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Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley

Celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley and Victorian Christmas in Nevada City.

Musicians, merchants, food vendors and more take to the festive downtown streets of Grass Valley for Cornish Christmas on Friday nights November 27 through December 18, 2009

Finish off the turkey and join us the day after Thanksgiving as residents and visitors begin the Christmas season celebration!   We'll be celebrating every Friday night through December before Christmas!

The 42 Annual Cornish Christmas Celebration

Mill and Main Streets ~ Downtown Grass Valley

Fridays 6 pm - 9 pm

November 27

December 4

December 11

December 18

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Santa chuckling with the children, handcrafted gifts for purchase, Cornish Carolers, entertainers,and a variety of  foods to choose from.  There is no better place for the holidays than Christmas in the SIerras!  Admission is your jolly holiday spirit!

Victorian Christmas in Nevada City

Victorian Christmas in Nevada City is celebrated on Wednesday nights, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, from 6-9 p.m., and on two Sunday afternoons, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, from 1:30-6 p.m. During the event, Nevada City's landmark historic district is closed to motorized traffic and transformed back in time.  Christmas melodies and costumed Victorian minstrels remind visitors of yester years!

Victorian Christmas 2009 in Nevada City

Historic District ~ Downtown Nevada City

Wednesdays 6 pm - 9 pm

December 2

December 9

December 16

Sundays  1:30 pm - 6 pm

December 13

December 20

Join the celebration in the streets, sampe the outdoor fare of friendly vendors offered by downtown restaurants and specialty shops. Victorian carolers, bagpipers, a living nativity scene, strolling minstrels, brass bands, hay wagon rides and visits with Santa Claus and much more to delight the soul!

Candlelight Bed & Breakfast Tour  - Grass Valley and Nevada City

A wonderful addition to your holiday festivities is the Candlelight Tour of Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.  The Candlelight Tour of Historic B&B Inns will be held Thursdays, Dec. 10 and 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10 (free to inn guests).  For reservations, call (530) 477-6634 or (800) 250-5808.