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 On Nov. 6, 1995, the movie “Phenomenon” began filming at Machado Orchards in Bowman. Children at nearby Bowman School were surprised and in awe after being beckoned over by leading actor, John Travolta, who signed autographs and talked with them. While on a break, veteran actor Robert Duval enjoyed a piece of freshly baked raspberry pie from the Machado Orchards’ kitchen. The production moved into Old Town Auburn two days later.
One of the principal locations was the façade of a gas station and garage where Travolta’s character worked. It was erected in Old Town Auburn between the post office and Shanghai Bar (now the Auburn Alehouse) where many interior scenes were shot. For six weeks, cast and crew worked, played and patronized many area businesses and homes. The book fair scenes were filmed at Auburn Recreation Park with many local residents cast as extras.
“Phenomenon” was released July 3, 1996, and was a hit, grossing $152 million at the box office. Because over 90% of the film was shot locally and many Placer County residents were used as extras, the film is remembered by those who experienced it as a positive, community event.
To learn more about the movies and television series that have been filmed in Placer County, please visit the Placer County Film Office website: https://filmplacertahoe.com/
Photo: John Travolta waving to fans in Old Town Auburn, c. 1995
 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Honoring Veterans, Food Truck Mania, "Taste of the Tour Showcase" Placer Artists Tour
Lincoln: Veterans Day Ceremony, 3rd Annual Market under the Lights
Auburn: Auburn Veterans Day Parade & Community Ceremony
North Lake Tahoe: Fall Harvest Market, 18th Annual Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series
...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events.
Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County!
Placer County Visitors' Bureau
North Tahoe Community Alliance
Tahoe City Downtown Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
Placer Wine Trail
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 Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply
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