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2015 Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento

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Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento

 

I have my favorites when it comes to entertaining events in Sacramento.  Ranking high on the list is Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento, which annually occurs over Labor Day weekend in historic Old Sacramento. 

Last year, the event was cancelled due to the drought.  That’s because during Gold Rush Days, Old Sacramento’s cobblestone streets are covered over with dirt.  There are horses, cowboys and a plethora of Old West characters, along with gun fights, stage coach races and many other activities which populate the dirt covered streets. 

In 2014 it was the cleanup of the streets after the event, requiring a great deal of water to clean old town streets, which gave reason to curtail the event.  However, this year they have found a way to avoid the use of fresh water by using reclaimed water instead.

So, if you enjoy Old West theatrics, melodramas and re-enactments in a historical setting, then plan to spend time In Old Sacramento over this Labor Day weekend, which begins Friday, September 4th and runs through Monday, September 7th.   

The four day event is always family friendly!

For more information on Old Sacramento’s Gold Rush Days, you can visit: The daily schedule at: www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com

 

I take pictures for the purpose of remembering fond times.  I do not impose copyright restrictions on this photo (or photos), so you may feel free to use, or distribute as you wish.  However, should you need a Real Estate Professional in the Greater Sacramento area, I hope that you will contact me by email or by visiting my website www.myrljeffcoat.com - Thank You!

 

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Comments(24)

Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Myrl-Sounds like Old Sacramento really gets into the spirit of things. Pretty cool.

Aug 14, 2015 10:50 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

William Feela  - No doubt about it, the Gold Rush days were raucous and they were hard.  It's fun to travel in time to revisit them for awhile, but like you, I'm glad I'm living in current times.

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert - Gold Rush Days were fascinating for me to study in school as well.  Especially since I live in the midst of where it all happened.  Coloma, the gold discovery site is less than 40 miles from my home.

Aug 14, 2015 11:18 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Sheila Anderson - I'm glad they found a way to cleanup the streets afterward that is reasonably drought friendly.  Last year, the community really missed Gold Rush Days.

Kim Johnson - I'm glad you had some time that you dwelled here.  Coral Gables isn't exactly a bad place to live however.

Sharon Lee - The Old Sacramento part of town is always delightful to visit; but Gold Rush Days is truly an adventure.

Aug 14, 2015 11:22 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This sounds like a very fun event, I can see why you look forward to it every year!

Aug 15, 2015 01:51 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Aug 15, 2015 07:55 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Myrl,

Sounds like a wonderful event to attend and I wish I could be there to enjoy. 

As a side note I just saw on ABC news there are numerous wild fires going on right now in CA. hopefully none are near you? 

Aug 15, 2015 08:47 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Myrl I could have sworn I commented about this great post yesterday I probably did not push the 'post' button:)).... weird...

Anyway I loved reading so many books about the Gold Rush Days as I was growing up, I would have loved  or should I say envisioned myself living in that time period and chasing after the dream of finding the riches in the ground:)), Endre

Aug 15, 2015 12:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for telling us about Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento.

 

Aug 15, 2015 12:14 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It sounds like a grand event Myrl and one that everyone should have on their calendars in Sacremento.

Aug 15, 2015 12:48 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Some people forget Sacramento was where it all began Myrl Jeffcoat 

Aug 15, 2015 04:10 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

It only makes sense to use reclaimed water for the street cleanup. Hope the event is attended by many!

Aug 16, 2015 07:20 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

 I hope you have a great SUnday evening! and a great start to the week!

Aug 16, 2015 09:27 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Myrl Jeffcoat 

This looks like tons of fun. Hope you have a wonderful week. 

Aug 16, 2015 01:33 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Have an outstanding week with your camera in hand.

Aug 16, 2015 11:19 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Sounds like fun, Myrl Jeffcoat so glad they are still having Gold Rush Days despite the drought.

Aug 16, 2015 11:51 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I would thoroughly enjoy this event Myrl. What I really love about your blog is that you are forever inspiring others - could it be because of this location and inspiration becomes a natural phenomenon? Gold Rush Seekers were inspired and they rushed in to claim their gold. I love the photo and how you tell the story. You are an inspiration too!

Aug 17, 2015 02:17 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Myrl, 

It is excellent to hear this Gold Rush days festival is back in operation after being cancelled last year. 

Aug 17, 2015 06:30 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Hi Mryl,

I attended the Gold Rush Day's in Sacramento years ago and really enjoyed it...  they really make everything look and feel authentic! 

BTW....  Your Gold Rush Days Photo is Awesome!

Aug 17, 2015 10:27 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That would be really fun!  So much interesting history there.  Glad to hear they can keep the streets clean and keep the event going.

Aug 17, 2015 11:09 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Myrl, Gold Rush days are this weekend as you know. Are you going to be attending? 

Sep 02, 2015 06:08 AM