I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 16 - 17

This is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY:

• — Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street closed 5am Friday until Midnight Sunday, nearby westside side streets also effected)
• — Second annual Stewart Fathers’ Day Powwow Color Fun Run/Walk 5K at the Stewart Indian School Gym: 5500 Snyder Ave (7am same-day registration and event check in, 8am start; $20, $10 youth – swag bags for first 300 registered runners; This year all proceeds will benefit the Wishtayo Chumash Youth Summer Field Study Program)
• — Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race- Events in Downtown Carson (races begin at 7:30am; Bike and Gear Expo 9:30am-7pm; beer garden and music festival at McFadden Plaza 10am-8pm+; hosted by Epic Rides)
• — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office‘s first K-9 Charity Tournament at the Carson Valley Golf Course, Gardnerville (8am-9am registration, 9am shotgun start; four-person scramble, $75 per golfer includes a K-9 demonstration, range balls, golf, prizes and lunch; Proceeds will benefit the Douglas County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Adopt-a-Vet Poker Run at Battle Born Harley Davidson (8:30am registration and coffee donuts, 10:30am start, 1pm-4pm lunch, 3pm live music, raffle, best hand drawing; $50 biker, $20 rider – includes registration, pin, food, keychain and ride pouch; food, fun, music and great raffle prizes; sponsored by Carson Area Chapter 388 Vietnam Veterans of America - proceeds will go to helping the Adopt-a-Vet Dental Program provide dental care for low income Northern Nevada veterans)

Maybe bicycles aren’t your preferred method of 2-wheeled transportation. Join in the Adopt-a-vet Poker Run at Battle Born Harley Davidson. Help raise money for the Veterans Dental Program and feel the wind in your face.

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Beautification Day at the Brewery Arts Center: 449 W King St, (9am-3pm; Help us prepare our grounds for this year's Levitt AMP Concert Series: lots of weeding, planting, and cleaning, but many hands will make light work. We will also be installing our new Instruments for the Harmony Park; lunch will be provided for volunteers)
• — Trail Yoga Hike – Meet at 2600 E Clearview Drive (9am; Join us for a moderately difficult one-mile guided hike up Prison Hill to learn about local history and ecology. At the top, enjoy the view while Community Yogi leads beginner yoga; Please wear sturdy shoes for the hike, bring water, and bring a mat, if possible; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — Seventh annual Nevada Outdoor Experience at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead Drive (9am-12:30pm; free family event, free hot dog lunch and youth raffle; Events include rock climbing, fishing, metal detecting, gold panning, hiking, bird watching, archery, trap and skeet, wildlife conservation and more; Organized by the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation)
• — Arts and Culture Day with Rides on the historic V & T #25 Steam Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm,Train Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive pricing $15 adults, $9 youth 12-17, $5 kids 4-11 includes admission and unlimited train rides; food and drink, craft vendors, and more; High Desert Steam will be taking professional, high resolution, digital souvenir photographs in front of a train all day for $20. You will receive a retouched image in your e-mail following the event. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum and High Desert Steam for their upcoming events. Come dressed in your favorite Steampunk, Victorian, Comstock or Spring outfit and pose in front of the Trains - Cash and Credit Cards welcome)
• — In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at The Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart St. (Must check-in 9am-12pm; first come first seen - if you are checked in by noon, you will be seen; Flu Shots, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)

You’ll find everything out-doorsy at the Capital City Gun Club. The annual Nevada Outdoor Experience offers a wide-variety of activities and is free for the whole family.

• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 2nd Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-1pm; able to accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, cash, etc)
• — Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (10am-4pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Entries Accepted for the judged Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-2pm; Open to members and non-members; For complete rules and entry fee schedule go to www.nevadaartists.org )
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Home, Health, Wellness and Beauty Expo at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm)
• — Ferris Speaker Series: “More Trains in the Westerns” with speaker Jim ‘The Train Man’ Clark at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; This is a free outdoor event; Visitors should bring their own seating; Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only.)
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4101346 ; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)

Happy birthday to the Shoe Tree Brewery. They celebrate their first year this afternoon with the unveiling of a new beer, plenty of games, and lots of suds on tap.

• — Annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Gourd Dancing 11am, Grand Entry 1pm AND 7pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs; no drugs/alcohol; over 200 dancers, over 40 arts and crafts vendors, Indian Tacos)
• — Junior Ranger at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (11am-12pm; Children ages 7-12 are invited to join park rangers for a fun program that will consist of educational activities and short walks. At the end of the program, participants will receive their own Nevada State Parks Junior Ranger badge)
• — Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Nerf Wars at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (11am-12pm; Drinks and snacks will be provided; Must bring your own Nerf gun, bullets and eye protection)
• — The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (11am-9pm; over 50 craft brewers, food vendors, and two stages of free, non-stop music; tasting packages $45)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — First Anniversary Celebration at the Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Road (12pm-9pm; Live Music, tons of beers on tap, and games outside; we will be releasing our anniversary beer Lapel DIPA)
• — Live Music featuring St. Cinder at Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm)
• — Summer Saturday Family Movies series: Mary Poppins at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Four Peaks Music Festival and Beer Garden in McFadden Plaza (free; beer garden opens at 10am; Stage Line-up: 3pm The Lique with performances by Controlled Burn, 4:30pm live TrainerRoad Podcast Panel, 6pm Desert Rhythm Project, 8pm MarchFourth - With exceptional musical quality and a visual kaleidoscope of stilt walkers, hoopers and Vaudeville-style dancers, MarchFourth whips audiences into a celebratory frenzy with an over-the-top spectacle of high-energy compositions, colorful costumes, and irresistible charisma)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman on the patio at The Union: (5pm-?)
• — NEW: DJ Trivia at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-7pm; family friendly, no cover)

