National Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Elko – CANCELLED
CANCELLED Announcing the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering It all began as a time and place where Western ranchers and cowboys could gather to share poems about their lives working cattle. Three decades later, the tribe is now a nation of Western poets, musicians, artisans and storytellers, sharing their creativity across the country, telling their stories […]
Find out more »Great Basin Cowboy Gear Show and Sale – Elko
Welcome to our Show and Sale of the finest quality items available from contemporary artists and craftsmen in the trades of saddlemaking, bit making, spur making, silversmithing, rawhide braiding, etc. In conjunction with the 2022 Bit Contest & Sale, the Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum will host a Gear Show & Sale January 26, 27 […]
Find out more »Ruby Roubaix – Gravel Fondo
Ruby Roubaix: Gravel Fondo (formerly Ride Around the Rubies) Join us in gravel adventure for the inaugural Ruby Roubaix on June 18, 2022. Our ride starts and ends in the picturesque town of Lamoille, Nevada, nestled at the base of the majestic Ruby Mountains. Here in rural northern Nevada, you'll find all the elements for […]
Find out more »Elko Basque Festival
The National Elko Basque festival began with a celebration that brought sheepherders and cattle ranchers into town for a day of celebration. The festival became a two-day event in 1964, now known as the National Basque Festival. The weekend festivities were scheduled around the 4th of July weekend, to celebrate with this great Country and […]
Find out more »Silver State Stampede – Elko
The Silver State Stampede is the oldest rodeo in Nevada. The tradition of Elko’s annual rodeo started in 1913 when GS Garcia, the world-famous bit, spur, and saddle maker, decided that northern Nevada cowboys needed a rodeo, and the town needed the added entertainment and income. Today’s Stampede has grown into a multi-faceted event, showcasing the […]
Find out more »Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival – Elko, NV
Come to Elko Nevada for the annual Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival! In the past, we give our pilots the choice of flying in Elko or Spring Creek on Friday, and the pilots who choose Elko take up local media folks - newspaper & radio. Well, we decided to mix it up this year, and on […]
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