Truckee Cultural District

Truckee Cultural District Truckee is one of the most beautiful California Cultural Districts, catalyzing arts and creativity.

09/19/2026

Truckee Cultural District booth at Town of Truckee Block Party
-Celebrating downtown Truckee cultural history/roots through our heritage apple orchards, still fruit producing 100+ years later.
-Truly Tree to Table
-Featuring 6 local bakeries in a Heritage Apple Pie Baking Contest

The fabulous bakers who deserve credit:
Maria
Elizabeth
Kristy
Quinten
Jenny
Jenny

Special thanks to our judges:
Jen Callaway,
Jessica Penman,
Greg Zirbel,
Doug Appleton, Titus Home Property

And the winner is……
Jenny Smart, Baker/Owner Cornerstone Bakery
We all agreed! For her amazing pastry “dome”, intense natural apple flavor, and pure bakery magic.

There’s still time to view the Rural Lakescapes exhibit at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on display through the end of the m...
09/10/2026

There’s still time to view the Rural Lakescapes exhibit at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on display through the end of the month. The pieces in this collection are a true celebration of the lakes we love and the water this community is connected to so deeply.

Now we celebrate! The community is invited to an awards reception and photo exhibition on October 2 at the Truckee Tahoe...
09/08/2026

Now we celebrate! The community is invited to an awards reception and photo exhibition on October 2 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

Our judges had a hard task with so many amazing submissions for the Keep It Dark photo contest and we can’t wait to unveil the winning images.

Thank you to everyone who shared their view of Nevada County’s night skies and voted for their favorites!

08/27/2026

Awe. And your smallness. It’s what comes to mind when you see the Milky Way in real life.

Nevada County, you showed up in a big way for the and 70 local photographers captured and shaded their favorite moments from our dark skies. Fan voting is open thru Aug 28, so cast your vote (link in bio) for your favorite category and join us at the Awards Reception on October 2.

🎥: Blake Kessler at Martis Creek Lake, Truckee, CA

In partnership with Town of Truckee Nevada County Arts & Culture Truckee Cultural District The City Of Nevada City

Get your votes in before Friday ✨ There are some stunning photo submissions in the Keep It Dark Photo Contest this year....
08/24/2026

Get your votes in before Friday ✨ There are some stunning photo submissions in the Keep It Dark Photo Contest this year. Go show your favorites some love at VisitTruckee.com/keep-it-dark. The crowd favorite images in the amateur, professional and youth categories will be awarded October 2 at the Keep It Dark community reception held at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

Community voting ends Aug 28!

The Keep It Dark Photo Contest closed on August 12 with incredible submissions from amateur and professional photographe...
08/19/2026

The Keep It Dark Photo Contest closed on August 12 with incredible submissions from amateur and professional photographers alike. Now we need your help! It’s time to vote.

Cast votes for your pick at VisitTruckee.com/keep-it-dark. The crowd favorite images in the amateur, professional and youth categories will be awarded!

Community voting is open through Aug 28!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect night to get your shot, tonight is the night! A new moon and the annual Perseid ...
08/12/2026

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect night to get your shot, tonight is the night! A new moon and the annual Perseid Meteor shower. Get those last shots tonight, August 12, and submit your entry to the Keep It Dark photo contest.

Full contest details and submission form at VisitTruckee.com/keep-it-dark-contest

Over the next few nights, the sky above Truckee & Nevada County will get darker and darker until the new moon on August ...
08/10/2026

Over the next few nights, the sky above Truckee & Nevada County will get darker and darker until the new moon on August 12. It’s also just in time for the Perseid meteor shower and the deadline for the Keep It Dark Photo Contest closes August 12 at 11:59PM.

Go see the moon rise, then stay out a little later tonight. Let your eyes adjust and show us your starry night photos.

visittruckeetahoe.com/keep-it-dark-contest

Summer has a way of flying by…help us send off another amazing Truckee Thursdays season at the final event tonight, 8/6!...
08/06/2026

Summer has a way of flying by…help us send off another amazing Truckee Thursdays season at the final event tonight, 8/6!

Find our booth to meet two incredible local creatives: Sarah Poynter, a painter and visual artist, and Priya Hutner, local author and co-founder of Tahoe Lit Fest.

See you downtown!

Our night sky is still dark enough to photograph. That’s rare, and it’s worth showing off. The Keep It Dark Photo Contes...
08/05/2026

Our night sky is still dark enough to photograph. That’s rare, and it’s worth showing off. The Keep It Dark Photo Contest is happening now through August 12, with $2,000+ in prizes across 9 winners.

Two entries per person. All photos must be taken in Nevada County. Full details and entry at visittruckeetahoe.com/keep-it-dark-contest

📸 Allison Kalt

Visit Truckee-Tahoe Town of Truckee Nevada County Arts & Culture Truckee Cultural District The City Of Nevada City

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10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA
96161

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