Events around Carson City on Sunday, June 9

Good day Carson City. It is Sunday, June 9, 2019. Events and activities continue or wrap up around the area. You can visit Motor Car weekend today at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or take the train from Virginia City to Carson City. It's the final day of the fair at Mills Park and Carson Valley Days in Douglas County. Plus there's the 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City’s Capital Amphitheater to top-off a fun-filled weekend.

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Sunday, June 9

— 109th annual Carson Valley Days returns to Gardnerville (all day). Located at Lampe Park on 1324 Waterloo Ln. This year’s theme will feature Carson Valley Goes To The Movies! The all-day event will be jam-packed with carnival rides for all ages, raffle drawings, live music, face paintings and much more!

— Nevada State Fair at Mills Park(all day). 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City, Nevada’s great capital! Four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and so much more! The Nevada State Fair is proud to celebrate our great State of Nevada. This year, we’re proud to feature Nevada State Fair – Home & Garden Show held in the Pavilion at Mills Park: Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Come on out and enjoy our beautiful June weather with a full day of activities at Mills Park. For more information visit the Nevada State Fair website. There are no entry fees to the fair, 33 percent discounted tickets are available in advance and include unlimited day ride pass for only $20, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased/picked up at the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority located at 716 N Carson St. or online. If tickets are purchased online please bring ID and confirmation number when picking up.

— Street Vibrations Rally at Virginia City (all day). The rally will be held at 86 C St. in Virginia City. Virginia City plays host to a raucous celebration of music, metal and motorcycles with Street Vibrations. The roar of motorcycles shakes the ground as thousands of bikers ride to the Comstock for good food, live entertainment and plenty of fun.

— Muscle Powered Weekly Bicycle Ride. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City. Typically, this ride consists of two 10-15 minute loops with varying pace depending on rider level. This is a “no drop” ride so no one will be left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. For any questions or further information please contact Michael Bish via email: mrbish11@att.net or phone: 775-296-2068.

— Carson City BMX hosts Olympic and Strider Day at Pete Livermore Sports Complex. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1555 Livermore Ln. in Carson City. Ever want to try the extreme sport of BMX? Now's the time to try. Carson City BMX is holding its annual Olympic Day this Sunday. Come ride and race the track. You do not have to be a USABMX member for this race and it's free. Signups are from 9 to 10 a.m. Come out with your bike (no pegs, kickstand, protruding reflectors or training wheels); wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, sneakers and helmet (we have loaners); and if under 18 bring parent or guardian to sign forms.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— Motor Car weekend at the Nevada State Museum. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. Come to the museum for our Motor Car Weekend. Take a ride on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car, the 1910 McKeen Motor Car, or both! Each motor car will run throughout both days. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission will be available for purchase. For more information contact the museum at 775-687-6953 x 224.

— Bilingual Storytime in Carson City. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library at 900 N. Roop St. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book in both English and Spanish. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— "Grigliate" summer grilling at Sierra Chef Kitchen. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2292 Maine St. suites 3 and 4 in Genoa, Nevada. Join us for a “Grigliate – Summer (Grilling)” Cooking Class on Sunday, June 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sierra Chef Kitchen. $65.00 per person. For more information, please reach out to Sierra Chef at 775-671-2164.

— 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City's Capital Amphitheater. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 395 S. Carson St. in Carson City.

The Carson City Symphony's 35th annual Pops Party concert will be held this Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Capital Amphitheater, in the park between the Capitol and Legislature buildings.The Carson City Symphony, lead by David Bugli, will be joined on the program by singer-songwriter Tom Miller and the Carson City Symphony Chorus, led by interim director Ricky Hutton. The program begins at 6 p.m. and includes show tunes, marches, pops music, and two of Tom Miller's original songs arranged for orchestra by David Bugli. Admission is free.