Welcome home to Dunsmuir, California.

You are going to love Dunsmuir. This is the place where you can walk a couple of blocks from any lodging in town to the river, where your Grandson can catch his first fish.

With the Upper Sacramento River, fondly referred to locally as the Upper Sac, running right through town, world-class fly fishing is just down the street. Dunsmuir and the Upper Sac is to fly fishing what the Louvre is to art lovers.

And after a great day of fishing, Dunsmuir knows what you love second best... great food. Some of the best restaurants between the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland are located in the little town of 2300 people.

Bring your family. While you fish, they can enjoy the adventure and discovery of an area dominated by a dramatic volcano, Mount Shasta, which is home to four distinct small towns.

Our staff at the Dunsmuir Visitor Center can help you create a family getaway that keeps everyone happily busy while giving you a taste of the slower pace that small towns are known for.

Latest Updates

Dogwood Daze - May 26, 2012
Dunsmuir's Dogwood Daze begins at 10am on May 26th. Prepare yourself for a full weekend of events in Dunsmuir, CA: Grower's Market, Pie Social at the Train Depot, Dogwood Tree Drive & Celebration, Food, Soapbox Derby, Artist's Open Studios and Art Galleries, Doggie Parade, Strolling Ministrel, Garden Club, and City-Wide Yard Sale. (530) 235-2177

Dunsmuir Fish Plaque Art Project - Enter by June 1, 2012!
The Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce is promoting the annual Fish Plaque display. This community project is fun; helps beautify and promote Dunsmuir "Trout Awareness", and helps raise funds for future Chamber events. Everyone has an artistic side, show yours and enter your fish to be posted around Dunsmuir for all to enjoy. All entries are due by June 1st. Choice display locations are on a first come first served basis. Winners will be announced September 22, 2012. (530) 235-2177

77th Annual Railroad Days - June 8-10, 2012
Railroad Days Events: Firefighters' Bucket Brigade, Chili Cookoff, Railroad Movies, Railroad Days River Run, Dintage trains from the Western Pacific Rail Museum, Speeder Cars from Motorcraft Operators West, Model Train Layouts, Parade through Historic Downtown Dunsmuir, Kids' activities in Children's Park, Vendors including memorabilia, crafts, and food.

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Dunsmuir's Mossbrae Music Festival: Earl Thomas, Sista Monica Parker, Sound Advice

The Dunsmuir of Chamber of Commerce will present an exceptional musical line up this summerfor The 7th Annual Mossbrae Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22, 2012. Nestled by the Sacramento River, the event will be held at the Dunsmuir City Park within the shady Botanical Gardens. The vast array of artists' styles over this musical weekend will include everything from R&B and blues to soul, afro-funk to folk-rock, jazz to psychedelic rock, Americana and bluegrass to Latin, as well as electric to acoustic sounds.

On Saturday, 2-8pm, four impressive acts will take the stage. Sista Monica, who carries the baton for great blues women such as Etta James, Koko Taylor, Katie Webster and Ruth Brown, is dubbed as the "lioness of the blues." She sings croons, shouts, and belts with such power, sass and sultry phrasing that she was nominated for the "2012 Best Soul Blues Female Artist" by the Blues Foundation in Memphis Tennessee. Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors will return to this year's festival due to the many fans they won over last year with their vibrant performance of blues, rock, funk, and soulful rhythms. An internationally respected artist, Thomas is also an award winning songwriter, scoring hits for Etta James, Solomon Burke, Janiva Magness, and most recently, Tom Jones. New World Ape, an 8-piece band featuring purely original music, is propelled by its rhythmic backbone and its dynamic guitar and keyboard textures of progressive arrangements. The Ape's afro, Latin and funk grooves have forged itself a unique niche in the already broiling West Coast world music scene. The Fabulous Blackwell Brothers, featuring Miss Debbie will also deliver their psychedelic, retro rockin' blues, soul, country and disco goods on Saturday, with Harry Blackwell on left-handed lead guitar.

Sunday's line up will feature more regional acts and will be geared as a "family day" with additional fun activities for kids. Sound Advice, a stellar 5-piece band, has weaved its way into the heart of the North State for the last 15 years--unifying people together from all walks of life. Fueled by the love of their many fans, their R&B/funk sounds will have you swiveling, dancing, hopping, jumping, and definitely smiling. The Sundown Poachers, using a combination of true musical talent, showmanship, heart, and humor, will take you from front porch pickin' to back porch trippin' in the space of one song, spinning stories of life in the hills and the road. Still riding the wave of their "Cool like the Breeze" CD, Allison and Victor + the Midnight Band--with their mostly original acoustic jazz soul sound--are also slated to perform on Sunday as well as Ted Taforo and Friends. Taforo is a two time past recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award and of the Downbeat Student Jazz Award. With a chance to dance in the grass and have fun in the sun in the height of the summer season, Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce President David Clarno conveys, "The festival is a very Ôcool' place to spend a hot summer day. We are pleased to expand our event to two days this year and look forward to extending it to three days next year."

While food, beer, wine, soda and water are available, no coolers or picnic baskets are allowed. Food vendors, craft vendors, and a playground will be part of the day's festivities. Blankets to sit on the grass or low lawn chairs for the concert are recommended. The Dunsmuir City Park is located at 4841 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir CA 96025.See www.mossbraemusicfestival.com or call 1-800-DUNSMUIR for details. A shuttle is provided from parking lot into the park. This event is sponsored by Mercy Medical Center-Mt. Shasta, Pacific Power, EmergenC, the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, the Dunsmuir Rotary, Laguinitas Brewery, and Deschutes Brewery.

Ticket Info:
Tickets cost $25 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday and $40 for both days. Kids 15 years or younger can attend for free. Tickets are available online and at various outlets: in Dunsmuir, Video Station, Dunsmuir Hardware, and the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce; in Mt. Shasta, Village Books; in Redding, Bog Beans Books and Enjoy the Store; in Yreka, at the Chamber of Commerce; and, in Ashland at the Music Coop.

Saturday's schedule:
1pm: Gates open
2pm The Fabulous Blackwell Brothers featuring Miss Debbie
3:15 pm New World Ape
5-6:15pm Sista Monica Parker
6:30pm Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors

Sunday's Schedule:
1pm: Gates open
2pm: Ted Taforo & Friends
3pm: Allison & Victor + Midnight Band
4:30pm: The Sundown Poachers
6-7pm: Sound Advice

3rd Annual Business Awards

Business of the Year - Gary's Pizza Factory
Gary and Jeannie Rogers are not only strong business leaders and supporters of Dunsmuir community efforts, they also provide some of the best pizza in Siskiyou County. Gary's Pizza Factory is located, at 5804 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA. (530)235-4849

Public Service Award - Dunsmuir Fire Department
Fire Chief, Dan Padilla, manages a team of Firefighters committed to serving the community by protecting property and life through prevention and response. Dunsmuir Fire Department is located, at 5902 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA. (530)235-2551

Excellence in Customer Service - Premier West Bank of Dunsmuir
Heather Weldon, Vice-President, of Premier West Bank of Dunsmuir is dedicated to providing quality custom- er service and community support. Premier West Bank is located, at 5800 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA. (530)235-4812

Events

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News

NEW! Dunsmuir Strolling Galleries Brochure Coming In May!

Dunsmuir Ahead Newsletter - January 2011 edition

AS OF 3/9/2011: Mossbrae Falls Trail is CLOSED due to construction. Trail reopens on: TBA.

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Dunsmuir ballpark hosted Great Bambino, Babe Ruth's visit source of pride — featured in the Redding Record-Searchlight

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