Quickly becoming a feel-good summer mainstay, Downtown Truckee Thursdays brings music, vendors, food and fun to Historic Downtown Truckee every week through August 19.

The 10-week series was launched three years ago by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association in an effort to highlight and revitalize the town and underscore a ‘Think Local’ mentality. Offering a host of children’s activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of all ilk, it’s no wonder this lively weekly event is on both locals’ and visitors’ must-do list.

“It’s something the community really responds to,” explains Andy Mond, Truckee Thursday’s event manager. “Truckee Thursdays is an event that truly brings alive the Think Local, Be Local, Buy Local premise in a low-key way that is fun and entertaining for the whole family.”

Road Closure Increases Safety
This year, following requests by the event organizers and the public for increased safety, Donner Pass Road will be closed for each week's event. Starting at 5 p.m., parking will be free in the JAX and Beacon parking lots as well as areas surrounding the road closure perimeter.

With free parking, folks stroll through the downtown district, popping into its interesting shops, sampling food and wine, listening to music at the train depot and catching up with friends and neighbors. Partnering with Kidzone Museum, kid-friendly activities abound including a bounce house, arts and crafts and much more.

Last year the 10-week event garnered over 7,000 attendees and event organizers expect a significant increase again this year. The summer-long event is funded by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association, the Town of Truckee, DBI Beverage and through sponsorships and participating vendor fees.

Truckee Thursdays Sponsors and Music Schedule
June 24: Truckee Thursdays, presented by The Cooking Gallery

Music by Downbeat, Non-Profit Partner High Fives

July 1: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Snowbomb

Music by Maxell, Partner Organization Truckee Recycling

July 8: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Carmel Gallery & Moody's Bistro & Lounge

Music by Ben Jammin's All Stars, Non-Profit Partner Lake Tahoe Music Festival

July 15: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Porter • Simon

Music by Subjektochange, Non-Profit Partner Relay for Life

July 22: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Canyon Springs

Music by Drop Theory, Non-Profit Partner KidZone Museum

July 29: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Bar of America

Music by Dead Winter Carpenters, Non-Profit Partner Tahoe Women's Services

August 5: Truckee Thursdays, presented by Donner Truckee Vet Hospital

Music by Quartet Minus One_Plus Some, Non-Profit Partner The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe

August 12: Truckee Thursdays, presented by White Buffalo & Gratitudes

Music by Crazy, Non-Profit Partners Pedal Truckee Trails and Truckee Donner Land Trust

August 19: Truckee Thursdays, presented by The Tourist Club & Burger Me
Music by Jo Mama, Non-Profit Partner Truckee Downtown Merchants Association

For more information about Downtown Truckee Thursdays visit www.truckeethursdays.com.