A man by the name of H.P. Livermore realized that the water of the American River could turn generators for electricity in Sacramento, 22 miles downstream. The first long-distance transmission of hydro power was generated by this powerhouse and the energy was sent to Sacramento. Along with the opening of the powerhouse came the tradition of the "grand electric carnival" and parade in Sacramento. Vintage generators are all still in place at the powerhouse. The powerhouse is capable of conducting 800 to 11,000 volts of electrictiy from each of its transformers. The recreation area of the powerhouse is located near the town of Folsom and can be reached via either Highway 50 or I-80. Group Tours are available throughout the week by special arrangement. Please call for more information.
Location:
Foot of Riley Street, Folsom California
(Fairfield) Anheuser-Busch Fairfield Brewery Tour
(Camino) Apple Hill
(Mountain Ranch) California Caverns
(Sacramento) California Exposition & State Fair
(Sacramento) California State Capitol Grounds
(Sacramento) Crest Theatre
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06/08 Coming to The Folsom area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
Oakland Greek Festival Oakland CA May17-19 Wonderful aromas of Souklavia and Loukoumades waft through the air and the sounds of traditional Greek music and shouts of OPA! resonate in the hills of Oakland.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
Midsummer Mozart Festival San Francisco CA July18-28 Organized in 1974, the Festival is the only music festival in North America dedicated exclusively to Mozart.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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