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Country festivals, state fairs, yard sales and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend

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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 04 2023 .
June 2, 2023 (All day)
June 3, 2023 (All day)
June 4, 2023 (All day)

Happy Friday, Carson City! There's a lot going on this weekend as the weather jumps up to the 80s, so here are some fun events to join in on.

  • All weekend long

Gardnerville:

Corley Ranch to host ‘Back Country Music Festival,' bringing some of the biggest names in Americana to Douglas County

Douglas County’s Corley Ranch is a working ranch and farm that has often been the destination for fall festival fun, including everything from pumpkin patches to corn mazes, goat feeding to pig races, and everything in between.

Now, however, a new event will be coming to the ranch in early summer with the Back Country Music Festival on June 2-4.

Carson City:

First Presbyterian Church Carson City holds annual 'garage' sale this Friday and Saturday

The annual First Presbyterian Church Carson City garage sale will be held at North Division and West Musser streets. Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual Kiwanis Of Sierra Nevada yard sale happening this Friday and Saturday in Carson City

The annual Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada Yard Sale is being held this Friday and Saturday June 2-3, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year's fundraiser was incredibly successful for us. Quality donations from our membership are continuing to come in. Our members have been saving and collecting all year for this sale.

Nevada State Fair returns to Mills Park in Carson City through Sunday

Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City, Nevada’s capital beginning Thursday. Four fun filled days of entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and more are planned through Sunday, June 4.

  • Friday, June 2

Dayton:

Dayton Chamber 30th Annual "Making A Difference" Golf Tournament

Pull out the golf clubs and get swinging at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's 30th Annual "Making A Difference" Golf Tournament to be held Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Arnold Palmer designed Dayton Valley Golf Course.

Carson City:

Carson City's Messy Kids Art School expands, opens new doors June 2 in Downtown Carson City

This past December, Haley Albarran opened the Messy Kids Art School in a little room in the Miller Wellness Center building on Telegraph St., but only a few months later, she had outgrown the space, and will now be expanding into the Carson Square building which houses the Carson City Visitor's Center and ReMax at the corner of Curry and Washington Streets in downtown Carson City.

Discover Your Next Favorite Band with ‘West Texas Exiles’ at “The Swan” Music Hall at The Nashville Social Club

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for West Texas Exiles, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday, June 2.

Reno:

Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo happening June 2

At Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo on June 2, visitors will be treated to a variety of hands-on activities, wine tasting, demonstrations and giveaways. The event is hosted by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources including its Experiment Station and Extension units.

  • Saturday, June 3

Carson City:

Carson City area volunteers invited for brushing, trail repair Saturday for National Trails Day

Join Muscle Powered and Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space for National Trails Day on June 3rd 2023. We will work on brushing the Waterfall Trail and North Kings Loop and fixing sections of trail that have been damaged by this past winter.

Brushing and trail repair use tools such as loppers, McLeods, hand saws and rakes to remove encroaching brush and to work trail

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturdays beginning June 3

Every first Saturday please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "MO" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

Carson Valley Antique Power Show

Featuring on display - Antique tractors, Running Hit and Miss Engines, Model T & A's, Vintage V8's and restored Big Rig Semi's. Pre-1960 - Tractor Pulls, Swap Meet, Crafters, Silent Auction. Food-BBQ and more - Raffle Tractor -winning ticket will be drawn at our next event at Smith Valley Days Oct. 8 Dressler Park, Wellington NV.

Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations resume at the Nevada State Museum Saturdays

Historic Coin Press No. 1 is back in service at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. The 154-year-old artifact is the only coin press of its kind still in operation.

Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations occur every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the historic Carson City Mint building at the Nevada State Museum.

Second annual Crystal's Crusade benefit Saturday at Carson City's Westside Pourhouse

With the purpose of raising money for families who have a cancer diagnosis of a loved one and a desire to spend time with that person to make memories, the family of Crystal Evenson-Briscoe will hold a "Crystal's Crusade" fundraiser this Saturday, June 3 in Carson City.

USAF Mobility to rock McFadden Square during Carson City wine walk Saturday

As an extra feature of the Saturday, June 3 downtown wine walk, the Carson City Chamber is sponsoring a free performance by the always popular United States Air Force Mobility Band, the high-energy pop and rock band of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

The Carson Citywide Short Film Competition: A creative platform for local filmmakers

Filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike are invited to participate in the upcoming Carson Citywide Short Film Competition organized by Silver State Storytellers. This competition offers a unique opportunity for local filmmakers to showcase their creative talent and storytelling skills to a wider audience.

