Event Spotlight: Gold Rush Street Faire
When you work hard in life, it’s just as important to take time away from the daily hustle to enjoy traveling somewhere scenic, exciting, and new. When you’re overdue for a well-deserved break, a trip to beautiful Murphys, California will provide you with the access to stunning landscapes, outdoor adventure, and in-town entertainment you’ve been looking for! Murphys also happens to be a vacation destination on the map that’s rich in history and if you and your traveling crew are heading this way in October, you’ll be right on time to celebrate that unique past when you attend the annual Gold Rush Street Faire in town.
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Make the Most of Festival Fun in Good Company
The Murphys Gold Rush Street Faire will be marking its 31st year of bringing visitors and locals alike together in the name of honoring the area’s fascinating gold rush past. Those who attend are invited to eat, drink, and celebrate in good company on October 5, 2024. This year, the Gold Rush Street Faire will once again be held on Main Street in Murphys with roads being closed down to create a safe and welcoming pedestrian mall. This Gold Rush town sets an idyllic scene for this fall event as leaves begin to change colors and comfortable seasonal weather makes it easy to want to linger and check out everything there is to see and do. The Murphys Gold Rush Street Faire is designed to be a family-friendly event guests can enjoy that doubles as an annual fundraiser for the local youth sports initiatives at Feeney Park as well as scholarships for local high school students looking to continue their studies with a focus on agriculture at the collegiate level.
What to Enjoy When You Drop By
Murphys-bound travelers planning on experiencing the annual Gold Rush Street Faire for themselves have a lot to look forward to upon arrival. This popular event typically hosts upward of 60 artisans on-site, giving attendees plenty of options when it comes to browsing unique handcrafted goods available to admire or purchase. Here, you’ll find everything from original clothing and fine art on display to jewelry, ceramics, and fibers alongside metalworks available to enjoy. Live music is always a part of the Gold Rush Street Faire experience as well and when cravings come calling, there’s no shortage of choices when you want to make sure your visit includes mouthwatering moments. In years past, food options on-site at the Murphys Gold Rush Street Faire have included fresh lemonade and Vietnamese spring rolls served up by Dao’s Delights as well as trip-tip pit barrel barbecue sandwiches that are provided by Feeney Park volunteers. Whether you stop by for a few hours or spend the entire day at the fair, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
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