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Redding Rodeo
| 60th Annual Redding Rodeo – May 15-17, 2008 This year the Redding Rodeo celebrates its 60th anniversary, and plans three GREAT performance nights – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - May 15, 16, and 17. The Redding Rodeo is the “Jewel” of the PRCA – the |
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This year Redding returns to the official PRCA Tour, and will draw some of the best rodeo athletes from across the nation. Rodeo events include saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding, team roping, and tie-down roping.
The Budweiser Clydesdales will perform during the Rodeo, and will also appear in the Rodeo Parade through downtown Redding on Saturday Morning, May 17.
Justin Clark and Erik Layton return this year as Bullfighters; they will be joined by Barrelman Crash Cooper to protect those fearless cowboys who venture into Bullriding.
The specialty act this year is John Payne, the One-Arm Bandit. John puts on a spectacular show, cracking his bullwhip with his one-good-arm while controlling his horse with his knees. The one arm bandit will not only stop small herd of buffalo stampeding through the rodeo arena, he will load those buffalo - not into a trailer, but on top of a trailer.
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Packers Bay Marina, Shasta Lake Houseboat Rental
Located in the heart of scenic Lake Shasta in Northern California, Packers Bay Marina prides itself on a convenient location, friendly customer service and the ability to get you out touring the “Houseboat Capital of the West” the moment your ready. Just two-miles from Interstate-5, Packers Bay Marina’s central location allows for a convenient launch to the prime destinations in Lake Shasta’s vast network of arms, coves, deltas and caverns that are located around the more than 370 miles of shoreline.
“Our small size works to our customer’s advantage, giving them more personalized service and a relaxing experience at the dock. ” - Kristine Brooks, Packers Bay Marina president.
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Shasta County is a wonderful place to live.
People who love the outdoors and fresh air find Shasta County full of opportunities for healthy living. Located at the north end of California Central Valley, the area is full of abundant resources including natural treasures and a rich history. Lake Shasta and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are popular destination locations for people from all over the United States. Many National and State Parks are located in or nearby the county and offer residences many areas to explore. Redding’s Turtle Bay Museum and Sundial Bridge have helped to put Shasta County on the map for “Must See” vacations.
Shasta County is also the hub of Northern California serving communities of Redding and nearby cities with many commercial and business services. Major freeways go North, South, East, and West through the county. One of the most popular activities for the county is tourism. The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association has hundreds of member businesses who offer visitors and residents access to travel and tourism activities. Many local chambers of commerce also have access to the riches of the county. The county cities of Redding, Anderson, City of Shasta Lake, Burney and other communities have special attractions making the area a very popular place to live and work.
Local, State and National Government Agencies work closely together in the mostly rural communities of Shasta County. The lower population base of the county provides a natural balance between the agencies and all areas of public service. There is a Leadership Redding organization that teaches a 9 month course to local government and private individuals on the merits and resources associated with living in this part of California. For more information about county government services visit the Shasta County Website.
Shasta County has many points of interest. Some of the more popular are Lassen Volcanic National Park, Hat Creek Radio Observatory, Shasta Dam, and Burney Falls State Park are but a few of the many attractions the county has to offer. The Intermountain areas of Burney and Fall River Mills and The Upper Sacramento River offer world reknown fishing opportunities
Whether you are coming to Shasta County to visit or just passing through you will find the area calling you back to visit more of the many natural treasures here. The friendly people and the history of the area are attractive to residents and visitors alike. We invite you to explore more about Shasta County including lodging, annual events, the politics, demographics, infrastructure and other facts about the area.
For information about other nearby communities, visit the websites of Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, Colusa, Yuba City and Marysville.
What's New
Redding.net and Shasta.com have combined sites to create more of a community presence providing entertainment, resource and informational links. Our goal is to provide more community content and interesting local oriented articles. You'll be able to check your email here, look up local businesses, movie times, and find out about current events in town. If you have an event you'd like us to list, send us an email and we'll post it. This is your site for your town. If we are missing something please let us know! We want this to be your number 1 resource for information about the Redding area.
Service previously offered by Shasta.com as well as many new offers can be found at our new address: sales.shasta.com. So come check us out to stay connected!
About Redding
Redding California is nestled at the end of the Sacramento Valley. This hidden California jewel offers immense recreation, living and business opportunities. Located within the city limits is the famous Sundial Bridge , Turtle Bay Museum and the newly renovated Cascade Theatre. Redding is bisected by the world class fly fishing Sacramento River and is close to hiking, camping and boating at Lassen National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and the renowned Shasta Lake Redding is the regional center of Northern California for health and legal services, retail shopping and employment. Located at I-5 and highways 299 and 44, Redding is the hub for all of Shasta County and the gateway to the Trinity Alps and Cascade Recreation areas. Nearby Shasta Lake provides fishing, boating, camping and houseboat rental opportunities.
There are two major hospitals in Redding, Mercy Medical Center and Shasta Regional Medical Center. There are also 15 convalescent hospitals, 32 assisted living facilities and a veteran's outpatient clinic. Redding is also home to a large medical community of Physicians, Dentists and walk-in clinics.
Redding has great schools. There are three major high schools, six middle schools, 46 elementary schools, 4 charter schools, and 30 private schools in Redding. Redding also has five colleges and universities: National University, a four year, private university, Shasta College, a public community college, CSU Chico at Shasta College University Center, Simpson University, a four-year Christian college, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School, a four-year Christian college.
There are many great community events held in Redding each year, Kool April Nites, The Redding Rodeo and famous Asphalt Cowboy's Pancake Breakfast, The Rodeo Parade, The Trade Club's Lighted Christmas Parade and summer favorite Marketfest. The Exchange Club's Air Show is held bi-annually.
Plan your trip to the Redding area in advance with the help of our Redding Area Accommodations Directory. This comprehensive directory includes links and listings to local Bed and Breakfast Inns, motels and hotels. Looking for a great restaurant while you are in Redding? Visit our complete list of restaurants.
See hundreds of Redding, California, and surrounding area Businesses Online, conveniently organized by category and easy to use, helping you to find virtually every business online in the greater Redding CA area and throughout Northern California.
