Art Festivals, Golf Tourneys, Rodeos, Derbies and more: Events happening in Carson City and Beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 9:36am
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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 10 2023 .
September 8, 2023 (All day)
September 9, 2023 (All day)
September 10, 2023 (All day)
Happy Thursday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the cooling weather like I am, but it'll still be warm enough to enjoy Labor Day weekend! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.
- All weekend
Carson City
5th annual Silver State Art Festival returns to Carson City this weekend at Fuji Park
The Silver State Art Festival, known for its unique gourd art displays, is returning to Carson City this weekend, Sept. 8-10 at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall. Participants will be met with gourd art, ceramics, basketry, painting, photography, and much more from more than 40 award-winning artists.
Casting call for 'The Polar Express' on the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad
The V&T Railway Commission in partnership with the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad and Rail Events, Inc. (Warner Brothers Inc. Consumer Products) is holding auditions for their annual production of The Polar Express Train Ride, bringing this beloved and inspirational story to life aboard the historic V&T Railroad for the 2023 season.
National Miss Curvy 2023 comes to Carson City Sept. 8-10
Carson City is about to get crowned! Beauty, Brains, Glamour and Bling! Get ready for the ultimate celebration of beauty and confidence at the National Miss Curvy Pageant 2023, where curves take center stage.
Douglas County
Douglas County Rodeo comes to Gardnerville Sept. 8-9
The Douglas County Rodeo is coming to the Douglas county Fairgrounds in Gardnerville Sept. 8-9.
Over the two day event, rodeo goers will have their choice from over a dozen events including FMX Ramp-Age, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, girls trick riders, mutton busting, and more.
- Friday
Job fair happening this Friday at the Carson City Community Center
More than 40 employers are expected to participate at a job fair happening this Friday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center inside the large gym. The fair will open at 11 a.m. for veterans and disabled individuals.
Nashville Social Club welcomes Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys to the Swan Music Hall on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30p.m.
Live Music with Bill Warton at Bella Vita
Bill Warton will be performing at Bella Vita in Carson City Friday beginning at 5 p.m.
Douglas County
A Chautauqua of journalist Nellie Mighels Davis and a Chautauqua of Home Ranch matriarch Gertrude Hironymous Dangberb ends the 2023 summer event season at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
- Saturday
Carson City
Bike rodeo happening Sept. 9 at Mills Park in Carson City
Muscle Powered in partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School are hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety.
Registration deadline nears for Saturday's Jr. Senator Cheer Camp
Jr. Senator Cheer Camp is happening this Saturday, Sept. 9 at Carson High School with openings available for aspiring young athletes.
Community flea market, craft fair happening Saturday at Carson City's MidTown Market Place
A community flea market and craft fair will be held in the parking lot at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett St, in Carson City. Come find new treasures and hand-made items at our last Flea Market & Craft Faire of the season on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9am-2pm.
Funky Fungi the focus of Family Fun Saturday Sept. 9 at Nevada State Museum
Is it a plant? Is it an animal? No, it's a fungus! Family Fun Saturday returns to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City with a closer look at "Funky Fungi" on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help support Carson City’s Night of the Streets warming shelter with summer party fundraiser
Carson City’s Night off the Streets (NOTS) has been dedicated for years in providing safe and warm overnight lodging for homeless individuals in the capital city. Now, they need your help.
Quit Smoking Hypnosis Workshop happening Saturday in Carson City
Join us for an empowering Quit Smoking Hypnosis Workshop in Carson City and take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life. This in-person event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 2023, starting at 4 p.m.
- Douglas County
Wildlife Photography with Camera Traps at TNC's River Fork Ranch (Sat, Sept 9, 1pm!)
Learn more about Nevada wildlife and capturing pictures with motion-activated camera traps with photographer John Axtel.
Silver City
Come see exhibits of Early Day Gas Engines, Old Tractors, Classic Cars
The Donovan Mill, Northern Nevada Antique Power Club and Dayton Silver n Gold Cruisers are putting on a show at the Donovan Mill on Hwy 342 in Silver City. Come see a unique collection of operating and stationary early day gas engines, often referred to hit-n-miss engines, old tractors, classic cars and ratrods. Join in tours of the Donovan Mill.
- Sunday
Carson City
Race for Life Carson City BMX event Sunday to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Carson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.
The 10th annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day will be held at the beautiful Silver Oak Golf Course, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. It is a 4-person scramble and there are numerous divisions.
Carson City Roller Derby Fundraiser Scrimmage happening Sept. 10
The Carson Victory Rollers will be hosting a fundraiser scrimmage on September 10th to help cover costs for our upcoming tournament in October, the Battle for the Silver Skate. Please join us at 2pm for LIVE, hard-hitting roller derby entertainment that’s fun for the whole family!
- Ongoing
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.
The Eldorado Forest Interpretative Association offers free guided interpretative hikes in and around the Carson Pass area throughout August and September. These hikes vary from 45 minutes long like our historical Devil's Ladder hike to three hours long like our water color painting hikes.
Head on down to the Brewery Art Center's Exhibition Hall now through Sept. 17 to visit the "Seed of the Movement" art history display.
All Things Watercolor through Oct. 19
Ronnie Rector’s cheerful compositions tell a story and demonstrate her love of painting. Rector’s show, "All Things Watercolor", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, from July 10 through October 19, 2023.
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Fresh Outlook' 2023 exhibition
Creativity and talent abound from Western Nevada College’s art students in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s Fresh Outlook 2023 exhibition.
Desire: CCAI Exhibit at Western Nevada College's Bristlecone Gallery through Sept. 14
Eunkang Koh said, “My recent work responds to lifestyles and thinking processes that are often ruled by consumerism.” In her "Desire" exhibition for the Capital City Arts Initiative, Koh presents sculptures and prints laced with diversity and humor.
Beginning Friday, Sept. 1, Blue Champagne Wedding Co. is excited to announce a special promotion for the month of September. Customers can take advantage of the September Saturday Sales on all formal wear items and participate in the Buy One, Donate One Suit Sale.
Shiny Soles Boot and Shoe Shine is hosting a shoe drive for Soles4Souls, a social enterprise model that repurposes gently worn shoes by creating opportunities for people in need all around the globe.
Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery presents 'Autumn Show' through Oct. 20
The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery presents the Autumn Show. This show runs until Oct. 20 and features NAA Members from Northern Nevada. Come in and see all the beautiful artwork of the fall season, as well as hundreds of gift items and beautiful greeting cards.
NAA Art Gallery Presents Featured Artists PK Klein and Jackie Cimento through Oct. 20
Be sure to visit the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery now through Oct. 20 to see the Featured Artists Shows of Nevada artists, Jackie Cimento and PK Klein.
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