SAVE THE DATE: REDDING’S 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.
Redding Marathon | Photo Credit: Avery Rosenthal-Murray
January
Redding Marathon – January 18, 2026
Banff Film Festival | Cascade Theatre
February
Banff Mountain Film Festival – February 21, 2026
Redding Bridal Show – February 25, 2026
Glowing Wild | Photo Credit: Avery Rosenthal-Murray
March
Redding Home Show – March 14-15, 2026
Doggie Dash 5K Fun Run & Community Fair (the only certified pet-friendly race in NorCal) – March 28, 2026
Sundial Film Festival – March 21, 2026
Kool April Nites | Photo Credit: Brent Van Auken
April
Bigfoot Adventure Challenge (free biking/hiking/running challenge) – April 1 – May 31, 2026
Redding Cultural Cruise (art, history, and live music) – TBA
Glowing Wild (illuminated 10-acre Asian lantern festival) – TBA
Hops & Shops (walk, shop, and taste craft beer) – TBA
Redding Sportsman’s Expo – April 11-12, 2026
Poppy Festival (family-friendly day at Shasta State Historic Park) – April 12, 2025
Kool April Nites – April 18-27, 2025
- Kool April Nites Cruise – April 25, 2025
- Kool April Nites Big Show & Shine – April 26, 2025
Earth Day Festival – April 19, 2025
Redding Rodeo | Photo Credit: Christopher Michael Everett
May
Western Classic Trail Shoot (world’s largest 3-D archery competition) – May 2-4, 2025
Shasta Celtic Arts and Crafts Fair (a plein air art competition) – May 3-4, 2025
Lemurian Classic (epic Redding mountain bike race) – May 10, 2025
Roots & Rhythm Festival (live music, lawn games, BBQ, and more) – May 10, 2025
Redding Fire Festival (cirque, fire dancing, and pyrotechnics) – May 10, 2025
Redding Rodeo – May 14-27, 2025
Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast (the nation’s largest outdoor community pancake breakfast) – May 16, 2025
Redding Rodeo Parade – May 17, 2025
Redding Trail Mixer (education & camaraderie w/ free food & drink)
Vine & Dine for Parks (fundraising dinner for City of Redding Park)
Whiskeytown Memorial Weekend Regatta – May 24-25, 2025
Shasta Renaissance and Fantasy Faire – May 24-25, 2025
Bacon and Brewfest – May 30, 2025
Sundial Splash | Photo Credit: Christopher Michael Everett
June
Redding Health Expo – June 7, 2025
Redding Health Expo Run – June 7, 2025
Taste of Redding – June 8, 2025
Taste of History (dinner, dancing, & a good time benefitting Shasta Historical Society) – June 14, 2025
Shasta District Fair – June 18-22, 2025
Summer Solstice Yoga on the Sundial Bridge – June 20, 2025
Brews by the Bridge – June 21, 2025
Freedom Festival | Photo Credit: Nolan Erickson
July
Freedom Festival (4th of July celebration on the Redding Civic lawn) – July 4, 2026
Firecracker 5K Run – July 4, 2026
Lake Redding Regatta | Photo Credit: Avery Rosenthal
August
Lake Redding Regatta – August 1-2, 2026
Redding Roots Revival | Photo Credit: Justin Olsen
September
Redding Beer & Wine Festival – September 20, 2025
Redding Roots Revival Music Festival – September 26-28, 2025
Honey Bee Festival – September 27-28, 2025
Stillwater Pow Wow | Photo Credit: Brent Van Auken
October
Stillwater Pow Wow – October 3-5, 2025
Oktoberfest at Turtle Bay – October 11, 2025
Big Bike Weekend – October 11-12, 2025
NorCal Golden Palooza – October 18, 2025
Hawes Haunts at Historic Hawes Farms
Dreams of Darkness Haunted House
Garden of Lights | Photo Credit: Brent Van Auken
November
Turkey Trot – November 27, 2025
California Chocolate Expo – November 15-16, 2025
Redding Garden of Lights – November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Cascade Christmas (annual Christmas production at Cascade Theatre) – November 21-23, 28-30, 2025
Christmas Tree Lighting | Photo Credit: Danny Orloff
December
Redding Christmas Tree Lighting – December 5, 2025
Jingle Bell Fun Run – December 5, 2025
Redding Lighted Christmas Parade – December 6, 2025
New Year’s Eve at Redding Garden of Lights – December 31, 2025
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 [email protected].
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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