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August 2020
Art Walk on the Comstock
A shopping trip from the past! On August 8th and 9th, Great American Craft Fairs will be in Virginia City featuring Art Walk on the Comstock. The show in the historic city will feature more than 100 Fine Art and Crafts exhibits. Everything at the show is made by the person selling it. While you're at the fair you can relax to the sounds of live music and enjoy freshly made food from one of our specialty vendors. Mark your…
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Burning Man 2020 – CANCELLED
CANCELLED After much listening, discussion, and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to build Black Rock City in 2020. Given the painful reality of COVID-19, one of the greatest global challenges of our lifetimes, we believe this is the right thing to do. Yes, we are heartbroken. We know you are too. In 2020 we need human connection and Immediacy more than ever. But public health and the well-being of our participants, staff, and neighbors in Nevada…
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International Camel & Ostrich Races – Virginia City, NV – CANCELLED
CANCELLED 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 that the entire family will enjoy. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed. Once…
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Tonopah Ghost Walks – Haunted & Historic Mining Park
Want to hear some amazing ghost stories and learn more about Tonopah’s haunted history? Join us for one of our Ghost Walks! We offer them twice per year, in the spring and in the fall. Visit several haunted locations, including the Clown Motel, Old Tonopah Cemetery, Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah Historic Mining Park Visitor’s Center, Mizpah Mine Shaft, Vanwood Variety Store, and the Tonopah Liquor Company. Based on over 400 hours of historic research and interviews, these ghost stories and the…
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OCTA Oregon California Trail Convention
Join OCTA in Elko, Nevada for its 38th Annual Convention in September 2020. The convention theme is “Through the Lens of History – Preserving the Past – Focusing on the Future” NEW since the OCTA 2010 Convention in Elko, NV: – Terrific tour of the Williams Family Gun Museum, Blacksmith shop, and Gunsmith Shop – Incredible interpretive walking trails at historic, recently-excavated Fort Ruby – Beautiful and scenic tour of Lamoille Canyon with professional photographer Susan Elliott and Naturalist Larry Hyslop…
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Oktoberfest in South Lake Tahoe at Historic Camp Richardson Resort
Each year in the first weekend of October, Camp Richardson’s Lake Tahoe Oktoberfest comes alive with a full-scale celebration of great beer, awesome grub, and tons of family fun. Come find out why Camp Richardson’s Oktoberfest has been one of South Tahoe’s favorite FREE annual family events for the past 26 years. Oktoberfest hosts a wide variety of entertainment and family-friendly activities to choose from. Sip from a souvenir beer mug and sink your teeth into a freshly-cooked turkey leg…
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Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo – Las Vegas
In 1976, five people gathered to put a concept to reality. They united several regional Indian Rodeo Associations from the U.S. and Canada to form the Indian National Finals Rodeo Inc. (INFR). Champion Indian cowboys and cowgirls came together at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, UT to compete against each other in the first ever Indian National Finals Rodeo. Contestants compete for over $1,000,000 in prize money and awards throughout the year, which culminates with the Indian National…
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Nevada Day
As Nevadans, we love our state. That’s why we throw a big party – complete with a parade – every year to celebrate its birthday. The best part is you don’t have to be a Nevadan to join the festivities. So come to Carson City and party like you were born here! Festivities include: pancake breakfast, hot-air balloon launch, the Nevada Day Classic Run/Walk, chili feed, the parade, single-jack drilling, beard contest, governor’s mansion tour, the Nevada Day Powwow…
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Tonopah Ghost Walk: Haunted & Historic Downtown
Want to hear some amazing ghost stories and learn more about Tonopah’s haunted history? Join us for one of our Ghost Walks! We offer them twice per year, in the spring and in the fall. Visit several haunted locations, including the Clown Motel, Old Tonopah Cemetery, Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah Historic Mining Park Visitor’s Center, Mizpah Mine Shaft, Vanwood Variety Store, and the Tonopah Liquor Company. Based on over 400 hours of historic research and interviews, these ghost stories and the…
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Pahrump Social Powwow
At the Pahrump Social Powwow, it is a time to gather for Native Americans and non-natives alike. Pahrump is home to the Western Shoshone and Paiute tribes. During the Social Powwow, organizer Paula Elefante, anticipates at least 500 to 750 people will pass through each day. 2020 Social Pow wow times and details to be announced soon. The 2019 celebration began with a spiritual side where participants gathered to give thanks. Veteran Native Americans were honored at this time after…
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