The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of local artists Irene Taylor and Sharon Schimke. Irene works in pastels and watercolors. Sharon works with oils, acrylics, and mosaics.

You can view the new exhibit from June 22 through August 21, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Irene’s and Sharon’s work will be available for purchase.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, July 11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, where there will be an opportunity to meet the artists.

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!

Learn the basics of pottery wheel usage in this 2-day course. Day One will consist of Orientation and Throwing basics, while Day Two will go into Shaping and Texture. A glazing demonstration will be scheduled later in the month.

Includes:

• 25 lbs. of Stoneware clay – Cone 5 B-Mix
• In-studio Member Storage
• Two 4 hour classes (Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm)
• 1 month of Studio Membership

Kids ages 10-15 must register with an adult (purchase 2 tickets). Age 16+ can register and come alone.

This course will take place August 1 and 2, 2026, from 11:00am-3:00pm. For more details and to register, please visit HellohandmadeNV.com.

Come out to Sierra Shadows Lavender Farm for two U-Pick events this summer! There will be a few local artisans and food available as you pick your own bunches of lavender! Please reserve your spot so we don’t get too crowded in the lavender. Time slots will be available in hour-long increments from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

This event will take place on August 2! You can find more information and reserve your time online through 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 other classes they offer.

The West Coast’s Premier Mutton Bustin’ Series is coming to Gardnerville, Nevada in 2026!

Four jackpots. Four hundred contestants. One incredible season of riding sheep! Age divisions are 3-4 and 5-7, with 50 riders per age group. Open to kids of all experience levels!

Events will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, with check-in at 8:30am and the first ride start time at 9:30am. Event dates for this series is as follows:

• May 3
• June 6
• August 2
• October 3

Entry deadlines are posted on the Dare to be a Cowboy website.

Memberships are now open! Sign up for a membership to put your child in the running for a $750 Rodeo Scholarship and other incredible prizes–plus buckles to be awarded at each jackpot! For season info go to: www.DTBAC.com.

Visit DTBAC’s Facebook page for news and updates.

A brand new weekly farmer’s market is coming to Genoa, organized by Sierra Chef. Every Sunday starting May 17 to September 20, 2026, Genoa Town Park will host a variety of sellers from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Whether you’re looking for farm fresh produce, baked goods, or handmade crafts for the home, be sure to stop by!

The Genoa Country Marketplace will take place on the following days from 9:00am-1:00pm:

• May 17, 24, 31
• June 7, 14, 21, 28
• July 5, 12, 19, 26
• August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• September 6, 13, 20

For more information, please visit Sierra Chef’s official website, and be sure to check out their Facebook page for other news and updates.

Come check out the local fare at the Esmeralda Farmer’s Market in downtown Minden every Tuesday evening from May 19 to September 29, 2026. Featuring live music, local craft vendors, and homegrown fresh and delicious food! The market is open from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

For other events happening in Minden, visit the Town of Minden’s website.

The Just a Drop-In Gardnerville Farmers Market is back—revamped and reimagined for the 2026 season at Heritage Park, 1447 Courthouse Alley. Running every Wednesday from May 6 through September 16, from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the market offers more vendors and a wider variety of local goods and experiences than ever before.

Visitors can enjoy fresh produce, eggs and honey, handmade items, and expanded offerings while also taking part in community-centered activities like exercise classes, storytelling, and live music. With tables, chairs, and blankets available, it’s designed to be a welcoming space to relax, connect, and spend time with friends, family, and neighbors.

Stop by (or “Drop In”), support local, and be part of a vibrant community gathering each week. For more information, you can visit Just A Drop In Farmers Market on Facebook.

Favorite Chautauquans will appear throughout Dangberg’s 2026 Summer Festival performing a series of intriguing historical figures.

