Carson Valley has an exciting schedule of events throughout the year. Below is just a sample of some of the wonderful events held in and around Carson Valley:

7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
50K/50M/100M Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs

Tahoe Rim Trail

Proceeds from this event benefit the Tahoe Rim Trail Association trail maintenance program and the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks back-country mountain bike safety patrol. For registration information and event details please visit the website or call. Volunteers to help with the runs should contact the race leader below.

David Cotter
Phone: 530-542-3424
Web: http://www.tahoemtnmilers.org/
Email: trt50k50m@sbcglobal.net

7/19/2008 - 7/19/2008
Art & Wine Festival

Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville

Wine tasting, food and art.

Phone: 775-782-2555

7/20/2008 - 7/20/2008
Concert on the Green

Genoa Town Park

Bring your blanket, folding chair and picnic basket to relax and enjoy music in a beautiful park setting. Begins at 5 p.m.

Genoa Town Hall
Phone: 775-782-8696

7/25/2008 - 7/25/2008
Concerts in the Park

Minden Park

2008 Family Concert Series presents Surf All-Stars. Four veterans of the Southern California Surf sound of the 1960s take the stage as members of the Surfaris, Chantays, Bel-Airs, and Dick Dale's group bring the sounds of the distant ocean to Minden Park. Sponsored by the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Carson Valley Inn.

Douglas County Parks and Rec Dept
Phone: 775-782-9828

AUGUST

8/2/2008 - 8/2/2008
Taste of the Towns

Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville

Food, music and fun. Advanced tickets required.

Phone: 782-2555; 265-6097

8/9/2008 - 8/9/2008
2nd Saturday Art Gallery Association Events

Carson Valley Art Gallery Association

The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association is a group of seven galleries in Carson Valley.  The Association features events every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Festivities range from artists’ receptions and demonstrations to live music and refreshments to tours and viewing of Northern Nevada Artwork.  Be sure to stop by these galleries and enjoy:

• Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1368 Hwy 395, Building B in Gardnerville
• East Fork Gallery, 1503 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
• Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden
• Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Suite B in Minden Village
• Minden Fast Frame Gallery, 1614 Hwy 395 in Minden

For more information on scheduled events and times, please call:
Phone: 775-783-0633

8/15/2008 - 8/15/2008
Movies In The Park

Heritage Park in Gardnerville

Bring a picnic, lawn chair and get ready to sit back beneath the beautiful Carson Valley nightdrop and enjoy an evening of old fashioned movies in the park under the stars.

Town of Gardnerville
Phone: 775-782-7134
Web: http://www.gardnerville-nv.gov/

8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008
20th Annual Valley Cruisers Car Club Event

Esmeralda Avenue, Minden - Lampe Park, Gardnerville

The 20th Annual Valley Cruisers Car Club Main Street Event is a fun family weekend featuring 250 classic cars from the 1920s through the 1970s. Owners from around the West will show off their hot rods, muscle cars, and pickups as well as classic touring, roadsters, and modified vehicles. Also enjoy music, food, and vendors with car-related items throughout the weekend. Begins at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, with the cars cruising into Esmeralda Avenue for registration. Cars will be situated around the park for the evening where everyone is welcome to mingle and view them. Enjoy a spaghetti and BBQ chicken dinner at the CVIC Hall, and a free street dance in the park from 6:00-10:00 p.m. featuring "Rush Hour" rounds out the evening. On Saturday the fun moves to Lampe Park, where the beautiful classic cars will be on display. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. a parade of fashions and cars through the decades will feature 18 cars carrying 24 models in period clothing. A corral featuring vehicles for sale will be set up both days. The event concludes on Sunday with the awards presentations. The Main Street Event is the Valley Cruisers' only fundraiser during the year to benefit local organizations in the Valley.

8/16/2008 - 8/16/2008
30th Annual Fundraiser Dinner Dance

Sheridan Firehouse in Gardnerville

Annual Fundraiser for the Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department. Dinner service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Live band, door prizes, auction and raffle. Ends at midnight. Admission fee.

Margaret Biggs
Phone: 775-265-3867
Fax: 775-265-1486

8/17/2008 - 8/17/2008
Concert on the Green

Genoa Town Park

Bring your blanket, folding chair and picnic basket to relax and enjoy music in a beautiful park setting. Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Genoa Town Hall
Phone: 775-782-8696

8/29/2008 - 8/29/2008
Concerts in the Park

Minden Park

2008 Family Concert Series presents the Michael Powers Group. This joyful entertainer from Seattle puts on a unique show with music for all ages, turning his custom guitar into multiple instruments. Sponsored by the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Dept. and the Carson Valley Inn.

