April 18 - May 15

Truckee Downtown Merchant Association's (TDMA) 2011 design contest invites local artists to get their creative juices flowing and submit a design that captures this popular weekly summer event series. The winning design will be printed on t-shirts that will be sold throughout the summer.

The judging panel will select the winner based on the design that best captures the spirit of the event and downtown Truckee. To submit a contest entry, send the design by email to info@truckeethursdays.com or drop it off at the California Welcome Center located in the downtown train depot.

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June 16 - August 25
Every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Now in its fourth year, Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that beckons the community to enjoy some exuberant downtown summertime energy. Offering a host of children's activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of all ilk, it's no wonder this lively weekly event is on both locals' and visitors' must-do list.

With free parking starting at 5 p.m. every Thursday this summer, folks can stroll through the downtown district, pop ito its interesting shops, sampling food and wine, listen to music at the train depot and catch up with friends and neighbors. Non-profit partner Kidzone Museum, and it's Truckee Thursdays sponsor Alpine Meadows, will offer kid-friendly activities including a bounce house, arts and crafts and much more.

Download Truckee Thursdays Poster

June 16

Presented by Canyon Springs
Music by Dead Winter Carpenters
Partner Non-profit Organization is Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada

June 23

Presented by Dickson Realty
Music by One Track Mind
Partner Non-profit Organization is Truckee River Watershed Council

June 30

Presented by AAA
Music by Buster Blue
Partner Non-profit Organization is Relay for Life

July 7

Presented by Snowbomb
Music by Headphone Union
Partner Non-profit Organization is SiGBA

July 14

Presented by Bar of America at Pacific Crest Grill
Music by Drop Theory
Partner Non-profit Organization is Hi Fives

July 21

Presented by Clever Minds
Music by Quartet Minus One
Partner Non-profit Organization is Arts for the Schools

July 28

Presented by The Cooking Gallery and Dickson Realty
Music by Fearless Chicken
Partner Non-profit Organization is Truckee Trails Foundation

August 4

Presented by White Buffalo and Mo, Jo, & Zoe
Music by Emily Tessmer Band
Partner Non-profit Organization is Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe

August 11

Presented by Burger Me
Music by Jo Mama
Partner Non-profit Organization is Girls on the Run Sierras

August 18

Presented by Gratitudes/La Galleria
Music by Jelly Bread
Partner Non-profit Organization is Adventure Risk Challenge

August 25

Presented by Thin Air Motorsports
Music by Mama's Cookin'
Partner Non-profit Organization is Truckee High School Booster Club

If you are interested in participating as a vendor, musician, sponsor or non-profit, please contact info@truckeethursdays.com with your inquiry.

Download Food Vendor Application
Non-food Vendor Application

Thanks and see you this summer!