Elko, Nevada Upcoming Events

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Whatever the time of year, there is always something going on in Elko.

Check out our guide to upcoming events in the heart of Northeastern Nevada. Located halfway between Reno/Lake Tahoe and Salt Lake City, Elko is the perfect distance for a long weekend getaway to celebrate one of our many cultural events, regardless of season. From the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering to the National Basque Festival, the Elko Mining Expo, California Trail days and so many more, this is the place to celebrate and soak in the atmosphere of a vibrant cosmopolitan town that still pays respect to its past.

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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 Jam On!

Jam On!

Western Folklife Center 501 Railroad Street, Elko-, NV, United States

All musicians and spectators are welcome at this monthly jam session. Facilitated by members of Southwind and other community musicians, Jam On! features a mix of old-time fiddle tunes, folk songs, country tunes, ballads and more. Lead a song for the group, join in on tunes introduced by others, or just [...]

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Event Series Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance!

Western Folklife Center 501 Railroad Street, Elko-, NV, United States

Let’s Dance! begins with a dance lesson from 6-7pm, followed by open dancing at 7pm. Lessons focus on a rotating variety of styles, including rodeo swing, two step, waltz, line dance, Basque dancing, and other interesting steps. Adults and teens are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information including the week’s [...]

Event Series Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance!

Western Folklife Center 501 Railroad Street, Elko-, NV, United States

Let’s Dance! begins with a dance lesson from 6-7pm, followed by open dancing at 7pm. Lessons focus on a rotating variety of styles, including rodeo swing, two step, waltz, line dance, Basque dancing, and other interesting steps. Adults and teens are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information including the week’s [...]

Robin Hood Renaissance Faire

Rotary Club of Elko is excited to host the 2nd annual Robin Hood Renaissance Faire. It will be 2 days this year! Event Info: Sept 16 & 17, 2023 Location: Lion's Camp, Lamoille Canyon

Ruby Mountain Ballon Festival

Balloon pilots, crews, and enthusiasts from all over the United States descend into Elko/Spring Creek to take flight at the foot of the majestic Ruby Mountains. Ruby Mountain Hot Air Inc. presents this annual event.

Monster Truck Insanity Tour in Elko!

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

on't miss these awesome MONSTERS compete in Skills Shootout competitions, heads up Insanity style racing, and insane high flying, mud flinging freestyle, just like you've seen on TV! The Elko monster truck lineup features some of the BIGGEST and BADDEST trucks in the entire US: WARHEAD XL: All new monster truck [...]

Monster Truck Insanity Tour in Elko!

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

Don't miss these awesome MONSTERS compete in Skills Shootout competitions, heads up Insanity style racing, and insane high flying, mud flinging freestyle, just like you've seen on TV! The Elko monster truck lineup features some of the BIGGEST and BADDEST trucks in the entire US: WARHEAD XL: All new monster truck [...]

Event Series Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance!

Western Folklife Center 501 Railroad Street, Elko-, NV, United States

Let’s Dance! begins with a dance lesson from 6-7pm, followed by open dancing at 7pm. Lessons focus on a rotating variety of styles, including rodeo swing, two step, waltz, line dance, Basque dancing, and other interesting steps. Adults and teens are welcome. No experience necessary. For more information including the week’s [...]

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 [...]

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Upcoming Events in Elko, NV

Want to know more about upcoming events in Elko, NV? Let’s dig in.

In December, celebrate the season with a snowflake festival and parade of lights, then come back in January for some can’t-miss down-home storytelling from ranchers and cowboys at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. In the spring, party Old West style at the Halleck Bar Party where revelers raise a toast with Beefeater gin. It’s just one of many events in Elko that adhere to the area’s tradition.

Delve into history at the California Trail Days, where you’ll learn about the quarter of a million people who packed up their lives and headed west along the California Trail from the 1840s to the late 1860s and enjoy reenactments that bring history to life.

In summer, geek out on mining equipment and history at the annual Elko Mining Expo or earn your personal best in the Nevada Marathon Relay and Lamoille Canyon Half Marathon/5K. Gaze in wonder at the evening glow show at the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival or celebrate our nation’s independence over Fourth of July weekend. Or hop on your bike for the Ride Around the Rubies, a scenic “gravel ride” through the Ruby Mountains that’ll have you breaking away from the peloton for your very own leader’s jersey. Don’t forget about the National Basque Festival where Nevada’s Basque culture is celebrated with dancing, music, food and plenty of good times.

Come fall, enjoy a classic film fest, a classic car show, a Native American Pow-Wow, a pumpkin festival and plenty other unforgettable Elko events. Elko also hosts a pair of monthly farmers’ market and plenty of ongoing events at the Western Folklife Center.

If you think of Elko as just another quick stop along I-80, these upcoming events will have you changing your mind in no time. Come see us soon!

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