• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

Full Schedule of Events for the Carson City Fair this weekend at Fuji Park

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 28 2019 .
July 26, 2019 (All day)
July 27, 2019 (All day)
July 28, 2019 (All day)

The Carson City Fair is upon us this weekend, bringing fun new activities that are certain to become traditions for Carsonites young and young-at-heart!

Check below for the full list of scheduled events Friday through Sunday.

Please be aware that smoking is allowed only in designated areas throughout the entire weekend.

Please, for your safety and the safety of the exhibitors and their animals, leave your dog at home during the duration of the fair. Sonoma Park located at 1003 Sonoma Street is an alternative dog friendly park. If you must bring your dog they are required to remain on a leash for the entirety of your visit.

Dogs are banned at the livestock show tent and in the area east of the grassy area towards the barn.

Friday July 26

6:30 to 10 a.m. Elk’s Lodge Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Beginning at 8 a.m. Youth Livestock Showmanship
— All Species (Livestock Tents)
— Show Order: Swine, Sheep, Goats, Beef, Dairy Goats, Dairy Cattle
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Set up for the Antique Tractor Show
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elk’s Lodge Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Vendors in the Grassy Area
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. JAC Transit Bus available round trip from Walmart Parking Lot
Beginning at 11 a.m. Youth Livestock Quality/Market Show in the Livestock Tents following Showmanship
— Show Order: Swine, Sheep, Goats, Beef, Dairy Goats, Dairy Cattle
Following Market Show is the Youth Livestock Breeding Show, all species in the Livestock Tents.
3:30 p.m. Dog Show Check-In in the Grassy Area
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dog Show Agility
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Small Animal Check-In at the Small Animal Tent
5 p.m. Small Animal Show begins
4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live Entertainment in the Grassy Area
— 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Randy Ide and David Lowery
— 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Canyon White Band
— 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cedric Williams
7 p.m Grand Opening Ceremony in the Arena
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Demolition Derby in Arena (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.)

Saturday July 27

6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Elk’s Lodge Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Beginning at 8 a.m. Youth Round Robin/Master Showmanship in the Livestock Tent
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique Power Show in the Grassy Area
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Youth Sidewalk Chalk Contest in front of the Livestock Tents.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Progressive Ag Safety Day in the Grassy Area by the Dog Park
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Resource Awareness Day in the Grassy Area by the Dog Park.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elks Lodge Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blood Mobile in front of Exhibit Hall
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Vendors in the Grassy Area
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. JAC Transit Bus available round trip from Walmart Parking Lot
12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live Entertainment in the Grassy Area
— 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Nuestra Herencia Mexicana
— 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Randy Ide and David Lowery
— 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Canyon White
— 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Studie E Aerial Dancers
— 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lora Lucky
— 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Robert Miller
3 p.m. America Ninja Farmer in the Grassy Area past the Livestock Tents
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Livestock Buyer Registration
5 p.m. Tractor Show closes
5 p.m. Youth Livestock Auction in the Livestock Tents
— Sale Order: Grand and Reserve Champion animals followed by remaining animals of each species: Swine, Sheep, Goats, Beef
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Demolition Derby in Arena (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.)

Sunday July 28

6:30 to 10 a.m. Elk’s Lodge Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adult Sidewalk Chalk Contest in front of Livestock tents
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall
— 12 p.m. Silent Auction Winners announced
— 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pay for and pick up silent auction items
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antique Power Show in the Grassy Area
10 a.m. Tractor Parade
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elk’s Lodge Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors in the Grassy Area
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. JAC Bus available road trip from Walmart Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. Jello Eating Contest in the Grassy Area
12 p.m. Gunny Sack Races in the Grassy Area
12 p.m. Remaining Livestock Animals Released
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Live Entertainment in the Grassy Area
— 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reno Rock Camp
— 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eagle Wings Pageant Dancers
2 p.m. Raffle Tractor Drawing in the Grassy Area
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Static Exhibits Released from the Exhibit Hall.

For more information on the Carson City Fair click here.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

A great opportunity for current students and prospective ones to cultivate a future in Career and Technical Education will be on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Western Nevada College.

On Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 the remains of 27 veterans will finally receive the military burial and honor they were promised through their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The service will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Cemetery, located at 14 Veterans Way, in Fernley, Nev. The public is invited to attend.

Carson City Parks and Recreation is partnering with Carson Animal Services Initiative again to offer an aquatic adventure for your furry friends this Saturday at the city's aquatic facility.

Rather than drive all over town looking for garage sales, stop by the Carson City Community Center this Saturday for the inaugural Carson City Community Garage sale hosted by the city's Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

A strong cold front will bring windy conditions and below average temperatures through the remainder of the week with the possibility of a light mix of rain and snow showers down to 6,000 feet Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the area of Roop and Washington streets for a misdemeanor criminal contempt warrant issued in August.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Wednesday that he will convene the Governor’s Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.

