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

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

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

Come to the CVIC Hall in Minden for Carson Valley Art Association’s Scholarship Art Show, taking place from November 8th-10th!

This is a judged show, featuring artwork by local artists, a Minor Masterpieces table, and a raffle, all to benefit the CVAA Scholarship fund. Award-winning artists will be selling their paintings (watercolor, acrylic, and oil), mixed media, and photography. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy delicious refreshments during the Saturday Reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm. All are invited to join!

Friday, November 8th          10:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, November 9th      10:00am-5:00pm, with Artist’s Reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sunday, November 10th       11:00am-3:00pm

For more information about CVAA, visit their website or check out their Facebook page. If you have questions, you can contact cvaa.nv@gmail.com.

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 Nov 8th-9th at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville.

Nov 8th: 5pm-8pm
Nov 9th: 9am-4pm

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 or by calling 775-267-4675.
Learn more about Young at Heart by visiting their official website or checking out their page on Facebook.

Join your friends for a fun evening of bingo at the Genoa Town Hall! Doors open at 3:30pm with games starting at 4:30pm. There will be raffle prizes, a no-host bar, and chili meals for $5. Sponsored by the Town of Genoa and the Friends of Genoa. For more information, visit the Town of Genoa’s official website.

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

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

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

The concert on Friday, November 15th will feature singer-songwriter Dave Stamey, one of the most celebrated Western entertainers alive today. Eight-time Entertainer of the Year, seven-time Male Performer of the Year and five-time Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association.

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

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

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

Join Luminary Books for their Night at Luminary Friends themed pop-up on Monday, November 18th from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Fans of the hit sitcom can enjoy shopping Friends merchandise, Central Perk goodies, plus there will be an awesome raffle basket.

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

Tickets are on sale now for a great night of Stand-Up Comedy at the Valley Ballroom inside Carson Valley Inn Casino. Grab your friends and enjoy a hilarious night out on Friday, November 22nd with Joe Hill and Butch Escobar. Tickets are $25.00; click here to purchase yours! The show starts at 8:00pm; to find out more, visit the Carson Valley Inn website.

At Sierra Shadows Lavender Farm, bring your creativity to this hand building clay workshop led by artist Michelle Mulligan, who will teach basic hand building clay skills. You’ll make a lavender-inspired dish (4.5″ by 6.5″), suitable for soap or jewelry, as well as a small surprise.

All materials-clay, glaze, and kiln firings are included. You bring your creativity!

The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Tickets are $70 per person and spots are limited, so reserve your space soon! You can find more information and register 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.

Join the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley at their annual Turkey Bingo event on Saturday, November 23rd at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

There will be three sessions this year, at 12:00pm, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm. Doors will open at 11:30am.

Bingo cards are typically 2 for $1, with daubers available for $1 each. There is no limit to the number of games an individual may play at one time. Games will last until all turkeys are given away and an exciting grand prize is awarded for each session. Raffle tickets will be for sale at all sessions for prizes donated by community businesses and Kiwanis members. Free popcorn and coffee will be available. Hot dogs, chips, water and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit the Kiwanis Club’s Facebook page or call 775-339-8882.

The Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley conducts fundraisers throughout the year to support the Kiwanis scholarship fund and other worthy initiatives that benefit the wellbeing of local children and families. Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization for men and women who want personal involvement in the leadership and improvement of their communities. The youth of the community is the organization’s primary focus.

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

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

You can participate in person or virtually! It is $30 per person to register, and if your kiddos want in on the action, they can join the Kids’ Turkey Dash for $20 per child (ages 12 and under).

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

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

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

Town of Gardnerville’s 18th Annual Christmas Kickoff will be held December 5th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Heritage Park. Bring the family for an evening of electric carriage rides, caroling, local dancers, fireworks, and, of course, a visit with Santa!

For more information  and a tentative schedule, you can visit the Town of Gardnerville’s website and check their Facebook page for news and updates.

On Saturday, December 7th, Genoa is sponsoring a visit from Santa, along with a pancake breakfast for the whole family! Breakfast consists of pancakes with syrup, sausage, breakfast beverages and, best of all, a visit from Santa Claus himself!

The breakfast has two seating options — 8:30am and 10:15am. This is the perfect family-friendly event for little ones to celebrate the holiday. Tickets for the event are $5.00 per person, and free for children ages 3 and under.

Tickets must be purchased through the Town Office in advance by calling 775-782-8696. Seating is limited and tickets go fast!

For more information, please visit the event’s page on the Town of Genoa’s official website.

The Douglas County Historical Society is excited to present their Holiday Gala, complete with family-friendly games and activities, a festive Gallery of Trees, and a display of entries for the Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Come to the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center on Saturday, December 7th for festivities, including Santa’s Cookie Shop. Later in the day, you’re welcome to view the Parade of Lights from the museum’s front lawn.

For more information, visit the Douglas County Historical Society’s website or check out their Facebook page. You can also call 775-782-2555 or email DCHS@HistoricNV.org if you have questions.

On Saturday, December 7th from 11:00am-2:00pm, head downtown for the biggest district-wide shopping event to kick off the holiday season! Cruise through your favorite local shops as they pair with partnered businesses to bring you a true one-stop experience.

Holiday shoppers can register to participate and gain access to electric carriage rides by Tahoe Sleigh & Carriage Rides and receive a commemorative tote bag for all their shopping finds. After the Kickoff shopping event, Main Street’s Candy Cane Main campaign will continue throughout December, promoting local businesses and merchants. There will be an interactive map of participating businesses, as well as a perfect gift guide of hand-selected must-haves for the holiday season. Be a judge and weigh in your vote for the “Let’s Get Lit – Light up the Holidays” holiday light and decoration contest. Make it a total experience by visiting one of the amazing nearby eateries and fuel up in time for the Carson Valley Chamber’s annual Parade of Lights on Main Street starting at 5:00pm.

Support local businesses and give back to the community, all while spreading some holiday joy and reveling in the spirit of the season right here on Main!

Visit the event’s page on Main Street Gardnerville’s website for more information or to register to shop, and check out Main Street Gardnerville on Facebook for more events and updates!

The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 28th Annual Parade of Lights on December 7th. Join your family and friends, and grab your blankets and chairs to watch the floats, marching bands, and color guard make their way along Highway 395 from Heritage Park to Minden Park.

Parade floats will begin to roll from Eddy Street onto Main Street at 5:00pm and will head north though town, make a left on Esmeralda, and make their way to end at Minden Town Park.

For more information as it becomes available, please visit the event’s page on the Carson Valley Chamber website. And check out the Chamber on Facebook for updates on other upcoming events!

Join the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra as they perform a selection of festive music just in time for the holidays! These two free concerts are scheduled for Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6:00pm, with concert beginning at 7:00pm. You will need a free ticket to get in; you can pick up tickets at gadZooks! at 1492 Hwy 395 #104 in Gardnerville, next to Woodett’s.

For more information, visit the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra’s official website or check out their page on Facebook.

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

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

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

Thank you for supporting our Veterans!

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

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

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

Vendors will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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