Gold Nugget Days: Honoring Ridge History and Tradition

Event Schedule

Gold Nugget Queen Contest and Revue

• When: Thursday, April 23. Doors open 6 p.m. Program 7 p.m.
• Where: Paradise Performing Art Center, 777 Nunnely Rd Paradise,
• Candidates compete based on historical costume authenticity, poise, and personality. The winner will be crowned with the historic 14-karat gold crown, crafted by John A. Woodworth in 1968. Admission: $15.00, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the Gold Nugget Museum, at the door, or goldnuggetmuseum.org.

Make a Difference Day

• When: Friday, April 24. Kickoff at 8:30 a.m.; lunch at 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Paradise Community Park.
• Volunteers are invited to work on projects throughout Paradise and Magalia, including building, weeding, planting, painting, and cleaning.
• Projects include event set up and tear down, Boys and Girls Club support, Yard Angels, PID gardening, Paradise Community Garden, and a creek restoration project.
• This event is organized by Love Paradise; registration is available at www.loveparadise.net.

Paradise Elks’ Dinner and Hoedown

• When: Friday, April 24, Dinner: 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Music: 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
• Where: Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, Paradise
• Enjoy a community dinner followed by live music! Tickets available at the door. $20 per person.

Grub and Grits at the Donkey Derby

• When: Saturday, April 25. Breakfast: 7 a.m.–10 a.m. Derby: 8:30 a.m.
• Where: Historic Magalia Community Church, 13700 Old Skyway, Magalia
• Start the morning with a pancake breakfast. $13 adults, $8 children, 5 and under free.

67th Annual Donkey Derby

• When: Saturday, April 25, following Grub and Grits breakfast.
• E Clampus Vitus, Pair-o-Dice 711 hosts the historic reenactment of the 1859 Dogtown Nugget discovery and journey. Spectators are encouraged to bring chairs.

Gold Nugget Craft Faire

• When: Saturday, April 25. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Where: Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969.
• Celebrate Gold Nugget Days at this long-standing springtime tradition featuring handcrafted goods from artisans across Northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. Enjoy a variety of food vendors while browsing unique items and supporting over 50 small businesses.
• This free, family-friendly event is hosted by the Paradise Recreation and Park District.

Historic Gold Nugget Days Parade

• When: Saturday, April 25. Noon-1:30 p.m.
• Where: Paradise Shopping Center, 6848 Skyway to Birch Street.
• Skyway will close at approximately 11:00 a.m.; arrive early for parking.
• This event is produced by the Gold Nugget Museum with support from the Paradise Police Department and
  V.I.P.S.

Parade After Party

• When: Saturday, April 25. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Where: Gold Nugget Museum, 475 Pearson Rd.
• Celebrate the opening of the Gold Nugget Museum's new showroom. Music, BBQ food truck, and a beer garden will be available as well as a live blacksmith demonstration and an old timey kids mock barber shave.

Burnt Barn Wildflower Century Ride & Festival

• When: Saturday, April 25. Noon–6 p.m.
• Where: Burnt Barn Distilling Co., 195 Wayland Road, Paradise, CA 95969.
• Celebrate the Wildflower Century Ride with a relaxed post-ride gathering open to cyclists and the community. Enjoy a featured cocktail and barbecue from Big B’s BBQ while unwinding after a day on the road or simply soaking in a spring afternoon in Paradise.
• This event is hosted by Burnt Barn Distilling Co.; follow them on social media for more information.

Gold Nugget Days Horse Festival

• When: Sunday, April 26, 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Paradise Horse Arena, 6705 Moore Road, Paradise,
• This is a family-friendly event with food, booths, games, and a raffle.