The most iconic symbol of Nevada is the wild horse featured on postcards and other Nevada memorabilia. The wild horses and burros are found throughout the state, most especially in the northern regions.

Traffic detours will be in place this weekend on the USA Parkway to Interstate 80 ramps as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to restripe the ramps for enhanced traffic safety and flow.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like autumn; it’s time to pull those scarves and sweaters out of the closet. Speaking of chilly, let Chili’s Restaurant take care of dinner tonight and you’ll be lending a hand to Bordewich Elementary School – just make sure to mention the ‘Give Back’ fundraiser. Sacramento arts administrator, Dianne Cripe, will speak about public art as part of the Capital City Arts Initiative’s lecture series, ‘Nevada Neighbors.’ You’ll find poet J. Paul Horgan at Browser’s Corner Book Store, across the street from the Library.

The Carson City Aquatic Center will be completing some needed maintenance on the roof of the facility. The floods earlier this year caused some leaks in various locations of the facility and the Parks and Recreation Department is working on getting the repairs completed before another winter season.

Register to Vote

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Register to vote online at www.registertovotenv.gov, or at your local county clerk or registrar's office. You may also visit Carson City library and pick up a voter registration application.

If you are already registered to vote in Carson City, but wish to confirm your registration, please contact the Carson City Clerk's office at (775) 887-2087, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The man accused of firing shots into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro, and later attempting to firebomb his residence, pled not guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 19, according to the Carson City District Attorney's Office.

Silver State Charter School in Carson City became known over summer break as Argent Preparatory Academy, Principal Krystal Hoefling said, a move that represents more than just a name change.

Gov. Brian Sandoval has sharply split with fellow Republican Sen. Dean Heller Wednesday over a last-ditch proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, joining a bipartisan group of nine other governors in asking Senate leadership not to consider the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal.

Carson City's unemployment fell slightly in August to 4.7 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The Health Savings Account is a wonderful thing! Contributions (that are qualified, or allowed) are an income tax deduction on page 1 of form 1040, whether Itemized Deductions on Schedule A are done, or not. And employers can contribute to an eligible person’s Health Savings Account. The employer contribution is not included in taxable income.

Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself — and us — that he's not mad.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a South Lake Tahoe man as the pedestrian who died Sunday night in a vehicle accident on Highway 395 and Industrial Way in Gardnerville.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking public input to help guide future Nevada transportation projects and plans through on-line feedback and upcoming community meeting workshops.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified an Oregon man who died Sept. 14 in a motorcycle crash with a semi-truck on US 95 in Churchill County.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of October. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

UPDATE 10:59PM: Suspect Kyle Steele turned himself in late Monday night at the sheriff's office administration building, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Both suspects are now in custody.
***
UPDATE 5:54PM: One of the two suspects in an Oregon homicide late Saturday, Tevin Lafond of Carson City, is in Lyon County custody, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong. Suspect Kyle Steele remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
***
Two men from Carson City believed to be connected to a homicide in Oregon are being sought by Washoe Tribal Police and Oregon authorities, with Carson City Sheriff's Office SWAT team providing backup.

Ahoy, mateys. ‘Tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day, so don’t ye be a scallywag. Set forth on an adventure to th’ historic west side wit’ Carson City Parks and Recreation. Bring ye brainiest mates along to DJ Trivia at ye olde’ Fox Brewpub, and don’t forget to order ye some supper and grog. Siren of the sea, Canyon White, will be entertaining at Living the Good Life. Enjoy an evenin' wit' local authors at the Minden Library; with a mighty pen, they be signing their latest works. Keep readin' fer all ye Pirate Day options.

UPDATE 6:23PM: Forward progression of the Woodchuck Fire in west Reno has stopped. No homes were lost. Two small trailers were destroyed.
***
Carson City Fire Department and East Fork Fire Protection District have sent brush engines Monday to battle the Woodchuck Fire burning west of Reno.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park will take applications for firewood permits this week, Sept. 18-22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A 34-year-old Carson City man faces robbery and drug charges after he allegedly pulled a large knife on Walmart security Saturday when they confronted him for shoplifting, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY, Nevada — It’s a milestone birthday coming up this month for Carson City’s Glenn Lucky and the community will have the opportunity to take part in festivities honoring one of its favorite sons.

The way we use our bikes is always evolving. Technology, design, and an ever-expanding trail system are allowing us to do all sorts of new things on two wheels. I often find myself thinking, “Who ever thought we’d be out doing this on a bicycle?”

The Carson City School District is needing local community members to attend the quarterly Community Professional Learning Community, PLC, meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m., inside the Carson High School Library.