To break the monotony of life along the I-5, the town of Redding [1] hosts a number of monthly and annual events. The annual Redding Rodeo (715 Auditorium Dr., 530/241-8559, www.reddingrodeo.com [2], admission $11.50) acts as the annual star, with a weeks’ worth of events each May. The rodeo itself runs from Thursday through Saturday and includes all the traditional riding, roping, and racing events.
For a slightly more refined day out in Redding [1], come out to the Beer and Wine Festival (530/243-7773, www.vivadowntownredding.org [3], late Sept.) and Blues by the River (Lake Redding Park, www.shastablues.com [4], late Sept.)—two great festivals that are deliberately held together.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/lake-tahoe-and-the-northern-sierra/lassen-volcanic-national-park/redding
[2] http://www.reddingrodeo.com
[3] http://www.vivadowntownredding.org
[4] http://www.shastablues.com