The Carson Valley Arts Council presents local artists Mark Harris and Mark Tompkins at the Copeland Gallery in Minden from October 29th through December 30th, 2024. Visit the gallery and see the artists’ Multi-Media Exploration in Black & White Exhibit. You can view the new exhibit Monday to Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Copeland Gallery. Their work will be available for purchase.

A free reception will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 1 pm to 3 pm, where there will be an opportunity to meet the artist.

For additional information, you can call the Carson Valley Arts Council office at 775-782-8207 or visit their official website. Be sure to also follow them on Facebook for Arts Council news and updates!

Join Luminary Books for a special Ghost Story Night on Monday, November 25th from at 6:00pm. Got a bone-chilling ghost tale up your sleeve? Love a good spook? Don’t be shy – swing by for a night of ghostly storytelling!

Every month on select nights, Luminary Books extends their hours for a special themed pop-up event. To find out more, visit their website and be sure to follow their Facebook and Instagram page for updates on other events like this one!

Jump start your Thanksgiving Day celebrations with an energizing race for a worthy cause! Proceeds for the 8th annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot Fun Run will support the Douglas Animal Welfare Group and the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.

This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.

You can participate in person or virtually! It is $30 per person to register, and if your kiddos want in on the action, they can join the Kids’ Turkey Dash for $20 per child (ages 12 and under). The Run begins at 8:45am, with the Kids’ Turkey Dash starting at 8:30am.

You can find out more and sign up by clicking here. Registration ends on November 26th. For updates on other events from the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, check out the events page on their website.

The 24th Annual Kandy Kane Holiday Craft Fair is scheduled for Thanksgiving Weekend in the Valley Ballroom, Carson Valley Inn Casino, Minden, Nevada.  This admission-free event will take place on the following days:

• Friday, November 29, 2024, 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm

There will be 32 booths of hand-crafted products including holiday decorations, quilts, photography, jewelry, cards, soaps, honey, candles, scrubbies, clothing, books, wreaths, and so much more.  A great start for your holiday shopping where you can acquire unique, hand-crafted items and meet family and friends. If you have any questions contact the organizers at kandykanenevada@gmail.com.

Don’t miss this western-themed Christmas shopping event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds pavilion! The market will feature local vendors selling their products, plus activities for kids. There’ll also be photos with Santa Claus!

This event is free to attend, so take this chance to find some truly unique holiday gifts!

Saturday, November 30th 10am-5pm
Sunday, December 1st 10am-3pm

Hosted by the Douglas County 4-H Equestrian Club. For more information, visit the event’s page on Facebook.

Get in the holiday spirit and make a beautiful holiday wreath while sipping on delicious wine! This class will take place in the Minden Mercantile building on December 1st, from 2:00pm-5:00pm!

Tickets are $80 to participate and must be purchased in advance. Spots are limited, so reserve today! For more information and a link to sign up, check out the CV Flyte website, or check their page on Facebook for other news and updates.

Join this holiday gathering of the region’s most talented creators and producers, plus farm animals, food, demonstrations, exhibits, and more! Hosted by Carson Valley Meats, a local food producer based at the historic Storke Dairy, this 4th Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire is just one of many ways they honor Carson Valley’s agricultural roots.

The event takes place Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the historic Storke Dairy, and will feature exhibits and demonstrations from Douglas County 4-H, The Grange, and FFA, showing their animals, roping demonstrations, animal exhibits, and antique farm implements.

Local makers and producers will be selling unique handmade items and goodies made right here in the Carson Valley! Get your holiday shopping complete with yummy local honey and kettle corn treats, western attire, decorative holiday décor, gluten-free desserts, and more creative crafts.

There will be hayrides around the property, providing you with beautiful mountain views, an opportunity to take selfies with Santa himself, and Valley Eats Mobile Food Truck will be serving up a mix of delicious BBQ, American classics, and other dishes that look oh-so delicious.

For more information, including a full schedule of the Faire as well as a list of attending vendors, visit the event’s page on Carson Valley Meat’s official website. You can also check out Carson Valley Meat on Facebook for updates.

It’s finally hockey season at the Tahoe Blue Event Center! Celebrate its inaugural year by cheering on our very own Tahoe Knight Monsters at one or all of the 33 home games planned for this season.

On December 12th, 2024, the Knight Monsters will be facing the Utah Grizzlies. The puck drops at 7:00pm.

The tentative schedule for the 2024-2025 season can be found online. Please note that dates, times, & opponents are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including how to get tickets as well as dates and locations of away games, visit the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ official website and be sure to check their page on Facebook. For other events at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, visit their official website.