Tickets for the evening Chautauqua performances are $15. Both member and general public tickets will be available at each ticketed event. Advanced ticket purchase is not available to the general public, but members of the non-profit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch can contact the park for more information. You can view the schedule of planned evening performances below:

Evening Events, 6:00pm-7:30 pm

June 10: Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung returns to Dangberg Historic Park to present her show SALLY RIDE-REACH FOR THE STARS!
June 24: Roopa Mohan portrays Ranji Smile–Highly-regarded Chef who brought Indian flavors to the Western palette in the early 20th Century.
July 15: Steve Hale portrays Stephen T. Mather–first director of the National Park Service.
July 24: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 1* Kim Harris portrays Anne Hutchinson: America’s first female freedom fighter.
July 25: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 2* Doug Mishler portrays American explorer William Clark.
July 26: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 3* Leslie Goddard portrays Abigail Adams, America’s second First Lady and advocate for women’s rights.
July 29: Bowen Lyam Lee portrays her great great grandmother, “The Notorious Mrs. Lee,” Gold Rush madam.
August 5: Kim Harris portrays Libbie Bacon Custer—Wife of George Armstrong Custer, U.S. Army, who became an advocate for his legacy.
August 19: Doug Mishler portrays Andrew Carnegie–American industrialist.

For more information on this and other events at the Dangberg Ranch Summer Festival, you can visit the official website, or check out their Facebook page.

Town of Gardnerville’s Movies in the Park is back for 2026! Grab your favorite movie snacks and a blanket to lounge on and come out to Heritage Park at dusk for an evening of free family entertainment. From more contemporary hits to timeless classics, nothing brings a summer day to an end quite like a movie under the clear night sky.

The movie showing on August 7, 2026 is Transformers One (2024; rated PG; 1 hr 44 minutes).

Movies will begin at dusk (around 8:00pm, when the sun sets behind the mountains). For more information on each film that’s showing, visit the Town of Gardnerville’s website. You can also check their page on Facebook for updates.

Stop by Eastern Sierra Feed in Gardnerville on select days in 2026 from April through October for a Farmers Market from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Browse local produce, baked goods, handmade goods, and more while supporting small businesses from around the Carson Valley. Bring the whole family!

This year, the dates for the farmers market are: April 4, May 9, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10. Note that there is no market in June.

For more information, please visit Eastern Sierra Feed’s official website.

Step into a summer morning of serenity, scent, and soul nourishment. Rewild Retreat Guide Marybeth Donahoe will lead guests on a magical half-day retreat in the lavender. This mini retreat invites you to unwind through scent, movement, and art. Rejuvenating yoga opens the body, lavender harvesting soothes the senses, and meditative painting offers a peaceful space to express and release. A grounding way to close summer and rewild your soul. Please visit the Rewild Your Soul Website for more details, including to reserve your spot.

This event will take place August 9, 2026 from 8:00am-12:00pm. You can find more information through 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 other classes they offer.

On Thursday, August 13, come to the Museum for an evening with local historians David and Gayle Woodruff, who will delve into the ‘human heart’ of Manzanar Internment Camp, revealing a few little‑known stories of Japanese Americans whose lives were upended and reshaped behind its barbed‑wire horizon. Through stark moments of loss, flashes of defiance, and the fragile rituals that helped people hold onto identity during a very challenging time, these vignettes illuminate the extraordinary resilience of ordinary individuals. These true tales of history remind us that Manzanar was not merely a wartime policy—it was a crucible of human endurance, dignity, and quiet, unyielding hope.

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center.

Tickets are $5.00 at the door, with Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and Douglas County Historical Society Members Free! For more information visit the DCHS website or call 775-782-2555, and be sure to check out their Facebook page for other news and updates.

Get ready for an evening of cinematic magic under the stars! Prepare your sense of wonder because White House Inn‘s Movie Nights are back for 2026.

Seating starts at 7:30pm, with the movie beginning at dusk. Movie nights take place on select nights from June to October. Here’s a list with this year’s lineup of films:

• June 11, 2026: Overboard (1987)
• July 9, 2026: Dirty Dancing (1987)
• August 13, 2026: Far and Away (1992)
• September 10, 2026: Never Been Kissed (1999)
• October 8, 2026: The Blind Side (2009)

You’re encouraged to bring your own blanket or low-back chairs, along with drinks and snacks, though wine and snacks will be available. For more information, be sure to follow the White House Inn on Facebook.

You can also call 775-870-7203 with any questions!

A Meet & Greet Reception with Carson Valley artists Edwina Ford, Celeste Pierini, and Tina Forkner will take place on Friday, August 14 in the Carson Valley Museum’s Main Exhibit Hall from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Come meet and chat with the artists about their life and work over snacks and drinks, and check out some amazing art pieces to view and shop!

