I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: September 19-20

Do you like shopping, Carson City? Check out the Vintage Fair at Du Sorrella downtown. The last Farmers Market of the season is at Third and Curry, so get your fix of fresh fruits, veggies, honey and more before the leaves fall. Wild Horse Children’s Theater is hosting a huge Warehouse and Multi-family sale; if you need a Halloween costume, you won’t want to miss it. The Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the Autumn Earth Spirit Faire with vendors, workshops, and more.

SATURDAY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

• One Day- Second Annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (men and women’s bench press competition 7am-9am, $10 for three lifts; 5K Run/Walk race begins 8am, $35; Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, 9am, $75 per person)
• Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton (Pancake Breakfast 7:30am-10am at the Community Center; Parade 10am; Railroad Days 9am-5pm at the Dayton Depot; Street Festival, Car Show, Bike Show 9am-5pm; Chili Cook-off on Logan Alley 11am-3pm, $5; Mini Rodeo at the Events Center 3pm)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: Linear Ditch Trail -meet at the corner of Butti Way and Fifth Street (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and water will be available)
• National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport (8am-4:30pm; $35 general admission)
• Wild Horse Children's Theater Multi-family and Warehouse Sale at 411 Hot Springs Road #5 (8am-?; costumes and more)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• LAST OF THE SEASON: Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music with Dave Leather (8:30am-1pm)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Making at the Third and Curry Farmers Market by the Bounce House (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• 'Brews with Views' 16th Annual Beer Hike or Bike to benefit the Nevada Land Trust- begin at the Spooner Lake parking facilities at the intersection of State Route 28 and Hwy 50 (8:30am; Hike is roughly 9.5 miles round trip from Spooner to Marlette Lake, with a 1200 foot elevation gain and no more than 5% grade; parking is $12, $10 for NV residents; beer is $5 suggested donation)
• Dayton Valley Car Club Gold Creek Show and Shine in Historic Downton Dayton (registration and Parade staging 8:30am-9:30am at Our Park; Parade to downtown at 10am; $35, limited to 100 cars)

Dayton is abuzz with activity this weekend. Dayton Valley Days in conjunction with the Dayton Valley Historical Society’s Railroad Days are taking over historic downtown. Get your fill of chili at their Chili Cook-off. Ogle the cool cars on display as part of the show-n-shine. The Ghost Soldiers Motorcycle Show and Shine features cool bikes. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family.

• Due Sorella/ Two Sisters Annual Autumn Vintage Market in the parking lot behind Due Sorella (fondly know as Two Sisters) at 202 N. Curry (9am-4pm; vendors, food, and music)
• Guild Mortgage Parking Lot Sale -Fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Walk for Breast Cancer at 1702 County Road, Suite F, Gardnerville (9am-4pm)
• Ghost Soldiers Motorcycle Show and Shine on Second St. in Historic Downtown Dayton as part of Dayton Valley Days (registration 9am-11:30am, awards at 2pm; entry fee is food donation to Dayton Food Pantry; all bikes welcome)
• Ninth Annual Poker Run to benefit Austin's House (register 9am-10am in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties: 1674 Highway 395, Minden; $30 plus $20 for a second rider; Ride ends at Heritage Park, Gardnerville with live music, raffle, and lunch; all vehicles welcome)
• 8th Annual Unity Ride and Toy Run to benefit Lyon County Angel Tree Kids – begin at Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley: 28 Enterprise Way (Registration 9:30am-10:30am; kickstands up 11am; $20 single, $30 double AND a new unwrapped toy; includes meal ticket; Raffle Prizes, Vendors, Bike Games, Live Music)
• 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)
• Minden Home and Garden Tour: Homes and gardens on Mono and Esmeralda Avenues and ‘in between’ will be open for viewing (10am-2pm; $25, Tickets purchased on the day of the event will be available at the “will call” booth in Minden Park; Soft soled shoes only, no boots or high heels)
• Autumn Earth Spirit Faire at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park (10am-4pm; $7 or $10 for both days; food, raffles, vendors, workshops and more; benefit for the Esperanza Foundation and Heart to Heart School)
• Will James Society presents Cowboy Dreams: Lacy J. Dalton and More at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-6pm, Free Activities and demonstrations; food vendors and raffles; Music and Poetry Concert 6pm, tickets required; $35, $20 ages 5-12)
• 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)

The weather is beautiful, so get outside and enjoy it. Take a ride with Muscle Powered in the morning and get limbered up for the NV Sharks Fastpitch Softball Pedal Poker Run in the afternoon. Muscle Powered also invites you to spend an hour as part of their trash mob: the Linear Ditch trail is this month’s target. Run for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness with the Carson City Kiwanis at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs. Feather River at John L. Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (10am; $6, Seniors and Youth $3, Students and Faculty with valid ID free)
• Grape Stomp and Party with Live Music, Food, Wine and Fun at Tahoe Ridge Winery and Bistro (11am-3pm; Sign up for stomping at 11am, Contest begins at 11:30; two person teams, must be 16 or older; Prizes for most Juice Stomped and Best Team Costume, costume not required for stomping)
• 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)
• Steampunk Ball Parade in Virginia City (12pm)
• Historic Clothing Exhibit on display at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Hwy 88 (12pm-4pm; free)
• 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)
• The Edible Pedal 100 pre-ride check-in at Peloton Bikes: 5150 Mae Anne Ave., Suite 810-B, Reno (1pm-5pm)
• Sharks Pedal Poker Run: Benefit for Nevada Sharks Fastpitch Softball - begins and ends at Bully's Sports Bar (registration 2pm-3pm; ride 3pm-6pm; $20, $10 under 21)
• Low Cost Vaccination Clinic at PetCo on Topsy Lane (2pm-4pm; call Quail Ridge Animal Hospital 775-267-4888 for more info; cash or checks only)
• ‘Red, White and Brew’ at Aces Ballpark, Downtown Reno (2pm-9pm; $55; all you can taste food and drink samples, and live music; event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)

