I Love Carson City’s Labor Day Weekend Event Summary: September 5-7

Don’t be scared. I know you’re going to take one look at this list and get overwhelmed with all the things going on in the area. I’ve written an overview of some of the bigger things here, but take a look below for a complete list of everything that the Carson City area offers.

SATURDAY:

• California Free Fishing Day
• Revolution Dog Sports Rat-tacular Barn Hunt and BattleBorn Bonanza Jack Russell Trials at Fuji Park
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music (8:30am-1pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair
• Heavenly Village Days Car Show in South Lake Tahoe (Events also include poker runs, demonstrations, sidewalk sales from merchants, food and live music)
• 29th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale at the California Main Lodge, South Lake Tahoe (9am-6pm)

Go treasure hunting at the Carson City Historical Society’s Yard Sale at the Forman Roberts House on North Carson St. Or you can head up to the Comstock Community Rummage Sale in Silver City for fun finds.

• Carson City Historical Society Rummage and Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (9am-4pm; free tours of the museum)
• Fifth annual Comstock Community Rummage Sale at the Silver City Town Park, Silver City (9am-5pm; a benefit for the Preservation of the Comstock Historic District)
• The Great Civil War Days in Virginia City (9am-5pm; Civil War Camp at Miner’s Park Open to the Public; 11:20am First Train Battle, $25, all leave from the V&T Train Station; 3pm Second train Battle, $25; 4pm-6pm Swap Meet in camp; 6pm-8pm No host BBQ Buffet dinner upstairs at the Delta; 8pm Free Ball upstairs at the Delta)
• 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)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32, arrive 30 minutes early)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Family Day and Scavenger Hunt at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; free admission)
• Demonstration of techniques, materials and tools used in the art of basket weaving by the Great Basin Basket Makers of Reno at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville (10am-12pm; free)
• Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) will be at Fuji Park (10:30am)
• The Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race: The MS Dixie vs. the Tahoe Queen –boats depart from Zephyr Cove, race begins near Edgewood (10:30am; boarding 10am; $25, $10 kids)
• Crepes To-Go at Z Bistro: 725 Basque Way (11am-2pm, cash appreciated)
• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off at Victorian Square in Sparks (11am–9pm; 7pm LOCASH on the Main Stage)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Art Fair at the Barn: live music, art show and sale, and more at Trimmer’s Outpost: 2276 Main St., Genoa (11am-5pm)
• Meet the Artist: Brian Schorn ‘Comstock Wabi-Sabi’ at St Mary’s Art Center: 55 North R St, Virginia City (11am-4pm)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-6pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)

It’s Wine Walk weekend! Grab your friends and head downtown for one of Carson City’s favorite monthly events. $15 gets you a map, a hand stamp, and a commemorative glass. Enjoy all that our historic downtown has to offer while mixing and mingling with your neighbors.

• Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at Bella Fiore Wines, the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Remedy's Bar, or Touched By Angels (1pm-5pm; $15)
• Artisan Alley- authors, photographers, crafters and more: next to the Nevada Day Store on W. Telegraph St. (1pm-5pm)
• Book signing with Cindy Southerland, author and Carson City's cemetery historian at Morley's Books (1pm-5pm)
• Vintage folk music by Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm)
• Live Music with Russell Ketenjian at Bella Fiore Wine (1pm-4pm)
• Ranger-led Activity - CSI: Critter Scene Investigation Fort Churchill at the John C. Fremont Picnic Area at Fort Churchill State Park, Silver Springs (2:30pm-4pm; $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents; bring plenty of water, sun protection, and comfortable closed-toe shoes)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar Patio in the Laxalt Plaza (4pm-8pm)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• A Tribute to Johnny and June, Trains, America and some friends – A Musical Journey Back in Time: The Man, The Music, The Memories at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (4pm; $25; fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music with Atomika at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)

Tahoe rocks out with Sammy Hagar at Harvey’s Outdoor Amphitheater. Vinyl, inside the Hard Rock Casino, is hosting Skid Row.

• A Tribute to Johnny and June, Trains, America and some friends – A Musical Journey Back in Time: The Man, The Music, The Memories at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $25; fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm)
• Sammy Hagar and The Circle at Harvey's Casino Outdoor Arena: Stateline, South Lake Tahoe (7:30pm; $69.50; rain or shine)
• Reno Jazz Orchestra and Bobby Caldwell present ‘Perfectly Frank: A Salute to Frank Sinatra’ at Sand Harbor State Park, Lake Tahoe (gates 5:30pm, 7:30pm start; $25-$75)
• Owl Prowl at the John C. Fremont Picnic Area in Fort Churchill State Park, Silver Springs (7:30pm-8:45pm; $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents; space limited, RSVP at 775-577-4880)
• Music Saturdays: James Wilsey of Notch 8 at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with the Cosmic Boogaloo at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Live Music with Adam Traum at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Skid Row at Vinyl inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Stateline, South Lake Tahoe (9pm; $40)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ Cillo and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Tahoe is a good bet for Sunday. Sample the Sierra, a farm-to-fork festival culinary adventure features live music, entertainment and vendors, Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Village hosts a car show, a huge sports equipment sale, and a 10K run. Don’t miss out on the South Tahoe Fireworks beginning around 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY:

