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June 2020
Reno Rodeo
The “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West,” the Reno Rodeo is celebrating 100 years of wild west family fun. Our 10-day rodeo has stretched into 11 with the addition of a kick-off concert sponsored by KBUL Radio. The Reno Rodeo is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) sanctioned sporting event and is a non-profit organization made up of over 900+ volunteers. Over 140,000 fans attend each year for the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo and the 3rd best as recognized by…
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Ride Around The Rubies – Gravel Ride
See the Ruby Mountains like you've never seen them before! Join us on the summer solstice, June 20, 2020 for the Ride Around the Rubies. This one-day "Gravel Ride" cycling event begins and ends in scenic Lamoille, Nevada, guiding cyclists around the beautiful Ruby Mountains over their choice of a 40, 66 or full 118 mile loop on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. Proceeds from this event support youth leadership development, exchange programs, local and global community improvement projects, and…
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The Great Truckee Artisans Fair
This is going to be GREAT! Take a shopping trip to the past - Our booths feature only quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Nothing is imported! While your at the fair, you can relax to the sounds of live music, and enjoy an assortment of food and beverages at the nearby specialty booths. Be sure to mark your calendars, and make our family tradition a part of your own!
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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…
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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 to thank them for accepting Basques and their heritage so freely. The festival this year will be held July 3rd through July 5th. Experience great…
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Night In The Country
Away from the big city lights, Night in the Country experience transforms the quiet farming town of Yerington, Nevada into one of the largest camping parties in the world. This is Pure Country on Pure Nevada Farmland in Yerington, Nevada.
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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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Tri-County Fair & Stampede in Winnemucca
Winnemucca's Wildest Weekend has something for everyone! 99th Annual Labor Day Rodeo The 99th Annual Rodeo on Saturday, September 5 promises a lot more than 8 seconds of excitement. This year, our Bulls and Broncs Rodeo will feature more money, more cowboys and more action than one has a right to see! Also don't miss the Great Basin Challenge where young Buckaroos compete for silver buckles at 6:30pm. Come see why this is Nevada's oldest continuous rodeo.
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The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During four days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with up to 100 balloons each year. The idea was to create an event that would keep visitors in town the weekend between the State…
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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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