
8 am - 1 pm

Lassen National Forest fall driving tour.

Explore areas that show beautiful fall colors as well as pleasant scenery in Humbug Valley and Humboldt areas. Short walks and opportunities for taking scenic photos.  Sign-ups required.
(530) 258-2141 Barbara Jackson for more information


Saturday, October 4
Quincy

Plumas National Forest Fall Fest
(530) 283-7618 for more information


Saturday, October 4
Taylorsville Grange Hall
10 - 3 pm

 

50th Annual Taylorsville Fall Fest

Handmade items, homemade baked goods, food, pumpkin patch
(530) 284-6179 for more information


 


Monday - Wednesday, October 13-15
Greenhorn Guest Ranch
Near Quincy                   

Fall Photo Workshop

Learn basic digital outdoor photography at scenic Greenhorn Creek Ranch
For reservations & Info:
1-800-33-HOWDY / www.greenhornranch.com


Friday, October 17
Chester - Lassen Forest
8 am - 4 pm

Fall Color and Ishi's Land

Short walk to popular Mill Creek Trailhead - accessing the Ishi Wilderness
Visit historic McCarthy Point lookout and Bruff's camp, a major stop along the historic Lassen Emigrant trail
Meet at the Almanor Ranger District in Chester.
Sign-ups required
(530) 258-2141 for more information contact Barbara


Saturday, October 18
Quincy - La Porte
Leave from Plumas County Museum  in Quincy

Historic 1867 Quincy-La Porte road

Takes in some of Plumas County's most spectacular scenery studded with golden quaking aspen.  Along the 32-mile trip from Quincy several historic sites will be visited.  Once in  La Porte the group will visit a museum and take a guided walk by a local historian.
(530) 283-6320 for more information and reservations.


Saturday, October 18
Quincy
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds

Mountain Harvest Festival

 

Microbrew beer, organic and regional wine tasting
Live music with Norton Buffalo, silent auction, activities for kids, arts and crafts.
(530) 283-3403 for more information.


 


Saturday, October 18
Graeagle Park
10 - 4

Graeagle Preschool Pumpkin Patch
(530) 836-6811 for more information


Saturday, October 25
Sloat
8:30 pm

Sloat Halloween Party
Costumes a must with prizes
Dance to Guitar Woody and the Boilers
Bar and food (Adults only)
$15 per person or $25 per couple
Fundraiser for Sloat Town Hall
(530) 836-2550 for more information


Sunday, October 26
Crescent Mills
Noon to dusk

Dawn Institute Apple Festival
 Bring your own apples
or help pick some there
Press apples for juice
Bring a potluck dish to share
Music jam, Pumpkin painting for kids
For more information call (530) 284-6036


Friday, October 31
Graeagle
Starts at noon

Graeagle Merchants Trunk or Treat
Safe trick or treating in downtown Graeagle
(530) 836-6811 for more information


Friday, October 31
Portola
Until 6 pm

Safe Trick or Treat
Local Portola merchants
(530) 832-0589 for more information


Quincy
3-6 pm

Safe Trick or Treat
Local Quincy Merchants and the Courthouse
(530) 283-0188 for more information
 

Chester
3 - 5 pm

Safe Trick or Treat
Local Chester merchants
(530) 258-2426 for more information


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