Founded in 2021, CAFDC initially created the popular Artist Mixers which allowed the Foundation to meet, promote and introduce many of the Douglas County's best musicians and artists. Since then, we have collaborated on many local events including providing and paying local musicians and bands for the annual Brats, Bands and Brews Summerfest, Wind Down Wednesdays monthly summer Food Truck Festival, MainStreet Gardnerville's Fall Fest and the inaugural
2023 Hot Air For Hope Balloon and Cultural Arts Festival and BackCountry Music, BBQ & Brews Festival.