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Ely Renaissance Village
The Geraghty property was six small antiquated houses overgrown and untended when the Ely Renaissance Society bought it and began its transformation into the intriguing and inviting Renaissance Village in northwestern Ely. These small houses have been restored to showcase the ethnic cultures of the people who settled here, nine unique museums depicting the turn […]
Central Nevada Museum
The Central Nevada Museum occupies a unique place in the retelling of the annals of the West. The famous, not so famous, and infamous, all left their mark in central Nevada: film mogul and industrial magnate, Howard Hughes; prizefighting promoter, George “Tex” Rickard (who built Madison Square Garden); the founder of United Parcel Service (UPS), […]
Ely Art Bank & The Cuchine Collection
When it opened in December 2013 it was welcomed as a gallery in an art-rich community, and two steps through the door demonstrates how well it has succeeded — paintings, photography, work in other media, enclose the space in the art of White Pine county. And as a popular attraction to the traveling public — […]
Cookhouse Museum & Visitor Center
The Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum celebrates this resilient town, preserving regional history with artifact displays, educational presentations and traveling cultural exhibits. A one-room historical library and center for many events — like the local wine walks — makes the old cookhouse from the 25 Ranch a nice place to mosey into, right off Interstate 80 […]
Northeastern Nevada Museum
This exceptional museum offers visitors a look into the rich history of northeastern Nevada. It features a large collection of firearms, over 40 exhibit displays on the history of the area, animal habitat dioramas, and much more! Rare fossils from an American Mastodon are displayed in a replica dig site, and there are several exhibits […]
Nevada Museum of Art
The Nevada Museum of Art is the only art museum in Nevada accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). A private, nonprofit organization founded in 1931, the Reno-based institution is supported by its membership as well as sponsorships, gifts and grants. Through its permanent collections, original exhibitions and programming, and E.L. Cord Museum School, […]
Humboldt Museum
Just above the site where thousands of wagons forded the Humboldt River on the long trek to California, sits the Humboldt Museum, overlooking Winnemucca, a town of about 7,500 people these days. The campus and main building command striking views of town, the Humboldt River, and the Sonoma Mountains. The modern brick building mirrors its […]
Western Folklife Center
Our nonprofit Cultural Center embraces an exhibition gallery, 300-seat theater, 20-seat blackbox theater, historic saloon and gift shop. Our Vision: Explore and give voice to traditional and dynamic cultures of the American West. Our Mission: Use story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
Jun 2020
27th Annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire – Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe – CANCELLED
CANCELLED Drawing more then 8,000 visitors, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire is a unique entertainment experience and an extraordinary outing for children. This unique festival includes full armored combat between knights, a Celtic Music Concert along with culinary delicacies, craft demonstrations, ancient music, dance and comedy. Patrons will participate in archery, javelin throws, and fencing. Activities […]
Find out more »Reno Rodeo – CANCELLED
CANCELLED FOR 2020 The Reno Rodeo Association announced today that they have made the decision to cancel this year’s Reno Rodeo originally scheduled for June 18–27, 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “This was not an easy decision, and we know the impacts are far-reaching,” said George Combs, General Manager of the Reno Rodeo. […]
Find out more »Aug 2020
Reno River Festival
The Reno River Festival is an outdoor celebration in downtown Reno that officially kicks off event season in Northern Nevada. The River-Bike-Beer-Food-Adventure-Music Fest brings an array of traditional and unique warm weather activities to Wingfield Park. The family-friendly event has something for everyone. The heart of the festival is the Truckee River, where […]
Find out more »Sep 2020
Jim Butler Days
Travel on US Highway 95 to celebrate the founder of Tonopah and it's historic past at the Annual Jim Butler Days. Highlights you won't want to miss include the 50th Annual Jim Butler Days Parade, Street Dance, Live Music, Comedy Show, Nevada State Mining Championships, Nevada Pro-Am Arm Wrestling, Bartender Races, Wine Tasting and Whiskey […]
Find out more »The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During four days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight […]
Find out more »International Camel & Ostrich Races – Virginia City, NV
In an event as hilarious as it sounds, the 61st International Camel & Ostrich Races will have you bursting with laughter for an all-out family-friendly event. Watch as camels, ostriches and even zebras gather in Virginia City to carry their daring riders across the finish line as the crowd goes wild. It’s a comical racing spectacle […]
Find out more »World Human Powered Speed Challenge – Battle Mountain Nevada
Human powered bicycle speed racing is a most unlikely spectator sport, and watching it isn’t easy. The instructions for spectators spell out the difficulties: limited parking and no services. Heats are conducted early each morning and late each afternoon of race week, with short intervals during the active periods to let the highway traffic through. […]
Find out more »Race the Rails – Coal Fired Steam Engine vs. Road Bikes vs. Mountain Bikes
The steam locomotive and the bicycle were both invented a little over 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel. Which one will prevail on September 12 at the Race The Rails? At the sound of the train whistle, mountain bikers and road bikers race onto their individual courses to see who can get […]
Find out more »Genoa Candy Dance & Faire
The Genoa "Candy Dance" originated in 1919 as an effort to raise money to purchase street lights for the small, but enterprising community of Genoa, Nevada's first settlement. The original mission of the Genoa Candy Dance was to bring light to the town streets. Each Candy Dance after the first one in 1919 helped pay […]
Find out more »Oct 2020
49th Annual Virginia City Grand Prix
The Comstock comes alive with the roar of motorcycles during the Virginia City Grand Prix, one of the largest and most competitive off road motorcycle races in the west. This annual two-day event draws more than 1,000 racers to Virginia City to battle the rough terrain for glory. A street party will be hosted […]
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