116th Annual Carson Valley Days

Celebrating America’s 250th.

A cinematic, all-American weekend in Carson Valley — parade tradition, carnival lights, live entertainment, local pride, and a hometown celebration that knows how to make an entrance.

June 11–14, 2026Lampe Park + Carson Valley, NevadaPurely marketing. Purely show-off. Purely Carson Valley.

The pitch

Make the event look as good as it feels.

This page is designed to sell the vibe before anyone ever clicks into logistics. It should feel premium, patriotic, welcoming, and dramatic enough to make people want to be there.

Big Hometown Energy

The kind of event page that makes Carson Valley Days look like the place to be, not just another community calendar listing.

Patriotic Without Looking Cheap

Rich Americana styling, elevated presentation, and enough spectacle to match the 250th theme.

Built to Show Off

Large visuals, dramatic sections, and a gallery that gets stronger the second real event photos go in.

FestAxis Handles the Work

This site sells the event. FestAxis can handle vendor applications, parade entries, sponsorship workflows, and the operational pieces.

Weekend highlights

Sell the momentum of the whole weekend.

A four-day celebration with momentum from opening night to the final send-off.

Thursday Kickoff

Opening festivities
Carnival lights turn on
A strong first-night impression

Friday Crowd Builder

Live entertainment
Food and vendor buzz
Family-friendly festival energy

Saturday Showpiece

Parade day
Peak crowds
All-American hometown spectacle

Sunday Finale

One more lap of the midway
Final memories
Weekend wrap-up

Explore

Point people toward the next step without turning this page into admin soup.

ParadeParade signups and parade operations are handled elsewhere — this page just makes the parade look irresistible.Use this section to tease the floats, the route, the marching energy, the downtown-to-Gardnerville spectacle, and the Saturday-morning magic that makes Carson Valley Days feel iconic.

VendorsVendor applications may live in FestAxis, but the marketing page should still make the vendor village feel lively and worth exploring.Frame the market as part of the experience: food, shopping, strolling, discovering, and that classic festival feeling between the bigger attractions.

SponsorsSponsors should look like they’re supporting something meaningful and beautifully presented.Tie sponsor support to community legacy, youth impact, local tradition, and a celebration people already care about.

Stay in the loopGive people one clean path to updated details.Use this card for the current schedule, ticketing details, or general event info.

Gallery

Drop in the past-event photos and let them do the flexing.

Parade floats, carnival lights, volunteers, kids, crowds, sunset shots, classic Americana — this is where the page starts punching above its weight.

Add a real event photo in Settings → CVD 2026 Page

FAQ

Keep it helpful. Keep it short.

Helpful quick hits for visitors without turning the page into a wall of admin text.

When is Carson Valley Days 2026?

June 11–14, 2026.

Where is it happening?

Lampe Park and the surrounding Carson Valley event areas.

Is this page handling applications and registrations?

No. This page is the marketing front end; operational workflows can live in FestAxis.

How do I stay updated?

Use the buttons and links on this page, plus the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club website and socials.