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Auburn Events Calendar
Discover festivals, concerts, markets, and celebrations throughout the year
Auburn's calendar is filled with authentic Gold Country experiences. As the “Endurance Capital of the World,” the town hosts legendary events like the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run and the Tevis Cup, while its historic Old Town and the Gold Country Fairgrounds anchor a year-round lineup of festivals, markets, parades, and art walks. Whatever season you visit, there's almost always something happening.
Spring brings the Gold Country Pro Rodeo and the SummerNight art festival; summer fills Old Town with classic cars on Cruise Nights and lights up the trails with endurance races; fall delivers the Gold Country Fair, the Auburn Wine, Ale & Food Festival, and the beloved Mountain Mandarin Festival; and winter closes the year with the Festival of Lights Parade. Below you'll find Auburn's signature annual events, followed by a calendar to help you plan around the dates of your visit. Festival dates shift slightly year to year, so check each event's official site for the exact schedule.
Auburn's Signature Annual Events
Recurring festivals, markets, and celebrations that define the Auburn calendar.
Auburn Old Town Certified Farmers Market
A certified farmers market with peak-season produce, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, and baked goods. Held Saturdays, 8am–12pm, year-round in Old Town Auburn.
Event details →Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
The world’s oldest 100-mile trail race, finishing at the Placer High School track in Auburn. Held annually on the last full weekend of June — check the official site for exact dates.
Event details →Tevis Cup (Western States Trail Ride)
A 100-mile-in-one-day equestrian endurance ride held since 1955 and finishing in Auburn. Held annually each summer (typically late July or August) — check the official site for exact dates.
Event details →Gold Country Fair
Auburn’s traditional county fair with carnival rides, a parade, livestock exhibits, entertainment, and food booths. Held annually in early September (around the weekend after Labor Day).
Event details →Mountain Mandarin Festival
A three-day celebration of Placer County’s foothill-grown mandarins with growers, food and artisan vendors, chef demos, and a kids zone. Held annually each November (the weekend before Thanksgiving).
Event details →Auburn Cruise Night
A free, family-friendly classic car event with 1972-and-older vehicles, music, and food vendors across Old Town. Held the second Friday of the month, 4–9pm, May through September.
Event details →Festival of Lights Parade
Auburn’s holiday lighted parade with illuminated floats, classic cars, bands, and Santa Claus through Downtown. Held annually in early December — check the official site for the exact date.
Event details →Auburn Wine, Ale & Food Festival
A “Sip & Stroll” tasting event through historic Auburn with wine, beer, and small bites from around 25 Sierra Foothills wineries, breweries, and restaurants. Held annually each October.
Event details →Gold Country Pro Rodeo
Auburn’s professional rodeo tradition since 1932, with bronc and bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, and mutton busting. Held annually each spring (typically April) — check the official site for exact dates.
Event details →SummerNight Downtown Art Walk
An arts festival transforming Downtown Auburn with local and regional artists, live music, merchant specials, and children’s activities. Held annually in early June (first Friday), 6–10pm.
Event details →Auburn Art Walk
An evening art event spanning Downtown and Old Town Auburn with local artists, galleries, and street musicians. Held on the third Fridays of July and September.
Event details →Gold Rush Days
A heritage festival recreating the 1850s Gold Rush era in Old Town Auburn with historic demonstrations, mining displays, period costumes, and living-history camps. Recurs annually — check the official site for current dates.
Event details →Market & Music in the Square
A Friday-evening downtown gathering with local artisan vendors and live music in Central Square. Held Fridays 5–9pm, April through October.
Event details →Auburn Summer Concert Series
Free family-friendly outdoor concerts under the oaks — bring a picnic, chairs, and a blanket for live music on summer evenings.
Event details →Party in the Park
An annual summer kickoff for the Sierra Foothills with live-music headliners, food, and family fun at Auburn Regional Park.
Event details →Auburn Symphony: Symphony & Art in the Park
Placer County’s premier community orchestra opens its season with an outdoor concert and art experience in the park.
Event details →Events Calendar
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Planning a trip around a specific event? Pair it with a stay at one of Auburn's hotels, inns, and B&Bs, explore the trails and attractions nearby, and round out the weekend with local dining. For festival dates and ticketing, always confirm with the event's official website.
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