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Christmas Markets

Our community provided bus service to two Christmas Markets, one in Grass Valley and the other in Nevada City.

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Nevada City Victorian Christmas

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Welcome the holiday season in Nevada City. It’s a magical setting of hilly streets with authentic gas lamps, wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings.

This annual family tradition has been held since 1978 and takes place two Wednesday evenings and three Sunday afternoons in December. There are holiday activities for all ages including live entertainment, yuletide treats and libations, and Father Christmas!

Grass Valley Cornish Christmas

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The historic hamlet of Grass Valley has its roots in the gold mines of the Sierra Nevada. When the mineral deposits in Cornwall began to decline, Cornish miners sought new opportunities. Many of them found their way to California’s Gold Rush towns, including Grass Valley. By 1890, a remarkable 85% of Grass Valley’s population had Cornish ancestry.

In 1967, the Cornish Christmas Grass Valley celebration was established as a tribute to the Cornish miners and their descendants. This event serves as a means to preserve Grass Valley’s rich Cornish heritage and holiday traditions. Today, it stands as one of the town’s most beloved and popular annual gatherings.

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