I can usually place myself in the midst of any activity, and have a great time. When word came out a few weeks ago, that Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento was canceled this year, because of our drought, I was disappointed. However, I knew multiple tons of dirt placed on cobblestone streets, required regular water truck visits to keep dust down, and the cleanup required afterward, couldn't be justified, while California dwells in severe drought.
When a few days after the cancellation, it was announced Old Sacramento would host "Americana in Old Sacramento," in hopes of alleviating the loss of Gold Rush Days, I was on-board. I hoped there would be a full venue of activities, even if sans dirt on the cobblestones.
This morning I spent a couple hours in Old Sacramento, waiting for something to happen. Alas, nothing came close to even my mildest expectations. I came away thinking, how can I put a positive spin on that!
On the local news this evening, even store and business owners in Old Sacramento were down on this holiday weekend activities. I think we understood Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento would be difficult to match, but imagination could have replaced the dirt on the cobblestones, to create much more of an event than what I witnessed today!
I'm thinking positive about next year, folks! I forecast an early, wet California winter season. I hope the gods see it my way and agree. And, I hope next year, we will have a fully robust return of Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento for Labor Day Weekend!
In this scene of Old Sacramento. You might think that is dirt ramping up to street level. Alas, it is dead grass, due to the drought. In normal years, that area would be green!
As part of Americana in Old Sacramento, a few vintage buses were put out on display in front of the History Center.
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