Rural Area Events

ONGOING

Hispanic Heritage of the High Desert
Elko
Historic & contemporary imagery & artifacts
888-880-5885
westernfolklife.org

Lehman Cave Tours
Baker/Great Basin National Park
Daily except major winter holidays
775-234-7331
nps.gov/grba

Top Gun Raceway Drag Racing
Fallon
Thru July
775-423-0223
fallontourism.com

Battle Mountain Raceway
Battle Mountain
Thru Sept.
Stock car racing
775-636-2784

Reno-Fernley Raceway
Fernley
Thru Oct. 19
775-575-7217
reno-fernleyraceway.com

Lahontan Auto Racing
Fallon
Thru Oct.
Rattlesnake Raceway
Oval dirt-track racing
775-423-7483
fallontourism.com

Fallon Trap Club
Fallon
Thru Dec.
Trap shooting
775-427-4556
fallontourism.com

Excursion Trains
Ely
Weekends in May & June
Antique engines
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Hawthorne Farmers’ Market
Hawthorne
Friday or Saturday, June-July & Sept.-mid-Oct.
775-945-3954

Pahrump Farmers’ Market
Pahrump
Saturdays, June-Oct.
775-727-5532

Fernley Farmers’ Market
Fernley
Wednesdays, June 11-Aug. 27
775-287-2811

Fallon Farmers’ Market
Fallon
Tuesdays, June 12-Sept. 11
775-423-4802
fallontourism.com

Tonopah Farmers’ Market
Tonopah
Mondays, July 7-Oct. 6
775-482-3118
Email: tonopahfarmersmarket@yahoo.com

APRIL

Lulu LaFever
Eureka
April 18
Jazz, blues singer-songwriter
775-237-6006
co.eureka.nv.us

Perdiz Fun Shoot
Eureka
April 19
Sport shooting
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Baker to Las Vegas Run
Pahrump
April 19
Annual law enforcement relay competition
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Lincoln Highway Car Show
Austin
April 19-20
775-964-2200
austinnevada.com

Walker Lake Loon Festival
Hawthorne
April 19
Lectures & boat rides to observe loons
775-573-2581
walkerlake.org

Ranch Rodeo
Spring Creek, Elko
April 19-20
775-753-6295
elkocva.com

Rainbow Ridge Challenge
Fallon
April 20
Mountain bike race
775-423-7733
fallontourism.com

State 4-H Shooting Sports Training
Eureka
April 25-27
775-237-5326
Email: conleyl@unce.unr.edu

Dale Watson & His Lonestars
Fallon
April 26
Country music
775-423-1440
fallontourism.com

Nevada Sky/Nevada Walls
Fallon
Thru April 26
Photos by Nolan Preece
775-423-1440
fallontourism.com

Tonopah Celebrates Spring
Tonopah
April 26
Cowboy poetry, music, food, contests
775-482-9680
Email: tdcorp@live.com

Southern Memorial Day
Fallon
April 26
Union & Confederate soldiers honored
775-423-8797

Pahrump Gunfighters
Pahrump
April 27
Re-enactments
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Symphony Concert
Fallon
April 29
775-883-4154
ccsymphony.com

MAY

The Celtic Tenors
Elko
May 1
Community concert series
775-738-5475
elkocva.com

Biz Expo
Pahrump
May 2-4
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Llamas & More Llama Show
Fallon
May 2-4
775-423-5262
fallontourism.com

National Prayer Day
Pahrump
May 3
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Perdiz Ducks Unlimited Shoot
Eureka
May 3
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Top Gun Raceway Drag Racing
Fallon
May 3-4
775-423-0223
fallontourism.com

Mexican Rodeo & Dance
Winnemucca
May 3-4
775-623-5071
winnemucca.nv.us

X Ride
Rachel/ET Highway/Area 51
May 3-4
Fully-supported bicycle tour includes a 40-mile night ride to Area 51 mailbox
800-565-2704
bikethewest.com

Annual Reno Historic Races
Fernley
May 3-4
Road course
Cars will be displayed April 30 in Reno
775-575-7217
reno-fernleyraceway.com