Entry to the event is free, and every attendant is eligible to enter in an annual prize drawing. Drinks will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Douglas County Historical Society. Drop by and celebrate local art!~

As part of their new Quarterly Artist Display Program, Visit Carson Valley’s goal is to highlight the work of local artists and photographers whose subjects capture the spirit of Carson Valley and the wider Tahoe region. Edwina Ford, Tina Forkner, and Celeste Pierini have some of their best work featured on display and available for purchase at the Carson Valley Visitors Center (located in the Carson Valley Museum) now through the end of August 2026. 

For more information, email at info@visitcarsonvalley.org. You can also check Visit Carson Valley’s page on Facebook for news and updates about other upcoming events.

“Made in Nevada”

Talented Chautauquans will appear throughout Dangberg’s 2026 Summer Festival performing a series of intriguing historical figures from the Carson Valley and surrounding areas. All morning Chautauqua events are FREE for anyone to attend, so bring your loved ones and enjoy a slice of immersive local history! You can view the schedule of planned morning performances below:

Morning Performances, 10:00am-11:00am

June 26: Nancee Goldwater returns to share the second half of the story of her grandmother, Mary Preston, who grew up in the mining town of Bodie.
July 10: Wes Francis portrays Virginia City Watchman Alex Coryell.
July 17: Cora Johnson portrays Harriet Walley, wife of David Walley and crucial figure in running Carson Valley’s “Walley’s Hot Springs.”
July 24: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 1* Hope Academy Young Chautauquans will portray an array of historical characters.
July 25: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 2* Hope Academy Young Chautauquans will portray more historical characters.
July 31: Kathy and Dave Pierson portray Agnes and Percy Train—Nevada paleontologists and protectors of history.
August 14: Ross Mortensen portrays Martin Mortensen—early pioneer of Verdi, Nevada.
August 21: Dorothea Phelan portrays Felice Cohn—Nevada lawyer and suffragist.
September 4: Barbara Lewicki portrays Mary Austin—Eastern Sierra author and environmentalist.
September 11: Kim Harris portrays Wild Horse Annie—American animal welfare activist.

Please keep in mind that space in the performance tent is limited. It’s recommended to bring your own seating. No pets allowed at events—certified service animals only.

For more information on this and other events at Dangberg Ranch, you can visit the official website, or check out their Facebook page.

Grab your go-to picnic blanket and head to Minden Park for this free concert! Brought to you by the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Town of Minden, the Starbucks Carson Valley Roasting Plant & Distribution Center Summer Concert Series features a lineup of local and touring musicians, plus vendors and more!

The concerts will take place in the park from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The current lineup is as follows:

June 26 – Outlaw Mariachi (Mariachi-Rock)

July 17 – Locked n Loaded (Country)

August 14 – Beatles Flashback (Beatles Tribute)

August 28 – Mumbo Gumbo (Genre-Bending Americana)

September 18 – White Water (Classic 60’s & 70’s)

For more information visit Parks and Rec’s official website.

Bring your friends and family along and enjoy a beautiful summer evening of live music!

From 1973 to 1991, Milos “Sharkey” Begovich turned a cow pasture behind his casino into Gardnerville’s most legendary boxing venue. Sharkey’s Cow Pasture Slugfest wasn’t just about the fights—it was a community celebration filled with Western flair, local pride, and unforgettable matchups under the Nevada sky.

Douglas County Rodeo Fight Night honors the spirit of that beloved tradition with a modern twist in this new annual event. This year’s event will take place on August 14 at 7:30pm at TJ’s Corral in Minden.

What to Expect:

• Unforgettable Matchups: Muay Thai and Sports entertainment like you’ve never seen. Think wildcards, upsets, and over-the-top action!

• Local Heroes: Cheer on fighters from local gyms repping the heart and grit of Gardnerville.

• Community Vibes: Food, drinks, music, and a nod to Milos “Sharkey” Begovich and original Cow Pasture spectacle under the stars.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind throwback to Nevada’s boldest boxing tradition!

Tickets will cost $29.75 and can be purchased online through the Carson Valley Inn website. You can also find more information and a link to tickets on the Douglas County Rodeo website (click here).

