Nevada State Fair this weekend, El Dorado County Fair follows

Area residents and visitors can enjoy two big fairs with rides, music and exhibits. The 2017 Nevada State Fair runs from June 8 to June 11, and the El Dorado County Fair goes from June 15-18.

Nevada State Fair information provided by Jeff Munson, CarsonNow.org

The 2017 Nevada State Fair returns this week to Carson City bringing four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and more to Mills Park.

From Thursday, June 8 to Sunday, June 11, the Nevada State Fair will showcase exhibits from each participating county throughout the Silver State.

The Nevada State Fair will feature the return of Rendezvous, bringing history to life with Civil War re-enactments, western themed gunfights and horseback cavalry shows and more. Sorry, no dogs allowed other than service dogs.

Friday to Sunday at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion features Party at the Pavilion car show. Open to all makes and models including bikes. Best of 20 to be presented with specialty awards.

Registration Friday is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Street Dance 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday’s registration begins at 8 a.m and runs to 11 a.m. with the car show all day until 6 p.m. Sunday, June 11 the car show fires up at 8 a.m. runs to 1 p.m. with an awards ceremony at 11 a.m.

Registration: $55 entry at the show. Pre-registration not required. Music by The Brunch Dizzle.

Saturday features a Wild West Wine Run Steam Train Ride. Indulge and relax with a vintage train ride down to the Canyon, snacks with a glass of white wine, and beautiful river canyon views. With special guests: Nevada Civil War Volunteers.
Steam Round Trip from Carson City to Canyon and Back is $25 per person. Discounts available for group ride. Call (775) 291-0208 or (877) 724-5007.

Arrive at the Carson City Depot at 4:30pm. Steam train to The Canyon leaves the Depot at 5 p.m. and returns around 6:00pm. Tickets available here.

The Carson City Eastgate Depot is at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City. Go here for map and directions.

And of course, the Nevada State Fair wouldn’t be complete without carnival rides, games and food. The midway at Mills Park will be filled with these and more.
Follow the fair at its website here and Facebook page here for updates.

Schedule: June 8-11, 2017
Thursday June 8: 11am - 10pm
Friday June 9: 11am - 10pm
Saturday June 10: 11am - 10pm
Sunday June 11: 11am - 10pm
Where: Mills Park, 1111 E William St, Carson City, Nev.
How much: Free to the Public: No entry fees. Free Parking at Carson High School.

Carnival Ride Midway:
Tickets available to purchase for midway rides. Go here for carnival ride ticket information: www.nevadastatefair.org/midway-carnival-rides.html
The Nevada State Fair was originally founded in 1874 and had been Nevada’s longest running event. The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair ended the fair in 2011. In August of 2013 a completely new Nevada state non-profit company was formed to continue the legacy. With collaborative efforts from both state and private sectors, the Nevada State Fair is welcomed back and is pleased to be held in Carson City.

El Dorado County Fair

The first El Dorado County Fair was held in 1859 in Coloma, and moved around before settling at its current location in Placerville in 1939. They've been going every year except for a hiatus due to World War II from 1942-47. The theme of this year's fair is “Ribbons and Rides" and it runs from June 15-18. Almost 60,000 people attend over the four-day run.

Gold Discovery Pass (Pre-Sale Only)
Four one-day passes plus 40 Carnival Tickets - valid any day of the Fair - $45

Father's Day Package for June 18 (Pre-Sale Only)
Valid Sunday Only: Noon - 10 pm - $40 (Sm-XL) $43 (XXL) $45 (XXXL) – $78+ Value
Includes Father's Day T-shirt, one general, one youth admission ticket, and one unlimited ride wristband. Fathers wearing this year's Father's Day t-shirt get in free on Sunday!

Four Day Passes (Pre-Sale Only)
General Admission (13+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $20
Senior Admission (60+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16
Junior Admission (7-12 yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16

Pre-Fair
2017 Fair Ribbons & Rides
June 15 - 18 buy tickets online

2017 Prices and Information

Per Day/
Per Person Presale (PS) is online by June 14

General (13 & over) $ 9.00 (PS) $10.00
Junior (7 - 12 yrs) $ 6.00 (PS) $ 8.00
Seniors (60 & over) $ 6.00 (PS) $ 8.00
Parking: $6.00 per car
Attendees in military get in FREE (must show active duty military ID)

Special Tickets

Gold Discovery Pass (Pre-Sale Only)
Four one-day passes plus 40 Carnival Tickets - valid any day of the Fair - $45

Father's Day Package for June 18 (Pre-Sale Only)
Valid Sunday Only: Noon - 10 pm - $40 (Sm-XL) $43 (XXL) $45 (XXXL) – $78+ Value
Includes Father's Day T-shirt, one general, one youth admission ticket, and one unlimited ride wristband. Fathers wearing this year's Father's Day t-shirt get in free on Sunday!

Four Day Passes (Pre-Sale Only)
General Admission (13+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $20
Senior Admission (60+ yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16
Junior Admission (7-12 yrs.) - Daily Admission Thursday-Sunday - $16

Special Days

Thursday
Senior Day and Kid's Day
60 & over and 12 & Under - FREE until 6:30 pm
Gates Open Noon – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Friday
Teen Day
Mutton Bustin' at 6:30 pm and Humpz & Hornz BullFest at 8:00 pm in the Grandstands
13-19 years old get in FREE until 4 pm and stay until midnight!
Teens get $5 OFF carnival wristbands. Ride noon to midnight
(Get coupon at gate with School ID) Must purchase by 4 pm
Gates Open Noon – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Saturday
Livestock Auction
Hometown Track Challenge at 6:00 pm in the Grandstands
Gates Open 10 am – 11 pm
Carnival Open Noon – Midnight
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

Sunday
Father's Day
John M. Studebaker International Wheelbarrow Races begins at 5 pm in the Grandstands
Gates Open Noon – 10 pm
Carnival Open Noon – 10 pm
Exhibits and Commercial Buildings close at 10 pm

For more information: http://eldoradocountyfair.org/fair.html