Gold Rush Days Returning to Historic Downtown Yreka this Week!
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou
The town of Yreka, sitting in the beautiful Siskiyou County, is one of the best towns in California at preserving its history. That history will be on full display this week during the Yreka Gold Rush Days.
Yreka, California was a Gold Rush boomtown in the 1850’s, conveniently sitting along the Siskiyou Trail, which was a crucial trade line between California and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. On June 17th & 18th, 2022, the town will once again transform into a mecca of Gold Rush fever for anyone looking to experience the history of the region.
The event starts on the evening of June 17, which includes 23 stops for the “Gold Rush Nights” Sip and Shop downtown– including the Country concert in the Tri Counties Bank Parking Lot from 7pm-10pm. On June 18, a jam-packed schedule of events will hit the streets of downtown Yreka with modern country shows, gold panning, historic tours, and much more!
Here is a full schedule of events for the historic weekend in Yreka:
Friday, June 17th at 7 pm
Scott & Sabrina Country Concert – Tri Counties parking will transform into a charming concert venue. (7-10pm)
Sip & Shop – Miner & Broadway shops open late. (5-7pm)
Speakeasy at The Rex Club – The Rex Club will offer a Speakeasy through closing
Must See – The Wine Bar & Bistro on Broadway
Saturday, June 18th
8:00-11:00 AM
Firehall Pancake breakfast (8am-11am)
Museum Shuttle 10:30am
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Celtic Cats on the Main Stage- 11:00am
Third Street Historic Wagon Tour-11:00am
Museum Shuttle- 11:30am
Museum Shuttle- 12:30pm
Jalapeno Eating Contest- 12:15pm
Watermelon Eating Contest- 12:30pm
1:00-3:00 PM
Scott and Sabrina on the Main Stage- 1-3:00pm
Third Street Historic Wagon Tour- 12:30pm
Third Street Historic Wagon Tour- 2:00pm
ALL DAY
Franco American Hotel Tours
Gold Panning
Kids Gold Rush The Thoughtful Nest & Bella Arts
Stick Horse Races
Face Painting
Walking Magic- 11:00am-2pm
Amazing Balloon Animals- 11:00am-2pm
For more information on this awesome event, go to yrekagoldrushdays.com.
