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.
Join us for a special Brown Bag History from 12: 05 to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th in the Museum Theater. We will be honoring local servicemen and women by discussing the participation of Elko locals in various military endeavors since the Spanish American War.
Join us for the 2023 Spring Creek 5K/1Mile TURKEY TROT, hosted by Spring Creek High School HOSA program! Lace up your running shoes and come to the Spring Creek Marina for a fun-filled race that benefits SC HOSA: Future Health Professionals. The event is open to everyone in the community, and [...]
2023 Winter Wonderland is returning❄️ November 18th & 19th 9am to 4pm at the Elko County Fairgrounds Come check out a variety of talented vendors inside the Exhibit Hall and start your Christmas Shopping early 🎄 Boot Scoot’n Brew ☕️ Nuts Under a Buck 🍩 Kingdom Grub 🍔 Old Timey Ice [...]
Join Blissful Yoga LLC for a DIY Mala bracelet and Yoga workshop! You will learn the history of Malas, choose your stones, set an intention for your Mala, enjoy creating your Mala, and practice some relaxing yoga. All materials provided including apple cider. Please bring your own Yoga Mat.
Join Blissful Yoga LLC for a DIY Mala bracelet and Yoga workshop! You will learn the history of Malas, choose your stones, set an intention for your Mala, enjoy creating your Mala, and practice some relaxing yoga. All materials provided including apple cider. Please bring your own Yoga Mat.
Elko Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner. For ticket info email tcballew@gmailc.om or call Tom Ballew at 775-934-6201
Join us for Night at the Museum: The Goonies! Stick around for a Flashlight Scavenger Hunt after the film. Bring your flashlights! FREE for Museum Members. $3/ seat for non-members. Please call to reserve your seats. 775-738-3418 Film is from 1985 and rated PG.
25% off Everything in the Museum Store from November 21-26th. Local art, artisan crafts, books, locally made jewelry, children's gifts, Elko merchandise, and more!
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 [...]
We are excited to host this for the 2nd year. PLEASE COME SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!! Tuesday November 28th from 4pm-7pm TIP-A-COP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Festival of Trees is a holiday event that benefits local charities. It features a silent auction of decorated trees, wreaths, and other festive items donated by individuals, businesses, and organizations. All proceeds from the auction go to support the following charities: 🎄Great Basin Children's Advocacy Center 🎄Horizon Hospice Inc. 🎄Northern [...]
The Festival of Trees is a holiday event that benefits local charities. It features a silent auction of decorated trees, wreaths, and other festive items donated by individuals, businesses, and organizations. All proceeds from the auction go to support the following charities:🎄Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center🎄Horizon Hospice Inc.🎄Northern Nevada Moses Project🎄Northern [...]
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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