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ELKO –
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Jan 30-Feb 4. This shindig is a grand celebration of western people, their lifestyles and traditions. Cowboys, ranchers, rural and urban people listen to poetry and music, learn about cowboy culture, experience great art, watch western films, learn a craft and gather together to eat, drink and swap stories. For the last 27 years, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage to this event. If you love the West, you should experience this memorable celebration. Admission: Three-day deluxe pass is $75; additional evening performances are $20-$35.
888-880-5885
www.westernfolklife.org

WINNEMUCCA –
Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, Feb 29-Mar 2. Thirty teams compete for bragging rights and prizes in saddle bronc riding, calf roping, wild mugging, team roping, ranch doctoring and team branding. Location: Winnemucca Events Center. Admission: $10; free for Thursday and Friday events and the Ranch, Rope and Performance Horse Sale on Saturday night. Hours: Events start daily at 8:30am.
775-623-5071
www.ranchrodeonv.com

Shooting the West Photography Symposium, Mar 7-11. Listen to distinguished presenters in many different photographic fields. Enjoy workshops, participant shows, juried contests, vendors, portfolio reviews and great Basque food. Location: Winnemucca Convention Center. Registration: $125. Hours: Daily: 7:30am-10pm.
877-623-3501
www.shootingthewest.org/

St. Patrick’s Day Fair, Mar 17. Location: Winnemucca Events Complex.
800-962-2638
www.winnemucca.com

Kerak Shrine Circus, Mar 22. Location: Winnemucca Events Complex.
800-962-2638
www.winnemucca.com

LOVELOCK –
Valentine’s Day Ceremony, Feb 14. Be a part of the sixth anniversary of Lovers Lock Plaza by renewing your wedding vows or getting married in a group ceremony in this charming town, about 120 miles east of Reno. Lovers from across the globe come to Lovelock to place an engraved lock on a long chain in the plaza, joining part of an age-old Chinese custom revised into a Nevada tradition. Bring your own lock or buy one in Lovelock. Location: Adjacent to the Pershing County Courthouse.
775-273-7213
www.loverslock.com

WEST WENDOVER – Peppermill Resort events:
Styx, Feb 11.

Tracy Lawrence, Feb 17.

Blue Oyster Cult & Foghat, Feb 18.

Marshall Tucker Band, Feb 24.

Larry the Cable Guy, Mar 17.

Dennis Miller, Apr 6.

Peppermill Concert Hall info/tickets:
800-217-0049
www.wendoverfun.com

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