Grab your sunscreen, your reusable shopping bag, and maybe a lawn chair or two, because Nevada County is pulling out all the stops this June. From jazz under the pines to vintage car drooling downtown, there’s no shortage of small-town sparkle this month. Whether you’re craving community vibes, toe-tapping tunes, or just need a good excuse to get out of the house, there’s an event on the calendar with your name on it.
38th Annual Grass Valley Car Show
It’s chrome, it’s classy, it’s cruising through downtown Grass Valley. The 38th Annual Grass Valley Car Show brings out everything from muscle cars to nostalgic dreamboats. Free to attend and loaded with automotive eye candy, this one’s a staple of summer around here.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Downtown Grass Valley
Admission: Free
Movie Under the Pines
Bring a blanket and your favorite snacks because it’s movie night—outdoors, under the stars, with the tall pines standing in for theater walls. Free entry, fresh air, and zero overpriced popcorn. Can’t beat that.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Bandshell @ Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City
Admission: Free
Honey Hills Fest
This one’s got all the local flavor—music, food, and vendors you could ever want. If you’re looking to support local or just want to sip something cold while people-watching in the sunshine, Honey Hills has your vibe.
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Bandshell @ Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City
Admission: Free
Saqi Live at the Bandshell
If you’ve never heard live music at the amphitheater in Nevada City, you’re missing out. Saqi brings an eclectic, global groove that makes it impossible to sit still. And yep—still free.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Bandshell @ Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City
Admission: Free
Jazz Picnic with Sierra Jazz Society
Class it up with a picnic blanket and some smooth jazz. Bonus points if your wine comes with a cork, not a screw cap or out of a box. It’s mellow, musical, and all kinds of charming (a.k.a perfect for date night.)
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bandshell @ Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City
Admission: Free
Nevada City Classic – Bike Race
This isn’t your average neighborhood bike ride. It’s one of the most iconic pro cycling races in the country. Bring the kids, cheer loud, and let the adrenaline wash over you—spectating is a sport too, okay?
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Location: Downtown Nevada City
Admission: Free
Nevada County Nursery Crawl
Calling all plant parents: it’s time to grow your collection! Tour 16 local nurseries and discover everything from succulents to shady perennials. Each location will be having sales and giveaways! It’s the perfect excuse to buy “just one more” fern.
Plus visit 6 or more nurseries to be entered in a raffle for a prize! Just print the nursery checklist here (or pick one up at your first stop), have each nursery stamp it, and turn it in at the last one you visit.
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Various locations in Nevada County
Holbrooke Hotel Wedding Open House
Planning a wedding, trying to drop a hint or just love nosy peeks inside historic buildings? This open house has cake samples, vendor meetups, and serious old-town charm.
Zero pressure, 100% Pinterest-worthy.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Holbrooke Hotel
212 W Main Street, Grass Valley
Admission: Free
Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
Perfect for plaid shirts and impromptu foot-tapping. This 4-day celebration of all things bluegrass has jam sessions, workshops, and plenty of banjo pickin’. You’ll probably leave with at least one new appreciation for a stringed instrument.
Dates: Thursday, June 12 – Sunday, June 15, 2025
Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds
Admission: Tickets available here
Zepparella
All-Female Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Zepparella is a powerhouse quartet delivering electrifying renditions of Led Zeppelin classics. Known for their high-energy performances and musical prowess, this all-female tribute band captures the essence of Zeppelin’s legacy. Expect to hear iconic tracks like “Dazed and Confused,” “Immigrant Song,” and “When the Levee Breaks.”
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center
325 Spring St, Nevada City
Tickets: minersfoundry.org or at the door
The Floyd
Award-Winning Pink Floyd Tribute
The Floyd is an acclaimed tribute band renowned for their meticulous recreations of Pink Floyd’s most cherished recordings. Formed in 2012, this six-piece ensemble is celebrated for their musicality, chemistry, and attention to detail. Their performances feature spectacular concert lighting and pristine audio, presented with a quadrophonic surround twist, offering an immersive experience that transports audiences into the world of Pink Floyd.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Center for the Arts
314 W Main St, Grass Valley
Tickets: thecenterforthearts.org
Library Events for the Win
Family Movie Night
The Wizard of Oz hits the screen at Grass Valley Library, complete with cozy vibes and rainbow-themed fun.
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Grass Valley Library
Mill Street, Grass Valley
Admission: Free
Queer Reads Book Club
This month’s pick: Transgender History by Susan Stryker. Held at Gold Vibe Kombuchary—because book clubs are better with kombucha.
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Gold Vibe Kombuchary
12615 Charles Dr, Grass Valley
Admission: Free
Crafternoon
DIY magic for all ages at Bear River Library. One week it’s wind chimes, the next it’s who-knows-what, but it’s always a fun mess.
Dates: Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bear River Library Community Room
Admission: Free
Paws to Read
Kids read to therapy dogs, and yes, it’s as heart-melting as it sounds.
Dates: June 2025 (contact your local library for their date)
Locations: Bear River Library, Madelyn Helling Library, Grass Valley Library
Admission: Free
Seriously, Nevada County knows how to summer. Whether you’re chasing free family fun, in need a fun and unique date night, or seeking community connections, June is where it’s at.
Be sure to save this list, share it with your friends, and maybe even pencil in a few “just for me” outings—because you deserve to soak up the season.
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For more information and to see more upcoming events:
Grass Valley Downtown Association Events
Nevada County Fairgrounds Events
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