• IHOP 5K Remembrance Run and Walk: free, informal, untimed five-kilometer run/walk is set to start in the parking lot at the Carson City IHOP: 3883 S. Carson St. at 7am and finish at the Nevada Guard's Office of the Adjutant General Complex: 2460 Fairview Dr. (7am-10am; Reflective running/walking gear is recommended and participants should follow the marked course; Civilian participants should arrange ride back to start line)
• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Revolution Dog Sports Rat-tacular Barn Hunt and BattleBorn Bonanza Jack Russell Trials at Fuji Park
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair
• Heavenly Village Days Car Show in South Lake Tahoe (Events also include poker runs, demonstrations, sidewalk sales from merchants, food and live music)
• Coffee with a Ranger at Fort Churchill State Park in the Walk-in campsite at the Samuel Buckland Campground, Silver Springs (8:30am-9:30am; $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents; Bring your own mug)
• The Great Civil War Days in Virginia City (8am-8:30am Period church service, public welcome; 8:30am-5pm Civil War Camp at Miner’s Park Open to the Public; 11:20am Third Train Battle, $25; 2pm Victorian High Tea upstairs at the Delta, tickets $25; 7:30pm Fourth (Champagne) Night Train Battle, $30)
• Fifth annual Comstock Community Rummage Sale at the Silver City Town Park, Silver City (9am-5pm; a benefit for the Preservation of the Comstock Historic District)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32, arrive 30 minutes early; 20% Off Pre-Purchased Adult Fare Tickets with code LOCALSUNDAY)

Nevada is battle born, and Virginia City will be awash in activities during Great Civil War Days. The Civil War Camp at Miner’s Park is open to the public and features a swap meet Saturday evening and a prayer service Sunday morning. Witness one of the five train battles that leave from the V&T Station or head to the Delta Saloon for a Victorian High Tea. Don’t miss artist Brian Schorn at St. Mary’s Art Center. Saturday and Sunday he will be available for discussion about his newest exhibit, ‘Comstock Wabi-Sabi.’

• 29th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale at the California Main Lodge, South Lake Tahoe (10am-5pm)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Grand Opening of Firehouse Subs: 3120 Hwy 50 E Ste. 1 (10:30am-9pm)
• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off at Victorian Square in Sparks (11am–9pm; 7pm Foghat on the Main Stage)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Meet the Artist: Brian Schorn ‘Comstock Wabi-Sabi’ at St Mary’s Art Center: 55 North R St, Virginia City (11am-4pm)
• ‘Sample the Sierra’ Farm-to-Fork Festival at the Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe (12pm-5pm, tastings end at 4pm; Full Tasting Ticket $40, under 21 $30; marketplace, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more)

Genoa is just to the south and is always a fun time. Enjoy an Art Fair on Saturday, or head out to Sweet Sippin Sunday which features live music, yummy cocktails, and a raffle.

• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Sweet Sippin Sunday, Genoa (1pm-4pm; $12; Vodka is this month’s liquor, Suicide Prevention Network is the non-profit, and Live Music by Nigel St. Hubbins)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, 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)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
• Special Olympics Bowling practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm to 4:30pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• South Lake Tahoe Fireworks Extravaganza (8:30pm; simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT FM 93.9 and KOWL AM 1490)
• Live Music with the Yawpers and the one and only Roo at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (9pm; no cover)

Fallon has a Heart of Gold during Labor Day weekend. Head out for the Cantoloupe Festival and Country Fair. Enjoy kids’ activities, a farmers market, a rodeo, and more. Saturday is Dog Day, so your four-legged friends can come with you.

MONDAY: LABOR DAY

• Burning Man Exodus
• Free admission for all veterans and active military at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pools only)
• Heavenly Mountain 10K Run: California Base Lodge to the Tamarack Lodge (Race starts 10am; for more info go to www.tahoetrailrunning.com)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Beach Cleanup at Nevada Beach, South Shore Lake Tahoe (8:30am-12pm; bring reusable water bottle; for questions or more information, email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530-541-5388; RSVP at www.keeptahoeblue.org/rsvp)
• Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair
• Heavenly Village Days Car Show in South Lake Tahoe (Events also include poker runs, demonstrations, sidewalk sales from merchants, food and live music)
• The Great Civil War Days in Virginia City (9am-11:30am Civil War Camp at Miner’s Park Open to the Public; 12pm Parade on C Street; 12:30pm The Battle for “C” Street; 2:20pm Fifth and final Train Battle, $25)
• Family Day: $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials at Carson Lanes (9am-10pm)
• 29th Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale at the California Main Lodge, South Lake Tahoe (10am-2pm)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off at Victorian Square in Sparks (11am–5pm; 3pm AL0 on the Main Stage)
• Photography Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Mimosa Monday at Ed’s Doghouse
• Live Music with CW and Mr. Spoons at Comma Coffee (11:30am-1pm; free)
• Labor Day Parade in Virginia City (12pm)
• Seventh annual Interfaith Potluck Picnic and FISH food drive on the lawn of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: corner of Division and Telegraph (4pm-6pm; bring a main dish, salad, side dish, or dessert to share in the potluck; please bring your own set of plates, eating utensils, and lawn chair)

I hope you’re hungry. The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off will be in Victorian Square in Sparks through Monday. Vendors, music, and all the bar-be-que you can eat await. Great bands like Foghat, ALO, and LOCASH are featured on the main stage.

• Family Game Night at Nerdvana: 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (5pm)
• Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (5:30pm-6:30pm Beginners; 7pm-8:30pm)
• Motocross Monday at the Feisty Goat Pub (6pm; wear some gear and your first drink is free)
• Motorcycle Mondays at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; Firefighter and Law Enforcement Discounts)
• Ladies Night with Adam and Eve at Remedy’s (6pm-10pm; specials for ladies)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at El Charro Avita (open dance 7pm-9pm, free; no lesson this week)
• Firkin Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Firkin and Fox (7:30pm)
• Mimosa Monday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm)

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 Monday, 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.