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With natural beauty, historic sites at every turn, outdoor recreation, and a healthy dose of legendary character, Carson Valley remains a destination worthy of attention. We’re easy to find. Hard to forget.

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Carson Valley hosts events that span the gamut of interests. There is always a reason to plan your trip and spend some time in each of our four towns.

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Eagles and Agriculture

January

Genoa Western Heritage Days

APRIL/MAY

BackCountry Festival

May/June

Carson Valley Days

June

Douglas County Rodeo

September

Genoa Candy Dance

September

Parade of Lights

December

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Your next journey is closer than you think. Just 45 minutes south of Reno and only 12 miles east of South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley offers an abundance of authentic adventure. You’ll find us nestled near the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, in Douglas County, Nevada.

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Carson Valley’s people are the welcoming kind and possess a love for celebration and an appreciation for nature. Let our local legends give you the inside scoop.

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Up Where the Angels Breathe and the Gliders Fly: Meet Carson Valley Air Sports

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Oct 16

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Get ready to leaf your heart in Carson Valley—where the beauty of fall and its festive fun make it easy to fall for the season! Download or save our next two weeks of events and start planning to visit Carson Valley. 🍁 #WhyCV

👉 Looking for more details? Our events calendar has it all: visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events or link in bio.

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Oct 16

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Harvest the fun while you can! Corley Ranch’s Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival is ripe for the picking, but only ‘til October 31! 🎃 #WhyCV

Get all the details in our events calendar on our website. Link in bio or visit visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

#ExploreNevada #SierraNevada #CarsonValley #TravelNevada #corleyranch #pumpkinpatch #nevadakids #renotahoe #harvestfestival

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Plan your perfect wedding or event at @jacobsberryfarm this Fall! 🍂🌻 Jacobs Berry Farm invites you to explore the venue this Sunday, October 20 from 1-4 p.m. The team is ready to answer all your planning questions.

RSVP by emailing info@jacobsberries.com or texting 775-790-0855. Don’t miss this chance to envision your special day at this STUNNING location! #WhyCV

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🎀 Get your pink on! Join us on October 19 for @mainstreetgardnerville's Paint it Pink: "We Run This Town" Fun Run/Walk Series! Lace up your sneakers, dress in pink and help us raise funds for local cancer treatment centers.

Pre-registration is only $25 for ages 11 and up, and it’s free for those 10 and under! Plus, $5 from each registration will be donated to Carson Valley Health & Carson Tahoe Health cancer centers. Complete all three runs in the series and receive a commemorative "I Run This Town 2024" tee!

📍 The run starts at 8:00am at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Rain or shine!

🔗 Register today and help us paint the town pink! More details here on our website – link in bio.
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Mark your calendars for October 19—Carson Valley is packed with events you won’t want to miss. 📆 Choose your adventure and how you want to spend a day of fun supporting worthy causes in Carson Valley!

1️⃣ @carsonvalleytrailsassociation's Run the Valley at James Lee Park offers runners of all levels a scenic trail run experience. The 5K starts at 8:30 am, with a free family fun run at 9:30 am

2️⃣ Support local cancer treatment centers at @mainstreetgardnerville's We Run This Town fun run in Heritage Park, Gardnerville. Don’t forget to wear pink! Races begin at 8 am

3️⃣ Town of Genoa's Oktoberfest kicks off at Genoa Town Park from 11 am to 3 pm, featuring live music, arts & crafts and more (@visitgenoanevada)

🔗 For more details and registration info, visit the link in our bio.

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Read what the media have to say about Carson Valley.

Celebrate with Genoa Bar on their Sunset Travel Award in the Where to Eat & Drink: Superior Sips category for 2024. Source: Sunset

Check out how one family road tripped the Reno-Tahoe territory and found the pocket of Carson Valley to be a hidden gem. Source: LA Parent

Read how one writer from the Daily Beast made the loop from Virginia City to Lake Tahoe, discovering intrigue, charm and authenticity in Carson Valley. Source: Daily Beast

See how one writer discovered Carson Valley is the place make western history come alive for kids. Source: Wherever Family.

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