The Douglas County Community and Senior Center will be celebrating the 10th year anniversary of being open, the same year that the Carson Valley Arts Council celebrates 20 years of service! Join the fun on December 14th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm for a special community center open house event, featuring live art, music, food, and activities for kids! This free community event is one you don’t want to miss! More details will be forthcoming; check out the Douglas County Community Center’s page on Facebook for updates.

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 9:00am, Wreaths Across America will be taking place at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Wreath placement will take place immediately following the ceremony.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath or volunteer to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony, please visit the official website.

Thank you for supporting our Veterans!

Looking for that perfect last minute Christmas gift? Come shop from one-of-a-kind craft vendors and enjoy a drink or two while you shop! Featuring local makers and vendors, plus food trucks and holiday drinks, all in the beautifully restored Minden Mercantile building!

The market will take place on December 14th from 9:00am-3:00pm. For more information, check out the CV Flyte website or check their page on Facebook.

Carson Valley Swim Center is excited about their Annual Underwater Santa Photo event on Saturday, December 14th. This event run in two sessions: the first one will be from 9:30am-11:30pm as a partial submerge in the slide pool, and the second will be from 12:30pm-2:30pm in the main pool. Pictures will be emailed out to everyone participating. We encourage participants to bring goggles, any holiday props they want, or even their favorite Christmas attire! The cost is the Swim Center’s normal entry fee of $4 for youth and seniors and $6 for adults. This event is for all ages, so bring the whole family!

For more information, visit Carson Valley Swim Center’s official website.

It’s finally hockey season at the Tahoe Blue Event Center! Celebrate its inaugural year by cheering on our very own Tahoe Knight Monsters at one or all of the 33 home games planned for this season.

On December 14th, 2024, the Knight Monsters will be facing the Utah Grizzlies in one of the most festive games of the season! Bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game to be donated to local children’s charities! The puck drops at 7:00pm.

The tentative schedule for the 2024-2025 season can be found online. Please note that dates, times, & opponents are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including how to get tickets as well as dates and locations of away games, visit the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ official website and be sure to check their page on Facebook. For other events at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, visit their official website.

Join Sierra Shadows Lavender Farm for an intimate shopping event before the Holidays get into full swing! Local vendors will be offering holiday-themed products available to purchase. The farm’s holiday-themed linens from France will also be available at this event!

Vendors will include:

• Artist Helen Pate
• Michelle Mulligan Pottery
• Chrissi’s Farmhouse Bakery
• Casa de Turquoise
• The Sunflower of Provence
• Knight’s Candy Shop

The event will take place on Sunday, December 15th from 10:00am-3:00pm. You can find more information on the Sierra Shadows website or by clicking here.

For more information, visit the Sierra Shadows official website or check out their page on Facebook for updates and news on this and other events.

It’s finally hockey season at the Tahoe Blue Event Center! Celebrate its inaugural year by cheering on our very own Tahoe Knight Monsters at one or all of the 33 home games planned for this season.

On December 15th, 2024, the Knight Monsters will be facing the Utah Grizzlies. Meet Santa and show your holiday cheer and bring a toy to donate to children in need for the holidays. Featuring a Toy Drive that is presented by Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company. The puck drops at 3:00pm.

The tentative schedule for the 2024-2025 season can be found online. Please note that dates, times, & opponents are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including how to get tickets as well as dates and locations of away games, visit the Tahoe Knight Monsters’ official website and be sure to check their page on Facebook. For other events at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, visit their official website.

Daniel’s in Genoa hosts a special Wine Tasting at The Ice House, the standalone bar adjacent to the main restaurant. This event will take place every 2nd Thursday through November, with a special date on December 26th, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm or from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Tickets are $50 and include a tasting of four or five wines with cheese and charcuterie; December’s tasting will feature champagne and tickets will be $75.

You can get more information and purchase tickets online here. Be sure to check the official Daniel’s website, as well.

Come to Heritage Park Gardens on New Year’s Eve for the 11th Annual Candlelight Labyrinth Walk, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. The way will be illuminated for a glowing stroll along the path. There’ll be fire pits to stay warm, as well as hot cocoa and cider for the whole family. You can bring your own chairs, cups, and marshmallows, too, if desired!

Start a new tradition with your family and focus on creating hopeful tomorrows! Labyrinths are used throughout the world as a way to quiet the mind, recover a balance in life, meditate, gain insight, reduce stress, create, and celebrate. “Walk out the Old Year and Welcome the New Year” during this family-friendly event.

For more information, visit Main Street Gardnerville’s website.

The Carson Valley Arts Council celebrates their 20th year with their annual Concert Series. Don’t miss the exciting 2024-2025 season!

