I Love Carson City’s Father’s Day Weekend Event Summary: June 20-21

The solstice couldn’t come at a better time: we need some long days to get through all the fun stuff Carson City has crammed into one weekend. The annual Powwow at the Stewart Indian School runs Friday through Sunday, so you’ll have plenty of time to see the dancing, peruse the crafts, and eat an Indian Taco. Don’t miss the Fly-in and Open House at the Carson City Airport: fun for the whole family. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of Carson City’s favorite events: the Taste of Downtown. Music, food, and more from Carson Mall to Williams Street. Have a great time, and be safe.

SATURDAY:

• Bike the West: Tour of Carson Valley, BBQ and Ice Cream Social: begins and ends at Mormon Station Park, Genoa (same day registration 8am-9:30am; 44/60 mile Ride 8:30am; 20 mile Hike and Bike Tour 9am; 6 mile Beginner Mountain Ride 9:30am; 11 mile Family Fun Ride 9:30am; BBQ 11:30am-2pm; please email Registration@BiketheWest.com if you will be registering Friday or Saturday)
• Reno Rodeo (Ticket prices range from $12 - $27) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers at Applebee's (8am-10am; $10)
• Carson City Airport Fly-In and Open House (8am-4pm) EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast (9am; $5) ReMax Hot Air Balloon Rides (6:30am-10:30am) at the Carson City Airport: 2500 E. College Pkwy
• Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Making at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• Flea-Market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory Way (9am-5pm)
• Annual Community Garage Sale in Genoa (9am-2pm)
• Hiring Fair at Lake Tahoe Brewing Company (9am-12pm; bring resume for all positions; No Calls)
• 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show at Fuji Park (9am-4pm)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Wildflower Walks: Two hour Leisurely Guided Hike at Spooner Lake State Park (10am; Children under the age of 16 and pets should not take this hike; Entry to Park is $10 per vehicle, with a $2 discount for Nevada residents; SPACE LIMITED, RSVP 775-749-5980)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Father's Day Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)

Saturday morning is a great time to find some treasures. Genoa welcomes you to their annual Community Garage Sale. Head over to the Silver State Charter School for a flea market; it will be there Sunday, as well. The Farmers Market on Third and Curry is awash with fresh fruits, veggies, artisanal foods, and more.

• Ferris Family Speaker Series: Mike Fischer, Chautauqua as Heinrich F. Dangberg at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-11am; free)
• Ruff Couture: A Carnival-Doggie Fashion Show Fundraiser at Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary: 555 Highway 395 North- the old Cattleman’s Restaurant (10am-2pm; family and LEASHED dog friendly; vendors, silent auction, raffle, K9 rally demo, and more; dog costumes/fashion encouraged)
• Burger Burn at Carson City Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (11am-2pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• The Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival in Downtown Reno (12pm-8pm)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Stewart Pow Wow at the Stewart Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 1pm-5pm AND 7pm-11pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs; no drugs/alcohol)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm-2pm)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana: 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (3pm-5pm AND 7pm-9pm)
• Sierra Regional Roller Derby Double Header at the Truckee River Regional Park: 10050 Brockway Rd, Truckee, CA (Free; Doors 3:30pm; 4:30pm Sierra All Stars vs. Fresno Derby Alliance; Halftime entertainment provided by Carson Junior Victory Rollers; 6:30pm Ladies of the Lake vs. Carson Victory Rollers; bring a chair)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Fascinating Rhythm Recital at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (5pm)
• Lecture: The Historic Edward D. Sweeney Building with author Sandie La Nae and building owner Michael Morley at Morley’s Books: 102 W. King St. (5pm-6pm; free, bring a chair)
• The Taste of Downtown Fundraiser for Advocates To End Domestic Violence: 40+ participating businesses, bands, and more (5:30pm-9pm; Tickets are on sale at Classy Seconds Thrift Shop, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, and The Purple Avocado for $40; day-of tickets MIGHT be available at the AEDV will-call booth by City Hall for $45 after 11am)
• Live Music with the Mountain Girls at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (6pm; Reservations recommended)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
• Live Music: Cheers says Roo with Melfry and Samantha Lowe opening in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Live Music with Atomika at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with the Whitehats at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (8pm; no cover)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• 50 Years of Rockin the Red Dog: The Charlatans 50th Anniversary Celebration at Piper’s Opera House Virginia City (doors open 7pm, 8pm start; $100 at door, includes bbq at the Red Dog Saloon)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Star Party at the Washoe Lake State Park in the Overflow Parking Lot: turn left after you enter the park, first lot to the right (8:30pm-11:30pm; Astronomy program and slide show at dusk; Telescope viewing after dark; $7 per vehicle admission, $5 with Nevada ID)
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Happy Father’s Day! The Reno Rodeo is always a good time for the whole family. Or head over to Tahoe Ridge Winery for their CruZin and Cabernet Father’s Day Celebration. Dangberg Ranch, off Highway 88 in Minden, is kicking off their Summer Concert Series with the Nighthawks. Bring a chair or blanket, and the whole family.

SUNDAY: Father’s Day

• Reno Rodeo (Ticket prices range from $12 - $27) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Father's Day Brunch sponsored by Carson City Emblem Club #507 at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada St. (9am-1pm; $10)
• Flea-Market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory Way (9am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX: Olympic Day – free Race Day at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am, no fee; you do NOT need to be ABA Member to participate, but will need a Bicycle (chain guard, kickstand, pegs removed); Helmet; long sleeve shirt and long pants, sneakers, and we recommend gloves. If under 18, need adult/guardian to sign.)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Father's Day Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• CruZin and Cabernet Father’s Day Celebration: Cars, BBQ, and more at Tahoe Ridge Winery and Bistro (11am-3pm; $13.95 for adults; free Bloody Mary for Dads)
• Stewart Pow Wow at the Stewart Campus: 5500 Snyder Ave (Grand Entry 12pm-4pm; free, open to the public; please bring your own chairs, no drugs/alcohol)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
• Pool Tournament at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar (2pm)
• Live Music with the Comstock Cowboys at the Bucket of Blood Saloon, Virginia City (2pm-6pm)
• Western Nevada Performing Arts Center Recital at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (4pm)
• Summer Sunday Concert Series: The Nighthawks, opened by The Scarlet Verbs at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (opens 5:30pm; headliner 6:30pm; $10, kids 16 and younger free)

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.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.