Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival

Truckee will be brimming with art and activity during the 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival Saturday through Monday , September 4-6, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm each day.

The Arts & Crafts Labor Day Fair features many local artists including our Tahoe Donner favorites, Olaf and Elizabeth Carmel. This talented couple are Sierra-based photographers specializing in unique and expressive landscapes. Make sure you visit thier newly expanded  (2600 sq ft) Carmel Gallery, located at 9940 Donner Pass Road.

Hosted by the Truckee Downtown Merchant’s Association, this free event welcomes everyone to browse and shop among the original work of artists and crafters from across the western United States showcasing their handcrafted creations including original photography, jewelry, sculptures, ceramics and much more.

Taking place in downtown Truckee’s walkable historic mountain setting, on the closed street of Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church Street, the unique event locale offers something for everyone, whether you want to visit the town’s first jail, meet and patronize artists and craftspeople, stroll along the river, shop among the many independent boutique stores or eat at any one of over a dozen restaurants.

For more information about the Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival, contact the Truckee Downtown Merchant’s Association at (530) 587-3161.