Glass Fusing is a great beginner glass cutting class. Technically you don’t have to cut glass if you don’t want to (projects can be abstract).

You’ll be given a 6″ clear glass heart to make a design on.

Projects will be left behind, fired in the kiln and available for pick up the following week. All materials and kiln firing included.

This class will take place January 25 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

No one is more closely tied to the mysterious lore of Death Valley than Walter Scott. His tales of fabulous gold mines, dangerous desperados and opulent desert castles placed him and Death Valley on the front pages of newspapers for over fifty years…and kept historians endlessly occupied trying to sort out the truth from his tall tales. Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff, assume the characters of inscrutable Death Valley Scotty and his benefactor, scrupulous Bessie Johnson in a 55-minute Chautauqua performance.

This presentation will take place on January 25, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:15pm at Minden Mill Distilling. It’s free to attend, provided you have reserved a ticket. Tickets will become available starting January 6, 2025. Spots are very limited, so reserve your ticket early. You can find out more and get tickets to this and other events by going to Minden Mill’s official website and selecting “Book an Experience” or clicking here.

In this class you will need to bring your own sweater. You sweater should be a tight knit style like in the example photo. There will be lots of wool roving colors to choose from. You don’t have to do hearts–you can be creative and come up with a different idea, as long as it can be completed in the time frame. Age 8+ can come with a ticketed adult, age 13+ can be dropped off for class.

This class will take place January 30 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Carson Valley will take a meaningful step toward community-centered wellness this winter as it hosts its first-ever Carson Valley Holistic Health Fair, a free, public event bringing together local practitioners, small businesses, and residents who share a passion for natural health and whole-person well-being.

Held at Minden Mercantile on January 31, 2026 from 9:00am-2:00pm, the fair will showcase a diverse range of holistic health providers and wellness professionals from across the Carson Valley. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet practitioners face-to-face, ask questions, experience demonstrations, and explore integrative approaches that support mind, body, and spirit.

“This event is about connection,” says event organizer Dr. Joshua Welch and Nicole Quilici. “Connection to our local businesses, to our neighbors, and to healthier ways of living that feel accessible and empowering.”

In addition to educational exhibits and interactive demonstrations, the fair will feature a community raffle with prizes and services generously donated by local businesses. All raffle proceeds will be reinvested into future wellness-focused initiatives in the Carson Valley, helping the movement continue long after the event concludes.

More than just a one-day gathering, the Carson Valley Holistic Health Fair represents a growing interest in preventative, natural, and relationship-based approaches to health, where curiosity is welcomed and conversations matter.

Whether attendees are deeply rooted in holistic living or simply beginning to explore alternative paths to wellness, the fair offers something for everyone in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of local artists Vickie Kingman and Eddie Ford. Eddie works in oils and watercolors. Eddie’s works feature landscapes and flowers. Vickie works with watercolors, oils and acrylics. Vickie’s works feature abstract landscapes.

You can view the new exhibit from February 2 through March 27, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Their work will be available for purchase.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, February 7 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, where there will be an opportunity to meet the artists and celebrate their 81st birthdays.

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!

Calling all wildlife lovers! This annual event 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, can be found on the official Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce website. You can register by clicking here!

February 6, 2026 • 5-6pm; 6-7pm; 7-8pm

You’re invited to CV Flyte’s inaugural Sip, Sip, Soirée in Downtown Minden.
An elevated shopping experience featuring a curated collection of exceptional vendors, complemented by wine and handcrafted mimosas in an intimate, stylish setting.
This is a ticketed event with two attendance options:

•    Shopping Ticket (Complimentary) – Enjoy the opportunity to shop and purchase wine or mimosas while you browse.
•    Sip & Shop Ticket ($15) – Indulge in unlimited wine and mimosas during your reserved one-hour shopping window.

**Tickets are required to be purchased in advance!** Find out more on the CV Flyte website.

Vendors include:
• NV US Silverworks
• How Novel
• Mama Artz
• Sierra Alpine Studios
• Knights Candy Shop
• Desert Glow Photos
• Flora Co.

Discover this fun textile art method that Europe has been doing for centuries.

Join Kim VanZyll, Certified Zentangle Teacher, as she introduces you to Needle Felting. Special felting supplies and fluffy 100% wool will be provided to create this cute Heart Garland. No experience necessary! Easy to learn. Relaxing and so much fun!

This class will take place on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm (Please bring a sack lunch). The class fee includes all the supplies needed. This workshop will be held at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410.

CVAA members – $45.00
Non-Members – $55.00
Additional take-home kits will be available for purchase – $15.00
Space is limited—so sign up today!!

You can sign up and find out more information by visiting the Carson Valley Art Association’s website (click here).

This is a great beginner/intermediate stained glass class. Choose from a plethora of beginner and intermediate patterns once you arrive.

You are intermediate if you have done stained glass at least once here before.

If you have never cut glass before, it’s recommended to take a Glass Fusing class first so you can learn to cut glass with less consequences. (not required)

If you already know how to cut glass, your stained glass project is more likely to turn out better and not take as long.

