Labor Day marks the end of the summer season in the Reno area, and it's a safe bet you can find all sorts of entertainment, activities, and events to keep you busy over the long weekend, from the annual Best of the West Rib Cook-Off to camping and boating, Northern Nevada offers something for everyone on Labor Day.
Labor Day Weekend in Virginia City
Virginia City Civil War Days
Sept. 5-7 2009, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Miners Park
"Real" Confederate and Union soldiers take over Virginia City as they reenact Civil War battles for the V&T trains. See encampments at Miners Park and a battle for "C "Street after the parade on Labor Day. For more information contact 775-786-9754.
Labor Day Parade
Sept. 7, 2009 beginning at 12:00pm. Watch the Labor Day Parade as it passes down "C" Street, with a Civil War battle at the end of the parade. For more information contact the Virginia City Visitor's Center at 775-847-4386 or the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce at 775-847-0311.
Labor Day Weekend in Sparks
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Sept. 2 through Sept. 7, 2008. View dozens of cookers as they compete for cash prizes, "crowd favorite" honors, and more. Free entertainment throughout the weekend, too. Get all the details here.
Labor Day Weekend in Reno
Joel McHale
The comedian and talking head of E's "The Soup" performs at 8pm in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort, 407 N. Virginia Street. Call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733 for more information.
Kevin Cheng, Karen Tong Po and Mui Siu Wai
The artists perform at 8pm in the Downtown Reno Ballroom, 50 East Fourth Street. Call 775-325-7401 or 800-687-8733 for more information.
Labor Day Weekend in Carson City
Ride the Rails – Steam Trail
Sept. 5 through Sept. 7, 2009, 10:00am to 4:00pm. at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in south Carson City. For additional information, call 775-687-6953.
Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe
Village at Northstar Labor Day Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale
The Village at Northstar stores will offer shoppers sales throughout the weekend with discounts up to 70 percent. Plenty of family activities, too, like live music, roller skating and more. Call 800-466-6784 for more information.
Mark Twain’s Tales of Tahoe
McAvoy Layne transforms into author Mark Twain, including his experiences in Lake Tahoe. Come with a picnic supper, there will be a full bar on sight from 6-7 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. At the Aspen Grove Community Building, 960 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village on Sept. 7 at 7pm. Call 775-833-1835 for more information.
Chickenfoot at Harveys Arena
The rock band featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony performs in Harveys outdoor arena on Saturday evening at 9pm. Call 775-787-8497 for more information.
Sherril Steele-Carlin - I'm a freelance writer and researcher in Reno, Nevada, where I've lived for over 20 years. I love the history and lore of Nevada, and I ...
