Summer Sizzles in Truckee Hot! Hot! Hot! Events for the Entire Family.News Desks/Travel & Entertainment Writers TRUCKEE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2000 Get ready to sizzle siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. this year with a myriad of summertime events for the whole family. Summertime in Truckee means hiking, biking, swimming, plus some unique events. June 24, the Truckee Tahoe Airport Truckee Tahoe Airport (IATA: TRK, ICAO: KTRK, FAA LID: TRK) is a public general aviation airport located two miles (3.2 km) east of Truckee, California and situated in both Nevada County and Placer County. It is a bi-county special district. Air Affair celebrates the art of flying with music, hot air balloons and airplane rides for the kids. Call 800-824-6348 for more information. The 4th of July in Truckee brings back memories of your hometown celebration. A big, small-town parade, complete with high school floats, marching bands, and local canines, draws a huge crowd. Grab a lawn chair and join the fun. On Donner Pass Don·ner Pass A pass, 2,162.1 m (7,089 ft) high, in the Sierra Nevada of eastern California near Lake Tahoe. It is named after the Donner Party of westward migrants whose survivors supposedly practiced cannibalism after being trapped in a snowstorm near Road, starting at 10am. Rev up Verb 1. rev up - speed up; "let's rev up production" step up increase - make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted" 2. your engine for the weekend of July 7-9. The 10th Annual Cannibal Cruise takes to the streets of Truckee. Friday night kicks off the weekend with a Rock-N-Roll street party. Dance the night away, but save some energy for Saturday's show-n-shine, barbecues, 1932 Ford Roadster Convertible give-away, and Sock-Hop with Papa Clutch & the Shifters. Not enough? Sunday there's a Poker Run A Poker run (also known as a Poker Derby) is an organized event using a motorcycle, boat, car or other form of transportation where participants travel over a predesignated route and, at designated stops on the route, draw playing card(s). and automobile judging. BBQ's run all weekend and best of all the event is free (exclusive of food). Break out the saddle shoes saddle shoes an oxford, usually white, with a saddle of contrasting color, usually brown; a favorite fad of the 1940s and 1950s. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Fads and head on up. Call 530-582-9062 for details. California Trail Days celebrates California's past with a living history exhibit on July 15-16. Add in wagon rides, craft displays and interaction with pioneers to your visit to the Emigrant Trail Museum for a full day of history. Call 530-633-9404 for details. On July 22, The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra takes to the grassy fields of Tahoe Donner for an outdoor concert. For information on Pops Concert on the Green call 530-583-3101. Put on your western hat for the annual Truckee Championship Rodeo Aug. 10-13. Bull riding, bronco bronco: see mustang. busting, barrel races and more. Kids love the Kids Day prior to the event. Call 530-587-2697. Truckee Railroad Days return Sept. 9-10. Celebrate the history of the railroad with a parade, handcar races, chili cook-off and plenty of train memorabilia. Call 530-587-2757 for details. Join in the fun! Just off of Interstate 80, Truckee, known as the Gateway to the Sierra, is easily accessible and offers many lodging options. For lodging and further information, call the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-2757. |
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