Map & Location
The Foothills Event Center is conveniently located near Downtown Grass Valley and close to Highway 49.
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We Are an Easy Drive from Many Northern California Cities
Driving distance to The Foothills
- From Sacramento: 57 miles, 1 hour
- From Truckee: 56 miles, 1 hour
- From Lake Tahoe: 69 miles, 1 hour, 20 minutes
- From San Francisco: 142 miles, 2 hours, 20 minutes
From San Francisco/Sacramento
- I-80 E: Follow signs for Reno
- Follow I-80 E to Auburn.
- Take the CA-49 exit toward Grass Valley
- Turn left: CA-193 W/CA-49 N
- Continue on CA-20 E.
- Exit Idaho Maryland Rd
From Reno/Truckee
- Follow I-80 W
- Exit CA-20 W to Grass Valley.
- Take the Idaho Maryland Rd Exit
Free parking under starry skies
The Foothills provides large well-lit, on-site free parking. There is easy access to Historic Highway 49 via the Idaho Maryland Road off-ramps. Buses can park and unload close to the building. For vendors, we provide 120 volt and 50 amp power outlets. Click on the image below to view it larger:
Submit an inquiry with your plans and ideas and we will help you make them a reality at The Foothills!