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Descending into Carson Valley you know your adventures will simply become legendary! Ranchlands, history and adventure surrounded by the ruggedness of the Pine Nut and Sierra Nevada ranges wrap you in their arms in a friendly and welcoming hug. Carson Valley, easy to find and hard to forget!

Tiny travelers. Big adventures. Endless summer memories. ☀️ Carson Valley isn’t just a place to unwind for grown-ups. I...
06/03/2026

Tiny travelers. Big adventures. Endless summer memories. ☀️

Carson Valley isn’t just a place to unwind for grown-ups. It’s also packed with kid-approved fun for curious explorers, future anglers, little artists, junior adventurers, and snack-loving road trippers alike.

Spend the morning racing down waterslides at the Carson Valley Swim Center, wander through hands-on history at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, or let creativity run wild at HelloHandmade in Gardnerville. 📚🎨💦

Looking for outdoor fun? Cast a line at the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby, explore scenic trails like River Fork Ranch and the Martin Slough Trail, picnic in Genoa, or chase hot air balloons across the Carson Valley sky during Hot Air for Hope. 🎣🎈🌿

Summer also brings free concerts, Movies in the Park, Carson Valley Days, playground adventures, wildlife spotting, mini golf, community festivals, and enough fresh air to wear the kids out before bedtime. Parents, we know that’s the real vacation goal. 😅

Ready to build your family’s perfect Carson Valley summer? This blog rounds up even more kid-friendly attractions, events, and hidden gems to help plan your adventure.
👉 visitcarsonvalley.org/a-guide-to-some-of-carson-valleys-best-kid-friendly-attractions/

The next two weeks in Carson Valley are bursting with summer fun. From live music and farmers markets to community event...
06/03/2026

The next two weeks in Carson Valley are bursting with summer fun. From live music and farmers markets to community events, creative classes, and local traditions, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of the season. ☀️🎶

With Carson Valley Days just around the corner, June 11–14, now's the perfect time to start planning for one of the community's most beloved celebrations!

👉 Fill your calendar with Carson Valley charm — check out the latest events and start planning your next adventure: visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

The fish are biting… and so is the excitement! 🐟 The Douglas County Kids' Fishing Derby splashes back into Lampe Park J...
06/02/2026

The fish are biting… and so is the excitement! 🐟

The Douglas County Kids' Fishing Derby splashes back into Lampe Park June 6 & 7 for a weekend full of first catches, fish tales, and family fun. Young anglers ages 3–12 can enjoy a free fishing experience along Willow Creek complete with gear, prizes, and plenty of smiles.

From special tagged fish to “largest catch” bragging rights, there’s plenty on the line this year.
🎣 Don’t let this one swim away! visitcarsonvalley.org/events/douglas-county-kids-fishing-derby-2026/

05/28/2026

The rides are spinning, the parade is rolling, and Carson Valley tradition is coming back around. 🎡🇺🇸

The 116th Annual Carson Valley Days Festival returns June 11–14 from the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85, bringing generations together for a weekend packed with hometown fun, familiar faces, and memories in the making. This year’s theme: “250 Years of Freedom.”

From the famous parade rolling through Minden and Gardnerville to carnival lights at Lampe Park, live music, fair food, craft vendors, kids games, tournaments, and those can’t-miss summer-night moments… Carson Valley Days has a way of making everyone feel like a kid again.

For more than a century, this celebration has brought the community together—and every year adds a few more stories to the tradition.

👉 Mark your calendars, rally the crew, and get ready for one of Carson Valley’s most beloved weekends of the year: visitcarsonvalley.org/events/116th-annual-carson-valley-days/

📸 Visit Carson Valley - Josh Rudelbach

05/28/2026

🐎 History doesn’t just live in Carson Valley… sometimes it rides straight through it.

The thunder of hooves, the spirit of the West, and a tradition that still connects communities today. The Pony Express Ride is more than a journey, it’s a living reminder of the grit, determination, and heritage woven into Nevada’s story.

From dusty trails to cheering crowds, there’s something timeless about watching history arrive on horseback beneath the Carson Valley sky. 🤠 Wild Nevada PBS Reno

05/27/2026

Shuffle up and saddle up—Joker’s Wild Spoker Ride is back. ♠️🚴‍♀️

Join the Carson Valley Trails Association on June 6 from 9 AM–1 PM for a one-of-a-kind ride where biking meets a little bit of luck. Starting at James Lee Memorial Park, you’ll take on a 10-mile loop through scenic CVTA trails—collecting poker cards at stops along the way.

Best hands win big, with prize packages valued at over $1,800. After the ride? Kick back with food and drinks from Kombi Bites & Sips and Double Barrel Draft Wagon.

All ages. All abilities. All in.
👉 Deal yourself in and don’t miss the ride: visitcarsonvalley.org/events/carson-valley-trails-associations-second-annual-spoker-ride/

Summer spirit is showing up strong in Carson Valley. The next two weeks are packed with live music, farmers markets, loc...
05/27/2026

Summer spirit is showing up strong in Carson Valley. The next two weeks are packed with live music, farmers markets, local gatherings, and creative community events that make it easy to get out and enjoy the season. ☀️🎶

And don’t forget — Carson Valley Days is coming June 11–14! 🎉 Start planning now for one of the valley’s favorite traditions filled with community pride, classic fun, and unforgettable memories.

👉 Sunshine, small-town charm, and summer celebrations are waiting — explore the events calendar and plan your next Carson Valley adventure: visitcarsonvalley.org/events-news/calendar-events/

Dust off your cowboy boots and save the date! Nevada's oldest settlement is celebrating Western heritage and everyone is...
05/25/2026

Dust off your cowboy boots and save the date! Nevada's oldest settlement is celebrating Western heritage and everyone is invited.

Here's the schedule (for more detailed info, go to bit.ly/GWHD)

🤠🎸 7:30 p.m. Friday April 24 - SOLD OUT concert with Dave Stamey, Cowboy poets Floyd and Valerie Beard

🖼️ 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25 - Western fine art show and unique vendors

🎉 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FREE Saturday festival packed with live music, kids games, historic reenactments
🐎 2 p.m. HORSE PARADE through historic downtown Genoa

😋 4:30-6:30 p.m. Progressive Dinner with 4 Genoa eateries (tickets must be purchased in advance)

🎵🎸7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 - Town Hall concert with Trinity Seely, Cowboy poets Floyd and Valerie Beard Cowboy Poet

⛪🤠9 a.m. Sunday, April 26 - Cowboy Church in Town Hall with Trinity Seely and Pastor Patrick Jolly

Get all the details at bit.ly/GWHD

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1477 US Highway 395 N, Ste C
Gardnerville, NV
89410

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