Truckee Thursdays

Truckee Thursdays, is a Downtown Truckee annual summer event that happens each Thursday evening during the months of June, July, and August.

The Truckee Thursdays Facebook page, describes this event as: "... 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. Offering a host of children's activities, live music, art, the Foothills Farmers Market, a beer garden and vendors of all like..." 

Elevation Hoops at Truckee Thursdays 

Dates and Times for 2024

The 2024 dates of this event are from June 20 to August 15, 2024 (Typically mid June to mid August each year). No event on Thursday, July 4th!

The time of the event, is from 5:00pm - 8:30pm each week. 

Free Shuttle

Parking can be tough with the popularity of this event, so a great idea is to take the free shuttle bus to the event and back!

Check the 2024 schedule for the shuttle bus! (coming soon!)

Event Awards

In the 2016 Best of North Tahoe and Truckee this event won the following award:

• Best Community Event or Festival - This is huge as there are so many different events in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area.


• In prior years, it won Best Place to people watch - This is so true! It is fun just to wander the street and people watch. Locals that live in Truckee will definitely run into friends each week, and it is a great place to network with business acquaintances as well. For me, each time that I go, I just love to watch all the dogs and puppies as well. It is a Dog Friendly Event, and lots of people bring their leashed dogs and puppies to socialize them. (See my Truckee Dog Information page for all the details about owning a dog in Truckee!)

Foothill Farmers Market

The Foothills Farmers Market is set up on Truckee Thursdays as the 2nd opportunity each week of the summer for people to purchase certified farm fresh organic fruits and vegetables.

To find out about the benefits of shopping at a local Farmers Market and the dates and times for the other area markets, check out my Truckee Farmers Market page! 

Live Music

Each Thursday evening throughout the summer months, there is Live Music near the Train Depot that you can enjoy while you wander the street and enjoy the event.

New in 2013 - Featuring a new "Corner Stage" next to Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats on the corner of Bridge and Donner Pass. 

2024 Music Line Up (Coming Soon!)

For more information about the Mission and Causes of the various Non Profit Organizations, please check out my Truckee Non Profit Organizations and my Lake Tahoe Non Profit Organization pages.

Live Music by "Drop Theory" on July 14, 2011 at Truckee Thursday.