Fall Events: Shasta Cascade

UpStateCA (the vast northeast corner of California, also known as the Shasta Cascade region) is California’s hidden gem.

In autumn, vibrant pockets of fall color brighten lakes, rivers and forests, which attract every type of outdoor recreation one can imagine. This is an outdoor paradise for anglers, hikers, boaters, photographers, RVers, backpackers, off-roaders, mountaineers, sightseers, hunters, wildlife viewers and anyone out for an adventure.

Twenty percent of California’s landmass is contained within the Shasta Cascade – an area the size of Connecticut – yet UpStateCA comprises less than a percent of the state’s population.

It’s an area the size of Connecticut with, Mt. Shasta, Lassen Peak, Shasta Lake, six national forests, 11 state and national parks and California’s most spectacular footbridge (Sundial Bridge), but with fewer people than live in Bakersfield.

Given all those outdoor wonders, the lucky few who reside in UpStateCA know how to celebrate, and they do so throughout Autumn at these events:

• Sept. 3 & 10 – Sunset Through the Trees Run
• Sept. 7 – Fashion Show Gala
• Sept. 7 – Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire
• Sept. 14 – Family 2nd Saturday
• Sept. 14-15 – Balloonfest 2019
• Sept. 21 – Redding Beer and Wine Festival
• Sept. 27 – Best Sci-Fi International Film Festival at the Cascade
• Sept. 28 – Redding Fire Festival
• Sept. 28 – Oroville Salmon Festival
• Sept. 29-Oct. 13 – Riverfront Playhouse Frankenstein
• Oct. 5 – Manton Apple Festival
• Oct. 12 – Big Bike Weekend
• Oct. 12 – Lemurian Classic
• Oct. 12 – McCloud Harvest Festival
• Oct. 12 – Susanville Rails-To-Trails Festival
• Oct. 12 – Quincy Mountain Harvest Brewfest
• Oct. 12 – Trinity River Salmon Festival
• Oct. 13 – Burney Falls Heritage Day
• Oct. 18 – Think Pink Week
• Oct. 18 – Redding Roots Revival Festival
• Oct. 19 – Return of the Salmon Festival
• Oct. 19 – Sac River Trail Run
• Oct. 20 –Ron White at the Civic
• Oct. 30 – Viva MOMIX at the Cascade
• Nov. 1 – Roses and Rust Vintage Market
• Nov. 10 – SWITCHFOOT at the Civic
• Nov. 16 – Two Peaks Run
• Throughout Fall: Plumas County Barn Quilt Tour

Direct flights to the Shasta Cascade Visitors land daily in Redding, from San Francisco and LAX on United Airlines. By land, drive north on Interstate 5, east on CA-44 or west on CA-299 or ride Amtrak to Redding.

For an off-the-beaten-path experience where people celebrate nature in one of California’s most beautiful places, visit Redding and the Shasta Cascade.