Head down to the Carson Mall for all-day activities during the Nevada Day Parade this weekend
The Carson Mall in downtown Carson City has fun for all ages planned this Nevada Day. Anchoring the end of the parade, the Carson Mall will be a hub of festivities including the annual hot air balloon launch, the 50th Annual World Championship Single Jack Rock Drilling Contest, cornhole tournaments, live music and the annual Trading Post and Artisan’s Market.
Schedule of activities:
Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
· Live music at Bella Vita Bistro featuring Rich Green – 5:30-8:30 p.m.
· Live music at Nashville Social Club featuring Left of Centre – 7:30 p.m. No cover charge!
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
· Nevada Day Trading Post and Artisan’s Market – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· REMAX Hot Air Balloon Launch – 8 a.m.
· Live music featuring Stones Throw in front of Carson Home Furnishings – 9am-12pm
· Carson Mall 60th Anniversary Raffle Drawings – Hourly from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· Nevada Day Parade – 10 a.m.
· 50th Anniversary World Championship Single Jack Rock Drilling Contest – 11 a.m.
· Annual Cornhole Tournament presented by Sierra Nevada Cornhole
· Live Music at Nashville Social Club featuring Patrick Hansen 3-6 p.m.
“This Nevada Day is extra special,” says Pat Duncan, owner of The Beer Studio located in the Mall. “In addition to celebrating Nevada Day, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary since the Mall was built.” The Mall’s Diamond Anniversary booth at the Trading Post will host raffle drawings hourly from 9am – 2pm.
Nearly 30 vendors are expected at the Trading Post. Parade-goers can enjoy food booths offering both breakfast and lunch, artisan crafts, merchandise, pottery activities by Ogres-Holm Pottery, a photo booth with Magical Moments Photography and gifts, and of course the traditional Nevada Day Bloody Marys. “We invite the entire community to stop by to take part in the festivities,” says Duncan.
The Carson Mall is conveniently located in the heart of Carson City at 1313 South Carson Street. Visit the Carson Mall’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/shopcarsonmall or the Nevada Day website for more information. Questions can be emailed to shopcarsoncity@gmail.com.