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Nevada’s premier photography conference brings together photo masters and novice shutterbugs for three days of instruction and sharing. |
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Over 100 folks will gather at Winnemucca’s very own nine-hole golf course for this first of two Pro-Am championships in 2002. Money and bragging rights will be up for grabs! |
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Cinco de Mayo celebrates the courage of the Mexican people during the Battle of Puebla. Winnemucca's Hispanic Coalition invites you to participate in this celebration with mariachi music, folkloric dancing, Mexican food, pinatas, and other festive activities. |
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Three days of non-stop fun Motorcycle Rally - burning bike, bike games, show 'n shine and bike raffle. All motorcycles are welcome. |
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Join in on some wild fun at Nevada’s only sanctioned mule event. Bet your lucky dollar on “Sail on Bunny” or “Windy Go” during racing rounds |
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Honor a unique heritage during this fun-filled, exciting event. Watch a colorful parade; cheer at games of strength and endurance; dance to Basque music; attend a Holy Mass; and, enjoy a traditional Basque family style picnic. Fun for everyone! |
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Winnemucca is proud to host the Finals Rodeo in which contestants from all over the State of Nevada compete to see who will represent us at the National High School Finals. Competition at its best! |
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The food would be incentive enough to make that 35-mile trip to Paradise Valley via Highway 290. But when you add in those steaks served up with a new summer setting, this event is sure to be the best Father’s Day present he’ll ever get! |
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Bring your horse, ride scenic Thomas Canyon and have a BBQ when you get back to camp. Riders raise money for a good cause, get prizes and have a great time (you will get back in time to make it to the Paradise Valley Father's Day BBQ). Ride starts at 9 am. For more information call Eileen at 775-623-5197. |
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Cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation make the trip to Winnemucca each June for this high-spirited roping competition. |
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Spend a nice summer day gathered around motorized vehicles. All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and tanks will be on display for your viewing enjoyment. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. |
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Ranch hands from Nevada, Oregon and Idaho compete for prize money in a number of working events. Street contests and dances add to the festival weekend set in McDermitt, 70 miles north of Winnemucca. |
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This is Winnemucca’s best family event. City Park is crammed with games, food, a petting zoo, face painting, a dunk tank, displays and lots more. Fireworks cap off the Independence Day celebration just as the sun bids farewell to the day. |
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What do you get when you throw 2,500 sunglass-wearing rubber ducks into the Humboldt River? One great float to the finish line where a lucky winner receives a fat cash prize! Also included in this “ducky” event is a bounty of food, music and displays from area businesses. Get there early; the finish line is crowded with cheerers! |
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One of the world's fastest growing sports, cutting offers tremendous excitement and drama for horse, rider and spectators alike. The Silver State Summer Cutting showcases the many hours of hard work and dollars spend by trainers and owners who are put to the test and rewarded, either with trophies or individual satisfaction. |
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Winnemucca's training ground for future rodeo stars is set for this weekend as the annual Junior Rodeo comes to town. Buckaroos ranging in age from babies to big kids will be on hand as the competition gets underway at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. |
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Cattle buyers and sellers from across the nation come together via satellite and in person for this annual bid bonanza. The event isn’t all about cattle, though. Golf tournaments, great entertainment and plenty of food make this event a favorite for locals and visitors alike. |
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Working Cow Horse Championship This western ranching event features top working cow horses competing for cash and awards. |
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44-hours of non-stop softball action. Over 90 teams compete around the clock for honors. |
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26-28, 2002 Team Roping Team roping at its best! Cowboys compete for pride, prestige, awards and cash prizes. |
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Drivers, start your engines! The drags are roarin’ into town with enough racing slicks, cherry paint jobs and shined up chrome to make you think you're on some back country road in the heat of summer with James Dean. Rumor has it this is one of the few drag races in the world that still takes place (legally) on a public road. |
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The Fever's rising and this summer is going to be hot! That’s right, Fifties Fever is this area’s very own celebration of those fabulous '50s. This year, free concerts, a parade, street dances, poker runs, a sidewalk sale and of course, the ever-popular show ‘n shine of hundreds of classic autos, will make nostalgia buffs the nation over twist and shout! |
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The best team ropers in the West gather for two days of tough competition. Over 2,000 teams vie for pride, prestige, awards and cash prizes. |
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August 30 - September 1, 2002 81st Annual Rodeo This year’s rodeo promises a lot more than 8 seconds of excitement. In fact, this year will feature more money, more cowboys and more action than one town has a right to see! Come see why this is Nevada’s oldest continuous rodeo. |
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This fun event serves up contests and street dances, chocolate, competitions, displays, prizes, a rodeo, chocolate, food, stuff for sale, chocolate, animals, art shows, a parade, chocolate and chocolate. Plus, there will be chocolate. Join the fun. |
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The Roundup features artists, poets, crafts people and inductees into the Buckaroo Hall of Fame as well as demonstrations and buckaroo poetry readings. |
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The competition at this gold mine sponsored event is as hot as the chili. Don’t miss the chance to sample all the fare your tongue can handle, as well as a few spirits and tunes on the side. Set in the beautiful Paradise Valley. |
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Open Horse Show Working cow horse enthusiasts are rewarded for their year-long training efforts. Competition fun for participants and spectators! |
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Over 100 will travel to town to participate in this second Pro-Am of the year. Money and golf’s tallest tales are part of the fun. |
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Visit the camps of the blue & the gray. Skirmishes! Artillery! Drill! Experience a Civil War soldiers life! Free Admission! Pioneer Park. For more info call 775-623-5704 or 775-623-6515. |
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