Summer 2026 Events Guide: Fairs, Food, Music & Family Fun in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou & Trinity Counties
- Rex Ballard
- 4 hours ago
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Northern California’s North State is shaking off the last of spring and diving headfirst into summer with a lineup of fairs, festivals, markets, and community celebrations. From Redding’s Sculpture Park to Yreka’s Golden City Days and everything in between, here’s your complete, no-fluff guide to the biggest upcoming public events in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties. Mark your calendars, grab the kids (or the dog), and get ready for some classic NorCal good times.
Redding & Shasta County – The Big Show
Redding is leading the charge with several marquee events that draw crowds from across the region.
Taste of Redding 2026 Sunday, June 14 • 12–4 PM • Redding Sculpture Park / City Hall area - Sample bites from the area’s best restaurants, sip local wines and craft beers, and enjoy live music in one of downtown’s prettiest outdoor settings. Tickets are required and tend to sell out—grab yours early at tasteofredding.org or through Visit Redding.
Jim Gaffigan Comedy Show Monday, June 8 • Evening • Redding Civic Auditorium - The clean-comedy king brings his signature hot-pocket humor to Redding. Tickets and full details: reddingcivic.com.
Shasta District Fair June 17–21 • Shasta District Fair & Event Center, Anderson - This is the big one—rides, livestock shows, carnival food, live entertainment, and exhibits that celebrate everything great about Shasta County. Gates open around noon most days. Full schedule and ticket info: shastadistrictfairandeventcenter.com.
Other highlights: Sundial Splash (June 17), Bacon & Brewfest, and the brand-new IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on August 16. Main calendar: visitredding.com/events
Red Bluff & Tehama County – Small-Town Summer Vibes
Tehama keeps it local and family-friendly with weekly markets and classic circus fun.
American Crown Circus June 5–7 • Tehama County Fairgrounds, Red Bluff Trapeze artists, clowns, animals, and all the thrills under the big top. Perfect for kids of all ages.
Wednesday Night Summer Market (Red Bluff) Starts Wednesday, June 3, and runs weekly 5–8 PM downtown. Food trucks, live music, vendors, and kids’ activities turn downtown Red Bluff into a weekly block-party atmosphere.
Corning Tuesday Night Market Every Tuesday evening in Corning (just minutes from Red Bluff), Themed nights, food, and community fun all summer long.
Main calendar: redbluffchamber.com/events
Yreka & Siskiyou County – Golden Days & County Fair Season
Siskiyou is turning up the volume with back-to-back weekends of celebration.
Yreka Golden City Days June 20–21 • Downtown Yreka Father’s Day weekend car show, live music (including Skyler and the Sketchy Kids and Ian George), food vendors, and family activities. A true hometown festival.
Siskiyou Golden Fair June 24–28 • Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, Yreka Classic county fair with rides, exhibits, livestock, demolition derby vibes, and nightly entertainment. Dates shifted to late June for 2026—don’t miss it!
Bonus nearby: Yreka Farmers Market & Summer Concerts in the Park every Friday evening in June. Main calendar: discoversiskiyou.com/events or sisqfair.com
Weaverville & Trinity County – Mountain Market & Arts Scene
Trinity keeps it laid-back and artsy with weekly markets and monthly art walks.
Weaverville Certified Farmers Market Every Wednesday, 4–7 PM • Highland Arts Meadow, 691 Main St. Fresh local produce, crafts, live music, and that classic small-town feel. Runs through mid-October.
First Saturday Art Walk Saturday, June 6 (and first Saturday every month) • Downtown Weaverville, 5–8 PM Gallery openings, artist receptions, live music, and refreshments in historic downtown.
Other weekly happenings: Science on Tap, blacksmith classes at the Jake Jackson Museum, and more. Main calendar: visittrinity.com/calendar or weavervilleca.org/calendar-of-events
Pro Tips from Shasta Unfiltered
Tickets & Weather: Fairs and ticketed events like Taste of Redding sell out—buy early. Check websites for rain dates or heat advisories.
Stay in the Know: Bookmark the official tourism sites listed above or set reminders on Eventbrite.
Support Local: These events are run by volunteers, chambers, and fair boards—bring cash for vendors, tip the bands, and tell your friends.
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory for the North State. Whether you’re craving fair rides, farm-fresh strawberries, or just a night of live music under the stars, there’s something for every Redding, Red Bluff, Yreka, and Weaverville local (and visitor) to enjoy.
Got an event we missed? Drop it in the comments or email contact@shastaunfiltered.com. We’ll keep the list updated.
See you out there—stay unfiltered.
