I had a little fun with fellow ActiveRainer and Sacramento Short-Sale Specialist, Elizabeth Weintraub, today.  We took in a few of the sights during Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento, before having.lunch at Joe's Crab Shack on the river.   I had to laugh when Elizabeth, quickly set her sights on a tee-shirt, which expressed her present sentiments, "Bash ‘em in The Head."  It doesn't get much clearer than that!

Old Sacramento is always a delight to see, and tops the list of things to do, for those visiting the Greater Sacramento area.  But each year during Gold Rush Days, Old Sacramento turns back the clock, and more than 200 tons of dirt are dumped on the streets.  This year is no different, as Sacramento's old historic district becomes transformed into its former 1850s self, and celebrates Gold Rush Days. 

The event began Today, and will run through September 5th.  Musicians play gold rush era instruments.  There are Wild West gunfights, and costumed re-enactors are roaming the streets.  The Event is FREE!

Old Sacramento is the site of many festivals and special events throughout the year. In addition to great restaurants and a number of delightful tourist shops, visitors will find the California State Railroad Museum, the Delta King riverboat, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, the Pony Express Monument and the Wells Fargo History Museum.

Always fun and family friendly, if you are in the Greater Sacramento Area, plan on visiting this lively four-day event and celebration.  For more information about the Old Sacramento Gold Rush Days Celebration, you can visit: the Sacramento Gold Rush Days website 

Parking:  Tower Garage and the Old Sacramento Garage (I Street entrance) will have pre-paid parking, $8.

Dates:  September 3-September 5, 2010

Times:  Fri 9am-4pm  - Sat 11am-7pm  -  Sun 11am-7pm

*Photos taken August 3rd 2010 - written by Myrl Jeffcoat - posted to ActiveRain Blog 8/3/2010
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