Experience Native American culture up close and personal at the Elko Band Pow-Wow! Every year, the Elko band of the Te-Moak tribe invites the community to watch their pow-wow and appreciate the rich history and culture of Native Americans. Happening October 11th through October 13th, it’s a great opportunity for the whole family to learn…
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Coming Up: Elko Band Pow-Wow
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Check Out Elko’s History
While you’re in Elko, delve into local history in the museums! Western Folklife Center https://www.instagram.com/p/BkMDuq_FpS-/ This museum focuses on life in the Wild West, both for cowboys and for the Native Americans. Most of the exhibits feature traditional art, representing festivities, home life, and even culture. The murals are particularly powerful. This is a great…
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Coming Up: Elko County Fair
Don’t miss the Elko County Fair, making people happy for 99 years! Starting Friday, August 23rd and running through September 2nd, it’s fun for adults and kids, with plenty of activities and delicious fair food! The fair is packed with fun activities, from typical fair rides and games to rodeo events to a horse show,…
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Interesting Things About Elko
Did you know some of these fun facts about Elko, Nevada? Elko was the destination of the first commercial mail flight. In 1925, the US Postal Service began transporting mail across the country using planes, and the very first flight flew from Pasco, Washington to Elko, Nevada. Elko is a literal goldmine. Elko was founded…