Come to Blomma Flower Farm in Gardnerville, Nevada during peak zinnia season while indulging in local pastries and coffee.

Cruise the farm and the gardens at your own pace, enjoying the zinnias at their peak season. Come see all the varieties that are hybridized in all their abundant glory. Slip into an isolation chamber to get a pollinator’s perspective. Walk the rows and rows of blooms and immerse yourself in the beauty of the flowers with the Sierra Nevada Mountains as the back drop. Sit and eat pastries while you sip your coffee among the plants. Meander and take photos to your heart’s content, relaxing in the overflowing blossoms at their summer peak. wander to the back yard to visit the back cottage garden and bask in the glorious, dappled shade under 80-year-old elm trees. Stroll over the bridge to grassy area with peach, apple pear and cherry trees. The whole grounds will be open to visit and enjoy.

This event will take place on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00am-11:00pm. The cost is $50 per person; all participants must be 16 years or older. Spots are very limited; reserve your space by visiting the Blomma Flower Farm website or by clicking here.

Come out to Minden Mill Distilling on August 15, 2026 and enjoy this cook-off right in the heart of Minden, NV with the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains! There will be wine and spirit tasting, food, music, and of course, chili to sample! Great hotels, casinos, bars, and restaurants are all within walking distance of the venue! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite chili before the day ends.

The cook-off will be taking place from 11:00am-4:00pm. Admission is free, but tickets will be available to purchase for Unlimited Tasting kits at $15 per person (CASH ONLY). This exciting event is a benefit for the Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670; find out more about their organization by visiting their official website.

You can reach out to aceintheholechili@outlook.com with any questions, or visit the International Chili Society website for more details.

Truck and Tractor pulls are back! Come join L&L Productions for this exciting event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Gardnerville on Saturday, Aug 15, 2026. Enjoy some great food and drinks by the Carson Valley 20/30 Club and great live music by Playdo.

Gates will open at 4:00pm and the show starts at 6:00pm. To support this local event and enjoy all the action, get your tickets at Les Schwab Tires in Gardnerville or online by clicking here. Tickets are $25 per adult or $15 for children ages 10 and under. Check out the event’s page on Facebook for more information and updates.

The tense reality of living with life during the Cold War of the 1950s and ‘60s was omnipresent throughout the US. Newspapers reported frequent nuclear tests by the Soviet Union, Sputnik was launched…school children practiced duck and cover drills, while many people converted their basements into bomb shelters. And even in the tranquil Eastern Sierra, vestiges of this complicated period in our country’s history abounded. Using rare photos and extensive research, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable tales of heightened preparedness, secret tests and even espionage in Eastern Sierra, in a 55 entertaining minute slide show.

This presentation will take place on August 16, 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 July 27, 2026. 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 Your Visit,” then “Reservations,” or clicking here.

Main Street Gardnerville’s monthly Wine Walks are back for 2026! The Third Thursday Wine Walk takes place on every third Thursday from May to September, with a special theme each month. Main Street invites you to stroll along and visit the various booths run by local businesses and organizations, who will each have some tasty vino for you to try. This event takes place August 20 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

August’s theme is “Cabs and Classics,” a 1950’s/sock hop theme! Feel free to dress for the occasion and really have fun with it. If wine isn’t your thing – don’t worry! Despite the name, Third Thursday has something for everyone. From hydration stations to non-alcoholic options, food, and more, the Wine Walks are a wonderful way to meet and support local small businesses and meet some pretty incredible people along the way.

Registering is easy and can be done the same day of the event, or you can pre-register. It’s $20 for new participants and just $15 for returning participants (just remember to bring your Forever Glass!), or $75 for a season pass to all of this year’s Main Street Wine Walks. More information on pre-registration can be found on the Main Street Gardnerville website (click here), and be sure to visit their page on Facebook for updates.

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Carson Valley Inn Casino presents Ian Munsick live in concert at TJ’s Corral on Friday, August 21. The multi-talented Country Singer-Songwriter will perform his hit songs “Long Live Cowgirls,” “Horses Are Faster,” “Long Haul,” “Geronimo,” and so many more.

The TJ’s Corral doors open approximately 45 minutes to one hour before show starts at 8:00pm.

