The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of Douglas High School student artists. This exhibition presents mixed-media works that students have composed over a yearlong course of study under teacher Zoe Shorten.

You can view the new exhibit from March 30 through April 24, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, April 4 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!

Plant the seeds for a beautiful season with vintage treasures, garden-inspired décor, and antique accents that are sure to will bloom in any space! Eddy Street’s April 2026 pop-up will take place on the 17 to the 19; be sure to stop by and shop their curated selection of home décor and vintage goods. Eddy Street Vintage Market combines family, friends and a love of antiques, vintage, and decorative items.

Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm

For more information, check out Eddy Street on Facebook or visit their official website.

Get ready to put the joy back into spring cleaning with this fun and informative workshop featuring Anna Pageau of Silver Anchor Farm. Products derived from our lavender and other natural ingredients will be used in this workshop.

During this workshop, there’ll be a discussion of natural toxin free items that can help bring the sparkle back into your cleaning routine. The workshop will conclude with creating a custom blended cleaning product.

This workshop will take place April 18, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm 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.

This will be an hour and 15 minute long pottery wheel class….for couples, family members, friends and singles, up to 4 people per session. Each person will get 3 tries/3 balls of clay. There will be a beginner pottery wheel class (the same techniques used with the kids). Pieces made will be left behind, fired in the kiln and ready for glazing in a 10-14 days. Cost of glazing is NOT included. When you pick up your fired pieces you can glaze them all for $10. Ages 7+ welcome!

The location and time on your ticket will say 10:00am-2:30pm, but below that it will say the time block you have chosen; please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your class.

Blocks are:

• 10:15am-11:30am
• 11:45am-1:00pm
• 1:15pm-2:30pm

This class will take place April 18 at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

In this class you will get a brief run down of the tools and adhesives used to make your mosaic garden stone. You will choose a provided garden stone and use beads and glass to create your design; once finished we will grout.

Outlines of hearts, birds, flowers, fish, and more will be available for you to use for your mosaic design. You can also choose to print out and bring in an outline (5″x 5″ max) or freehand whatever comes to you.

Ages 9 and up can purchase a ticket with a ticketed adult.

This class will take place April 19 at 10:30am at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff, assume the characters of John “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in a 55-minute Chautauqua performance. “Snowshoe” Thompson carried the mail across the deep Sierra Nevada snow during the winter for 20 years. With an 80-pound sack of mail, Thompson made the 180-mile round trip from Placerville to Genoa in just 5 days on his hand-crafted snow skates (skis), with nothing more than a jacket, dried meat and matches. Thompson was a true Sierra Nevada “Superhero,” saving the lives of many stranded travelers, unwaveringly serving his community and devoting his life to the betterment of his community

This presentation will take place on April 19, 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 March 31, 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 an Experience” or clicking 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. 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!

Park Home Ranch is excited to invite engaged couples to their Wedding Open House on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Nestled in the heart of Carson Valley with sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, Park Home Ranch is a historic working ranch featuring a 123-year-old barn and expansive open spaces that create a timeless and romantic backdrop for your wedding day.

This Open House is your opportunity to experience the venue in person, tour the property, and truly envision what your celebration could look like here. During the event, you will be able to tour the barn and grounds, explore our ceremony locations, and connect with a curated group of local wedding professionals. From photographers and florists to coordinators and entertainment, you will have the chance to meet vendors who can help bring your vision to life.

In addition to meeting vendors, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary tasting experience from the exclusive catering partner for Park Home Ranch. Their team will be on-site throughout the event to answer any questions you may have.

The event is free to attend, and advance registration is encouraged to help connect couples with the vendors and information that best matches their wedding needs. Fiancés, family members, and bridal party members are welcome to attend and take part in this special day!

To find out more about this event, check out its page on Facebook. To register, click here. For more information about the venue, visit Park Home Ranch’s official website and be sure to check out their Facebook page.

Using extensive research and seldom scene images, historians David & Gayle Woodruff 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. A 55-minute moving and reflective slideshow.

This presentation will take place twice at Minden Mill Distilling: on March 29 and again on April 26, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:15pm. It’s free to attend, provided you have reserved a ticket. 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.

Join Higher Elevation Music’s  for a performance at the CVIC Hall in Minden on April 26, 2026 at 3:00pm.

From the soaring choral beauty of J.S. Bach to the youthful energy of Mendelssohn—and a healthy dose of musical comedy—this program offers something for every ear.

Tickets:
• Patron – $80 (front section, early seating)
• General Admission – $40
• Youth – those 18 or younger are FREE with the purchase of a paid adult ticket.
• Explorer Access Ticket – Starting at $10. (Flexible option for accessibility)

Come be part of the music, the mission, and the magic of live performance. Learn more and purchase tickets by going to Higher Elevation Music’s official website or clicking here.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery is hosting an exhibit that features the work of local artist Lisa Daggett. Lisa’s specialty is jewelry.

