Kelly Ackley,
Chamber Executive Director
16th Annual Spring Show Event 2024, Saturday, April 27th at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Spring is near and you know what that means. It’s time for the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Show Event. You do not want to miss this year’s event. So many exciting things are planned. The chamber is now accepting applications for vendors. Applications are available online at www.lassencountychamber.org and in the chamber office. If you have any questions, please call the chamber at 530.257.4323.
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce has added a Chili Cook-Off to the fun stuff going on at their 2024 Spring Show, which will be held April 27th, from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. The Chili Cook-Off is a great way to promote your business or organization. People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice winners will receive cash prizes, a plaque and well-deserved bragging rights. Tasting Kits at the show will be $10. Entry fee to participate in the Chili Cook-Off is $35. Along with the chili there will be a live band and a cornhole tournament put on by the Lassen County Baggers. Want to Enter? Visit the Lassen County Chamber Office, online at www.lassencountychamber.org or call 530.257.4323.
Blue Star Moms present Bingo Convention Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6:00p.m., at the Veterans Hall. $5 per bundle (5 games), 200 bundles available. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
Benson’s Humble Homestead presents Breakfast on the Farm, Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 to 4:00p.m., at 712-960 Sunnyside Road, Janesville. The Waffle Bar is coming. Vendors, Waffle Bar, animals and so much more.
The Susanville Assembly of God presents Spring Fling Market Place on Friday, April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00p.m., and Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 to 2:00p.m., at Susanville Assembly of God, 473-465 Richmond Rd. N. Vendors wanted. For more information call 530.249.3702.
Lassen College Rodeo brings you Caleb Montgomery Concert and Album Release Party on Saturday, April 13th at the Lassen County Fairgrounds pavilion. Tickets are good for both the rodeo at 4:00p.m., and the concert at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Margie’s Book Nook, Bottle and Brush Art Bar, or Online. On Friday Rodeo is free admission and starts at 6:00p.m.
The Lassen County Fair and SusanvilleStuff presents the annual Susanville Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Kids from Susanville and the surrounding area are welcome to bring their Easter baskets to hunt for candy-filled Easter eggs! The gates open at 8:30a.m., and groups start at 9:00 with a different age group starting every 10 minutes. * 9:00 for Under 2, * 9:10 for Ages 2 to 4, * 9:20 for Ages 5 to 7, * 9:30 for Ages 8 to 10, * 9:00 to 10:00 Special Session for Kids with Special Capabilities. The Easter Bunny will be at the fairgrounds so bring your cameras for a photo opportunity. Each age group has a chance to find the ‘gold egg’ to be turned in for an Easter basket filled with assorted goodies and prizes. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets! The egg hunt will feature a special session for Children with Special Capabilities. This session will be held inside in a calmer environment. There will be sensory bins, balloons on eggs, toys and candy in eggs, safe spaces for wheelchairs and walkers to maneuver. For more information contact Ronda Hall (530) 260-0646. Admission to the event is free.
Save the Date. Soroptimist International of Susanville will be holding their Annual Margarita Fest on Saturday, May 3, 2024, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, Jensen Hall.
The Children’s Fair will be held on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 until 3:00p.m., at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, including dancers from local dance studios and costumed characters. Static displays of emergency vehicles and other fun things for kids to see will be around each corner at the fairgrounds. Dandy the Smokeless Dragon will be there, and Lassen Youth Football and Star Elite Cheer, Lassen Youth Soccer and the Lassen Aquatics will also be participating in the event. Admission is free. Would your group or organization like to have a booth at the Lassen County Children’s Fair? The last day to register is April 24th and you can click here to fill out a booth application form. For more information you can call the Lassen County Office of Education at 1.530.251.8711.
Monticola Club will be holding their Mother’s Day Brunch, May 11th from 10:00 to 12:00p.m., at the Monticola Club, 140 S. Lassen Street. A beautiful event for your mom, sister, aunt, daughter. There will be raffle baskets, spectacular food, friends, and live music (Violinist). Tickets available soon. Please contact, Naomi at 530.310.3496.
The 35th Lassen Jr. Fishing Derby has been set for Saturday, May 18th. Coveted prizes donated by community businesses and locals are handed out to the biggest catch of the day in each age group, along with sportsmanship awards.
Lassen County Farm Bureau Classic Golf Tournament 2024, Saturday May 18th. Shotgun starts at 9:00a.m., at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Lunch is Included. All proceeds benefit local youth scholarships, 4-H, FFA projects. $400 per four man team and $200 Hole Sponsor. You can sign up at the Clubhouse or contact Naomi at [email protected] or call 530.310.3496.
The Susanville Salvation Army will be holding the 3rd Annual Gary Felt Kilt Classic Gold Tournament, Saturday, June 1st. Save the date and watch for more to come. If you would like to donate an action item, sponsor a hole, or register a team, please call 530.257.0314. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Salvation Army.
The Bizz Running Company wants you to check out this awesome local race in Susanville on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Bizz Johnson’s Southside Scramble. Registration is open. 22K, 14K, or 7K. CA.
Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride – New in 2024, 14 Mile Mini-Squatch. For those of you who don’t want to ride the 94, 63, or 40-mile routes, how about a nice, leisurely 14-miler in the lower canyon on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Need something to do while your partner or friend tackles the short (40 mi), or full (94 mi) course? The Mini-Squatch is for you. Enjoy a mellow 14 mile round trip ride along the Bizz Johnson Trail with Brunch on the Bizz at the top. Lassengraveladventureride.com
All new for 2024. The Bizz Running Company is introducing the Bizz Johnson Express Half Marathon Relay. Bring your best running friend and run this fast half marathon course. Leg 1 starts with the Express Half Marathon and completes the first 7 miles. After going underneath Highway 36 and back up the other side, you’ll hand off to Leg 2 who will cruise the last 6.1 miles to the Finish Line at Hobo Camp. You can register for all Bizz Johnson Marathon Events on October 12-13, 2024, at https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Susanville/BizzJohnson.
