Here is a list of activities, events and exhibits to take in over the Labor Day Weekend in the Carson City area.
CARSON CITY
Carson City Downtown Family Events (Pop Up Park), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Telegraph Square, Third and South Curry streets.
Includes bouncy houses, face painting, karate and dance demonstrations, arts and crafts, story time.
Call 887-2101.
Pop Up Park: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Third and South Curry streets.
Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Third and South Curry streets.
Bike the Blue Line: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ann Street parking lot
Green Thumb Alley: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Musser and Curry streets
Hot Summer Swing, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St. The High Sierra Swing Dance Club is the host for West Coast swing, East Coast swing, ballroom, country, Latin. Music provided by DJ Joel Johnson. No partner needed. $7 for club members (including sister clubs) and $10 for nonmembers. Call 775-546-6154.
Praise in the Park, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Mills Park pavilions B and C, 1111 E. William St.
Bring a lawn chair and a friend for praise and worship. Features live music, food, air toys for the kids, dunk tank, volleyball contest, horseshoe contest, train rides, skate park, clowns and more.
Call 267-4488.
Slot Machines: The Fey Collection, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ongoing) at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., in the South Changing Gallery.
Call 687-4810, ext. 239 or 245.
MOUND HOUSE
Mound House Flea Market, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Antique Mall, 10104 Highway 50 East. Free admission for the public.
Call 246-1618.
VIRGINIA CITY
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
Saturday
All day " Civil War Encampment with displays of life during the war, including cannons, camp followers, stores, gunsmiths and more.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. " Viewing of a replica of the CSS H.L. Hunley, a Confederate submarine
1:20 p.m. " Train Battle, V&T Railroad
2:20 p.m. " Train Battle, V&T Railroad
6-10 p.m. " Barbecue and Civil War Ball in the Delta Parking Lot, C Street, Virginia City.
Sunday
All day " Civil War Encampment with displays of life during the war, including cannons, camp followers, stores, gunsmiths and more.
9 a.m. " Church service in Miner's Park, E and Mill Streets, Virginia City.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. " Viewing of a replica of the CSS H.L. Hunley, a Confederate submarine
11 a.m. " Victorian High Tea, antique show and sale upstairs at the Delta Saloon banquet room.
1:20 p.m. " Train Battle, V&T Railroad
2:20 p.m. " Train Battle, V&T Railroad
7 p.m. " Wine Train at the V&T Station with live entertainment
Monday
All day " Civil War Encampment with displays of life during the war, including cannons, camp followers, stores, gunsmiths and more.
Noon " The Comstock Civil War Re-enactors will be entered in the Labor Day Parade
Between 12:30 and 1 p.m. " Battle for Virginia City, following the parade.
Antique and Collectible Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of North C. Street. Miscellaneous items for sale; proceeds benefit Virginia City Fire Department.
Call 847-9032 or 267-2557.
Sunday
Comstock Labor Lecture: Noon-1 p.m., Ramada Virginia City, 100 N. E St., Virginia City. Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha speaks about Labor on the Comstock. Reservations preferred. Call 775-229-1818.
Monday
Virginia City Labor Day Parade: Noon-1 p.m., C Street, Virginia City. Parade features grand marshal Lucy Bouldin, Storey County Library director, along with clowns, veterans groups, Civil War volunteers, equestrian acts, classic cars and more. Call 847-4386.
Out of the Closet: Kaitty Holland Clothing Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C St. The Kaitty Holland Collection includes her mother's 1870 Virginia City wedding dress, day dress and numerous ensembles demonstrating the clothing and style of an 1870-1890 Comstock miner's wife.
Call 847-0975.
DAYTON
Carnival at Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club, 1-10 p.m. Saturday through Monday; all-access wrist bands for $20.
Call 246-7888, ext. 708.
David John & the Comstock Cowboys, 5-7:30 p.m. at Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club, 101 Palmer Drive.
Outdoor concert includes vendors and barbecue, bring a blanket or lawn chairs and your family. Kids 10-younger are free (meal cost is $5).
Call 246-7888, ext. 708
STAGECOACH
Horsemanship Level 1 Under Saddle, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hamilton's Arena, 11225 Silver Lane.
Citizenship Testing - Level 1 after the clinic; $15 participation fee. Sponsored by High Desert Horsemen; clinic is for members only.
Call 246-4247.
RENO
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
WHEN: Through Monday
HOURS: Through Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday: 11a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Victorian Square, Sparks; Victorian Avenue, between 14th Street and Pyramid Way
ADMISSION: FREE
WEB SITE: http://www.nuggetribcookoff.com/information/
Entertainment:
Rick Hays & American Steel: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
The Max Volume Band: 2:30-5:30 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
AudioBoxx: 6-8:30 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
Mumbo Gumbo: 7-8:30 p.m. today, Main Stage
Harmonic Prophecy: 7 p.m. today, Cantina Los Tres Hombres Stage
Hot Buttered Rum: 7-10 p.m. today, Great Basin Brewing Co. Stage
Delta Cat: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Bank Stage
The Joint Chiefs: 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Bank Stage
Truckee Tribe: 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Bank Stage
Bad Neighbors: 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Great Basin Brewing Co. Stage
Night Ranger: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Main Stage
The Mark Sexton Band: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, U.S. Bank Stage
Joe Bonamassa: 2-5 p.m. Monday, Main Stage
Jo Mama: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, U.S. Bank Stage
FALLON
Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival
WHAT: 23rd Annual Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair
WHEN: Through Monday
WHERE: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Festival day passes: $5 Adults and seniors, $3 kids 6-12, kids younger than 5 free.
