Discovering McCloud

09/02/2025

08/27/2025

The dogwoods were the most magnificent that we've ever seen. The blooms put on a show for weeks

08/27/2025

Resist the urge to deadhead native flowers and help wildlife this fall.

Leaving spent blooms and dried stalks standing provides crucial benefits for a healthy ecosystem:

🐦 Food for Birds: Dried flower heads are packed with seeds that are a vital food source for birds, including goldfinches and sparrows.

🐝 Insect Habitat: The hollow stems of plants offer perfect overwintering sites for beneficial insects, including native bees.

🪺 Cover & Nesting Material: Dried foliage and stalks provide protection for small mammals and birds, and can be used as nesting material come spring.

This fall, embrace a slightly wilder look for your garden. The wildlife will thank you!

07/06/2025

Win this quilt, made lovingly by Kenna Edwards. Tickets can be purchased at the McCloud Heritage Junction Museum

Kenna has been sewing since the age of 10 and quilting for over 20 years. Her love for fabric, craftsmanship, and community has shaped much of her life and work.

She was a member of the Mount Shasta Lilies Quilt Guild and created numerous quilts for veterans in the area. She also organized several quilt shows in McCloud to benefit the McCloud Heritage Museum, as well as garden tours that raised funds for the McCloud Library.

Her passion for volunteerism and the arts made her a familiar and valued presence in many community events.

05/04/2025

Toadstool Cafe
Saturday and Sunday - May 24th and 25th, 2025 at the McCloud Dance Hall
@ the 21st Annual McCloud Mushroom Festival
104 Pine Street, McCloud, CA

Tickets are now available!!
https://www.mcclouddancehall.com/event-details/toadstool-cafe

🍄✨ Step into the Enchanting Toadstool Cafe at the McCloud Mushroom Festival! ✨🍄
Join us for a festive weekend of culinary delights 🍽️, vibrant music 🎶, captivating dance 💃, and insightful workshops 🍄 at the 21st Annual McCloud Mushroom Festival! The historic McCloud Dance Hall (📍 104 Pine Street, McCloud, CA) transforms into the Toadstool Cafe offering a feast for all your senses. Enjoy our Cash Beer 🍺 & Wine 🍷 bar (21+). Mushroom Coffee, Bring your own Water Bottle!

Saturday Daytime: Expand your knowledge at our engaging Mushroom Festival Workshops 🍄📚, featuring expert speakers at the Dance Hall. Find the schedule at
https://www.mccloudchamber.com/mushroomfestival

Saturday Nighttime:

Dinner by Rhea Alexander/ Gaiatree🌱 Vegan & Gluten-Free Delights! 🌱 Savor our Mushroom Lasagna with cashew ricotta, mushroom walnut "meat," and creamy tomato sauce, served with a Spring Rainbow Salad (choice of pesto vinaigrette or h**p seed ranch) and garlic bread (GF option). Finish with Raw Vegan Cacao Reishi Truffle Balls ("mocha").
www.thisisgaiatree.com

🕺Get ready to groove! 💃 Geeia aka Wildwoman Sounds is bringing the electric energy to 80's Night! 🎶 Don't miss the wild beats and unforgettable vibes!

Sunday Daytime:

🌮 Flavor Fiesta! 🌮 Enjoy our savory Mushroom Tacos: Mexican-spiced mushrooms, onions, peppers, warm corn tortillas, and all the fixings! Served with vibrant Cilantro Lime Rice. 🌱🧀🌶️ Lunch by Rhea Alexander Gaiatree/ www.thisisgaiatree.com

Sunday Nighttime:

🍄✨ Savor Sidra's Mushroom Festival Dinner, 🥗 Mixed Green Salad and Microgreens with choice of dressing. Select tender Grilled Tri-Tip, flavorful Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast, or savory Tempeh, complemented by a rich Wild Mushroom Brandied Cream Sauce, creamy Whipped Red Potatoes with Lemon Confit, and grilled Asparagus and Baby Carrots. 🥕

Keep the Sunday night vibes going! 🍄🎶 Mushroom Festival After Party with the funky Jamtronica sounds of Mycelial and the infectious House beats of Hyku! Let's dance!

See you on the Dance Floor!

05/04/2025

Next Saturday May 10 - 6pm to 10pm
Big Band Dance Band
Patrick Karch and the Nighthawks
at the beautiful McCloud Dance Hall.

The Nighthawks Dance Band celebrates nearly five decades of providing Big Band dancing music to dancers and music enthusiasts. Their performance captures the essence of the big band era, classic American rock & roll, country swing, romantic waltzes and more.

In 2020 the band leadership was offered to music legend and pianist, Pat Karch. The result is a unique blend of Pats beautiful vocals, charming wit and stage presence. All these elements come together to create a magical night of music and dancing.

The McCloud Dance Hall is excited to offer this evening in the quaint little town of McCloud California under the shadow of majestic Mount Shasta.

Pre sale tickets just $20 at McCloudDanceHall.com
$25 at the door.
Come out and enjoy a fun night of great music and dancing!