Fall Fiesta 2007 is being held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA., October 20th and 21st, 2007

From Highway 80 Westbound (from Reno to Auburn): Take the Hwy 49 exit. Go back over the freeway (east). When the road "T"s, stay in the right lane and turn right on Lincoln Ave. Continue on till you come to an intersection with a light and the Courthouse in front of you. Turn LEFT here onto Auburn-Folsom road. Continue about a quarter mile. Turn LEFT on High street. Go about 2-3 blocks, and look for the Fairgrounds min entrance on your right with a stone entryway. Turn in here and proceed a couple of blocks. Stay to the right when the road wye's. We are in the Placer building which will be on your left. You are welcome to park and unload right in front, but you cannot leave your car there. There are several parking spots at the far side of this building, but please do NOT park in front of the museum as these spots are reserved for museum patrons.

From Highway 80 Eastbound (from the Bay Area or Sacramento area to Auburn): Take the Auburn/Maple Street exit. You will be immediately on a surface street so be cautious! Proceed up the hill (don't turn off anywhere). You will go by the old Courthouse and come to an intersection. The road curves around to the right. This will be Auburn-Folsom Rd. Go ahead straight about a quarter mile. Turn LEFT on High street. Go about 2-3 blocks, and look for the Fairgrounds min entrance on your right with a stone entryway. Turn in here and proceed a couple of blocks. Stay to the right when the road wye's. We are in the Placer building which will be on your left. You are welcome to park and unload right in front, but you cannot leave your car there. There are several parking spots at the far side of this building, but please do NOT park in front of the museum as these spots are reserved for museum patrons.



LODGING:

The closest facility to the fairgrounds will be the new Holiday Inn on Hwy 49/Grass Valley Hwy in Auburn. It is right off the freeway and just behind an In-N-Out burger. They offer AAA discounts. Their ph# is 1-800-814-8787 or 1-530-887-8787.

Other alternatives that will be less costly and only a mile or so up the freeway (that is, east on Hwy 80 to the Foresthill Exit) include:

Travelodge- 13490 Lincoln Way Auburn 530-885-7025 This is on the South side of the freeway on the frontage road.

Comfort Inn- 1875 Auburn Ravine Rd Auburn 530-885-1800 This is on the North side of the freeway on the frontage road.

Best Western Golden Key- 13450 Lincoln way, Auburn 530-885-8611 south side of the freeway, then East on the frontage road.

Super 8- 140 E Hillcrest Auburn 530-888-8808

Foothills Motel- 13431 Bowman Rd, Auburn 530-885-8444

FOOD

We will be offering on-site lunches each day. We will have Deli sandwiches and drinks available (choose at the time of service). If this is an option you would like to take, please sign up early so I can plan accordingly.

The building does not have vending machines, but we have a snack bar available with various snacks and drinks throughout the day. Coffee will be available in the morning for those of us that need the jump start!

There is an In-N-Out burger just in front of the Holiday Inn. The next exit up the Highway, the Elm St exit, has a Taco Bell, a deli, and several other options available.


If I can help anyone with finding other lodging, phone numbers or directions, don't hesitate to contact Des!