Virginia City goes nuts this weekend with annual Rocky Mountain Oyster festival
Each year the historic Nevada mining town of Virginia City goes nuts and celebrates St. Patrick’s Day a few days early with a festival that pays homage to the part of the male cow anatomy that usually winds up snipped on the cutting room floor.
The Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry brings thousands of daring oyster eaters to sample cow testicles, partake in the Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl and the St. Patrick’s Day parade, a testament to the testes. The event is this Saturday, March 14 on C Street, the town’s main drag.
More than 20 cooks compete in the 24‐year event and serve up fried, chopped, grilled or sautéed cow testicles for a variety of flavorful combinations. Cooks compete for Best Overall Taste, Best Presentation, Best Booth and Best Team Name, as well as bragging rights as the best Rocky Mountain Oyster Cook in the west.
Tasting tickets start at $5 for three samples or 10 samples for $10. Advance tasting tickets are available online. A costume contest and live Irish music enhances the celebratory atmosphere.
The Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl takes place at Virginia City’s saloons offering samples and discounted beer and specialty drinks throughout the day. Purchase a cup for $10 at the event or in advance online.
The Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry is brought to you in part by New West Distributing and Coors Light. For more information on Virginia City, Nev. or the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry go to VisitVirginiaCityNV.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775‐847‐7500.
A short 45‐minute drive from the Reno‐Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the United States ‐ Virginia City, Nev. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train.
The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775‐847‐7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.
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