Twilight: Becky Bogard Exhibit
Fallon
May 3-July 18
Ceramic & mixed media
775-423-1440
Email: charts@phonewave.net

Cinco de Mayo
Pahrump
May 4
United Way fundraiser
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Dance Delight Recital
Elko
May 4
775-738-8857
elkocva.com

Slot Tournaments
Wendover
May 4-5, 18-19, June 8-9, 29-30, July 27-28
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Nevada Passage
Team adventure competition
May 5-9
nevadapassage.com
landroverG4challenge.com

Golf Tournaments
Wendover
May 8-9, 15-16, June 5-6, 16-17, 25-27, July 7-8, 14-15
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Perpetual Motion Dance Concert
Elko
May 9-10
775-753-LEAP
elkocva.com

Spring Wings Bird Festival
Fallon
May 9-11
Spring migration seminars, birding tours
775-428-6452
fallontourism.com

Spring Barrel Race
Winnemucca
May 9-11
775-623-5071
winnemucca.nv.us

Dirt Track Racing at Rattlesnake
Fallon
May 10
775-423-7483
fallontourism.com

Mother’s Day Fly-In & Car Show
Eureka
May 10
775-237-6100
E mail: econdev@eurekanv.org

Hidden Cave Tours
Fallon
May 10, June 14, 28, July 12, 26
Archaeological sites
775-885-6000
ccmuseum.org

Elko Home & Business Expo
Elko
May 10-11
775-738-7135
elkonevada.com

Perdiz Mother’s Day Fly-In Fun Shoot
Eureka
May 11
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Armed Forces Day
Hawthorne
May 11, 15-18
BBQ, parade, arm wrestling, dance, fireworks, military displays, games
775-945-2507
mineralcountychamber.com

Poker Tournaments
Wendover
May 14, July 20-21
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Donnie Waters Invitational Roping Classic
Fallon
May 16-18
Team competition
775-423-7093
fallontourism.com

The Bad Plus
Fallon
May 17
Jazz concert
775-423-1440
fallontourism.com

Grimes Point Guided Archeological Tour
Fallon
May 17, June 21
775-323-6723
Email: info@nevadarockart.org

Annual Hwy. 50 Yard Sale
Eureka
May 17
775-237-5484
Email: econdev@eurekanv.org

Chili Cook-Off
Pahrump
May 17
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Hurricam’s Car Club Show & Shine
Fallon
May 17
775-423-6212
fallontourism.com

Nevada Open Road Challenge
Ely/Lund/Hiko
May 17-18
Car show, speed trials, 90-mile open road race
800-496-9350
elynevada.net

Lyon County Fly-In
Silver Springs
May 17-18
Antique planes, flight demos, static & rocket displays, fly-bys
775-887-1294
lyoncountyflyin.com

Republican Women’s Fashion Show
Pahrump
May 18
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Peppermill Senior Rodeo
Wendover
May 19-22
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Lincoln County Homecoming
Caliente
May 22-26
Parade, BBQ, games, tractor races, baseball, cook-off, talent contest, dance, art show
775-726-3132
Email: shurlburt@cityofcaliente.com

Brad Richter Trio
Eureka
May 23
775-237-6006
co.eureka.nv.us

Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally
Winnemucca
May 23-25
Bike show, concerts, poker runs
775-623-5071
winnemucca.com

Memorial Daze Celebration
Gold Point Ghost Town
May 23-25
Music, games, BBQ, dry camping available
775-482-4653
goldpointghosttown.com

High School Rodeo
Eureka
May 23-25
775-340-4909
co.eureka.nv.us

Jim Butler Days
Tonopah
May 23-25
Parade, art show, mining competitions, street dance
775-482-3859
tonopahchamberofcommerce.com

Rachel UFO Conference
Rachel
May 23-25
Sky watches, presentations by Jim Sparks, Chris O’Brien, & Ralph Ring
775-729-2525
littlealeinn.com

Wells Senior Pro Rodeo
Wells
May 23-26
775-752-3540
elkocva.com

VORRA Yerington 300
Yerington
May 23-26
Off-road race
775-224-1327
vorra.net

NQHA Memorial Day Quarterhorse Competition
Fallon
May 23-26
775-423-4556
fallontourism.com