Douglas County Parks & Rec Dept
Phone: 775-782-9828

SEPTEMBER

9/5/2008 - 9/5/2008
Movies In The Park

Heritage Park in Gardnerville

Bring a picnic, lawn chair and get ready to sit back beneath the beautiful Carson Valley nightdrop and enjoy an evening of old fashioned movies in the park under the stars.

Town of Gardnerville
Phone: 775-782-7134
Web: http://www.gardnerville-nv.gov/

9/5/2008 - 9/7/2008
27th Annual Great Reno Balloon Race

Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno
Daily events including mass ascension launch of 100+ hot air balloons and more. Please visit the website for event details.

Phone: 775-826-1181
Fax: 775-829-2987
Web: http://www.renoballoon.com/

9/6/2008 - 9/21/2008
11th Annual Douglas County No. NV Senior Games

Various sites throughout Carson Valley

Douglas County Senior Services will be conducting the 10th Annual Northern Nevada Senior Games.  Tentatively, the events will be held September 8th and conclude September 23rd.  The games are open to those 50 years old and older.  Events will be held in Minden, Gardnerville and Carson City.  There are a variety of competitive events to choose from including:  golf, weightlifting, track and field, bowling, swimming, pistol shoot, eight ball and fun walk.  Entry fee.

Linda Kyriakopoulos
Phone: 775-783-6455
Fax: 775-783-6457

9/13/2008 - 9/14/2008
Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup

Lampe Park, Gardnerville

Come to the Roundup for two days of fun, inspiration, and education in all things green! Sit in on FREE workshops and presentations on renewable energy, green building methods & materials, energy efficient vehicles, wells & septics, conservation, landscaping & organic gardening, green careers, and much more. Visit the exhibitor booths of local businesses who are leading the way to a more sustainable future. Bring the kids to the children's activities tent to cook with solar ovens and make paper. Food, music - something for the whole family!
vicki bates

Phone: 775-265-6827
Web: http://www.cvsustainables.org/
Email: vrbates@charter.net

9/13/2008 - 9/13/2008
2nd Saturday Art Gallery Association Events

Carson Valley Art Gallery Association

The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association is a group of seven galleries in Carson Valley.  The Association features events every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Festivities range from artists’ receptions and demonstrations to live music and refreshments to tours and viewing of Northern Nevada Artwork.  Be sure to stop by these galleries and enjoy:

• Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1368 Hwy 395, Building B in Gardnerville
• East Fork Gallery, 1503 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
• Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden
• Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Suite B in Minden Village
• Minden Fast Frame Gallery, 1614 Hwy 395 in Minden

For more information on scheduled events and times, please call:
Phone: 775-783-0633

9/14/2008 - 9/14/2008
Concert on the Green

Genoa Town Park

Bring your blanket, folding chair and picnic basket to relax and enjoy music in a beautiful park setting. Starting at 4:00 p.m.

Genoa Town Hall
Phone: 775-782-8696

9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire

Town of Genoa

The Town of Genoa proudly presents the 88th Annual Candy Dance weekend! The 2-day Arts and Crafts Faire will feature over 340 craft booths and food vendors, plus 4000 pounds of Genoa’s famous homemade candy. The hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Admission is free; parking in designated lots will be available at a nominal fee.

Genoa Town Office
Phone: 775-782-8696
Web: http://www.candydanceartsandcraftsfaire.org/
Email: genoa@co.douglas.nv.us

9/27/2008 - 9/27/2008
Genoa Candy Dance Dinner Dance

Town of Genoa location - to be announced

Come on over to Genoa from 6 to 10 p.m. and enjoy a hearty catered dinner, followed by live music for "Candy Dancin'". Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available at a no-host bar. The 2008 Dinner Dance location, live entertainment and ticket information will be posted on this site when confirmed.

Genoa Town Office
Phone: 775-782-8696
Web: http://www.candydanceartsandcraftsfaire.org/
Email: genoa@co.douglas.nv.us

OCTOBER

10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
2nd Saturday Art Gallery Association Events

Carson Valley Art Gallery Association

The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association is a group of seven galleries in Carson Valley.  The Association features events every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Festivities range from artists’ receptions and demonstrations to live music and refreshments to tours and viewing of Northern Nevada Artwork.  Be sure to stop by these galleries and enjoy:

• Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1368 Hwy 395, Building B in Gardnerville
• East Fork Gallery, 1503 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
• Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden
• Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Suite B in Minden Village
• Minden Fast Frame Gallery, 1614 Hwy 395 in Minden

For more information on scheduled events and times, please call:
Phone: 775-783-0633

10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Haunted Gardnerville Ghost Walk

Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center

Guided evening tour featuring haunted sights and historic landmarks and the people who lived there.  Tours are available at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  Several ghosts from Gardnerville's rich and exciting history will come to life for an educational, fun and spirited evening.

