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 ($5) from 6 - 7 pm, followed by open dancing (free) at 7 pm. 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 is [...]
The Elko County Fair, in its 101st consecutive fair, has been mixing families and fun. With several different events and a variety of entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the fair. We have everything from crafts and critters, to live music and fair food, horse racing and the Stock [...]
Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Carlin is hosting multiple Open House events through the months of September and October. This gives the community the opportunity to visit & tour the BBYCA campus, meet with staff, and learn about this tuition-free option available for students ages 16-18 across Nevada that are [...]
Rides and Rods Elko Classic Car Show takes place in September in the Elko City Park. The Car Show features, Trophies, Awards, Live Music, Food, Games, Dancing, and, of course, cars!
For the 3rd consecutive year, Benavides Bucking Bulls will bring to Elko the best live mutton busting, mini bull riding, and bull riding action. The 2022 Gold Rush Bull Riding Challenge will feature the top contestants along with the best animal athletes! The fun kicks off with a pre-party/Calcutta on Friday, [...]
Just wanted to give you our future dates for the calendar July 14, 15 & 16 2023 July 12, 13 & 14 2024 July 11, 12 & 13 2025 July 10, 11 & 12 2026
Assessors and staff from across the State of Nevada will be attending Elko for the Fall conference September 14 & 15 2022. At the assessor conference, assessors from the (17) counties in Nevada and their teams gather to discuss current events and issues. We hold a gathering twice a year, rotating [...]
The Haunted Commercial Hotel is Elko, Nevada’s premier Halloween theme park with something for everyone. Multiple haunted houses throughout the building that will terrify even the bravest among us. For those who want to enjoy the Halloween fun without suffering an early heart attack from the trauma – and without having [...]
Join BLM park ranger Gina at The California Trail Center for an adult power-point program and a pack your wagon booth/tabletop display in the South Fork Room. Immigrants who traveled the California Trail packed up their life belongings into covered wagons and traveled 2,000 miles to California. Visitors will learn what [...]
Join Shop With a Cop at Toana Vista in West Wendover on September 17! Shotgun start at 8:00am, $50 per person.
Come one and all to Rotary Club of Elko's Robin Hood Renaissance Faire. Join us at the Lions Club's Camp Lamoille for a day of family fun, food and a step back into the past where lords and ladies, farmers and outlaws, fairies and dragons await you. Join in our Robin [...]
Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Carlin is hosting multiple Open House events through the months of September and October. This gives the community the opportunity to visit & tour the BBYCA campus, meet with staff, and learn about this tuition-free option available for students ages 16-18 across Nevada that are [...]
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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