You can view the new exhibit from April 27 through June 19, 2026 at the Copeland Gallery in Minden, Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Lisa’s work will be available for purchase.

CVAC will host a free reception on Saturday, May 2 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!

You will receive the Stoneware Watering Can unglazed (pictured below). Learn about Stoneware glazes before the painting begins and choose from over 100 different stoneware glazes. Stoneware glazes are normally reserved for studio members only. This class is intended for ages 16 and up.

This class will take place May 1 at 5:30pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Coffee in hand, fresh finds, and slow Saturday market mornings at The Merc begin in May! This once-a-month indoor/outdoor Saturday morning market series will kick off starting May 2, 2026.

Expect all the good stuff:

• Local beef, poultry & eggs
• Fresh-baked goods
• Seasonal produce
• Handcrafted goods & crafts
• Breakfast & drink goodies made fresh while you shop
  …and plenty more from your favorite local brands!

Think slow strolls, something warm (or bubbly) in your cup, and an easy morning spent gathering, shopping, and catching up with friends and neighbors.

The market will take place at the Valley Merc (1420 Hwy. 395, Downtown Gardnerville) from 8:00am to 12:00pm on the following dates in 2026:

• May 2
• June 6
• July 18
• August 1
• September 12

For more information on Valley Merc, visit their official website or Instagram page.

Drop in to visit the Dangberg Home Ranch house! The Home Ranch house, which was built between 1857 and 1917, was home to four generations of of the Dangberg family. Come see how they lived and what home on the ranch was really like.

On Open House days, the house will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm for self-guided tours, and docents will be onsite to answer your questions. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds after visiting the house. These events are free and open to all!

Open House days will take place on May 2, June 6, July 18, August 1, September 19, and October 3 in 2026.

For more information on this and other events, visit the Dangberg Ranch website, or check their Facebook page for news and updates.

Discover the talent of local artists as they showcase and sell their unique creations in a picturesque outdoor setting. Enjoy a day on the lawn, sipping wine and exploring fine art, paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry, and more available for sale. Find the perfect gift for a loved one, or treat yourself to something one-of-a-kind!

Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Historical Society.
The event takes place at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center on May 2 and 3, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

For more information call 775-782-2555, visit the Douglas County Historical Society website and check out their page on Facebook.

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 – January 2026
• Unlimited Wheel Time/Tool Usage – must reserve wheel time online.

Kids ages 8-15 must register with an adult (purchase 2 tickets). Age 16+ can register and come alone.

This course will take place May 2 and 3, 2026, from 11:00am-3:00pm. For more info, please visit HellohandmadeNV.com.

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.

Join local historians David and Gayle Woodruff for a fast‑paced and entertaining journey through a few of Western Nevada’s most surprising stories — from the humble beginnings of Levi Strauss’s iconic jeans to the dramatic and deadly Slide Mountain landslide that shook the region and reshaped its history. This slide show stitches together remarkable characters, bold ideas, and unforgettable moments that prove Western Nevada was not just wild — it was wonderfully inventive, resilient, and full of surprises.

This presentation will take place on May 3, 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 April 14, 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 an Experience” or clicking here.

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.

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.

A Meet & Greet Reception with painter Irene Taylor and photographer Steph Gabler will take place on Friday, May 8 in the 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. Irene Taylor, Steph Gabler, and Felicia Sotomayor 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 May 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.

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.

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 fewer consequences, though 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 and up are 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 May 9, 2026 from 11:00am-3:00pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

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.

Cruise on over to the Annual Big Mama’s Show and Shine, coming May 9, 2026!

Douglas County Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club hosts this annual fundraiser and car show, which features classic cars, food vendors, music, raffles, and prizes. The event will be held at the Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville from 10:00am to 3:00pm and admission is free for all ages. All proceeds go to the Douglas County Senior Center.

To register or sponsor, call Mike Damon at 949-633-1230, or email youngatheartdouglascounty@gmail.com. For more information, you can visit their website or check out Young at Heart on Facebook.

The Eastern Sierra Nevada has long drawn brave mountaineers, curious wanderers, and bold thinkers. But the story of this rugged country was never written by men alone. In the shadow of these mighty peaks, women have carved their own remarkable paths—leading their communities through hardship, shaping culture, and leaving legacies as enduring as granite.

From Native women whose courage guided their people through profound challenges to one of America’s most celebrated literary voices, the Eastern Sierra has been home to a lineage of fierce, resilient, and visionary women. Join local historians and authors David & Gayle for a lively 55‑minute slide show as we shine a spotlight on a handful of these extraordinary “local” ladies and the indelible marks they left on Sierra history.