Tickets start at $59 plus service charge and can be purchased at the Carson Valley Inn front desk or online by clicking here. Select VIP packages are also available.

Tickets should be purchased through the Carson Valley Inn website or by calling 775-783-6606. Check out Carson Valley Inn on Facebook for updates and information on this and other events!

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.

Local historian David Woodruff assumes the character of William Lewis Manley in a riveting Chautauqua performance. In 1849, Manley was one of dozens of pioneers who stumbled, off-course, into the harsh eastern California desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields. Manley recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how stranded, forlorn and desperate men, women and children, endured unfathomable hardships in an effort to keep their families alive…and christened the chilling name upon their fateful location, Death Valley.

This presentation will take place on August 23, 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 August 4, 2026. 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 Your Visit,” then “Reservations,” or clicking here.

Learn the history and uses of essential oils and aromatherapy this fun and informative workshop featuring Anna Pageau of Silver Anchor Farm. Products derived from lavender and other natural ingredients will be used in this workshop.

Do you have a cupboard full of essential oils, or maybe you have seen them and just not been sure how to use them? During this workshop, explore the history of essential oils and aromatherapy. Learn how to use them effectively and safely. The workshop will conclude with creating a custom-made aromatherapy inhaler.

This workshop will take place August 23, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Sierra Shadows Farm. Admission for this workshop is $45 per person; read more about this workshop and purchase tickets on the Sierra Shadows Farm website.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of local artist Anne Mitchell. Anne’s specialty is multi-media.

You can view the new exhibit from August 24 through October 16, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Anne’s work will be available for purchase.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, August 29 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, 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!

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.

Minden Mill Distilling is hosting a fun line dancing lesson on August 27, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Drinks will be available for purchase.

The entry fee for this event is just $5 per person; cash is preferred. Ages 21 or older only. Spots will fill up quickly, so it’s recommended to register early. Find out more and reserve your ticket by clicking here, or going to Minden Mill’s official website and selecting “Book Your Visit,” then “Reservations.”

The Annual Genoa Wine Walk returns for its 5th year starting in May 2026!

Purchase wine glasses and wristbands for participation at The Genoa Gallery (2292 Main Street #7, Genoa, NV). Check-in starts the day of events at 4:45pm  in front of the gallery.

The Genoa Wine Walk dates are as follows:

May 29 – 5:00pm-8:00pm

June 26 – 5:00pm-8:00pm

July 31 – 5:00pm-8:00pm

August 28 – 5:00pm-8:00pm

2026 Genoa Wine Walk Pricing:

• 2026 Genoa Wine Walk Glass (Includes wristband for your first walk) – $20.00
• Returning with 2022-2026 Genoa Wine Walk Glass – $10.00/walk

For more information, visit the Genoa Gallery website.

The Genoa Gallery is continuing their effort to support Austin’s House Children’s Charity this year and committing the wine walk glass sale proceeds to help children in crisis locally in the Carson Valley. Please visit austinshousenv.org to learn more about their mission and donate directly to their cause.

The idea of National Parks is about as uniquely American as the Constitution—only with better scenery and fewer heated debates—and as this grand experiment in preserving our iconic landscapes evolved, so did the creative ways we tried to manage them. From stretches of martial law that made some parks feel like scenic boot camps to jet‑age designs that looked ready for takeoff, the policies and experiments rolled out across these magnificent cathedrals of Mother Nature have been every bit as quirky and memorable as the purlieu itself. Join David & Gayle for a lively 55‑minute slide show as they recount some of the most curious, head‑scratching, and downright entertaining moments in National Park land management.

This presentation will take place on August 30, 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 August 11, 2026. 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 Your Visit,” then “Reservations,” or clicking here.

Coors Brewing Company is proud to announce the 5th annual Wildland Firefighter Benefit Concert, featuring The Castellows, to be held at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn Casino on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Castellows are a sister trio redefining neo-traditional country music with a fresh Southern soul. Whether it’s a front-porch singalong or a sold-out stage, The Castellows deliver every note with raw emotion and radiant unity. Their sound is a little old-school, a little new wave, and a whole lot of home.

The concert starts at 7:00pm. Ticket prices for this event range start at $35 per person; they can be purchased online by clicking here.