Louie's Ace Home Center's Backyard Grillers Championship: $10 includes festival entry and food on Monday.
Carnival tickets: Advance sale tickets: $10 for 20 tickets. At the festival carnival ticket: $15 for 24 tickets, $1 single ticket (all rides take more than one ticket)
HOURS: today and Sunday 10 a.m.-midnight; Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPECIAL DAYS: Sunday " Seniors and Military Day " Seniors 60 and older are free, military $3 with I.D. Monday " Family Day " kids 12 and younger free.
SPONSORED BY: Fallon Chamber of Commerce
INFORMATION: www.fallonchamber.com/cantaloupe; 1-800-874-0903 or 1-775-423-2544
Entertainment today:
MAIN STAGE
10:30-11a.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
11:30-12:30 p.m.: Box Lunch Auction
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
1:30-2 p.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
2:30-3 p.m.: Dance Studio 505
3-4 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
4-4:30 p.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
5-6 p.m.: God Bless America Again, presented by First Southern Baptist Church of Fallon
6-7 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
7-8 p.m.: Barber Shop Harmony Music
8-8:30 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
8:30 p.m.-midnight: Clear Blue 22 Band
SECOND STAGE
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Cantaloupe Art Contest
1-3 p.m.: Judging of Cantaloupe Art Contest
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Arts, Vegetables, Flower Exhibits
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Centennial Photo Show
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Open Car Show
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Sting Ray Encounter- Daily
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Mechanical Bull Riding- Daily
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Western Express Train Rides
11a.m.-8 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic Circus -Strolling Act
11a.m.-7 p.m.: Wild World of Animals Tiger Show - 3 Shows Daily
KIDS ZONE
10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Kids Games
2-2:30 p.m.: Cantaloupe Bowling
3:30-4 p.m.: Cantaloupe Eating Contest
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
9 a.m.: Mud Volleyball
DRY GULCH
10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Museum Exhibits
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Reptile Show
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Petting Zoo
ARENA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Lions Club Jr. Rodeo
5:30-9 p.m.: Kent's Cantaloupe Chunkin' Contest
CARNIVAL
10 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday
MAIN STAGE
10:30-11 a.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
11 a.m.-noon: Flashback
Noon-1 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
1-2 p.m.: Flashback Kids Talent Revue
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
3:30-4 p.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
4-5 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Flashback
7 p.m.-midnight: Karaoke Contest
SECOND STAGE
3-7p.m.: Northern Nevada Arm Wrestling Championships
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING:
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Arts, Vegetables, Flower Exhibits
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Centennial Photo Show
Noon: Cantaloupe Festival Sauce Contest
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Sting Ray Encounter
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Western Express Train Rides
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Mechanical Bull Riding - Daily
11a.m.-8 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic Circus, Strolling Act
11a.m.-7 p.m.: Wild World of Animals Tiger Show - 3 Shows Daily
11:30 a.m.: Cooking Demonstration
1:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
3:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
5:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
3-7 p.m.: Northern Nevada Arm Wrestling Championships (Second stage)
7:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
KIDS ZONE
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Kids Games
2-2:30 p.m.: Cantaloupe Bowling
3:30-4 p.m.: Cantaloupe Eating Contest
ARENA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Lions Club Jr. Rodeo
7-11 p.m.: Battle of the Bands
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
9 a.m.: Mud Volleyball Championship games
DRY GULCH
10 a.m.- 8 p.m.: Churchill County Museum Exhibit
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Reptile Exhibit
11a.m.-8 p.m.: Petting Zoo - Patio
CARNIVAL
10 a.m.-midnight
Monday
MAIN STAGE
10:30-11a.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
11a.m.-noon: Kent's Family Magic
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Flashback " Kids Talent Revue
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Little Cowboy & Little Cowgirl Contest
2:30-3 p.m.: Swan Brothers 2-man Circus
3-4 p.m.: Flashback -Kids Talent Revue
4-5 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic
SECOND STAGE
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Louie's Backyard Grillers Contest
1-5 p.m.: Max Yasgurs Farm Band
3-4 p.m.: Grillers Contest- Voting
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING:
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Arts, Vegetables, Flower Exhibits
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Centennial Photo Show
DRY GULCH:
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Churchill County Museum Exhibit
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Reptile Exhibit
11a.m.-5 p.m.: Petting Zoo- Patio
FESTIVAL GROUNDS
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Western Express Train Rides
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Sting Ray Encounter
11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kent's Family Magic Circus -Strolling Act
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Mechanical Bull Riding
11a.m.-5 p.m.: Wild World of Animals Tiger Show - 3 Shows Daily
11:30 a.m.: Cooking Demonstration
1:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
2:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration
3-5 p.m.: Louie's Ace Home Center's Backyard Grillers Championship
ARENA
Noon: Finals Lions Club Jr. Rodeo
KIDS ZONE
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kids Games
11a.m.-5 p.m.: Cantaloupe Bowling
12:30-1:30 p.m.: Cantaloupe Eating Contest
2-3 p.m.: Cantaloupe Bowling
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Cantaloupe Eating Contest
DRY GULCH
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Churchill County Museum Exhibit
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Reptile Exhibit
11a.m.-5 p.m.: Petting Zoo- Patio
CARNIVAL
10 a.m.-6 p.m.