Community Events in Elko

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Community events in Elko run the gamut from the educational to the athletic to the downright fun. Whether it’s a wine walk, a flea market, a local road race, a car show or a film festival, we’re all about celebrating the good times with our neighbors and visitors to Elko. Check out our constantly-updated listing of events below or visit our main events page for more fun.

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Lynne Kistler Artist Reception at Northeastern Nevada Museum

Northeastern Nevada Museum 1515 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, United States

Lynne Kistler's exhibition entitled "Ruby Mountain Art" will be on view in Barrick Gallery from August 29th to December 3rd. Join us for a reception on Thursday, August 31 from 5-7 p.m. We will have light snacks and wine while we speak with the artist and peruse the exhibits.

Rumble in the Rubies

Spring Creek Sports Complex Sprig Creek, NV, United States

Jr. league football tournament

Elko Walk to Defeat ALS 2023

Great Basin College CHILTON CIRCLE, Elko, NV, United States

We are having our first annual Walk to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). While raising much-needed dollars to support the ALS Association Nevada Chapters Mission: To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. [...]

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Spring Creek Elementary Beautification Day

7 Licht Pkwy 7 Licht Parkway, Spring Creek, NV, United States

Bring some gloves and handy tools to help transform our school! Volunteers needed to landscape, paint and complete various clean up projects at Spring Creek Elementary. Free hot dog lunch provided.

Elko Nevada Walk to Defeat ALS

Great Basin College CHILTON CIRCLE, Elko, NV, United States

The ALS Association Nevada Chapter to host First annual Elko Nevada Walk to Defeat ALS on September 9th, 2023 outside at Great Basin College. Event aims to raise $25,000 to provide care and support to Elko and surrounding Northern Nevadans living with ALS Elko, NV- The ALS Association Nevada Chapter will [...]

Gold Rush Challenge

Elko County Fairgrounds 13 Fairgrounds Rd, Elko, Nevada, United States

Come join us for our 4th annual Gold Rush Bull Riding Challenge. And event that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat! Food trucks n cold drinks! Saturday September 9th. Gates open at 4 preshow starts at 5. Bull Riding ay 6.

Event Series Hello Fall

Hello Fall

The Kinross Nevada Igloo Rec Center 1515 Silver St, Elko, NV, United States

Come join us for two days of family fun! First 50 people each day get a FREE SWAG BAG!!! Shop with over 80 vendors! Train Rides and Face Paint for the Kids Music with DJ Arturo Torres Dance Performance by TDC AND Support local youth entrepreneurs in the Kidz in Biz [...]

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Great Basin Basics Community Workshop

Lamoille Canyon Elko, Nevada Lamoille, Nevada, United States

Want to learn more about the Great Basin, the beautiful place we call home? Well look no further, NOS has partnered with local experts to bring a community workshop featuring all the best parts of Nevada to YOU! Join us for a day of learning all about local wildlife in the [...]

Free

Great Basin Basics Community Workshop

Lamoille Canyon Elko, Nevada Lamoille, Nevada, United States

Want to learn more about the Great Basin, the beautiful place we call home? Well look no further, NOS has partnered with local experts to bring a community workshop featuring all the best parts of Nevada to YOU! Join us for a day of learning all about local wildlife in the [...]

Free
Event Series NAMIWalks Nevada

NAMIWalks Nevada

Elko County Fairgrounds 13 Fairgrounds Rd, Elko, Nevada, United States

We hope to see you for Mental Health for All’s most important day of the year: NAMIWalks Nevada 2023 on Saturday, October 7th, 10am-1pm across Nevada! This day promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as we come together as a community. Check-in at 9am. Walk will [...]

Free
Event Series NAMIWalks Nevada

NAMIWalks Nevada

Elko County Fairgrounds 13 Fairgrounds Rd, Elko, Nevada, United States

We hope to see you for Mental Health for All’s most important day of the year: NAMIWalks Nevada 2023 on Saturday, October 7th, 10am-1pm across Nevada! This day promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as we come together as a community. Check-in at 9am. Walk will [...]

Free

What’s Going on Around Town

The Wine Walk

The Wine Walk in Elko, NV is a monthly event running through the summer and early fall. For $25, participants can purchase a refillable wine glass, giving them access to casinos, bars and other businesses pouring a selection of reds, whites and other libations. The Elko Wine Walk is held each second Saturday of the month.

Flea Market

Elko hosts several flea markets throughout the year, offering visitors and locals the chance to barter and bargain for goods in need of a new home. The Elko County Fairgrounds is home to the Kountry Kraft Fair & Flea Market in summer, often with events in the fall, as well.

More Elko Community Events

Elko is home to a variety of other community events, from the fun and educational California Trail Days to the Mexican Folkloric Ballet Gala, a bar party at the Northeastern Nevada Museum and the Great Basin College Film Festival. Other events include the Great Basin Gear Show, a handful of road races (including the Nevada Marathon, which is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon) and a two-day Art in the Park event. Bookmark this page for frequent updates to our events calendar.

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