Phone: 775-782-2555 or 775-782-8144

10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Garden Cemetary Tour

Gardnerville

From 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Phone: 775-782-2555; 782-2893

10/19/2008 - 10/19/2008
Haunted Genoa Ghost Walk

Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Starting at the Genoa Courthouse Museum.  Guided tour featuring haunted sights and historic landmarks (including Mormon Station later known as Genoa - the first permanent settlement in Nevada) featuring a rich and exciting history.  You may even meet a few ghosts and ghouls!  10:30-11:30 a.m. Admission fee.

Phone: 775-782-2555 or 775-782-2893

10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Halloween Party in Genoa

Genoa Town Hall

Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Genoa Town Hall
Phone: 775-782-8696

NOVEMBER

11/8/2008 - 11/8/2008
2nd Saturday Art Gallery Association Events

Carson Valley Art Gallery Association

The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association is a group of seven galleries in Carson Valley.  The Association features events every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Festivities range from artists’ receptions and demonstrations to live music and refreshments to tours and viewing of Northern Nevada Artwork.  Be sure to stop by these galleries and enjoy:

• Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1368 Hwy 395, Building B in Gardnerville
• East Fork Gallery, 1503 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
• Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden
• Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Suite B in Minden Village
• Minden Fast Frame Gallery, 1614 Hwy 395 in Minden

For more information on scheduled events and times, please call:
Phone: 775-783-0633

11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Kiwanis Turkey Bingo

CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda, Downtown Minden

Time and number of sessions to be announced.  Refreshments will be available.  Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley.

Gary Weidner
Phone: 775-265-2205
Email: gweidner5@aol.com

DECEMBER

12/5/2008 - 12/5/2008
Caroling, Tree Lighting & Santa Christmas Faire

Community Church/Town Hall - Genoa

Enjoy caroling (5 p.m.), tree lighting (6-6:15 p.m.), crafts and more (6:15 p.m.).

Town of Genoa
Phone: 775-782-8696

12/6/2008 - 12/6/2008
12th Annual Parade of Lights

Hwy 395 between Waterloo and Esmeralda Avenue

One of Carson Valley’s favorite holiday traditions is the annual Parade of Lights. Local businesses and organizations decorate their floats with lights of all types and colors and parade down Highway 395 from Lampe Park in Gardnerville to historic Minden Park. The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Authority is inviting all interested businesses, groups and organizations to take part in the 12th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday December 1st beginning at 5:00 p.m. Parade entry forms will be available in October at the Chamber offices or online at carsonvalleynv.org. Bring a folding chair, blanket and come out to enjoy a very festive parade with floats, marching bands and a surprise guest! Parade is held on Highway 395 between Lampe Park and Minden Park. For more information please call.

Carson Valley Chamber & Visitors Authority
Phone: 775-782-8144 or 800-727-7677
Fax: 775-782-1025
Email: info@carsonvalleynv.org

12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008
Christmas Faire & Cafe

Genoa Town Hall/Fire Bay

Enjoy crafts, food and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town of Genoa
Phone: 775-782-8696

12/7/2008 - 12/7/2008
Holiday Gala

Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Holiday Tea, Cookie Walk & Holiday Trees: Starting at 10:00 a.m. and until 4 p.m. the community trees will be on display and the Cookie Walk begins with the sale of homemade cookies in decorated tins; no admission charge.  Advance tickets are sold for the Victorian Tea.  The Museum will be open to the public.  Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Historical Society.

Phone: 775-782-2555

12/13/2008 - 12/13/2008
Christmas in the Sierra Concert

Genoa Town Hall

A concert with David John and the Comstock Cowboys returns to the historic Genoa Town Hall. This is a musical stage performance in the old west style. Two performances at 5 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at the Genoa Town Office 782-8696; Tahoe Ridge Winery 783-1566; and Wild Rose Inn 782-5697. Hot food available 6:30-7:30 pm in the "Cowboy Cafeteria." Seating for the concert is limited.

Town of Genoa
Phone: 775-782-8696

12/13/2008 - 12/13/2008
2nd Saturday Art Gallery Association Events

Carson Valley Art Gallery Association

The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association is a group of seven galleries in Carson Valley.  The Association features events every 2nd Saturday of the month.  Festivities range from artists’ receptions and demonstrations to live music and refreshments to tours and viewing of Northern Nevada Artwork.  Be sure to stop by these galleries and enjoy:

• Artistic Viewpoints Gallery, 1368 Hwy 395, Building B in Gardnerville
• East Fork Gallery, 1503 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
• Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden
• Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne Street, Suite B in Minden Village
• Minden Fast Frame Gallery, 1614 Hwy 395 in Minden

For more information on scheduled events and times, please call:
Phone: 775-783-0633