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Genoa Concerts on the Green - Summer in Genoa brings good fun and great music! Join us in Genoa Town Park for FREE outdoor* concert performances once a month from June through September on second Sundays. Concerts begin at 5 PM in Genoa Park.

Please bring your favorite picnic gear, such as a picnic blanket, snacks, drinks and appropriate clothing for the weather — low-backed lawn chairs and plastic containers only, please!

*In the event of inclement weather, the Concerts on the Green will be held in the Genoa Town Hall.

Ph: 775 782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org

March

17 Genoa St. Patrick's Day Event - Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free community potluck in the Genoa Town Hall!
Genoa will provide the main dish of Corned Beef & Cabbage. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share with everyone. Beverages will be available for purchase at the event. 6 - 8 p.m.
Space for the event is limited.
RSVPs to the Town Office are requested beginning mid February.

Address: Town Hall , Genoa, Nevada
Ph: 775-782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org

April

26 - 28 Genoa Western Heritage Days - Join us as we celebrate the Genoa Western Heritage Days. Concerts, Festival, and Cowboy Church. Friday Town Hall Concerts, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Cowboy Poetry *Porch Concerts *Civil War Reenactments *Native American Demonstrations *Western Vendors *Chautauqua Performers *Ag in the Classroom *Children Activities

Sunday Cowboy Church, 9 a.m.

Purchase your tickets for the Progressive Dinner that will be hosted at five local restaurants. Buy your tickets early as they will sell out.

The Progressive Dinner is a timed rotation of 5 groups starting at 4pm at all 5 locations. Passports and colored wristbands will designate your starting location and rotations. Progressive dinner passports and wrist bands can be picked up at the Gazebo at the corner of Genoa Lane and Main Street between 11:00 - 3:30pm on Saturday.

With a Heritage Sponsorship (additional cost) you get one (1) ticket to each concert along with four (4) drink tickets.

Ph: 775-782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org
Fee: Dinner $40; Concert $45

July

4NV0502022e009 - Genoa Genoa Americana 4th of July Celebration - You're invited to the Genoa Americana Celebration at the Mormon Station State Historic Park. Get ready for a fun day in the sun starting off with the Children's & Pet Parade beginning at 10 a.m. followed by live music, Americana Bands, old times children games, water activities, chicken dinners, and much more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free!

For more information, e-mail the Friends of Genoa and follow on Facebook.

Address: Mormon Station State Park, 2295 Main Street , Genoa, Nevada
Ph: 775-782-8145 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@visitcarsonvalley.org
Web: visitcarsonvalley.org
Fee: Free

September

21 Annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire - The small town of Genoa, Nevada, in the Eastern Sierra foothills will welcome 50,000 to 60,000 visitors to the annual Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire. The Faire will feature over 350 juried arts and crafts booths, over 30 food booths and 4000 pounds of Genoa's famous homemade candy. The Candy Dance dinner and dance will be held in Genoa on Saturday evening. 8am-7pm.

Candy Dance is a tradition that began in 1919 by Genoa resident Lillian Virgin Finnegan, to raise money to purchase street lights for the town. The women would sell their homemade candy during the day and host an evening of fine dinner and dancing to wonderful music just for "Candy Dancin".

Last full weekend of September each year. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. each day

Address: Downtown , Genoa, Nevada
Ph: 775-782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: amm1101@aol.com
Web: genoanevada.org/candydancefaire.htm
Fee: Free; parking in designated lots is $5 per vehicle

October

28 Genoa's Annual Halloween Party - Each year the Town of Genoa invites all the ghouls and goblins out for some spooky good fun with our Town Potluck and Party at the Genoa Town Hall.

The event starts at 4:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.

Ph: 775 782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org

December

6 - 7 Christmas in Genoa - The Christmas season is a special time here in Genoa. Residents and visitors alike gather to celebrate and help spread some cheer. We kick off the season with our Christmas in Genoa Caroling and Tree-lighting event. Held the Friday evening before our Breakfast with Santa, attendees at this free event gather for some classic Christmas Caroling at the Genoa Town Church before heading down to "Hope's Tree" at the corner of Genoa and Main St. for the official lighting of the tree and some tasty refreshments.

Genoa sponsors a visit from Santa along with a Pancake Breakfast for the whole family! Breakfast consists of pancakes with syrup, sausage, breakfast beverages and, best of all, a visit from Santa Claus himself! The breakfast has three seatings — 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This is the perfect family-friendly event for the little ones to celebrate the holiday. Tickets for the event are $5.00 and must be purchased through the Town Office ahead of the event — tickets are available starting in November. Seating is limited and tickets go fast!

Ph: 775 782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org

7 A Cowboy Country Christmas - The holiday fun keeps coming with our Genoa Cowboy Country Christmas. This concert event, held in the Genoa Town Hall on the second Saturday of December, brings the music of the season to Genoa. For information on ticket pricing and our performers please call the Town Office.

Ph: 775 782-8696 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.genoanevada.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Genoa Courthouse Museum

Take a step back in time to the first courthouse in Nevada, 1865, fully restored with original jail, a blacksmith shop, courtroom, and exhibits specific to early Genoa.

Genoa, NV Museums

David Walley's Hot Springs

Hot mineral pools established in 1862

Genoa, NV Natural Attractions

Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 60

Genoa, NV Golf Courses

Golf Club At Genoa Lakes, The

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30

Genoa, NV Golf Courses

Things to do near Genoa, NV

Virginia City Tours

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Wild West Museum

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Nevada State Capitol

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Empire Ranch Golf Course -Sierra/Comstock

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Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Located in a finely restored 1920s high school building, exhibits focus on Carson Valley including Basques, Washo, pioneers, ...