Parade of Lights

The Parade of Lights

Sponsored by the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce

December 13, 2009 - The community huddled together this past Saturday evening to welcome the holiday season to Winnemucca! The parade took place on Bridge Street. My family stuck close to the Fire House for what I believe is the best ambiance for this event. The dimly lit street adorned with Christmas wreaths turns ever so slightly at the Court House as it continues into the heart of Winnemucca. The parade was well worth braving the elements for! The time that was put into decorating these twinkling displays was very much appreciated, not to mention the fistfuls of goodies for the kids. Well done Chamber and well done Winnemucca!

The parade ended up being scheduled at the perfect time! Sunday evening the snow began to fly, bringing winter to Winnemucca!

Tri-County Fair & Stampede in Winnemucca, NV

The 2008 Tri-County Fair in Winnemucca was one of the best ever! There was record attendance, the weather was fabulous and the entertainment was awesome. From the carnival to the rodeo, there was something for everyone.

Saturday morning the floats crowded the Model T parking lot preparing for the parade. People lined Winnemucca Blvd. to watch the floats pass by and the kids scramble for candy.

Out at the fairgrounds, there was entertainment going on non -stop. The food was really great! Did you check out those BBQ ribs? Vendors were selling out of food. They were super busy.

The first annual Pig Wrestling Competition was better than ever could have been expected! There had to be over 2,000 people in attendance. There were 47 teams, including pee wee, junior, men and women divisions. These people really got down and dirty for charity, raising over $9,000! This event has been the talk around Winnemucca all week. Pig Wrestling brought people down to the fair that probably wouldn't have come otherwise. It was so much fun to watch, and those that participated all had a blast! I can't wait for next year!

Pink Piggies - Pee Wee Division

DMS Softball Team - One of the muddiest!

Winnemucca Kruise Night

America's Car Collection in Winnemucca in collaboration with the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce has put together a unique summer event....or even better- a unique summer venue- called Kruise Night. The name itself evokes a certain feeling. Repeat after me, "Kruuuuzzzz Night." It speaks of a relaxed kinda cool jivin' vibe and that is exactly what it is. Kruise Night is a state of mind.

Winnemucca locals are enjoying having a place to relax and socialize this summer. Kruise Night takes place the second Thursday of each summer month June through September on Bridge Street in Winnemucca. The local Winnemucca car clubs really like having a place to gather and share their love of automobiles with the rest of the community. Last night was agricultural week and instead of cars tractors were showcased.

Kruise Night adds something new to the Winnemucca palette of events. There is always something going on in Winnemucca, and Kruise Night adds to an already vibrant array of fun and excitement all year round. The final Kruise Night this summer is scheduled for September 11th starting at 6p.m. If you haven't had an opportunity to check it out, don't miss what is sure to be the best one yet!