This event is taking place to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. You can visit the official website to learn more about this great organization.

For more information about this and other upcoming events, please visit the Carson Valley Inn website, or check out their page on Facebook.

The Douglas County Rodeo will be back for its sixth year on September 11 and 12, 2026! Come to the Douglas County Fairgrounds and enjoy a variety of thrilling rodeo events followed by a concert each night, plus local vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, fireworks, and more, with a special theme this year: A Tribute to Our Heroes.

General Admission tickets will go on sale soon; keep checking back for updates! You can find more information, including a schedule of events, and purchase tickets on the official Douglas County Rodeo website. You can also check their Facebook page for updates.

Learn what to put in your winter wellness toolkit with this fun and informative workshop featuring Anna Pageau of Silver Anchor Farm. Products derived from lavender and other natural ingredients will be used in this workshop.

Essential oils and hydrosols can be the perfect addition to your winter wellness toolkit. Throughout this workshop, explore different plants that can support your immune system through cold and allergy season. The workshop will conclude with creating a custom-made aromatherapy inhaler.

This workshop will take place September 13, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Sierra Shadows Farm. Admission for this workshop is $45 per person; read more about this workshop and purchase tickets on the Sierra Shadows Farm website.

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!

The Carson Valley Trails Association is excited to bring back its popular trail run/walk for 2026. This timed but non-competitive 5K, 10k, or 2k will start at the James Lee Park Trailhead on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Choose from three distances:

• 10k run/walk: The 10k (6 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park at 8:00am. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make up the Jacks Valley and James Lee Loops.
• 5k run/walk: The 5k’ish (3.55 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park at 8:30am. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make up the James Lee Loops.
• 2k family run/walk: The 2k also begins at James Lee Park at 9:30am and utilizes the crushed granite path that follows the Indian Hills fitness course before circling back along single track trails to the start (all dirt, but off-road strollers and friendly, leashed dogs welcome). The 2k is free and all children under 12 will receive a kid’s finisher medal. Enjoy a beautiful fall morning with your family at the base our beautiful mountains!

Feeling extra adventurous? Run the 10k at 8:00am or the 5k at 8:30am and then join your family for the 2k at 9:30am.

This is a great non-competitive opportunity for beginners to get out and experience a 5k trail run. Tech shirts will be provided for all 5k and 10k finishers.

To find out more and to register online, visit the event’s page on runsignup.com (click here).

Main Street Gardnerville is hosting their Annual Fall Festival & Coffin Races at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on October 3, 2026 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. This festival offers something for everyone in the family, from Harvest in the community gardens to scarecrow building or racing a coffin with a team of friends. There will be live music featuring local bands and performances by talented local companies, plus over 60 arts and crafts vendors and a food truck alley. It is a full day of family-friendly activities, wonderful food and beverages, and entertainment sure to get you in the mood for Fall!

This event is FREE to attend and open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a great day in the park!

For more information on this and other annual events, visit Main Street Gardnerville’s website. Check out the event’s page on Facebook for more details on the offerings. If you’re interested in registering for the Coffin Races, you’ll find more information by clicking here.

The Friends of the Douglas County Library, the Douglas County Public Library Foundation, and Douglas County Public Library staff members are teaming up to present the 4th Annual Gala fundraiser supporting the Douglas County Library – Books, Boots & Ballads on October 10, 2026. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn, and will include dinner, no-host cocktails, silent & live auctions, and a live concert featuring country music artist, Jakota Wass, and members of his band. Funds raised at the Gala will directly support these special Douglas County Public Library programs and projects:

• Senior Computer and Technology Training Program at the Library
• 7-Day Zephyr Cove Library Meeting Room Access when the Zephyr Cove Library is closed to the public
• Funding to support the Foundation’s long-term goal of expanding the Minden Library

Find out more by visiting the Douglas County Library’s website. You can purchase tickets online by clicking here.

Plan a weekend getaway in the beautiful Carson Valley, full of Music and Art!

