Innside Nevada City, Outside Inn blog

Music in the Mountains

Music in the Mountains presents the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto featuring Angelo Xiang Yu this Thursday, October 18th at the Don Baggett Theatre. The start of the 2018-19 Classics Series season…

Art, Grass Valley, Nevada City

Fall Colors Open Studios and more

The 2018 Fall Colors Open Studios & Art Tours opens this Saturday & Sunday, October 13th and 14th. The event includes over 80+ artists in 54 different studios and continues the weekend of October 20th and 21st. You…

hiking, Nevada City, Outdoor Activities

Fall Walks

Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Nevada City, it seems everywhere you turn you can find a pop of color. If you’ve never experienced the Gold Country fall color it's a great time to get outside. If you are looking for some suggestions…

coffee

National Coffee Day

In preparation for National Coffee Day (Saturday, September 29th) I've put together a coffee love fest to help celebrate all things coffee in Nevada City & Grass Valley. There are so many great places to enjoy a cup of coffee…

Events, Grass Valley

KVMR Celtic Festival

The 22nd annual KVMR Celtic Festival is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley next weekend (September 28th-30th). The slogan for the event is “Come for the music, stay for the magic” and if you’ve never…

Events, Grass Valley

Draft Horse Classic

The 32nd annual Draft Horse Classic is coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week, September 21st-23rd. Known as one of the premier Draft Horse shows in the western United States, it's a great opportunity to see the gentle…

Events, Nevada City

Hello September

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…

Events, movies, Nevada City, Nevada Theatre

Nevada City Film Festival

2018 Official Nevada City Film Festival Trailer from Nevada City Film Festival on Vimeo. Nevada City, CA, is home to the “Sundance of the Sierra” also known to locals as the Nevada City Film Festival! From September 7-14, the Nevada…

Grass Valley, Grass Valley Dining

Bounty of the County

Nevada County Grown brings back to the popular Bounty of the County event this Thursday, August 23rd. The 6th annual event has grown in size and will be at the Grass Valley Vets Hall for the first time this year. The expanded venue…

Events, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Wine Tasting

Uncorked and Sierra Brewfest

Interested in sampling local wines or tasting a selection of craft beers? Saturday, August 25th, Nevada City hosts Uncorked (1-4pm) and the Nevada County Fairgrounds welcomes the Sierra Brewfest (3-6:30pm). Uncorked, Saturday, August…

Nevada City, South Yuba River, Swimming

South Yuba River

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. The…

Events, Grass Valley, kid friendly activity

Nevada County Fair

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 8th through Sunday, August…

kid friendly activity, Nevada City

The Children's Festival

The Children's Festival returns to Nevada City's Pioneer Park this Friday, July 27th. The one day Renaissance Fair has 2 sessions (9am-noon and 5-8pm). The admission price of $3 includes arts & crafts, faeries, craftsmen, face painting,…

Music, Nevada City

Nevada City Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights continues the next two Wednesdays (July 18th & 25th) from 6-9:30 throughout downtown. The event includes live music, vendors, street food, entertainment and more. You can also check out Troupe Al Ama Belly…

kid friendly activity, movies, Nevada City, Nevada Theatre

James and the Giant Peach

Sierra Stages kicks off their summer season with the James and the Giant Peach. The musical is based on the popular Roald Dahl book and is an entertaining story for the whole family to enjoy. The play follows James Henry Trotter's adventures…

cooking, CSA, Grass Valley, Nevada City

Nevada County Grown

Nevada County Grown, how many of your are familiar with the bounty of options in Nevada City & Grass Valley? The Nevada City Farmers Market is going strong, if you haven't been to the summer season of the downtown farmers market, if you're…

Events, Music, Nevada City

4th of July Activities

Who’s ready for 4th of July? If you're looking for a great family friendly option check out the Music in the Mountains SummerFest Patriotic Pops on Tuesday, July 3rd at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The MIM Chorus and 65-piece…

Grass Valley, Music, Nevada City

Outdoor Summer Concerts

The long summer nights and warmer temperatures are a perfect time of the year to enjoy an outdoor concert. Nevada City & Grass Valley have a great range of different options, from local artists playing at the farmers markets to world…