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September 2020
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 back to the depot before the train. This is not a race against time or your fellow riders, it’s a race against one of histories…
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Fears, Tears, and Beers MTB Enduro Race – Ely NV
Fears, Tears, and Beers is an Enduro format mountain bike event in Ely Nevada. Come out to Ely and pedal your bike to the top of the mountain while you are timed at specific sections of the course. There will be 2-6 timed sections comprised of twisty downhills and sprint sections. The event takes place on BLM and USFS administered lands under special use permits. Men’s and women’s events for all classes. Beginner Run: 11 miles, 1000’ climbing, 2 timed sections…
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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 for the electricity and upkeep on those lights. Now, Candy Dance and the Arts & Crafts Faire added in the mid 1970s, provides for a…
Find out more »October 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 on C Street, starting at 5pm on Friday, October 16th. Food, drink, live entertainment and vendors will be on hand to join the fun. Plus…
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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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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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WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Music & Brew Festival
The Music. The Brews. The Mountains. Come to North Lake Tahoe's unique, boutique festival gatherings of bluegrass, roots and string bands, craft breweries, whiskeys and local brands. WinterWonderGrass is 3 days of world-class Bluegrass/Acoustic Roots music, CA and NV craft breweries and beer tasting all under the snow covered peaks at Squaw Valley. WinterWonderGrass is an all ages family event, must be 21+ to purchase alcohol. Event is outdoors in the winter and takes place snow, rain or shine. See…
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