Traditions are a big part of Chico life. There are a lot of things that locals have taken part in for years and that newcomers quickly adopt. From organized annual events to unofficial free-time activities. See other pages related to Chico Culture.
Official/Sponsored Annual Events
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Snow Goose Festival — January
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California Nut Festival — February
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Chico Kite Day — March
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Keeping Dance Alive - 3/6-8
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http://www.chicoperformances.com
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Water Walk - 3/21
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Pioneer Day Parade — First Saturday in May
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Scour and Devour — Campus and Community Clean-up
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Silver Dollar Fair — May
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Wildflower Century
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Chico AirFest — every September
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World Music Festival — every September
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Artoberfest — October
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Pumpkinheads — October
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Bridge Bazaar and Bake Sale - Honey Run Covered Bridge early November
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Harvest Festival - Bidwell Mansion - early November
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The Almond Bowl — annual football game between Chico High School and cross-town rival Pleasant Valley High School.
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Christmas Preview — Sunday before Thanksgiving in downtown Chico
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Letter to Santa - bef 12/7
http://chicorec.com
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Chico Artisans Holiday Show and Sale - 12/5-7
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Holiday Tree Lighting - 12/5 6pm City Plaza
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Holiday Fair - 12/5,6 1137 Arbutus Avenue
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Breakfast with Santa - 12/6 8am-11 CARD Center
http://chicorec.com
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Christmas Tree Auction and Holiday Festival - 12/6
http://www.chicoshelter.org
Official/Sponsored Weekly Events
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Friday Night Concerts — free weekly music May to September at the City Plaza.
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Thursday Night Farmer's Market — Certified Farmer's Market and Street Fair every Thursday April to September