The concert on Friday, January 31st will feature Red Dirt Ruckus. With a healthy dose of bluegrass, a sprinkle of reggae and a big-ole spoonful of funk, Red Dirt Ruckus have been leaving crowds smiling with their own brand of “foothill rudegrass” since 2010.

The performance will take place at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $24 for general audience, and free for anyone under the age of 18 with a paid adult ticket. Tickets will be available starting September 1st at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395 in Minden, online at the Arts Council’s official website, and by phone at 775-782-8207. Advance ticket prices are available till the day before concerts.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out. For more information on pricing and Season Passes for Carson Valley Arts Council members, visit www.cvartscouncil.com or click here.

Calling all wildlife lovers! This annual weekend showcases birds, wide-open spaces and the cutest calves imaginable! Each year, the calving season draws raptors, including bald eagles, to Carson Valley. Eagles and Agriculture celebrates their arrival and offers a chance to witness these majestic birds. Highlights of the event include an opening dinner, where falconers bring their birds for up close viewing, tours for exclusive access to the ranches, a photography workshop, and a photo contest.

Bus-lead tours will be available this year, allowing participants to learn about the local lore while riding in comfort to each tour site. Tickets will be limited, so reserve early!

More information on the event, including a full schedule of available tours and activities, will be uploaded to the official Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce website. Check back in December 2024 for updates!

The Carson Valley Arts Council celebrates their 20th year with their annual Concert Series. Don’t miss the exciting 2024-2025 season!

The concert on Friday, March 14th will feature the Stella Heath Quintet. Stella has been making a splash around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Speakeasy style Hot Jazz and Swing, lively and fun “Traditional Jazz” with music ranging from the roaring 20s to Billie Holiday hits, great Jazz standards as well as playing with modern pop tunes in their own unique style!

The performance will take place at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $24 for general audience, and free for anyone under the age of 18 with a paid adult ticket. Tickets will be available starting September 1st at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395 in Minden, online at the Arts Council’s official website, and by phone at 775-782-8207. Advance ticket prices are available till the day before concerts.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out. For more information on pricing and Season Passes for Carson Valley Arts Council members, visit www.cvartscouncil.com or click here.

The Carson Valley Arts Council celebrates their 20th year with their annual Concert Series. Don’t miss the exciting 2024-2025 season!

The concert on Friday, April 11th will feature Misner and Smith. From the opening chords to the final notes, this singer/songwriter duo takes listeners on a soul-stirring journey through their musical landscape, inviting them to immerse themselves in the depths of their artistry.

The performance will take place at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $24 for general audience, and free for anyone under the age of 18 with a paid adult ticket. Tickets will be available starting September 1st at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395 in Minden, online at the Arts Council’s official website, and by phone at 775-782-8207. Advance ticket prices are available till the day before concerts.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out. For more information on pricing and Season Passes for Carson Valley Arts Council members, visit www.cvartscouncil.com or click here.

Come to Nevada’s Oldest Pioneer Settlement for live music, great food, Western art, demonstrations and activities, all with a Western flair!

Genoa Western Heritage Days is a celebration of culture and community and showcases the area’s rich heritage. Kick off the weekend on Friday, May 2nd, with concerts featuring Dave Stamey and Kristyn Harris. Saturday evening will feature performances by The Cowboy Way trio and Gary Allegretto. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and individual tickets will go on sale January 2nd of 2025. Purchase your tickets online at EventBrite.com, by mail, or at the Town of Genoa, 775-782-8696 or Genoa Town Office, 2289 Main St., Genoa.

Saturday’s free daytime activities will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will feature live Western music, cowboy poetry, Chautauqua actors portraying historic characters, children’s activities, Ag in the Classroom with the Douglas County Farm Bureau, a Civil War Camp, and demonstrations by the Truckee Meadows Pioneers. For art lovers, there will be Western artists, vendors and makers. Food and drinks will be available throughout town for purchase!

A highlight of the Saturday festival is the Invitational Horse Parade, which will proceed through the historic downtown at 2 p.m.

Local restaurants will host a Progressive Dinner on Saturday from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Passports and colored wristbands will designate your starting location and rotations. Progressive dinner passports and wrist bands can be picked up at the Gazebo at the corner of Genoa Lane and Main Street between 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are $40 and go on sale January 2, 2025.

Activities on Sunday, May 4th will include Cowboy Church in the Town Hall with Pastor Patrick Jolly and Doug Figgs of the Cowboy Way at 9 a.m. Following Cowboy Church, special instructor Gary Allegretto will be hosting a Harmonica Workshop at 10:30 a.m.

