Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce

2008 Chamber Events

June 15-21 — Climb Against the Odds

Thirty-five breast cancer survivors, supporters and others impacted by the disease will challenge Mt. Shasta's peak this June as part of the Breast Cancer Fund's Climb Against the Odds mountain expedition. Their journey is both a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease. Besides training for the peak attempt, climbers commit to raising a minimum of $5,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund's work to prevent the disease.

July 4-6 — 4th of July Celebration

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Join the fun-run/walk at 8:30 am, parade at noon (download parade application), and fireworks over Lake Siskiyou at dusk. Booths and live music downtown on 5th and 6th. A big celebration for a small town!

For more information regarding vendors and booth spaces, click here for the application form or contact the Mt. Shasta Chamber at 926-6004.

July 26 — ShastaYama Taiko Festival

In the alpine beauty of Mount Shasta a cultural phenomenon has taken hold. Taiko — Japanese drumming — is gaining popularity worldwide and has found its way to Mt. Shasta, CA . Twenty-three years ago, musicians Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer founded Shasta Taiko, and their taiko program has had a direct impact on the development of American Taiko.

On July 26, Saturday evening, at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta, the 4th annual ShastaYama Festival will once again entertain and inspire audiences with a spectacle of Japanese drumming, dance, and music. Last year's festival attracted over a thousand concert-goers, who experienced world class artistry in the dramatic venue of Mt. Shasta's Shastice Park.

ShastaYama 2008's featured guest artists are the electrifying and ground breaking ON Ensemble from Los Angeles, the gifted taiko and dance artist Michelle Fujii, and the always inspirational Shasta Taiko, led by taiko pioneers Baba and Mercer. Preceding the 7:30 pm main show, the audience will be entertained by popular area groups Kazango Jazz and Allison & Victor. Adding to the festivities will be fabulous food and refreshments by Sengthong's, Wild Thyme Café, Red's Cajun Cooking, Brown Trout Café, Food Arts, and more.

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August 3 — Summit Century Bike Ride

Why not ride the prettiest, toughest century in California? The Super Century is like a "Tour de France" mountain stage. Cloverleaf route allows you to bail out if you're cooked, the finish is nearby. The event features four different rides, each distinct and with many challenges. All rides include food and refreshments at various rest stops, lunch and dinner at the city park finish. For information call 1-800-926-4865.

August 30 — Cool Mountain Nights

Celebrate the end of summer on Labor Day Weekend; on Saturday enjoy a Classic Car Show 'n Shine and a downtown street fair. Sunday is the Tinman Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou in the morning, the annual Blackberry Music Festival in the afternoon at City Park. For additional information call 1-800-926-4865.

September 6-8 — Music by the Mountain

An exciting new summer chamber music festival in the Mt. Shasta area in northern California, now in its fourth year. It aims to have a broad impact within the community by bringing world class musicians to the area not only to perform, but to teach and interact personally with young musicians.

October 9-12 — Mt. Shasta International Film Festival

Films will be showing in three theaters at Mt. Shasta Cinema in the shopping center in Mount Shasta, and at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed. Thursday night we will have the traditional Gala Party — $10 at the door and a no host bar. Festival organizers are inviting filmmakers to participate in audience Q&A's throughout the Festival and they will also participate in a filmmakers' symposium at COS. The schedule will also include a customary free film for the community. For more information call 530-926-4537.

November 28 — Christmas Tree Lighting and Merchant Open House

Gather in front of city hall to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Join in as carols are sung by candlelight. Enchantingly the community Christmas tree, all the trees lining the streets downtown and the holiday decorations are lit at once. Santa drives by on a fire truck, he is on his way to his workshop located at the fire station. Santa and his elves will be building toys and baking. Merchants stay open late for browsers and shoppers. For information call the Mt. Shasta Visitors' Bureau at 1-800-926-4865.

Monthly Happenings

June 28th, Saturday — Dunsmuir

This year's Tribute to the Trees-River Rhapsody is being held in the Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave. The concert is proceeded by a gourmet dinner among the trees. The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra will be conducted by Benjamin Simon and this year's program includes soloist Michel Taddei. Tickets are $40 for dinner and concert, or $20 for concert only and can be purchased at the Dunsmuir Recreation and Park District Office. Call 530-235-4740 for more info.