The Carson Valley Arts Council announces the 6th Annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour for 2026. Bring your family and friends for this free creative drive-yourself tour of local studios with a variety of talented artists on Saturday, October 10  from 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, October 11 from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Printed and online studio maps will be available in September at local galleries and the Carson Valley Arts Council, 1572 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV and participating galleries. In September, the Tour website CVASTour.org will also include an interactive online map and downloadable list of the participating studios, gallery information, and background for each artist. The website also includes a schedule of special demonstrations and music features.

Minden-Tahoe SkyFest returns to Carson Valley, Nevada on October 16–17, 2026, with a bold new name and elevated experience—formerly known as the Aviation Roundup. As the only air show in Northern Nevada, Minden-Tahoe SkyFest delivers high-flying excitement against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada. Just minutes from Lake Tahoe, this premier aviation event draws visitors from Reno, Tahoe, and beyond for a weekend of aerial performances, community celebration, and unforgettable views—making Carson Valley a must-visit destination.

SkyFest will feature world-class aerial performances from the Patriots Jet Team, an unforgettable after-dark aviation experience, interactive ground displays, and family-friendly activities that celebrate aviation in the Sierra.

For more information and to get tickets, visit www.mindentahoeskyfest.net. And be sure to check out the event’s profile on Facebook for exciting news and updates.

This free event will take place in Genoa Town Park on Saturday, October 17 from 11:00am-3:00pm. There’ll be live music, Arts & Crafts booths, festive food, drinks, and more! Bring the whole family and celebrate the harvest season!

For more information, visit the Town of Genoa’s website, and be sure to check their Facebook page for updates!

Join Main Street Gardnerville on October 17 for the third run of the 2026 “We Run This Town” fun run/walk series, as they fundraise for local cancer treatment centers and raise awareness. Make sure to dress in pink to show your support!

Register and complete all three runs in the series and your will receive an “I Run This Town” tee shirt!

Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under: FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 ($35 Day-of Registration)
Registration Begins at 8:00 am

As part of the fundraiser, $5 from every registration will be donated to: Carson Valley Health & Carson Tahoe Health cancer treatment centers.

The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. The race begins at 9:00am rain or shine!

For more details about the series, visit Main Street Gardnerville’s website (click here). To register, you can click here. Be sure to also visit Main Street’s page on Facebook for other news and updates.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of local artist Susan Musil. Susan’s specialty is beaded jewelry and display objects.

You can view the new exhibit from October 19 through December 11, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Susan’s work will be available for purchase.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, October 24 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, 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!

Visit Carson Valley’s Ferris 50 Endurance Run event returns for 2026, taking place on November 7. This exciting race invites runners to compete in their choice of 3 distances – 50 miles, 50k, or 15k – spanning along a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, and minimal concrete.

All distances will start in the arena at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 920 Dump Rd in Gardnerville.

Whether you are an experienced runner seeking a challenge in the off-season or a less experienced runner who is ready to explore greater distances at an entry level, Ferris 50 is an opportunity to test your mind and body while taking in the captivating views of Job’s Peak and Carson Valley. Come run where grit meets greatness!

Registration for 2026 is now open! Click here to register.

More information coming soon! Keep checking the event’s page at visitcarsonvalley.org or click here for updates.

Come support your local community and shop quality handmade crafts from over 100 vendors! Just in time for the holiday season, Young at Heart presents its annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 6 and 7, 2026 at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville.

November 6: 5:00pm-8:00pm
November 7: 9:00am-4:00pm

This event is free to attend, and is the biggest free indoor craft fair in the Valley! Don’t miss this opportunity to fill your holiday shopping needs with beautiful works from local artists.
All proceeds go to support services for the Douglas County Senior Center. For more information about the Craft Fair, contact Kathryn Clark at yah.craftfair@gmail.com.
Learn more about Young at Heart by visiting their page on the Douglas County website or checking out their page on Facebook.

Bring friends and family of all ages to Heritage Park for the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm, presented by Main Street Gardnerville, Douglas County Community Services, and the Carson Valley Arts Council.

Join the celebration, featuring Mariachi music, Folkloric, Aztec Dancers, food and drink vendors, arts and crafts, face painting, Altars, a 12-foot Catrina doll presented by Latino Arte and Culture of Reno, and more!

This event is free to attend. For more information, visit the Main Street Gardnerville website or check out the event’s page on Facebook.

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!

The event will take place on Sunday, December 13 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.