Today
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.
All Weekend
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
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.
BEST IN THE WEST NUGGE RIB COOK-OFF
WHEN: Through Monday
HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 11a.m.-5 p.m. Monday
WHERE: Victorian Square, Sparks; Victorian Avenue, between 14th Street and Pyramid Way
ADMISSION: FREE
WEB SITE: http://www.nuggetribcookoff.com/information/
Entertainment:
Delta Cat: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
The Joint Chiefs: 2-5:30 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
Truckee Tribe: 6-8:30 p.m. today, U.S. Bank Stage
Bad Neighbors: 7-10 p.m. today, Great Basin Brewing Co. Stage
Night Ranger: 7-8:30 p.m. today, 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
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: Tunday 10 a.m.-midnight; Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPECIAL DAYS: Today " 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
10:30-11 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.