Registration open for Carson City Park Ranger-led 'Strawberry' moonlight hike this Saturday

Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a moonlit celebratory hike underneath the Strawberry Moon in honor of National Trails Day. We will be adventuring up to the Boy Scout Overlook on Prison Hill from the 5th St. Trailhead and learning about the cultural history of Prison Hill.

Virginia City:

Hunt ghosts while supporting the Comstock Foundation with the Comstock Paranormal Summit in Virginia City

Comstock Paranormal Summit: Nothing like this has ever been presented in Virginia City.

Hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters, and Thin Veil Investigators, for the Comstock Foundation, the Summit is a “Meeting Of The Minds,” where it will be learned how Spirit Investigative teams can work together for the good of the paranormal cause.

Dayton:

Cornhole tournament to benefit Dayton Senior Center June 3

Dayton Senior Center, together with Sierra Nevada Cornhole, is having their 2nd annual FUNdraiser Cornhole to benefit the Dayton Senior Center on Saturday, June 3rd. The tournament will be located in front of the historic Odeon Saloon at 65 Pike St in historic Dayton, NV. Sign-in/practice starts at 10am, bags fly at 11am.

  • Sunday, June 4

Carson City:

Survivors Day Show & Shine at Carson Tahoe Cancer Center

Join us on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 from 1pm-3pm at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center for our Cancer Survivors Day celebration! We'll be hosting a classic car Show and Shine, outdoor games, root beer floats, and music.

USA BMX holds Carson City area registration drive this Sunday

Just in time for the summer season when parents and kids alike are looking for new activities, USA BMX is holding a free registration event in Carson City on Sunday, June 4.

The event is for those who may be interested in BMX racing, allowing them a sneak peek into what members can expect at their local track, from multiple weekly practices to local, regional and national racing opportunities that are open to all USA BMX members — regardless of age or skill level.

Featured Artists reception June 4 at Nevada Artists Association Gallery

Featured Artist shows by Rob Jennings-Teats and Ken Clarke are on display along with the NAA "Just the Right Size" Show presented now through June 16 @ the Gallery. Rob's paintings largely follow religious and spiritual themes and daily life from Southeast Asia and incorporate traditional styles from that region. Ken's paintings include many Nevada and desert landscapes as well animals and pets.

Nashville Social Club Premieres Bill Wharton on June 4th

Local musical artist, Bill Wharton, will be appearing at the Nashville Social Club on Sunday, June 4th on the Soft Note Stage. NSC is one of Carson City’s newest hot spots that has created a unique boutique style dining experience combined with a welcoming, Nashville-esque atmosphere.

Roller Derby Exhibition Scrimmage takes place June 4 in Carson City

The Carson Victory Rollers roller derby team will be playing in an exhibition scrimmage of the World Skate rule set with Arizona Skate Club at the Carson Community Center at 5pm. After you enjoy your weekend at the Nevada State Fair, stop by the gym to watch some fast, hard hitting and edge of your seat derby. It’s entertainment that the whole family can enjoy so bring the kids!

  • Ongoing

Carson City:

The Nevada Artists Association Presents the 'Just the Right Size' Show at the Gallery through June 16

The Nevada Artists Association at the Gallery presents the "Just the Right Size" Show where everything in the show is 320 square inches or less.

We are sure you will find just the right piece for that special location in your home or office. This show runs until June 16.

Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings and readings

The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno.

Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Volunteers Needed for CHS Safe & Sober Grad Night

A tradition since 1988, Carson High Safe Grad was started by the community following a series of alcohol-related graduation night incidents and deaths. Safe Grad is an all-night graduation party held at the Carson City Community Center celebrating students completing their education while also preventing the use of alcohol and drugs, including drunk driving.

Dayton:

A 'Dastardly Deed at the Dayton Depot' play begins Friday, runs to June 11 at Dayton Community Center

A delightful melodrama set in 1898 Dayton, Nevada. A portion of the proceeds will go towards rebuilding the Dayton Train Depot. For reservations PLEASE call Lisa at 775-315-1085. Double click on flier for more information.

Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.

Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.

