Nevada City’s 42nd Victorian Christmas helps bring out the holiday spirit. The street fair organized by the Nevada City Chamber transforms downtown Nevada City into a big street fair with over 100 vendors, food trucks, hot mulled wine, holiday music and more. You can stock up on Christmas gifts, sit by the roaring fire with roasting […]
The Outside Inn’s InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share our annual end of the year giveaway! It’s hard to believe that I started this blog just shy of 9 years ago, and have written over 1000 blog posts about our local communities, their activities and businesses! The Grand Giveaway, Grateful Giveaway, Ultimate Giveaway, Epic Giveaway, the Crazy […]
Looking for some fun ways to get the kids into the holiday spirit? Here are a few Nevada City & Grass Valley activities that are great for the whole family. The Nevada City Victorian Christmas celebration kicks off on Sunday, December 8th, mark your calendar for three Sundays and two Wednesday evening outdoor block parties […]
Who’s looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday? If you’re looking to stock up on the essential meal items, don’t forget the Nevada City Farmers Market is happening Saturday, November 23rd (for the final date of the summer season before they move to the smaller twice a month winter market). If you can’t make it to […]
Are you looking to celebrate art this holiday season? If you’re looking for a unique gift, or a one of a kind piece, consider supporting local artists this season. November and December is a great time of the year to check out a local art showcase, craft fair or exhibit in Nevada City or Grass […]
With the community-wide impact that the recent power outages have had on our communities, we’re focused on highlighting how great all of our local businesses are here in Nevada County. So, here are 5 great ways to support local businesses this season. Shop Local Several upcoming events give you additional options to support local merchants. […]
Did you know today is National Chocolate Day? With the recent power outages and the uncertainty of things, we thought it was a good chance to celebrate all things chocolate. Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe in downtown Nevada City has a great great selection of candies, chocolate and my personal favorite at this time– special Halloween […]
Are you ready for Halloween? Between the Inn Town Campground’s forested haunted pathway and the Outside Inn’s annual fun we are going big for Halloween. The motel’s haunted pathway is almost done, our resident ghosts, Dracula and witches are waiting for you to stop by and say hello on Halloween night. The Inn Town Campground […]
There are so many great things to do in fall in Nevada City, here are a few suggestions to help motivate you to get outside and celebrate the season. Pick a pumpkin at either Bierwagen’s or McCourtney Road Pumpkin Patch. Check out the Fall Colors Open Studio & Art Tours throughout Nevada County, click here to see the […]
Nevada City Fall walks, Folk Trails Hiking Club fall colors and historic cemeteries tour, plus photo walk with Erin Thiem and Kial James of Nevada City Scenics.
The Sierra Vintners Fall Regional wine trail is coming up, next Saturday & Sunday, October 12th & 13th. The regional wine tour will include 12 local wineries. Each winery will have music, food pairings and plenty of wines to taste. Make a weekend out of it, learn more about some of your local vineyards and explore […]
Nevada City and Grass Valley coffee shops, celebration National Coffee Day.
The 23nd annual KVMR Celtic Festival is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley next weekend (September 27th-29th). The slogan for the event is “Come for the music, stay for the magic” and if you’ve never been, it’s time to go experience the event first hand. To kick off the festivities this year the Celtic […]
The 33nd annual Draft Horse Classic is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week, September 19th-22nd. Known as one of the premier Draft Horse shows in the western United States, it’s a great opportunity to see the gentle giant Draft Horses up close. Click here for a schedule of Draft Horse performances, including specialty acts Bobby Kerr […]
Hello September! The Outside Inn crew wants to take a deep breath and marvel at another amazing summer season. We get so many repeat guests who come year after year. Many visitors swim in the river, others attend local events, celebrate loved ones at weddings and take advantage of many of the kid friendly activities. So thanks […]
Looking for a way to support local artists? Nevada City & Grass Valley have a number of great art galleries to visit, in addition to a variety of different festivals and exhibits. If you’re looking for a unique gift, a one of a kind piece or just want to look at art, here are a […]
Happy August. If you haven’t been for a dip in the South Yuba River, it’s time to motivate. At the Outside Inn and Inn Town Campground I am constantly getting asked, “Is there any water? Can we go swimming?” The answer is yes, but we always encourage guests to be safe and know about river […]
Interested in sampling local wines or tasting a selection of local food? Downtown Nevada City welcomes Uncorked, Saturday, August 24th from 1-4pm. Uncorked, Saturday, August 24th 1-4pm, downtown Nevada City Wine tasting, food sampling and more! The event is put on by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and brings together 14 different wineries and breweries. […]
Nevada City, CA, is home to the “Sundance of the Sierra” also known to locals as the Nevada City Film Festival! From August 23rd-30th, the Nevada City Film Festival makes art into a party, bringing emerging and top independent filmmakers showcasing award-winning short and feature-length films from around the world to this beautiful historic town in the Sierra Foothills. […]
The Nevada County Fair is right around the corner with 5 days full of rides, exhibits, demonstrations, arts & crafts, animals, music and so much more. The fair runs from Wednesday, August 7th through Sunday, August 11th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, gates open at 10am on Wednesday with activities and fun for the whole […]
Nevada City Summer Nights continues the next two Wednesdays (July 24th & 31st) from 6-9:30 throughout downtown. The 28th annual event includes live music, vendors, street food, entertainment and more. You can also check out Troupe Al Ama Belly dancers, look at classic cars or grab a beverage. The free event is a great family […]
