SAVE THE DATE: REDDING’S 2026 ANNUAL EVENT GUIDE

Looking to experience the best of Redding? Our annual events showcase everything that makes Northern California’s outdoor playground special – from classic cars to trail runs, rodeos to holiday celebrations.

Each year, these signature events bring together locals and visitors to celebrate our community’s unique culture, outdoor lifestyle, and small-town charm.

Your Guide to Redding’s Annual Events

Grab your calendar and get ready for a year of adventure!

Check back often – we’ll add new events and specific dates throughout the year.

January

Redding Marathon – January 17, 2027

February

Sundial Film Festival – February 27, 2027

Banff Mountain Film Festival – TBA

March

Redding Home Show – TBA

Doggie Dash 5K Fun Run & Community Fair (the only certified pet-friendly race in NorCal) – TBA

Redding Trail Mixer (education & camaraderie w/ free food & drink) – TBA

April

Bigfoot Adventure Challenge (free biking/hiking/running challenge) – April 1 – May 31, 2026

Redding Cultural Cruise (art, history, and live music) – TBA

Hops & Shops (walk, shop, and taste craft beer) – TBA

Redding Sportsman’s Expo – TBA

Poppy Festival (family-friendly day at Shasta State Historic Park) – TBA

Kool April Nites – April 16-25, 2027

• Kool April Nites Cruise – April 23, 2027
• Kool April Nites Big Show & Shine – April 24, 2027

Earth Day Festival – TBA

May

Glowing Wild (illuminated 10-acre Asian lantern festival) – May 1 – June 28, 2026

Western Classic Trail Shoot (world’s largest 3-D archery competition) – TBA

Shasta Celtic Arts and Crafts Fair (a plein air art competition) – TBA

Taste of History (dinner, dancing, & a good time benefitting Shasta Historical Society) – TBA

Lemurian Classic (epic Redding mountain bike race) – May 9, 2026

Roots & Rhythm Festival (live music, lawn games, BBQ, and more) – May 9, 2026

Redding Fire Festival (cirque, fire dancing, and pyrotechnics) – May 9, 2025

Redding Rodeo – May 13-16, 2026

Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast (the nation’s largest outdoor community pancake breakfast) – May 15, 2026

Redding Rodeo Parade – May 16, 2026

Whiskeytown Memorial Weekend Regatta – May 23-24, 2026

Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire – May 23-24, 2026

June

Redding Health Expo – June 13, 2026

Redding Health Expo Run – June 13, 2026

Taste of Redding – June 14, 2026

Shasta District Fair – June 17-21, 2026

Bacon and Brewfest – June 19, 2026

Summer Solstice Yoga on the Sundial Bridge – June 20, 2026

Brews by the Bridge – TBA

July

Freedom Festival (4th of July celebration on the Redding Civic lawn) – July 4, 2026

Firecracker 5K Run – July 4, 2026

August

Lake Redding Regatta – August 1-2, 2026

Redding Bridal Show – August 2, 2026

IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California – August 16, 2026

September

Redding Beer & Wine Festival – TBA

Redding Roots Revival Music Festival – September 11-12, 2026

Honey Bee Festival – September 26-27, 2026

October

Stillwater Pow Wow – October 2-4, 2026

Oktoberfest at Turtle Bay – TBA

Big Bike Weekend – TBA

NorCal Golden Palooza – October 3, 2026

Hawes Haunts at Historic Hawes Farms

Dreams of Darkness Haunted House

November

Turkey Trot – November 26, 2026

California Chocolate Expo – November 14, 2026

Redding Garden of Lights – Thanksgiving – New Years

Cascade Christmas (annual Christmas production at Cascade Theatre) – TBA

December

Redding Christmas Tree Lighting – December 4, 2026

Jingle Bell Fun Run – TBA

Redding Lighted Christmas Parade – TBA

Santa Pub Crawl – TBA

New Year’s Eve at Redding Garden of Lights – December 31, 2026

Do you know of an annual Redding event we missed or have updated information for an existing event? Please let us know! Shoot us an email at info@visitredding.com.

Note: Event dates will be added as they are confirmed. Some events may be subject to change or cancellation. Please check with Visit Redding for the most current information.

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