This presentation will take place on May 10, 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 April 21, 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 an Experience” or clicking here.

On Thursday, May 14, come to the Museum for an evening with Tami Force, an avid photographer and explorer of Nevada’s ghost towns, historic mining camps, and backroads. Tami will share photographs and stories from her travels across the Silver State and will speak about and sign copies of her newest books, In the Shadow of the Sierra and In the Glow of the Sierra. Books will be available for purchase.

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.

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.

For this class, a 5″x7″ Frame and a variety of pressed flowers will be provided. You can bring a photo to include (recommended to be 4″x6″ or smaller) or you can create a beautiful design using just the pressed flower! This is an easy Friday night class; bring the family or invite some friends and decompress after a long week! Everyone needs their own ticket.

This class will take place May 15, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Grab your crew and kick off the weekend with some fun at the Rescued Hearts Ranch Golf Tournament at Sunridge Golf Course on Friday, May 16 at 8:00am. Play golf. Support the ranch. Change lives!

$150 per player (or $500 for four players). Includes 18 holes with cart, Breakfast, and Lunch. Plus prizes, awards, and raffle tickets!

You must register to play, so sign up online by clicking here or call 407-455-4602. For more information, visit the event’s page on Sunridge Golf’s official website.

Make your own Wool Flower to keep as your own or give as a gift! Techniques taught include Punch Needling, Wool Quilly and Wool Proddy.

There’ll be a review of all the different tools needed for the project, then choose colors and get started.

All supplies included, plus tons of yarn and wool colors to choose from.

Ages 13 and up; everyone needs their own ticket.

Instructor: Janie Bernstein of Carson Valley Fiber Arts.

This class will take place May 16 at 11:00am at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

The Minden Rotary Club is proud to announce their fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

The Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament (formerly the Bill Henderson Memorial Tournament) is the primary source of funds raised to achieve their mission of assisting children at risk in our community. This year Minden Rotary has partnered with The Family Support Council of Douglas County to be the primary beneficiary of the Giving Cup, with other community groups in the Carson Valley benefitting from the remaining proceeds.

This event will feature a hole-in-one $10,000 prize, a relaxed 19th Hole reception (which can be attended by non-golfers too!), and a live and silent auction fundraiser. A full schedule of the tournament as well as registration information can be found by visiting the Rotary Giving Cup website.

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.

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 space of 6″x 6″. Fit as many projects in that space as you can/want. Example photo shows two 3″x6″ pieces made in a 6″ inch square.

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 May 17, 2026 from 10:30am-1:30pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Join David & Gayle in this extensively researched 55-minute slide show, that traces the city’s evolution through three pivotal moments that reveal its grit, ambition, and resilience: the dazzling 1927 Nevada Transcontinental Highway Exposition that thrust Reno onto the national stage with parades, pageantry, and a brand‑new arch; the early days of high‑Sierra snow surveying, where hardy pioneers blended science and endurance to shape the region’s water future; and the dramatic 1957 downtown gas explosion, a sudden crisis that tested the community’s strength and spurred a renewed commitment to safety and modernization, showing how Reno has continually reinvented itself in the face of opportunity and challenge

This presentation will take place on May 17, 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 April 28, 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 an Experience” or clicking here.

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.

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 May 21 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

May’s theme is “Capes and Corks,” a superhero 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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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.

Try your hand at some silversmithing basics as you create a personalized Tahoe pendant. In this class, you will add texture and design to a precut silver Tahoe. You will personalize your Tahoe with a stone accent. You will add your pendant to a silver chain of your choice for a truly one-of-a-kind piece. All materials and supplies are included. Several stone types to choose from including: onyx, spiny oyster, garnet, turquoise, and others.

This class will take place May 29, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

In this class, you will create a pair of silver disc earrings. Earrings measure 1” in diameter. You will learn about texturing and stamping as you design your disc earrings. Choose from 5mm round stone accents or 6×4 mm oval stone accents to add a pop of color. Several different semi-precious stones to choose from, including turquoise, onyx, spiny oyster shell, moonstone, and many others.

All materials and charcuterie included. If you wear reading glasses, please bring them.

This class will take place May 30, 2026 from 11:00am-1:30pm at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. For more info and to register, please visit HelloHandmadeNV.com.

Instructor: Carly Strauss of NV US Silver Works

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 Trails Association (CVTA) is proud to present the valley’s second annual “Joker’s Wild” Spoker Ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Welcome to all ages and abilities, the Spoker Ride is an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a bike ride with members of their community, win prizes, and experience the beautiful scenery of Carson Valley from CVTA’s trails.