The circus is in town, but it won’t be staying around forever. Their last performance is on Monday, so make sure you get tickets if you don’t want to miss the show.

• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St, (Performance at 5pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Books and Brew Book Club in the Barrel Room at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm; this month’s book is "Gold Fame Citrus" by Claire Vaye Watkins; Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• —Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — TIME CHANGE: Carson City Beer Crawl – Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (7pm-11pm; $15, includes passport, mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations – discount if you bring your previous beer crawl mug; Every stamped Beer Crawl Passport receives an entry into the raffle; sponsored by the Shoe Tree Brewery and hosted by the Brew Crew)

With temperatures rising, the monthly Beer Crawl has moved to a later start time for a more comfortable stroll. You’ll have to wait until 7 p.m. to join in the pub crawl, but you’ll have a plethora of ways to enjoy the day until then.

• — Live Music with Whiskey Train on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Comedian Daniel Dugar headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Granger Smith: Live in Concert at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (8pm; Tickets $29+; Singer-songwriter Granger Smith, often known as his alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr., brings his brand new album When the Good Guys Win to the stage; part of the Mike Tice 8th Annual Charity Weekend "For the Kids" – proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada)— Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 8pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Greg Austin and The Southern Justice Band at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with One Way Street at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
• — Star Gazing at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet in the Maze Parking Lot (8:30pm-10:30pm; The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will have various sizes of telescopes available for viewing stars, planets and other wonders of the night sky. They will do a short slide presentation while participants wait for it to get dark enough for the telescopes. Participants should bring a jacket, red light if possible, and a lawn chair; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle, no additional cost for program)
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

A shout out to all the fathers out there. This is your day, so enjoy it. You’ll find fun downtown as the professionals take their turn at the Carson City Off-Road. Indian tacos, arts and crafts, and incredible dancing are part of the final day of the PowWow at the Stewart Indian School campus. If your kids are old enough to join you for a cold one, have them take you to the Genoa Bar for a lazy afternoon of live music.

SUNDAY: Fathers’ Day

• — Downtown Road Closures for the Carson City Off-Road (Carson Street between Proctor and Fifth Street closed 5am Friday until Midnight Sunday, nearby westside side streets also effected)
• — Carson City Off-Road Mountain Bike Race - events in Downtown Carson (Bike and Gear Expo 8am-3pm; races begin 8:30am; Four Peaks Beer Garden at McFadden Plaza 10am-3pm; hosted by Epic Rides)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW START TIME: meet at 8am; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Fathers’ Day Pancake Breakfast at the Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department - East Fork Station #6: 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden (8am-12pm; $8 adults, $4 kids)
• — Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Train Rides available from 10am-4pm: Fares are $8 for ages 12 and over, $4 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (no racing today, due to Battle Born State Race)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow at the Stewart Indian School Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Gourd Dancing 10am, Grand Entry 12pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs, no drugs/alcohol; over 200 dancers, over 40 arts and crafts vendors, Indian Tacos)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Father's Day Brunch at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada (10am-1pm; $10, Pancakes, eggs to order, sausage, homestyle potatoes, biscuits & gravy, fresh fruit, OJ, coffee, tea, milk)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Guided Sand Dune Hike at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Equestrian Parking Area (10am-11:30am, please arrive 10 minutes early; Discover some of the plants and animals of the dunes, along with history of the valley’s early inhabitants. Participants should wear sturdy hiking boots, as most of this trail involves hiking in loose sand. Bring water, binoculars, a camera and an extra layer of clothing; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle, use the self-pay station at the park entrance, cash or check only – no additional fee for hike)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bookworm Yoga with Good Elephant in the Carson City Library Secret Garden (12pm-1pm; Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in the Secret Garden. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, and some water - limited mats available; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; part of the Summer Learning Challenge)
• — History Talk: The Pony Express in Nevada at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; Join park staff for a history talk focused on the Pony Express' operations in Nevada. The discussion will include the difficulties of the route riders took, the numerous Pony Express stations located throughout the Silver State and ruins that can still be seen today)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Bilingual Story time at the Carson City Library (1pm-2pm; We will be reading a story in Spanish, followed by a story in English with sing-alongs and fun activities; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by Under the Radar at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 2pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Flashback Cinema: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Virginia and Truckee One-way Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 4:30pm, arrive in Virginia City 6pm; $37, seniors and veterans $35, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 5pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Live Music with Patrick Major in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 7:30pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)  

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

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