For information on any of Fallon’s special events, call the Fallon Convention & Tourism office at
866-432-5566 or 775-423-4556 or log on to VisitFallonNevada.com. E-mail us at Events@cccomm.net
or write to us at Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority, 100 Campus Way, Fallon, Nevada 89406.
Through June - Churchill Arts Council
Year long calendar of great artists and entertainers
Site: Barkley Theater and the Fallon Convention Center.
Website: churchillarts.org
Contact: Valerie Serpa, 775-423-1440
January through December
Fallon Trap Club
Trap shooting.
Season Long Events
Contact: Mike Forsythe, 702-378-1659
Website: fallontrapclub.com
April through November
Lahontan Auto Racing Association Season
IMCA Mods, 318 Mods, Hobby Stocks, Pro Stocks, Gen X and Bombers oval dirt track racing at its best.
Site: Rattlesnake Raceway
Contact: 775-427-9120
Website: rattlesnakeraceway.net
March through November
Top Gun Raceway Drag Racing Season
NHRA, pro, amateur, and circuit drag racing at the Top Gun Raceway in Fallon. Races throughout the season feature funny cars, pro modified, jet cars, nostalgia hot rods, and top fuel dragsters.
Site: Top Gun Raceway.
Contact: Bart Hiatt, 775-423-0223
Website: topgunraceway.com
April 14-15
Fallon Soroptimists Home and Garden
Home & Garden Show, showcasing Fallon businesses.
Site: Fallon Convention Center
Contact: Marcia Vinson, 775-867-3503
May 18-20
Spring Wings Bird Festival
Spring Wings is a celebration of birding in and around Fallon, the Lahontan Valley Wetlands, and Stillwater Wildlife Refuge. The area lies on the Pacific Flyway and is home to hundreds of species of birds.
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds, Lahontan Valley Wetlands, Stillwater Wildlife Refuge, and other locations
Contact: 775-423-5128
Website: springwings.org
May 15-19
Fallon Festival of Quilts
Quilt show features quilts of all sizes created by quilters of Nevada and quilters from bordering states. Quilts and quilt vendors will be at the Convention Center, a Country Store and Boutique at the Old Post Office and classes in various locations.
Site: Fallon Convention Center, Old Post Office, Churchill County Museum
Website: nvquiltguild.org
May 19
Hurricam’s Car Club Show 'N Shine
A show 'n shine in the park with entertainment and vendors.
For more information or to download a registration form log on to hurricamscarclub.com
Site: Oats Park
Contact: Danny Cave, 775-423-3435
Website: hurricamscarclub.com
June 1-3
Fallon Jr. High School Rodeo State Finals
Competitors from across the state compete in all of the rough stock and barrel race events in this exciting high school rodeo.
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: Clay Hendrix, 775-423-8737
June 7-10
Octane Fest
A week of high-Octane motorsports including oval dirt track racing at Rattlesnake Raceway, NHRA drag racing at Top Gun Raceway and a Super Lite Truck Invitational at the Churchill County Fairgrounds..
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: 775-423-4556, 866-432-5566
Website: octanefest.com
June 13-16
Fallon High School Rodeo State Finals
Competitors from across the state compete in all of the rough stock and barrel race events in this exciting high school rodeo.
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: Clay Hendrix, 775-423-8737
August 3-5
The Oasis Stampede and Country Fair
A family friendly event, the Country Fair has many entry possibilities that will be published. The Churchill County 4-H Extravaganza gives local youth a place to show off what they have accomplished throughout the year. The Ranch Hand Rodeo allows local cowboys to form teams to show off their ranch hand skills.
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: 775-867-3975 or 775-423-5121
August 18
13th Annual Chili / Salsa Cook-Off
Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, this event pits chili & salsa cooks against each other for prize money. This event also has entertainment and various vendors during the judging.
Site: Overland Hotel, 125 E. Center Street, Fallon
Contact: 775-423-2719
Website: theoverlandhotel.com
August 25
Fallon Fights – Rural Rumble
In the tradition of professional boxing in rural Nevada boxing is making history again in Fallon. Catch Fallon Fights the “Rural Rumble” every summer at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. Epic battles you won’t want to miss!
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: 775-423-4556
Website: fallonfights.com
August 1 through September 2
Hearts O’Gold Cantaloupe Festival
The longest running food-oriented event in the state, the festival features the sweet, juicy fruit along with crafters, food and family fun..
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: 775-867-3476
TBD (Summer)
Fallon Outdoor Quilt Festival
Site: Oats Park
Website: nvquiltquild.org
September – October
Lattin Farm’s Nevada Maze
Nevada corn maze, produce market, pumpkin patch, scarecrow factory, hay rides.
Site: Lattin Farms
Contact: 775-867-3750
Website: lattinfarms.com
September 22
Tractors and Truffles
Amazing local, regional and nationally known chefs prepare the freshest ingredients from local farms for a gourmet dinner to remember. And for dessert: Truffles and a sweet, dolcet performance at the Barkley Theatre.
Site: Lattin Farms, Oats Park, Churchill Vineyards, Barkley Theatre
Contact: 775.423.4556
Website: fallontourism.com
September 29-30
Fallon Senior Pro Rodeo
A pro rodeo with all of the thrills and excitement of the PRSA. Rough stock, barrel racing and roping events, concessions, vendor booths and heart stopping rodeo.
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: Ella Whitmer, 775-867-2115
Website: seniorrodeo.com
October 6
Lattin Farm’s Fall Festival and Goat Days
A fall festival with goat related activities and contests.
Site: Lattin Farms.
Contact: Rick Lattin, 775-867-3750
Website: lattinfarms.com
October 5-7
World Cowboy Fast Draw Championship
Competitors from all around the country compete in western wear with single action revolvers for the title “Fastest Gun Alive.”
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: Cal Elrich, 775-575-1802
October 6
The No Hill Century One Hundred (100 Mile Bike Ride)
A cycling event with 30, 60 and 100 mile routes available for riders to see Fallon and surrounding Churchill County. There are no hills in the event which allows riders of all skill levels to feel far more confident in completing the arduous journey.
Site: In and around Churchill County.
Contact: Jorge Guerrero, 775-423-7733
December 7
Fallon City Hall and The Douglass Open House
The City of Fallon ushers in the holiday season with an open house that features all of the yuletide good tidings. Site: City Hall & The Douglass
Contact: City Hall, 775-423-4556
Website: cityoffallon.com
December 7
Christmas Tree Lighting
This Christmas tradition is a joyous event in Fallon when the community turns out for carolers, cookies and hot chocolate, the first glimpse of Santa and to watch the Christmas Tree light up downtown Maine Street.
Site: Maine Street, Fallon
Contact: City Hall, 775-423-4556
Website: cityoffallon.com
December 7-8
Sagebrush Sisters Artists Holiday Art Show and Sale
Local artist ’s co-op will have a Holiday Show and sale of hand made items.
Site: Old Post Office, 90 N. Maine Street, Fallon
Contact: 775-423-4556
December 31
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Bon Fire
Site: Churchill County Fairgrounds
Contact: 775-423-4556
Website: cityoffallon.com
January 1, 2012
New Year's Day 5K Fun Run
Site: City Hall Courtyard
Contact: 775-423-7733
Website: churchillcounty.org/parksnrec