Beginning at James Lee Memorial Park in Indian Hills, mountain bikers will ride a 10-mile loop through the rolling hills of well-groomed CVTA trails while drawing poker cards from stations along the way. The top 3 winning poker hands, according to WSOP rules and with Jokers as wild cards, will win a prize package including cash, merchandise and gift certificates from local sponsors, valued collectively at over $1800! In addition to the bike ride, there will be delicious food and drink provided by Bubbly’s Kitchen and Double Barrel Draft Wagon after the event.

Registration is $40 per rider and includes a one year individual membership to CVTA and one poker hand. Additional poker hands can be purchased for $10 each for a higher chance of winning the prize package.

For more information and a link to sign up, visit the CVTA website, or click here.

Gear requirements:

Mountain bike in good repair (no e-bikes allowed)
Sturdy shoes (no open toes)
Helmet
Water carrying device

Dare To Be A Cowboy is excited to put on its 1st event in the 2026 Dare to Run Saddle Series, the Turn & Burn Under the Summer Sun Barrel Races on June 6-7 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

Dare to Run Races is a barrel racing series dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for barrel racers to grow, compete, and contribute to the future of rodeo. Every race supports Dare To Be A Cowboy, providing opportunities for the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls while keeping the rodeo lifestyle alive. To learn more, visit the program’s official page on the Dare To Be A Cowboy website. Schedule details can also be found on the event’s page on Facebook.

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.

Carson Valley Inn Casino presents The Marshall Tucker Band live in concert at TJ’s Corral on Saturday, June 6. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See” (the signature tune of MTB’s late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell), the testifying “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin’,” to name but a few.

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

Tickets start at $49 plus service charge and can be purchased at the Carson Valley Inn front desk or online by clicking here starting February 20, 2026. 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!

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.

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 8: Kim Harris portrays Libbie Bacon Custer—Wife of George Armstrong Custer, U.S. Army, who became an advocate for his legacy.
July 24: *Chautauqua Showcase: “They Made America” Day 1* Kim Harris portrays religious figure Anne Hutchinson.
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, wife of John Adams and early advocate for women’s rights.
July 29: Bowen Lyam Lee portrays her great great grandmother, “The Notorious Mrs. Lee.”

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.

The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is pleased to announce that the 116th Annual Carson Valley Days Festival will be held from June 11 to June 14, 2026! This year’s theme is “250 Years of Freedom.” More details will be announced 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. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada host an annual golf tournament each year to benefit the infrastructure and operations for the Wray Family Clubhouse. Come par-tee fore the kids!

Over the past 16 years, their Annual Golf Classic has become a prominent event in the Carson Valley community. Each hole features different challenges for golfers to participate in that are organized by our different community partners.

This year, the tournament will be held at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club on June 12, 2026, and the funds raised from this year’s tournament will directly benefit the operational efforts of the BGCWN and their members!

$1,000 per foursome. To purchase a foursome, please contact events@bgcwn.org.

Registration will be at 7:30am on June 12, with Shotgun Start at 9:00am.

For more information, visit the event’s page on the BGCWN website.

Join Main Street Gardnerville on Saturday, June 13 for the first run of the 2026 “We Run This Town” fun run/walk series, and kick off your Carson Valley Days festivities with a fun run/walk through Gardnerville and up the parade route before the parade starts!

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

Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under: FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 ($35 Day-of Registration)
Day-of Registration Begins at 7:00 am

The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. The race begins at 8:00am rain or shine!

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

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 June 18 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

June’s theme is “Peace, Love, and Pinot,” a 1970’s 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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The Old West Trio returns to Dangberg Ranch for a summer concert on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm, performing songs of the cowboy: three voices, two guitars, and a stand-up bass bring Western harmonies and plenty of fun.

Concert tickets can be purchased at the event and are $20 per person; you can contact the park for more information by calling 775-783-9417.

Everyone’s welcome to bring a picnic dinner, snacks, or libations as no food or beverages will be sold at this event. Only genuine service animals are allowed.

For more information, visit the Dangberg Ranch website.

You’re invited to attend free educational talks taking place throughout Dangberg’s 2026 Summer Festival as part of a series exploring a wide variety of local and historical topics. You can view the schedule of planned morning talks below:

Mornings, 10:00am-11:00am

June 20: Jean-Guy Tanner Dubé will talk about the V&T Railroad Branch Line between Carson City to Minden.
June 27: Author and historian Mark McLaughlin returns to the park to speak on his book The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm.
July 11: Historian Dave Pierson will share the history of the United States Navy battleship, the USS Nevada.
July 18: Glen Whorton will present on women convicts who were incarcerated at the now historic Nevada State Prison.

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 the Dangberg Ranch Summer Festival, you can visit the official website, or check out their Facebook page.

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!