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Red Bluff and Corning

Red Bluff, the Tehama County town that calls itself the Victorian City on the River, est. 1876, and Corning, which calls itself the Home of the Queen Olive, sit along Interstate 5 north of Chico. Red Bluff is home to the Tehama District Fairgrounds, and two state parks, William B. Ide Adobe and Woodson Bridge, are nearby. Checked October 29, 2026 on the operator’s own pages.

From Chico: about 1 hr 5 min (typical, without traffic)

1876Red Bluff est.
1907Corning incorporated
110 acresFairgrounds
9,000Rodeo arena seats
Red Bluff and Corning
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Plan It in Three Lines

  • Get thereFrom Chico: about 1 hr 5 min, typical, without traffic. Address: Red Bluff City Hall, 555 Washington Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080.
  • WhenHours: none printed here. The Tehama District Fair is held the first weekend in May, per the fair.
  • CostWilliam B. Ide Adobe SHP vehicle day use: $6.00.

Key Facts

  • Red Bluff's city site calls it The Victorian City on the River, est. 1876.[1]
  • The city lists Red Bluff as 45 miles north of Chico and 30 miles south of Redding.[2]
  • McGlynn Pool at the River Park offers swim lessons and public swim from June to August.[2]
  • Corning had its first development in 1882 when the railroad was extended, and incorporated in 1907.[3]
  • Corning calls itself the Home of the Queen Olive; the Sevillano olive has grown there since 1897.[3]
  • The Corning Museum is at 1110 Solano Street.[3]
  • The Tehama District Fairgrounds covers 110 acres with an outdoor rodeo arena seating 9,000 and an indoor arena seating 1,800.[4]
  • The fairgrounds has 210 RV spaces with water and electrical hook-ups.[4]
  • The first annual Tehama District Fair was held in 1921.[4]
  • The 2027 Tehama District Fair is set for April 29 through May 2.[5]
  • William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park preserves an 1852 adobe homestead overlooking the Sacramento River.[6]
  • Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is an oak woodland park on the Sacramento River between Chico and Red Bluff, open seasonally April 1 to September 30.[7]

Areas Inside Red Bluff and Corning

  • Tehama District Fairgrounds

    650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff; 110 acres, home to over 300 events a year including the Red Bluff Round-Up; fair office open year-round Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.[4]

  • William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park

    21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff; grounds open sunrise to sunset, visitor center Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $6 vehicle day use, dogs on leash in picnic area and parking lots, no camping.[6]

  • Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area

    On South Avenue, three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina or six miles east of I-5 at Corning; campground, a little over a mile of trails, fishing and bird-watching; open April 1 to September 30; dogs not allowed on trails.[7]

  • Corning

    Tehama County city known as the Olive Capital of the World, per the city; population 8,002 (2021 Census).[3]

Plan Your Visit

WhatAs the operator states it
Run byCity of Red Bluff; City of Corning
AddressRed Bluff City Hall, 555 Washington Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Drive from ChicoAbout 1 hr 5 min, typical, without traffic (Google Maps, plus 10 minutes, rounded)
SeasonThe Tehama District Fair is held the first weekend in May, per the fair.[4]
FeesWilliam B. Ide Adobe SHP vehicle day use: $6.00.[6]
CampingTehama District Fairgrounds has 210 RV spaces with water and electrical hook-ups.[4]
SwimmingMcGlynn Pool at the River Park has public swim June to August.[2]
PhoneCity of Red Bluff: (530) 527-2605.[1]
Official pageCity of Red Bluff; City of Corning

Not confirmedThe official pages we read do not publish hours, dogs, restrooms, accessibility for this place.

Costs

Ide Adobe vehicle day use$6

As the operator prints it: William B. Ide Adobe SHP vehicle day use: $6.00.

Map of Red Bluff and Corning

The pin is approximate, placed from the address or place name. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions

Around Red Bluff and Corning

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  1. Red Bluff Recreation Area: 0.8 miles east
  2. Sacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural Area: 7.0 miles north
  3. Black Butte Lake: 25.3 miles south
  4. Orland and Willows: 29.8 miles south
  5. Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park: 34.4 miles southeast
  6. Gateway Science Museum: 36.9 miles southeast

The yellow dot is this place. Rings are spaced so close places do not pile up, and a numbered badge may sit slightly off its true spot (a thin line ends at the true spot). Distances are straight-line miles worked out from the map points each page prints; they are not drive times or walking routes.

What We Could Not Verify

These items were not on an official page we could open on October 29, 2026, or two official pages disagree. Check with the operator before you rely on them.

  • Not confirmedCorning Museum hours
  • Not confirmedRed Bluff Round-Up dates
  • Not confirmedWoodson Bridge camping fees
  • Not confirmedTehama County visitor information (county site did not respond)

More in Red Bluff & Corning

All of Red Bluff & CorningRed Bluff Recreation AreaSacramento River Bend Outstanding Natural AreaAll Places

Coming Up in Red Bluff & Corning

6 events are on our calendar for Red Bluff & Corning in the next 45 days. 3 are listed as free by the organizer; 3 are marked Not confirmed because we could not confirm them on the organizer’s page yet. This list rebuilds itself every day at midnight, Pacific time.

October 2026

November 2026

  • Not confirmed

    ArtWalk 2026

    2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Historic Downtown Red Bluff

    Price: Free art; wine tasting ticketed

    Tehama County Arts Council event: Chalk the Block 2:00 to 4:00 PM, live music, and wine tasting 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

    Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for ArtWalk 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  • Not confirmed

    Gifts of Joy

    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Gallery, Red Bluff

    Price: Free

    Handmade art and craft gift show; items priced at $100 or less. Gallery open Fri and Sat 11 AM to 3 PM through Dec 19.

    Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Gifts of Joy (opens in a new tab)

December 2026

Sources: each card links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we checked it. This list shows the next 45 days; see every upcoming event.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Tehama District Fair?

The 2027 Tehama District Fair runs April 29 through May 2 at 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff.[5]

Is Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area open year-round?

No. California State Parks lists it as open seasonally, April 1 to September 30, and the page showed it as currently closed.[7]

What is William B. Ide Adobe?

A state historic park named after a leader in the Bear Flag Revolt, with an 1852 adobe homestead on the Sacramento River. Vehicle day use is $6.[6]

Sources

  1. Welcome to City of Red Bluff – The Victorian City on the River – est. 1876, City of Red Bluff. Read October 29, 2026.
  2. Red Bluff Parks, City of Red Bluff. Read October 29, 2026.
  3. Welcome – Corning, CA, City of Corning. Read October 29, 2026.
  4. About Us, Tehama District Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  5. Hours & Directions, Tehama District Fair. Read October 29, 2026.
  6. William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.
  7. Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.

Cite this page: “Red Bluff and Corning.” It’s Chico, checked October 29, 2026. https://itschico.com/red-bluff-corning/red-bluff-and-corning/

Coming Up Here

Next on our calendar here: Costumed Dog Parade (Corning), Friday, October 30. Dates are read from each organizer’s page.

On The Map

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