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June 2021
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 19, 2021. 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 great gravel racing: spectacular scenery, vast expanses of lightly traveled roads, challenging terrain and a healthy dose of small-town hospitality. Experience the wild, rugged beauty…
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Lamoille Country Fair
The Annual Lamoille Country Fair gives attendees the chance to experience the country charm of scenic Lamoille and wander among booths that bring you local and state artists' unique handcrafted items including original artwork, jewelry, dolls, furniture, stained glass, pottery, garden art, quilts, birdhouses, beadwork, metal art, and many other items. Approximately 8,000 people attended the 2012 Fair which featured 135 vendors. Delicious refreshments are available from the many great food vendors. The Lamoille Women's Club's famous homemade lemonade is…
Find out more »July 2021
108th Silver State Stampede
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 best of rodeo and ranch cowboys alike. On Friday & Saturday gates open at 4 PM and the action starts at 6 PM with the…
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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 Friday the 23th, all of our pilots will be launching from various locations around town! The City Park, Shabonya Dutton State Farm, ECVA, Super 8,…
Find out more »Great Humboldt Duck Race
The museum’s biggest fundraiser, the Great Humboldt Duck Race has become one of Elko’s unique family events. Every year thousands of little rubber duckies are adopted by supporters of the museum and then dumped into the Humboldt River, where they race to the finish line. The quickest duck wins its adopter $1,500 cash and all the pride and prestige that come with sweet victory. Ducks will be dumped from 12th Street bridge at 9 am. Finish line is at 9th…
Find out more »August 2021
Elko County Fair
This year, the Elko County Fair celebrates its 100th Anniversary! Can you believe the Elko County Fair has been mixing families and fun for 100 years now? With several different events and a variety of entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the fair. We have everything from crafts and critters, to live music and fair food, horse racing and the Stock Horse Show, and so much more! You won’t want to miss the funnest summer event in…
Find out more »September 2021
OCTA Oregon California Trail Convention
Join OCTA in Elko, Nevada for its 38th Annual Convention in September 2021. 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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