Wine Train
Ely
May 24
Wine served on evening excursion
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Rattlesnake Raceway’s Mud Bogs
Fallon
May 24-25
775-423-7483
fallontourism.com

Summit ET Bracket Drag Races
Fallon
May 24-25
775-423-4024
topgunraceway.com

Jarbidge Memorial Weekend Celebration
Jarbidge
May 24-25
BBQ, music, bingo
775-488-2311
elkocva.com

Ely Amateur Golf Tournament
Ely
May 24-25
775-289-4095
elynevada.net

Black Rock Rendezvous
Black Rock Desert
May 24-26
Camping, music, hikes, rock art, history
775-557-2900
blackrockrendezvous.com

Spring Show & Sale
Gerlach
May 24-26
Planet X Pottery
775-557-2500
planetxpottery.com

Pahrump Gunfighters
May 25
Reenactments & skits
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Memorial Day Ceremony
Fernley
May 26
775-575-4411
fernleychamber.org

Mule Races, Show, & Draft Horse Challenge
Winnemucca
May 30-June 1
775-623-5071
winnemucca.com

Fallon Centennial Ghost Walk
Fallon
May 31
Tour of historic Maine St.
775-423-3677
ccmuseum.org

Barbecue Train
Ely
May 31
Dinner served on evening ride pulled by antique engine
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Centennial Celebration Street Dance
Fallon
May 31
775-423-4556
fallontourism.com

California Trails Heritage Festival
Elko
May 31-June 1
775-738-4091
elkocva.com

Portuguese Festa
Yerington
May 31-June 1
Dance, sopa feast, auction
775-463-2763
Email: elsieb@tele-net.net

JUNE

Blackjack Tournament
Wendover
June 1-2
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Elko Mining Expo
Elko
June 2-6
775-738-4091
elkonevada.com

Paddleboat Races
Pahrump
June 7
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Basque Festival
Winnemucca
June 7
775-623-5071
winnemucca.nv.us

Wine Train
Ely
June 7
Wine served on evening excursion
775-289-2085
nnry.com

National Trails Day Hike
Beaver Dam/Caliente
June 7
Six-mile hike
Email: rohde@lcturbonet.com

Hawthorne Bluegrass Festival
Hawthorne
June 7-8
775-945-5854
mineralcountytourism.com

Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride for Kids
Elko
June 8
Charity run
775-738-9356
elkocva.com

A Night at the Museum
June 10
Lecture/program series
775-738-3418
elkocva.com

Octane Fest
Fallon
June 10-15
Motor sports events, concerts, demos
775-423-4556
fallontourism.com

2008 Farmers’ Market Season
Fallon
June 10-Aug. 29
775-423-4556
fallontourism.com

Lucas Oil Division Pro & Amateur Drag Racing
Fallon
June 12-15
775-423-0223
fallontourism.com

Sourdough Slim
Eureka
June 13
Yodeling cowboy, comic, singer
775-237-6006
co.eureka.nv.us

Gridley Days
Austin
June 13-14
Hisitorical celebration
775-964-2200
austinnevada.com

NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional
Fallon
June 13-15
Drag racing
775-423-4024
topgunraceway.com

Cruise Night
Wendover
June 13-15
800-948-9660
wendoverfun.com

Nevada State Fiddler’s Contest
Wells
June 14
775-752-3540
elkocva.com

Nevada Free Fishing Day
Statewide
June 14
No fishing limit or trout stamp; limit regs. apply
775-688-1500
ndow.org

SCCA National Race
Fernley
June 14-15
775-575-7217
reno-fernleyraceway.com

Perdiz Fun Shoot
Eureka
June 14-15
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Father’s Day Barbecue
Paradise Valley
June 15
775-623-5071
winnemucca.nv.us

Western Stories in the Park
Elko
June 17
775-738-3418
elkocva.com

Llamas & Alpacas of North America Show
Fallon
June 18-22
775-423-5262
fallontourism.com

Nevada High School Rodeo Finals
Winnemucca
June 18-22
775-623-5071
winnemucca.nv.us

