Redding, California has been the county seat since 1888 and is undergoing a revitalization of it's downtown area. You will find many unique shops, restaurants and entertainment in our new and changing downtown area.

Redding sits in the center of pristine forested mountain ranges on three sides, affording recreation and beauty for all to enjoy. The blue skies of our area bring the beauty of the surrounding mountains and the beautiful Sacramento River to enhance any lifestyle here in Shasta County. Our downtown area offer many a diversion from our recreataional lakes, waterfalls and State and National Parks. After a day of recreation and fun, head for the downtown area to enjoy good food, shopping and entertainment.

The year round calender of events, include:

• Kool April Nights ~ Antique Car Show with live music, great food, vendors and gorgeous classic cars. 
• Asphalt Cowboys ~ Breakfast for the Redding Rodeo Days celebration.
• Downtown Rodeo Parade ~ Redding Rodeo at it's best...put those boots on and come on down.
• MarketFest ~ Summer Festival on every Thursday 4:30 -9:00 from June through September...live bands, a farmer's market, fine food and beverages...children activities.
• Redding Beer & Wine Festival ~ brings art to the downtown area, with local art, gourmet foods, cooking demonstrations, winde and microbrewed beers.
• Swinging in the Streets - Redding Trade Club presents a street dance.
• Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting ~ community visit by Santa and the lighting of the City of Redding's Christmas Tree.
• WinterFest ~ Holiday Open House for downtown business, a business decorating contest, children's activities for Santa and live entertainment.

Downtown Redding is historic and changing. While maintain that historic presence we are renewing and changing. Redding downtown is becoming the community environment for enjoyment of touring music groups, theater and dance performances, art happenings, independent restaurants, and shopping are all offered at the core of the city. Evening are filled with the sounds of music and days are the hum of activity offering many place to shop, spa treatments and lunch at wonderfully unique restaurants.

Come and see downtown Redding today and start making it the happening place for you. It is happening and you don't want to be left out. See you there!