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,…
Category Archives: Things to do in Elko
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Coming Up: Elko County Fair
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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…
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Coming Up: Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival
Enjoy colorful spots of color against a clear blue sky! Elko will be hosting the three-day Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival starting July 26th, and you have the opportunity to admire the serene and majestic beauty of sky as it fills with bright balloons! About The Festival View this post on Instagram Youth 2nd place to…
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Coming Up: Silver State Stampede
Elko is gearing up to host one of their biggest annual events! The Silver State Stampede is Nevada’s oldest rodeo, originating in 1913, and it includes traditional rodeo events, a junior rodeo, and a division that pays tribute to the origin of rodeos in the Old West by using old-style gear. The Events View this…