What do you picture in your head when you think of the first moment of summer? If it is sitting back relaxing on a beautiful lakeshore you need to start planning for your next trip to Donner Lake. This is no better place to spend your summer as Donner Lake has all kinds of exciting summer activities. You can also find a variety of events in and around Donner Lake too. Take a look at the top Donner Lake June events taking place around Donner Lake for the month:
Truckee Pride
Celebrating equality has been brought to the forefront where we appreciate love in all the different ways found. June is often looked at as Pride Month for those who celebrate. Donner Lake is a part of Truckee where you can find local events including this year’s Truckee Pride. The goal of Truckee Pride is to make sure everyone feels at home when they live or visit the area that is part of the Sierra Nevada. Truckee is not a busy city that typically welcomes such events each year during the month of June. However, Truckee is a destination that locals and visitors all feel at home in. Join the celebrations this year for Truckee Pride that is a week-long celebration to celebrate equality. The event kicks off on June 1st just in time for the start of the summer season.
The first event on the calendar is the Rainbow Run, a family friendly 5K race that takes you along the Truckee River Legacy Trail. All ages are encouraged to join this run, walk, or jog with everyone around you. After the race has concluded you can head over to Truckee Regional Park for more festivities. Live music will be on hand along with food trucks, games, community booths, and much more. You can also join the LGBTQ Gun Owners Range Day at Boca Reservoir that afternoon for target practice and prizes.
After this first day of events you will find a full week’s worth of fun. Join for additional activities during Truckee Pride including a bike dance party, community breakfast, dance workshops, and so much more. You can catch Truckee Pride taking place from June 1st through June 8th right here outside of Donner Lake.
Music in the Park
When it comes to the summer season many individuals will first think of live music. There is no better time of the year than summer for you to spend hours outdoors rocking out with fellow music lovers. During the summer season you can enjoy the Music in the Park concert series here nearby Truckee River Regional Park. This is a weekly concert series where local bands will hit the stage to rock out for you. You will find a completely free show every Wednesday during the month of June starting on June 18th. Performances for the month of June include Boot Juice and Megan Lacy and Rogue Coyote before the series continues into the month of July. You will find all kinds of genres represented during the series including blues, rock and roll, classical music, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring dinner and drinks to enjoy their experience at this welcomed event. Music in the Park will take place every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM during the summer season at Truckee River Regional Park.
Truckee Thursdays Summer Street Festival
There is nothing more exciting during the summer than getting outside and exploring new destinations. Street festivals are a great way to see all that a city has to offer by being surrounded by local vendors and businesses. This summer, you can stop by the Truckee Thursdays Summer Street Festival for a whole lot of fun. This annual summer street festival is always a popular time with both locals and visitors who come to the area. You can catch the first day of the festival on June 26th where it will kick off for the rest of the summer. You will be able to browse through a variety of local artisan vendors who offer handcrafted goods for sale. Businesses located along the festival through Historic Downtown also typically put up final sidewalk sales too. Check out the live music while the adults can stop by the licensed alcohol area for an adult beverage. The food court offers various food trucks and vendors to dine with. There are plenty of children’s activities for the kids to have fun with. The Truckee Thursdays Summer Street Festival will continue throughout the summer until August 14th.
More Summer Fun in Truckee
The summer fun is about to kick off during the month of June here in Donner Lake, so make sure to book your vacation rental today. Come enjoy a little lake fun along with these Donner Lake June events.