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County Recreation Part of
the high quality of life in Placer County is the range of recreational
opportunities. Placer County stretches from the Central Valley to Lake
Tahoe, and encompasses Folsom Lake, the American River headwaters, numerous
gold discovery and mining sites, extraordinary equestrian trails, and over
18 golf courses.
Winchester Country Club, designed by Mssrs.
Robert Trent Jones Sr and Jr., is ranked 11th in the US by Golf Digest.
12 Bridges hosts LPGA events. Tom Wisekopf
designed the Lahontan Golf Course being built in
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| Community
Activities Community activities and events
in Placer County are scheduled year-round. In January, the County begins the
year's activities with the Gem Faire in Roseville, the Snowboard Races at
Northstar-at-Tahoe, and the Sled Dog Races to Foresthill. February brings
the Model Train Show to Roseville and Auburn hosts the Chinese New Year
Parade and the Foothill Quilters Guild Show. Snowfest, one of the biggest
events of the year, is held at North Lake Tahoe in February and March. Also
in March, a St. Patrick's Day Celebration is held in Auburn, and the Tahoe
International Film Festival in Squaw Valley USA.
Spring ushers in a variety of events. In April, Lincoln hosts
the Twelve Bridges Golf Club, designated as the home of the LPGA Golf
Classic, and the Longs Drugs Challenge. During this month, Auburn is the
site of a Wild West Stampede and a Kids Fishing Derby. April is also the
time for the American River Equestrian Endurance Ride, held at Folsom Lake
State Recreation Area and the Rocklin Preview and Business Fair, held at the
Rocklin Community Center. Earth Day, Placer County's celebration of nature,
is held at Maidu Park in the City of Roseville.
During May, Auburn hosts Gold Rush Days, the Antiques and
Collectibles Street Fair and the Home and Garden Show. The Spring Festival
and Record Run are hosted by Colfax. Also during this month, the popular
Feats of Clay and Clayfest is held at the Gladding McBean Pottery Company in
Lincoln.
June brings about a continuing series of events, beginning
with Pioneer Days, held in Meadow Vista. The Bass Fishing Tournament is held
at Folsom Lake and Recreation Area. Auburn hosts the Gold'n Fiddle Festival;
and Roseville hosts the Summerfest, Microbrew Tasting event.
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