The nearest airport is Sacramento (SMF) but Reno/tahoe is pretty close in distance as well and can sometimes have better deals!
If you are flying, we HIGHLY recommend getting a rental car as uber is rarely available up here!
Hotel
Hotel Vista Sierra
13535 Bowman Road, Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 492-5656
45 minutes from venue
Hotel
Holiday Inn Auburn by IHG
120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-8787