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.
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 [...]
ELKO’S 36th ANNUAL Nevada Day Parade PSA The 36th Annual Nevada Day Parade will be held on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. with Line Up starting at 10 a.m. at the Crystal Theater (Chilton Centennial Tower). Our parade will take the official Elko parade route starting at the Crystal Theater [...]
Join us on October 27th for Trick or Treating at the Terraces Business Center! All of the participating businesses will be handing out candy between the 600 and 700 buildings from 3PM - 5PM!
Eat, drink and immerse yourself in the spirit, and characters, of Elko’s murderous past. Move through downtown Elko and meet Mrs. George Washington Mardis, presented by Sharon Owen, as she tells the story of how her husband was brutally murdered near Island Mountain. The story of the killing of George Piccolo [...]
Eat, drink and immerse yourself in the spirit, and characters, of Elko’s murderous past. Move through downtown Elko and meet Mrs. George Washington Mardis, presented by Sharon Owen, as she tells the story of how her husband was brutally murdered near Island Mountain. The story of the killing of George Piccolo [...]
Nevada Health Centers, aka the Elko Family Medical & Dental Center is hosting an Open House event. Tour our newly renovated facility and pharmacy. Meet our staff and learn about our healthcare services!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy a FREE children's program from 10-noon for ages 3-10 (all ages are welcome). We will listen to a story in the Museum Theater before working on a craft project.
Join us for a special Second Saturday as we learn about the meaning of Veteran's Day. We will create Nevada themed postcards that we will then send to the men and women currently serving in the military. This event is FREE for children and their families. Explore the Museum for free [...]
Fall Craft Festival sponsored by the GFWC Lamoille Women's Club. Held at the Spring Creek High School
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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