Bonneville 100 Race
Wendover
June 19-21
702-614-6108
openroadracing.com

Elko Motorcycle Jamboree
Elko
June 20-22
775-777-9839
elkonevada.com

Nevada Bowhunters Jamboree
Eureka
June 21
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Relay for Life: Run/Walk
Fallon
June 21
775-423-8111
fallontourism.com

ATV Jamboree
Elko
June 24-28
775-753-3997
elkocva.com

Don Edwards
Eureka
June 27-28
Western singer
775-237-6006
co.eureka.nv.us

Eureka Gymkhana
Eureka
June 28
775-237-5024
co.eureka.nv.us

White Pine Gymkhana
Ely
June 28
Barrel racing, goat-tying, pole bending
800-496-9350
elynevada.net

Barbecue Train
Ely
Dinner served on evening ride pulled by antique engine
June 28
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Great Humboldt Duck Race
Elko
June 28
Rubber duck race
775-738-3418
elkocva.com

Sierra BMW Club Races
Fernley
June 28-29
775-575-7217
reno-fernleyraceway.com

Pahrump Gunfighters
June 29
Reenactments & skits
775-727-5800
pahrumpchamber.com

Country Fair
Lamoille
June 29
Crafts, refreshments, train ride for kids
775-738-4252
Email: lwc@citilink.net

Silver State International Rodeo
Fallon
June 30-July 5
Youth rodeo
775-423-4674
fallontourism.com

COMING SOON

Fourth of July Parade & Street Games
Eureka
July 4
775-237-5484
co.eureka.nv.us

Austin Independence Day
Austin
July 4
Games, sack race, egg toss
775-964-2200
austinnevada.com

National Basque Festival
Elko
July 4-6
775-738-3295
elkocva.com

Jarbidge Fourth of July Celebration
Jarbidge
July 4-6
775-488-2311
elkocva.com

Ground Shakers Grand Prix
Caliente
July 5
Off-road race
mranracing.com

Barbecue Train
Ely
July 5
Dinner served on evening ride pulled by antique engine
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Western Days Team Roping & Barrel Racing
Fallon
July 11-13
775-224-8020
fallontourism.com

Ruby Mountains Jeep Jamboree
Elko
July 11-13
Involves10,000-foot climb
530-333-4777
jeepjamboreeusa.com

Wine Train
Ely
July 12
Wine served on evening excursion
775-289-2085
nnry.com

Summit ET Series Racing
Fallon
July 18-19
Drag racing
775-423-4024
topgunraceway.com

Nevada Indian Days Powwow
Fallon
July 18-20
National gathering of tribes
775-423-6075
fallontourism.com

Winnemucca 44-Hour Softball Tournament
Winnemucca
July 18-20
775-623-5087
winnemucca.com

Black Irish Band
Eureka
July 19
Irish, Italian, & American folk music
775-237-6006
co.eureka.nv.us

Perdiz Fun Shoot
Eureka
July 19-20
775-237-7027
co.eureka.nv.us

Mid-Summer Classic Men’s Softball Tournament
Eureka
July 26-27
775-237-5578
co.eureka.nv.us

2009 Boomtown History Conference
Tonopah
Aug. 5-9
702-468-8875
nevadaboomtown.com

Hot August Nights Street Drags
Fernley
Aug. 8-10
775-575-7217
reno-fernleyraceway.com

Lady Caroline Loftis Victorian Disrobing & High Tea
Austin
Aug. 21
Victorian-era clothing
775-322-4525
austinnevada.com

Elko County Fair
Elko
Aug. 22-Sept. 3
775-738-3616
elkocva.com

Pony Express Car Race
Austin/Battle Mountain on S.R. 305
Aug. 24
775-635-8245
austinnevada.com

Race to the Angel
Wells
Sept. 13
Climb to Angel Lake
775-752-3540
elkocva.com

Morrodders Car Club Gamblers Run
Elko
Sept. 12-14
775-777-7896
elkocva.com

Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival
Elko
Sept. 19-21
775-738-7135
elkocva.com

Man-Mule Race
Elko
Sept. 27
Animal and humans compete
775-753-6164
elkocva.com