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Truckee Thursdays Transform Downtown into Unique Street Festival
Summer heats up with activities and events for the whole family every Thursday Evening
Truckee, CA, June 20, 2008: The streets of Truckee come alive every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Kicking off June 26, and running through August 28, from 4-8pm, Downtown Truckee is the epicenter of music, art, children’s entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, and restaurant sampling.
All of Truckee downtown districts will be participating, including Brickelltown, Jibboom Street, Commercial Row, West River and Church Street. With FREE parking, locals and visitors are encouraged to meander the Downtown District, perusing shops, sampling food and wine, and visiting with friends and neighbors.
The focus of Truckee Thursdays is to bring the community together; to interact, to shop, to socialize, to ease on into an early weekend. Weekly kid-friendly activities will include things like an outdoor climbing wall or the entertainment of a puppeteer. Under the premise of “Think Local. Be Local. Buy Local. Give Local,” the community is encouraging residents and businesses to get out and support and celebrate what is local, unique, and wonderful about Downtown Truckee.
Truckee Thursdays will feature a variety of activities and events. Changing weekly, local musicians will rock the Train Depot parking lot next to local artisans and craftsmen. The Farmer’s market will feature regional and organic products. Outdoor activities will ignite the adventurous spirit, and fabulous food from local restaurants will soothe the palate. For those supporting “Pedal There Thursdays”, a bike valet will be located in Brickelltown, where riders can lock up their bikes and peruse downtown on foot. To encourage participation, there will be a raffle with a chance to win after logging six out of ten rides throughout the summer.
To kick off Truckee Thursdays, Bernie Beauchamp, puppeteer extraordinaire, will perform June 26th and July 3rd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in front of the historic Train Depot. Entertainment for all ages, Bernie Beauchamp takes puppetry arts to new levels that leave crowds mesmerized. In Bernie Beauchamp’s hands inanimate objects of putty, balsa wood and cloth come alive.
Look for local merchants to offer Thursday discounts and special promotions. With FREE parking, it’s the perfect time to shop local. Peruse local artist’s works in Brickelltown, stock up on cookware, or buy the perfect anniversary or graduate gift – all downtown.
Truckee Thursdays is an act in motion. Look for flyers downtown for specific weekly events and entertainment. Interested vendors can get more information on participation at truckeemainstreet@gmail.com or by calling 775-342-3605.