Ages 13+ welcome to purchase a ticket with a ticketed adult.

This is a long class and a charcuterie platter will be provided; please bring your own drinks with lids.

This class will take place February 8 from 10:30am-3:00pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

CVAC’s 2025-2026 Concert Series will feature Kristyn Harris on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Kristyn Harris has been named the International Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year 6 times, and is the youngest person to have received this honor. She is especially recognized for her powerful voice, swing rhythm guitar chops, songwriting, yodeling, and energetic stage presence.

Advance tickets are $25 and kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cvartscouncil.com, by phone at 775-782-8207, or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395, Minden.

Come spend a fun and memorable afternoon with your guy, gal, or pal while you paint each others portraits. Charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages included. Portraits will be painted on canvas panels with lots of paint colors and brush sizes to choose from. Only one ticket needed per pair of people!

This class will take place February 14 from 11:00am-1:00pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Round up your best Galentines and join CV Flyte for a cozy afternoon of candle making with Sierra Soapbox Candle Co. You’ll learn how to blend custom scents before pouring your very own 7.2oz candle to take home! In this two-hour workshop, you’ll be guided every step of the way as you craft a soy candle in an amber glass jar, topped off with a personalized label. All supplies and a glass of wine are included and NO experience is necessary — just your creative spirit.

This class will take place on February 15, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm in Downtown Minden (precise location TBD).

Tickets are $60 per participant, and are required to be purchased in advance. Spots are extremely 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.

As part of a series in February 2026, violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn will perform a concerto on the ‘Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius’ violin with the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus led by Guest Conductor Dr. Phoenix Delgado on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at CVIC Hall in Minden from 3:00pm-5:30pm.

For more information about this event, and to purchase tickets online, visit the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony’s website.

You can also visit the Carson Valley Arts Council website for more information and alternative ways to purchase tickets.

CVAC’s 2025-2026 Concert Series will feature Mustangs of the West on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7:00pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Mustangs of the West is a band with west coast roots steeped in both classic California country and folk rock: equal parts Emmylou Harris and Stevie Nicks, mixed with three and four-part vocal harmonies of The Eagles and early Beach Boys.

Advance tickets are $27 and kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cvartscouncil.com, by phone at 775-782-8207, or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395, Minden.

Discover this fun textile art method that Europe has been doing for centuries.

Join Kim VanZyll, Certified Zentangle Teacher, as she introduces you to Needle Felting. Special felting supplies and fluffy 100% wool will be provided to create 3 adorable Bunnies. You will take home a completed set of Bunnies to add to your décor, or gift them just in time for Easter!

This class will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00am-3:00pm (Please bring a sack lunch). The class fee includes all the supplies needed. This workshop will be held at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410.

CVAA members – $45.00
Non-Members – $55.00
Additional take-home kits will be available for purchase – $15.00
Space is limited—so sign up today!!

You can sign up and find out more information by visiting the Carson Valley Art Association’s website (click here).

CVAC’s 2025-2026 Concert Series will feature Mustangs of the West on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:00pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

The show features country/folk singer Chris Webster and legendary bluegrass/folk guitarist Nina Gerber. Chris Webster’s magic derives from those ineffable qualities of vocal grain, emotional nuance, timing and phrasing possessed by the truly great and moving singers of any style.” Nina Gerber effortlessly moves between country, pop, and rhythm and blues. “The evening’s real star… Gerber usually says little and lets her guitar do the talking. Gerber is a not-so-underground legend. Her wide-ranging folk-country-jazz/blues stylings.”

Advance tickets are $25 and kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cvartscouncil.com, by phone at 775-782-8207, or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395, Minden.

Stop by the Douglas County Community Center on Saturday, April 12 from 1:00pm-4:00pm for an afternoon filled with cuddly animals. Grab a refreshing drink from CV Flyte while you’re there! Whether you’re a proud pet parent, looking for a new best friend or just love animals, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

For more information, visit the CV Flyte website.

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. Kick off the weekend on Friday, with a concert featuring Dave Stamey, and Cowboy Poets Valerie and Floyd Beard opening. Saturday evening will feature a concert with Trinity Seely following an opening with Cowboy Poets Valerie and Floyd Beard. Concerts begin at 7:30pm and individual tickets will go on sale January 2, 2026. 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 from 10:00am-4:00pm 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 a Western fine art show, as well as 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 2:00pm.

A Progressive Dinner will be hosted on Saturday from 4:30pm-6:30pm, highlighting four Genoa eateries: Sierra Chef, Daniel’s, Flutter and Buzz, and Genoa’s newest offering, Foothill Market. Participants receive passports and colored wristbands that let them rotate between each of the four restaurants in timed groups.

Activities on Sunday will include Cowboy Church in the Town Hall with Pastor Patrick Jolly and Trinity Seely.

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!

