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September 2020
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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Virginia City Hillclimb
The annual Virginia City Hillclimb is managed by local volunteers and the Pacific Region of the Ferrari Club of America. The 5.2 mile paved roadway on Highway 341 between Silver City at the starting gate and to the top at the southern end of Virginia City (affectionately known at the Truck Route to the local drivers). Then the drivers attempt to hold these their massive, supercharged engines back down to Silver City to the starting gate, the cruise portion of…
Find out more »October 2020
30th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races – CANCELLED
CANCELLED Potty humor abounds at this Virginia City tradition dating back to the day when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and angry residents took their outhouses to the streets. These days, teams of three are pitted against each other in an all-out potty race to claim the latrine title. The races challenge teams of three costumed outhouse racers to zip down C Street, the town’s main drag, and hit the toilet paper finish line first. The Parade of Outhouses begins Saturday…
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37th Annual Chili on the Comstock – CANCELLED
CANCELLED The 37th annual Chili on the Comstock has been rescheduled! We can’t wait to see you on the Comstock October 10-11, 2020. The chili will be hot and the beer will be cold – perfect for a chilly October day. See what we did there? All current guidelines in place at the time of the event will be enforced and the event date is subject to change. We encourage everyone to follow social distancing and best practices to slow…
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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…
Find out more »November 2020
Virginia City’s Veteran’s Day Cruise
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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