• Reno Aces mascot Archie cuts the ribbon for the Nevada Fair.
    Reno Aces mascot Archie cuts the ribbon for the Nevada Fair.
  • Nevada's first calvery bring in the flags
    Nevada’s first calvery bring in the flags
  • Howard and Linda Vernard of Gardnerville stand by their granddaughter Bristol's 3rd place entry for the coloring contest.
    Howard and Linda Vernard of Gardnerville stand by their granddaughter Bristol’s 3rd place entry for the coloring contest.

The Nevada Fair at Fuji Park is officially open. Reno Aces mascot Archie cut the ribbon at noon on Thursday, flanked by fair organizers and members of the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Returning for the second year, the Nevada Fair runs today through Sunday. The premium book is open at NevadaFair.com for entries in the livestock shows as well as other competitions, including home arts, cooking, homespun items and sewing. There’s also carnival rides.

Shuttle service will once again be provided from the parking garage at the Casino Fandango to the fairgrounds.

The Nevada Fair features back-to-back Friday and Saturday night show shows at the Carson City Fairgrounds.
Manuel Souza will return July 31 with his Smackdown Bull Riding tour, bringing bulls, broncos and barrel racing to the center stage.

The following night, the arena will be thumping with a truck and tractor pull where modified trucks and tractors will duel it out, dragging the 4,000-pound Terminator sled down a 300-foot dirt track.

The horsepower-packed event will showcase modified four-wheel drive trucks, 8,000-pound unlimited modified tractors and 7,200-pound limited modified tractors.

Local competitors may also participate in several classes open to gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks. Registration for all competitors will be 2-5 p.m. the day of the event. Entry fee is $40. A full list of pulling classes can be found at mlm-motorsports.com.

If you go:
WHAT: Smackdown Bull Riding
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 31
WHERE: Fuji Park
TICKETS: $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Get them at Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.; Benson’s Feed, 2750 Highway 50 E.; Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St.; or go to visitcarsoncity.com.
To sign up for mutton busting or calf riding, call Manuel Souza at (209) 347-7305.

WHAT: MLM Motorsports Truck and Tractor Pull
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1
WHERE: Fuji Park
TICKETS: $10 in advance; $12 at the gate; $5 for ages 6-12; under 6 is free. Get them at Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St. or go to visitcarsoncity.com.
To see a full list of pulling classes, go to mlm-motorsports.com.