Heritage Sponsorships and the Heritage Sponsorship/Progressive Dinner package go on sale November 1st, 2024, and will be available online at EventBrite.com, by mail, or at the Town of Genoa, 775-782-8696 or Genoa Town Office, 2289 Main St., Genoa.

To find out more, follow Genoa Western Heritage Days on Facebook, and visit the Town of Genoa website.

Want to know more about this great event? Read all about it on our blog!

The Carson Valley Arts Council celebrates their 20th year with their annual Concert Series. Don’t miss the exciting 2024-2025 season!

The concert on Friday, May 9th will feature The Paperboys. This globe-touring Canadian sextet can be counted on to stomp through Celtic reels, traditional Mexican folk, fiddle tunes, New Orleans brass band music, classic pop songcraft, bluegrass, and even a philosophical waltz or two, before bringing it all home with a Latino/West African singalong.

The performance will take place at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $27 for general audience, and free for anyone under the age of 18 with a paid adult ticket. Tickets will be available starting September 1st at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395 in Minden, online at the Arts Council’s official website, and by phone at 775-782-8207. Advance ticket prices are available till the day before concerts.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not sold out. For more information on pricing and Season Passes for Carson Valley Arts Council members, visit www.cvartscouncil.com or click here.

Don’t miss this exciting weekend of hot air balloons, competitions, live music, local vendors, and food trucks!

The third annual Carson Valley Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival will be held at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, Nevada from May 16th-18th, 2025, and will serve as a benefit for the Center for Hope & Healing’s community programs.

Organized by the Carson Valley Balloon Festival and Presented by Carson Tahoe Health, this event is free to the public and will include three public balloon launches from Lampe Park at 6:00am each morning (weather dependent).

On Friday evening, May 16, hot air balloon baskets will fill Lampe Park for “Fire It Up, Carson Valley!” Food trucks and music will start at 6:00pm while pilots set up their gear for one hot night! Be sure to come out and meet the pilots, have a bite to eat, and enjoy some great live music!

In addition to the balloon events, the festivities will include live music, food trucks, live art performances, and local vendors, Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 5:00am-3:00pm (plus Kid’s Zone), and Sunday (food trucks only) from 5:00am-10:00am. Festival activities will occur rain or shine!

The community is welcome to come enjoy the balloons up-close, take pictures, and learn more about ballooning. For more information about this event, including a full schedule as it becomes available, visit the official website and be sure to check its page on Facebook for updates.

Please note that balloon launches will take place if the weather permits, so it’s advisable to stay up to date on local weather reports prior to your visit and follow the event at Carson Valley Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival on their Facebook and Instagram.

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is pleased to announce that the 115th Annual Carson Valley Days Festival will be held from June 5th to June 8th, 2025! The theme will be announced soon on the 20-30 club’s website, so check back for updates!

Join the fun and make this Carson Valley Days festival the best yet!

Activities and attractions will include free live music at Lampe Park, the famous Parade that will run from downtown Minden to Gardnerville on Saturday morning, and a raffle drawing on Sunday. There’ll also be carnival rides for all ages, craft fair vendors, food vendors, face painting, children’s games, and various tournaments at Lampe Park throughout the event!

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 has participated in this event since the 1930s. For the last 60+ years, they’ve had the privilege of hosting this event, while continuing its legacy. For more information and updates on Carson Valley Days, visit their official website and be sure to check them out on Facebook! If you have any questions, you can reach out to them by emailing cv2030club@gmail.com.

The Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, along the banks of Willow Creek at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, and is a FREE event for kids ages 3- 12 years old. Each young angler will be provided everything they need to have a fun fishing experience, is allowed a 2 fish catching limit, and will be given a special gate prize at the end of their session. Additional prizes will be awarded for every special tagged fish caught, as well as to the children who catches the largest fish during each of the 7 derby sessions.

While participation in the event is free, Pre-Registration is required to receive your child’s session ticket. Registration for the event will begin in April 1st and continue until the week of the Derby.

An estimated 300 Volunteers are needed to man the event, with help needed in all areas of the Derby, including River Help, Fish Cleaning, Bait & Tackle, Retail & Food Sales, Gate Prizes, and more.

Please visit the Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby website for more information on all aspects of this event, including how to register. If you have any questions, you can email kfdvolunteers@aol.com.

The Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby is a non-profit organization that relies on the sponsorship of its community. All donations directly benefit our child anglers in the purchase of fish, tackle, and prizes. To become a Derby sponsor, please contact Tom Zogorski by email at tomzgolf@earthlink.net.

Follow the Kids’ Fishing Derby on Facebook for news and updates.