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February 2020
North Lake Tahoe Snowfest
North Lake Tahoe's Snowfest is a 10-day winter carnival with numerous events and activities celebrating the Lake Tahoe winter scene. Fun to be had by all ages..be it kids, families, adult only, or animal events...SnowFest! has it all! Snowfest began in spring of 1982. The event celebrates life in the High Sierra and features: parades, fireworks, a Polar Bear Swim, an Iditarun, the Snowfest! Queen, a pancake breakfast and much more.
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Ely Film Festival
Ely’s inaugural film festival takes place March 13-15, 2020 throughout the city. Celebrating Ely’s rich film history, this annual event will showcase the cinematic creations that were filmed here over the years. The film festival also gives attendees the chance to meet the directors and crew and engage in discussion about those films. Local and amateur directors are encouraged to submit their short film to be incorporated into the festival. Locations include the beautiful historic Ely Central Theater, The Postal…
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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…
Find out more »May 2020
Oodles of Noodles Festival & Pasta Cook-Off – Dayton, NV
Dayton's Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival & Pasta Cook-Off is an event that celebrates Dayton's Chinese & Italian. The 19th Annual Oodles of Noodles will be featuring a pasta cook-off, treasure hunt, pancake breakfast, pet parade, live music, craft vendors and more! 2020 will be the first year for our Dayton Stor-all Corn Hole Tournament!
Find out more »June 2020
27th Annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire – Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe
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 for the children will include dancing, games, crafts, puppet shows and storytelling.
Find out more »July 2020
Carson City Fair
Carson City's “small town” traditional youth/agriculture, carnival, tractor show, entertainment, and family fun kind of fair. The Carson City Fair returns to Fuji Park on July 24-26th. Reintroducing the agricultural and youth aspect to this years fair while still including antique tractors, carnival rides, games, live music, and vendors.
Find out more »September 2020
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 that the entire family will enjoy. You can even catch a ride on a camel – a photo op not to be missed. Once again…
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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…
Find out more »October 2020
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…
Find out more »November 2020
Virginia City’s Veteran’s Day Parade
A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve for our freedom. Come honor those past and current veterans of our armed forces.
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