Activities, Events and Recreation
Grimes Point is an archaeological site which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. During the Pleistocene Epoch, this area and most of northwestern Nevada, was covered by ancient Lake Lahontan. Over the last 10,000 years, the level of ancient Lake Lahontan fluctuated widely, at times drying up completely. When above […]
Small Town. Big Smiles. Fallon and Churchill County are mostly agricultural areas. Although the area is arid, approximately 50,000 acres (200 km2) of its pastureland are irrigated with water from the Truckee–Carson Irrigation District. The principal crop grown here is alfalfa for livestock feed. The “Heart O’ Gold” cantaloupes of Churchill County were once distributed […]
Located in Churchill County, just north of U.S. Highway 50, “The Loneliest Road in America,” Sand Mountain is 25 miles east of Fallon, Nevada. Managed by the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the sand dunes of the 4,795 acre recreation fee area provide challenge and excitement for off-highway vehicle […]
Interest in preserving the history and artifacts of Fallon and Churchill County began in 1964, the year that Nevada celebrated its 100th birthday of statehood. In Fallon, centennial festivities included decorating the windows of Maine Street businesses with artifacts from the area’s past. After the 1964 festivities had ended, community volunteers were determined to establish […]
Organic Farmers with a produce stand, a country kitchen, fall pumpkin patch, cow train ride for kids, petting zoo, hayrides, corn maze, pick your own produce. Special events such as weddings, fundraisers, business meetings, birthday parties and reunions available. SCARECROW FACTORY For three Saturday’s in October, you will be able to build your own scarecrow. […]
A week of high-powered motorsports at Rattlesnake Raceway including dirt track racing, demolition derby, motocross, quad races, tough trucks, burn out contest and fireworks. For information call the Fallon Convention and Tourism office 775.423.4556 or visit the OctaneFest page on Facebook. Tickets at the Gate $10 Adult $5 Children Free 10 & under free $5 […]
1/4 mile, high banked, dirt oval track Rattlesnake Raceway is the oldest continuously operated oval dirt track in the State of Nevada. The track is administered by Lahontan Auto Racing Association (LARA), a non-profit organization made up of racers and race enthusiasts, like you, whose principle objective is to provide entertaining, fair and competitive oval […]
The 1980’s saw a resurgence in the local food movement and growth of farmers markets across the country. In 1985 a group of locals saw the opportunity to bring back our beloved melon as well as to create a festival to fill the gap left by the absence of the Nevada State Fair and County […]
We are a local family owned business. we offer a multitude of services and are hoping to grow in offer more. As of now we offer 12 lanes for bowling, A fully stocked bar, and Cece’s Cafe. Also billiard tables available. No other details currently available.
Fallon National Wildlife Refuge provides limited recreation opportunities to visitors who enjoy getting away from it all. But a trip to Fallon NWR is not for the casual visitor – it takes a lot of planning and awareness to enjoy viewing the unique landscape and diverse wildlife found here. Regulation of recreation activities allows for […]