July 4th, 5th & 6th, Friday, Saturday & Sunday — Mt. Shasta

Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July!! Join in the Walk/Run and choose from the 2 mile Fun Walk, 2 mile Youth Run or the serious 5 Mile Race. There will be food, prizes, entertainment and fun. The annual parade will follow the race and booths on Castle St. will be open until 4 pm. The Fireworks Extravaganza will be held over Lake Siskiyou and can be viewed at the Mt. Shasta Resort. Enjoy the live music by Rock-It and admission is just $2. On Saturday & Sunday, Castle St. & Mt. Shasta Blvd. will be filled with food and craft vendors starting at 10 am. There will be live entertainment on the stage at Castle Street.

July 5th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

Come dance under the stars to the live music of Swing City at the Siskiyou Ice Rink Pavilion in Shastice Park. This is a fundraiser for the ice rink roof. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students. Come at 6:30 for a free East Coast Swing lesson and then dance until 10pm! Desserts and beverages will be available for sale. Tickets can be purchased at the Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau, Village Books, Jon Thomas Jewelers, Tri Counties Bank and My Favorite Things.

July 6th, Sunday — Mt. Shasta

A Day in the Son Christian music festival. It will be held in the Mt. Shasta City Park from 10 am to 5 pm.

July 10th-13th, Thursday-Sunday — Weed

It's the 54th Annual Carnevale celebration, a full weekend of family fun and entertainment. Come and enjoy the carnival rides, bocci and softball tournaments, live music and entertainment, food and drink booths. For more info call the Weed Chamber of Commerce at 530-938-4624.

July 18th, Friday — Mt. Shasta

Mt. Shasta International Film Festival presents their Annual Movie Under the Stars — Finding Nemo! This fun outdoor event for the entire family will begin at dark. Bring a blanket or warm clothes and gather at the Mount Shasta Resort at 7pm. There will also be a costume contest with prizes, face painting, a juggler and more. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 years and younger. Tickets are available at Village Books and at the gate.

July 19th, Sat: Mt. Shasta

CA. Dept of Fish & Game will hold the 2008 Kid's Fishing Day at the Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery on Old Stage Rd. Three ponds will be stocked with trout and there will be people to help with your questions about fishing. Free bait and limited loaner tackle available. Registration: 8:45 am-2:30 pm, fishing from 9 am-3 pm. Kids must be 15 years or younger and able to hold a rod and reel. For additional info call (530)225-2368.

July 19th, Saturday — Dunsmuir

The 2nd Annual Mossbrae Music Festival presents Al Stewart in a benefit for the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens stage in the Dunsmuir City Park. Gates open at 3:30 and the show begins at 4:30. Tickets are $25 advance and $30 day of show for lawn seating. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No coolers allowed and car pooling is recommended due to limited parking. Stewart is a folk pop legend with over twenty albums including the platinum selling "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages". Tickets are available at the Dunsmuir Chamber. Call for information, (530) 918-4804.

July 26th, Saturday — Mt. Shasta

4th annual ShastaYama Taiko Festival at Shastice Park on Rockfellow Dr. Great food and refreshments by Wild Thyme Café, Senthongs, Red's Cajun Cooking, Brown Trout Café, Food Arts and more. Pre-concert show at 5:30 pm — Kazango Jazz and Allison & Victor. Tickets are $20 (13 & up), $15 (5-12), 4 & under free and are available at in Mt. Shasta at Village Books and Soul Connections, at Yreka Chamber of Commerce, in Redding at Bogbean Books & Music and at the gate. Gates open at 5:30 Lawn seating: blankets, lawn chairs. No glass, no pets. For more information call (530) 859-8686 or www.shastayama.org.

July 27th, Sunday — Mt. Shasta

2nd annual Mt. Shasta Music Festival Summer Concert Series kicks off the season with Salvador Santana Band. The concerts are held at the Mount Shasta Resort, 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd. Gates open at 3:30 pm, show starts at 4:30pm. General admission lawn seating $20 in advance, $25 day of concert, $15 ages 7 to 17. Tickets available at Mt. Shasta Resort and Bogbean Books & Music in Redding. Chairs provided, or bring a blanket . No coolers, please. For more info call (530) 926-3030.

July 25th-28th, Friday-Sunday — McCloud

The McCloud Recreation Council will sponsor McCloud's annual Lumberjack Fiesta. Festivities include a parade, vendor booths, live music and dancing, baseball tournament, logging competitions, food, family games and more. For info call (530) 964-2117.