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We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

Nevada Division of Forestry state nursery is open for business beginning Thursday, May 9. When we first bought our home in 1988 with its 2.5 acres, there were some poplars, pines, blue spruce, willows, and grass, but little else. I soon discovered the state nursery and filled the yard with flowering shrubs and other plants. I added lilacs, sand cherries, golden and Nevada currants, sumacs, Apache plumes, and incense cedars.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested a Dayton man Saturday for possession of child pornography. During the investigation, officers also learned the man was a local little league coach.

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her powerful platform, Cycle Breakers.

Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be selling her Carson City and Virginia City books the three days of the Mark Twain Days, May 10, 11, and 12.

As part of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday celebration, the Smokey Reading Challenge is underway. Launched this morning at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City, the program is designed to engage children across Nevada in an exciting reading journey to learn about wildfire prevention, forests, and careers in natural resources with Smokey Bear.

The Nevada Jeep Club held their first Washoe Valley Cleanup on Saturday, May 4 and collected more than 450 pounds of trash along Highway 395.

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club members continue celebrating the organization’s 127th year with a presentation on the upcoming Jazz and Beyond festival.

At the club’s dinner meeting on Thursday, May 16, Cherie Shipley, a member of the event planning committee, will talk about the annual Jazz and Beyond festival, how it formed, and the impact it has had on the community. Jazz and Beyond is scheduled for August 16 to August 25, 2024.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Organized by Carol Park, the Elks held an open to the public, two-day indoor garage sale at the lodge in March as a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero. Lodge members donated all items sold and assisted at the event which received excellent support from the community.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a local diner after allegedly stealing a car from a used car lot two days prior to test drive it.

Friday May 10 at 7:30PM, Valhalla Tahoe kicks off their season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City.”

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a concert, "Pleasures of Music," on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 N. Hwy. 395, south of Best Buy, Carson City. The concert is a Mark Twain Days event. Admission is free, donations welcome,

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how its annual Educational Grant has helped local students at the club’s next meeting. Carson School District K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter received the club’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant last year with the goal of funding the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.

Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.

Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.

UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.

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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.

Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a student reported they saw a weapon. The incident was investigated and there was no weapon found. The lockdown has now been lifted and students are leaving the school.

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Update 05-03-24 at 1:15 p.m.
One student has reported an alleged weapon sighting. It has not been corroborated, but school officials and the sheriff’s office are investigating out an abundance of caution.

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UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The following update was provided by the district:

Carson High School was put on lockdown this afternoon around 12:15 p.m. No person was injured. There is an active situation being investigated in cooperation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. We will provide more information as it becomes known. The school is secure. Do not go to the school. No entrances will be permitted at time. The district will provide updates every 30 minutes. Expect the next update at 1:15 p.m.

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Carson High School is currently on a lockdown as of 12:40 p.m. Friday, but there has been no incident reported according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Two School Resource Officers are on scene investigating why the alarm went off.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the current status of the Highway 50 Preservation Project in Dayton.

Kids ages 8-14: Join Skiing is Believing at Western Nevada college for our multidiscplinary sport & fitness camp! Every day of every week, Skiing is Believing staff will help provide a variety of sports for kids to develop their physical skills and promote emotional development through exercise and community service.

After months of thorough community engagement and meticulous deliberation, Douglas County has announced the completion of its new Strategic Plan. This document, which will guide the County's decisions and resource allocation for the next five years, is the result of extensive input from both internal and external stakeholders.

The unpredictability of spring this first weekend of May continues with the threat of snow showers in the Sierra on Saturday, along with gusty winds and rain down to the valley floors for Carson City and surrounding areas. The storm system should moved out by Sunday morning.

Carson High School Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education students competed at the three-day state conference last month for Nevada Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This was the first time the school’s programs participated in the conference. A total of 25 students competed in eight events.

Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park in Minden beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.

Carson City’s former Board of Supervisor and business owner Stan Jones was posthumously awarded Thursday the Historic Preservation Award for his long time work for downtown Carson City.

Each year, a Historic Preservation Award is awarded by the Historic Resources Commission to Carson City residents or organizations who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to historic preservation.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is today, Thursday, May 2 at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. The memorial brings hundreds to the capitol grounds. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested three for their alleged involvement in business thefts last month on Topsy Lane south of Carson City.

The national issue of suicide — particularly among veterans — touched many people who attended the Walk for Hope on Wednesday morning at Western Nevada College in Carson City.