It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Susanville and this weekend is packed with event after event to help celebrate the season. Craft fairs, fireworks, parades, live performances and the festival of lights are just a few of the fun things on the calendar this Friday and Saturday.
Fairgrounds Craft Fair
The Lassen County Fair’s annual Holiday Craft Fair is a huge two day event featuring everything from hand-crafted wooden toys to homemade maple syrup and steam punk jewelry. It is the perfect place to shop for that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas shopping list.
Crafters fill up several buildings on the fairgrounds; Jensen Hall and the Commercial, Floral, Industrial buildings are stuffed with great gift ideas.
The show opens on December 5th from 4:00p.m. to 8:00 and on Saturday doors will be open from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Victims of Crime Hobby Craft Fair
Also at the fairgrounds is the 25th annual Lassen Family Services and the California Correctional Center Victims of Crime Hobby Craft Fair and Auction.
You can find something for everyone while helping out a good cause; clocks, toys, belt buckles, redwood jewelry boxes, benches, picnic tables and a redwood playhouse are just some of the handmade items.
Camp inmates donated their own time and supplies to produce craft items.
All of the donated hobby crafts will be displayed at the fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday as part of the Lassen County Fair’s holiday craft fair; on Friday, December 5th from 4:00 to 8:00p.m. and Saturday, December 6th from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. The live auction begins at 1:00 Saturday afternoon.
Follow this link for more information and pictures of the some of the hobby craft items.
Humane Society Wreaths
The Lassen Humane Society is again selling fresh, handcrafted and adorned wreaths as a fundraiser. Wreaths start at $35 and Swags at $20. You can call to order at 257-4555 or visit the Humane Society’s booth at the Fairgrounds Craft Fair.
Old Fashion Country Christmas Crafts Faire
On both Friday and Saturday the Soaring Eagle Blue Star Moms Old Fashioned Country Christmas Craft Faire will be held at the Veteran’s Hall 1205 Main St. The funds from the booth space will go to the Blue Star Moms to assist them with their activities on behalf of our military.
There will be ornaments, wood, glass, ceramics, needlepoint, jewelry and a host of other unique gifts to buy. On Saturday Lia Knight from KSUE will broadcasting live Saturday 10:00a.m. till 3:00.
Festival of Lights
Friday, Saturday and Sundays throughout December the Lassen County Fair is hosting its ‘Holiday Festival of Lights’ exhibition at the fairgrounds.
The displays are built by different local groups, organizations and individuals for the public to drive through and ‘oooooh and ahhhhhhh’ at during the season. The massive display of holiday cheer is also a stop on the annual Kiwanis Senior Light Tour.
Friday and Saturday gates are open 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. On Sunday gates are open 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Drive thru the fairway and see holiday light displays, donations are accepted.
Westwood celebrates the holidays Friday night with Christmas in the Mountains. Come rain, shine or snow storm, everyone is invited to the community center at 6:00p.m. to watch the lighting of the tree followed by a light parade celebrating the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, after which Santa wants to meet all the children of Westwood.
There will be photos with Santa at the Community Center along with crafts and food vendors.
Chocolate Festival
Saturday, the Lassen County Arts Council will be holding their annual Chocolate Festival from 10:00 – 3:00 at 807 Cottage St.
The fundraiser benefits the Arts Council’s year-round programs including workshops, artist receptions and special events.
Beautiful and unique gifts, handcrafted by local artists, will be on sale at the gallery and the Arts Council will also be selling boxes of fine chocolates. For only $5.00 you can fill a box with chocolates of your choice from an assortment of handmade candy.
Doors will be open from 10:00 to 3:00 at the Arts Council’s gallery, 807 Cottage Street.
Magical Country Christmas
The Magical Country Christmas in uptown Susanville. The biggest holiday celebration in Lassen County! From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., in Historical Uptown Susanville. Come and enjoy a parade, live entertainment, food and beverages. Click here to read more about the uptown Christmas event.
Susanville City Kickette Performance
Saturday evening J and J Performing Arts will present the 2014 Susanville City Kickette Christmas Extraordinaire at 7:00 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Hall. For more information, please call (530) 260-1575 or visit jandjperformingarts.com.
Have a great holiday weekend everyone!
