Asphalt Cowboys’ 72nd Community BBQ once again turned Lake Redding Park into the North State’s biggest backyard cookout. If you rolled down Benton Drive on Sunday, September 13, and caught that first whiff of oak smoke and garlic bread, you already knew what was going on. The Asphalt Cowboys were at it again. They call it a Drive-Through BBQ, and yes sir, you can stay in the truck, hand over a ticket, and roll out with a plate of world-famous tri-tip or chicken, cowboy beans,

Lake Redding Regatta Returns August 1 - 2, 2026 (Photo courtesy of Visit Redding) REDDING, Calif. — The Lake Redding Regatta returns to the Sacramento River on August 1-2, 2026, continuing the modern revival of a cherished North State tradition that once ranked among Redding’s premier summer celebrations. The two-day event, hosted by Visit Redding in partnership with the Shasta Historical Society at Lake Redding Park (2225 Benton Drive), invites paddlers of all skill levels t

It was time for dog lovers to grab their beloved canines, leash ‘em up, strap on those running shoes, (don’t forget the H2O!) ..and head on out to Lake Redding Park for the Doggie Dash 5K run/race and Community Fair, held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and organized by the Haven Humane Society, with all proceeds going to the Society’s animals. The fundraising event was a full four hours of fun and frolic, with the Community Fair running from 9 to 1. The 5K run/race kicked off a