There are some things that are unique to our valley. Now that Tahoe Ridge Winery has moved to town, we are home to their annual Grape Stomp. Grab a teammate and head over for a squishy good time. The Nevada State Railroad Museum has just a few more weekends of train rides, so don’t miss your chance on the Edwards Motor Car. Cheer on our Wildcats during their double-header at the Harvey Field at Western Nevada College.

• WNC Wildcats Baseball vs. Reno Astros at John L. Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (10am; $6, Seniors and Youth $3, Students and Faculty with valid ID free)
• St. Teresa Fall Up Get down Festival at Fuji Park (4pm-8pm; Mass at 4pm followed by games, kids area, Food, Beer and Wine)
• Alatte Live: Music by Joe Grissino 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)
• Oktoberfest: Live Music, German Cuisine and Imported European Beers at Carson Valley Country Club: 1029 Riverview Dr., Gardnerville (4pm-8pm; $32 all you can eat, or ala carte menu)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes: Ken Wright’s Birthday Bash at Westside Pour House (5pm)
• Will James Society presents Cowboy Dreams: Lacy J. Dalton Concert at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (Music and Poetry Concert 6pm, tickets required; $35, $20 ages 5-12)
• Live Music with Molly Seals at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (6pm-8:30pm; Reservations recommended)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Russell Ketenjian at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Dr. Belladonna's Swashbuckling Soiree: A Vaudeville Variety Show at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors open 5:30pm; 6pm-7pm; $25)
• Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry –Meet at Third and Curry St., behind Firkin and Fox (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music with My Acoustic Heart and Special Guest Lions Like These in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)

Get your boogie on at Living the Good Life with Mo’z Motley Blues Band. Enjoy music by Joe Grissano in the Plaza by the Nugget, just outside Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar. Carson Cigar Company welcomes the Mick Clark Blues Band for this week’s music night. Enjoy My Acoustic Solution at A to Zen in their family friendly Zen Den. Karaoke can be found at Westside Pour House, Beercade, or the Spoke Bar and Grill if you want to show off your stuff.

• Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Chicken Fried at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (7pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Live Music with No Clue at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Jacksboro Highway at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• Reno Pirate Crawl (Opening Ceremonies start at 7pm at Harrah’s Plaza, cups on sale 7:30pm-10:30pm, $5; Crawl 8pm-4am)
• High Sierra Steam’s Fifth Annual Victorian Steampunk Ball at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (8pm- 12am; limited tickets may be available at door $75; $55 in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1423335)
• Music Saturdays: Mick Clark Blues Band at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with Tany Jane at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• 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 Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

The weekend doesn’t end Saturday night. Dayton Valley Days is still going strong. You’ve got one last chance to catch the Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport. The Earth Spirit Faire has some great vendors, workshops, a raffle and more in the Pavilion at Mills Park. If BMX racing sounds fun, head out to the Livermore Sports Complex on Edmonds. Be prepared for traffic around North Tahoe, the Ironman Triathlon is in town. For a bike ride as delicious as it is fun, the Edible Pedal is a great annual event with 10 mile, 50 mile, or 100K options.

SUNDAY:

• The Edible Pedal 100 – begins and ends at Bowers Mansion, North Washoe Valley (check-in opens at 5:30am; 150K $85, Start time 6:30am-7:30am; 50 miles $75, Start time 7:30am-9:30am; 10 miles $45, Start time 10am-11am; Helmets are Mandatory; includes food tables at ride stops and post ride BBQ; Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise to benefit community youth programs)
• IRONMAN Lake Tahoe at Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Squaw Valley
• Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton (Pancake Breakfast 7:30am-10am at the Community Center; Railroad Days 9am-3pm at the Dayton Depot; Street Festival 9am-3pm; Chili Cook-off on Logan Alley 11am-3pm, $5; Pet Parade 12pm)
• National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport (8am-4:30pm; $35 general admission)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• St. Teresa Awesome Autumn Run 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at Fuji Park (8:30am-11:30am; $30, $15 for kids Fun Run; go to http://stts.org/ to register)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
• Autumn Earth Spirit Faire at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park (10am-4pm; $7; food, raffles, vendors, workshops and more; benefit for the Esperanza Foundation and Heart to Heart School)
• 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)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• First Annual Latino Festival at Virginia Street and Moana, by the Atlantis Casino in Reno (11am-8pm; Kid zone, food, crafts, music and more)
• Catmandu’s Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
• Historic Clothing Exhibit on display at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Hwy 88 (12pm-4pm; free)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• 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)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4pm; $30 per painter)
• 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)

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.