Culture in the Canyon
Art, Food, Wine, Music, and Family Fun!
“Home of the Best Water on Earth”
Welcome to the Heart of Shasta Wonderland
Every Second Saturday, Dunsmuir offers the very best of the art, food, shopping, and culture of the Mt Shasta region. Whether you’re camping or renting a home, with or without children, staying for a weekend or staying for the summer, Dunsmuir has something special for you. Come for a visit, and your heart will always call you back.
JUNE 14, 2025
Join us for Railroad Days! More schedule details at drrd.org!
ART, MUSIC, WINE, NIBBLES
Siskiyou Arts Museum: “Magical Motion” Opening Reception, 4-7pm
Mossbrae Hotel: Luxurious boutique hotel in downtown Dunsmuir offering craft mocktails
Darmera Studio: “Found Objects & Lost Friends” Opening Reception, 4-8pm
Cobra Lily Bar & Bottle: Fine wines, beer & savory bites, 4-10pm
• “Migration” photography show by North Bank Fred
Bee Kind Bakery: Baked goods, light lunch, coffee, tea, beer & wine, 8am-2pm and 6-10pm
• Music hosted by Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture, 6-10pm, featuring: Nono San Pedro, Josiah Flores, Aurelia Anne Cohen, Little Foot, & Andres Miguel Cervantes
SHOPPING
Dunsmuir Hardware: Gifts, local merchandise & hardware. 20% on Home Decor items on 2nd Saturday.
Unexpected Treasures: Vintage & thrift finds
The Sacred Well: Fair-trade gifts, crystals, herbs & teas, beauty products, readings & rituals, outdoor Kuan Yin Sanctuary
Gold Stitch Shop: Handmade & custom hats, jewelry & vintage fashion
Al's Depot & Emporium: Premium selection of legal cannabis products, including top-quality flower, edibles, concentrates & accessories.
Dandelion Dust: Vintage clothing & home goods
Ted Fay Fly Shop: Fishing & outdoor recreation gear, no sales tax on 2nd Saturdays
Dunsmuir Library: Bag of books sale & books for check out
DINING
Tootsie's: Fresh-squeezed juices, Mexican breakfast & lunch specialties
Dunsmuir Pizza Factory: Pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, salad bar, beer
Cornerstone Café: Breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee & tea, 8am-2pm. Open for dinner on 2nd Saturdays, 4:30-7:30pm (call ahead to make reservations: (530) 235-4677)
Dunsmuir Brewery Works: House-brewed beers, lunch & dinner
HISTORY
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum: The Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Historical Society (DRDHS) manages the Dunsmuir Museum, the Railroad Display Room, the Shasta Division Archives, as well as depot improvements. Open every 2nd Saturday of the Month, 1–4pm, May–October.
June 13 - 15 — Railroad Days at Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture and in Dunsmuir at Bee Kind Bakery and Cobra Lily. They will be hosting a photo show/exhibition "Migrantes Valientes" featuring photos and presentations on the migrant experience, including on freight trains coming up from Central America and southern Mexico to the US border. For more information and a schedule of events see Migrantes Valientes, along with all of their traditional Railroad Days activities!
d2s events 2025
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10 ~ Dogwood Daze
June 14 ~ Railroad DaYS
July 12
August 9
September 13 ~ Steampunk Festival
October 11
November 8
December 13 ~ Candles in the Canyon
Featured Gallery
Darmera Studio
Darmera’s mission is to foster the local art community through gallery shows, classes, and events.
Featured eatery
Cornerstone Café
Breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee & tea, open for dinner on 2nd Saturdays
Featured Lodging
Mossbrae Hotel
Luxury lodging centrally located in walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants.
Dunsmuir History
Click here to learn more about the history of Dunsmuir, CA.