Bring your family to Heritage Park for Wind Down Wednesday, a food truck event beloved by locals and visitors alike! Get ready for a fun evening of food, drinks, and live music! Wind Down Wednesday is presented by CV Flyte, with entertainment by the Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County, and takes place on selected Wednesdays from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

Dates for Wind Down Wednesday 2026 are as follows:

• • • May 6
    • June 24
    • July 22
    • August 26
    • September 23
    • October 14

For more information, including lineups for each event, visit CV Flyte’s website, or check out their page on Facebook for other events and updates.

CVAC’s 2025-2026 Concert Series will feature Harry and the Hitmen on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Harry and the Hitmen serve up classic Motown and Soul with jovial professionalism. But don’t let the “suits” fool you, the band comes from an improvised rock tradition, and has years of experimentation behind their tight arrangements.

Advance tickets are $27 and kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cvartscouncil.com, by phone at 775-782-8207, or at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 US Hwy 395, Minden.

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

The third annual Hot Air For Hope Carson Valley Balloon Festival will be held at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, Nevada from May 15-17, 2026, and will serve as a benefit for the Center for Hope & Healing’s community programs.

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

In addition to the balloon events, the festivities will include live music, food trucks, live art performances, and local vendors. 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 Hot Air for Hope Carson Valley Balloon Festival on their Facebook and Instagram.

The 2026 Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 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 derby sessions.

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

Please visit the Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby website for more information on all aspects of this event, including updates and how to register.

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.

The Carson Valley Quilt Guild invites you to their 2026 Quilt Show to be held on June 6-7, 2026 at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center. Come explore the wonderful world of quilting, with the special theme “Stitching our Stars and Stripes” in celebration of America’s 250th birthday!

This judged show will have over 200 quilts on display! Other attractions will include a great lineup of vendors from near and far, free demonstrations of tools and techniques, a Heritage Exhibit of antique quilts each with their own unique story, and gorgeous raffle baskets, with proceeds going to fund scholarships for local art students and art’s programs.

There’ll also be delicious food available for purchase, and door prizes offered from each vendor and from various manufacturers. Gold tickets are randomly placed in the show programs. If you have a gold ticket in your program, you win a prize! All door prizes are distributed at the Guild’s Information Booth.

Admission to the show is $10 each day. If you decide to come for two days, then the admission is only $15. Show hours are 10:00am until 4:00pm each day. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free with paid adult.

For more information, visit the official Quilt Show’s website. or check the Carson Valley Quilt Guild’s page on Facebook for updates.

Come join the fun at Heritage Park for CV Flyte’s annual Kid’s Day Out event on June 7, 2026 from 11:00am-2:00pm! There will be kid’s activities, performances throughout the day, live music, food trucks, and so much more at this free event!

For more information, visit CV Flyte’s website or check their page on Facebook.

Wild West Watercross is excited to bring it’s 4th Round of 2026 JetSki Races to Topaz Lake! Join them on July 24-26 at the Topaz Lake Park from 12:00pm-5:00pm for a day full of racing. For more information, visit the official website (click here) and follow their page on Facebook for news and updates.

Be sure to follow the organizers @wildwestwatercross!

Join CV Flyte in Minden Park on August 23 from 11:00am-2:00pm for an end of summer bash! There’ll be lots of kid’s activities, vendors, food trucks, the CV Flyte mobile bar, and live music!

For more information, check out the CV Flyte website or view their page on Facebook.

Celebrate 107 years of this incredible event, complete with countless arts and crafts vendors, food, and of course, its famous candy!

The Genoa “Candy Dance” originated in 1919 as an effort to raise money to purchase street lights for the small, but enterprising community of Genoa, Nevada’s first settlement. Lillian Virgin Finnegan, daughter of then-prominent Judge Daniel Webster Virgin, suggested the idea of a dance and making candy to pass around during the dance as an incentive for a good “turn-out.” The Genoa community did raise the needed funds for streetlights, but realized the monthly electric bill had to be paid. The candy makers were then called upon each year to help promote the “Candy Dance” and pay a year’s worth of electricity for the streetlights throughout the town. Couples would come from Reno, Carson City, and surrounding areas to join in the evening’s fun. The Arts & Crafts Faire was added in the 1970s, and later became a two-day event. The first Faire was held on the front lawn of a private residence on Genoa Lane with twelve vendors. A few years later, the popular Faire was moved to the Mormon Station Historic State Monument grounds. With added expansion through the years, now Faire exhibitors are also found along a major portion of the downtown area. With all the people visiting the Faire these days, the streets in and out of Genoa are temporarily closed during the day from 7:00am-7:00pm.

Save the date for this amazing weekend, which will take place September 26 and 27, 2026. The event, which boasts over 400 arts and crafts, activity, and food vendors, plus a Saturday night Dinner Dance, draws thousands of people to Genoa.

Booths are open from 9:00am -5:00pm Saturday and 9:00am-4:00pm on Sunday. There is also a Saturday night Dinner and Dance (advance tickets are required, and will be available for purchase ahead of the event).

You can visit the Town of Genoa website for more information, or call the Town Office at 775-782-8696 with questions. Check the event’s page on Facebook for updates!