Wednesday in Carson City: Food trucks and the County Fair

It’s not lions and tigers and bears down at Fuji Park, it’s bunnies and chickens, lambs and calves. The Carson City Fair has returned and it’s bringing all the excitement that one can expect from a down-home event. The talented kids in our regional 4-H programs will be showing off their hard work, carnival rides will be whirling, and the music will be playing. Our local bus, the JAC, is lending a hand and offering free rides through Sunday: Route 3 will take you from downtown to Fuji Park. Food truck lovers won’t want to miss out on Wheeled Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center. Let someone else handle the cooking and enjoy some time mingling with your neighbors.

WEDNESDAY, July 25: Things to do in Carson City

• — Carson City Fair at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds (8am-10pm; a fun, family-friendly county fair celebrating youth and agriculture with youth livestock exhibits, vendors, music, entertainment, food, wares, tractors, carnival rides and more thru Sunday; 8am-11am Static Exhibit Check-in, 1pm judging and display - Exhibit Hall will be open to the public after judging; live music 12pm-10am; 4pm-5pm Livestock Weigh-in and Check-in; 6pm Grand Opening Ceremony in the Arena; 6pm-10pm Carnival and Vendor Area Open, $1 Ride Night sponsored by Carson City Toyota; Free transportation available on the JAC Bus, Parking and shuttle bus available in the parking lot of Topsy Lane Walmart)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ‘From Dust to Water’ Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Tot Trek: Guided Hike for children under 5 - Meet at Riverview Park: 600 Marsh Rd (10am-11:30am; Bring the kids for a one-mile guided walk. You will learn about local wildlife and history while your children have the opportunity to complete a Scavenger Hunt Bingo Card; Children of all ages are welcome to attend; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — ‘Spirit of America’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)— Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties; 10am Storytime and Craft with the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — Canyon White Rocks! the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Acoustic, Rootsy Rock, Country Soul)
• — Flashback Cinema: Batman (1989) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night AND Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; 4pm-5pm practice time, Everyone MUST check in; race sign ups 530pm-6:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center (5pm-8pm, weather permitting - come and share a meal together; local food truck choices will vary weekly; Bounce House, no-host bar, family style seating, and random entertainment)
• — Wednesday Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes (5pm-close; $10.50 per person includes three Bowling Games, Rental Shoes and your choice of either a glass of House Wine or a Draft Beer, additional beverages $2.50; must be 21)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5pm; Anyone interested in maintaining or improving their health and nutrition is invited to attend; sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: call facilitator Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm, Partner Dance Lesson 7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Carson City Fair Opening Ceremony in the Fuji Park Arena (Opening ceremony 6pm; 6pm-10pm Carnival and Vendor Area Open, $1 Ride Night sponsored by Carson City Toyota; Free transportation available on the JAC Bus, Parking and shuttle bus available in the parking lot of Topsy Lane Walmart)
• — Live Music with Chris Twomey in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — DJ Trivia at Bella Fiore (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
• — Flashback Cinema: Batman (1989) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Cherie Shipley at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Featuring Jimmy Vermilion and Hal Little)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)