Battle Mountain Nevada events
There are plenty of special Nevada events all year long at Battle Mountain. A virtual sportsman's paradise, many of these Nevada events like the Ducks Unlimited Dinner and annual Chukar Tournament, celebrate everything the land has to offer.
The Chukar Tournament is one of our most popular Nevada events and features a dinner, souvenir hat and a ticket for an ATV drawing and other great prizes. The hunt takes place from sunrise to sunset.
For those who love Nevada events with speed, there's the Stock Car Silver Cup and the Pony Express Open Road Race where cars race on closed highways. Cars compete in solo runs against the clock in speed classes ranging from 85 MPH to 170 MPH.
The World Human Powered Speed Challenge is another one of our fun Nevada events. This competition pits man and technology against the forces of air resistance and friction. The result is shockingly fast speeds in one of the most challenging Nevada events. To learn more about the World Human Powered Speed Challenge, click here to read a recent story by ESPN.
Cultural celebrations include the Basque Club Winter Festival and the summer Cinco de Mayo Festival, honoring Battle Mountain’s rich heritage.
Every month new Battle Mountain Nevada events are added, so please check our calendar often.
January
Basque Club Winter Festival
This event features an evening of colorful Basque dancing, delicious food and fun for everyone!
February
Battle Mountain Arts Presenters Crab Feed
This is one of the most anticipated events of the year! Locals and visitors sit elbow-to-elbow to enjoy heaping piles of delicious crab. Later, there's an auction for all sorts of prizes, and then a dance.
March
Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction
The Ducks Unlimited group is very active in Battle Mountain, and holds a fundraiser each year to support their conservation efforts. This evening of fun features a great dinner, followed by silent and live auctions for firearms, sportsmen's equipment and lots of other goodies.
April
Battle Mountain High School Rodeo
Battle Mountain has a rich tradition of rodeo, and these young athletes are no exception. Come enjoy both timed and rough stock events by some of the areas finest young cowboys and cowgirls.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Who doesn't love an Easter Egg Hunt? The Battle Mountain Easter Egg hunt is a fun event for the whole family- and visitors are always welcome to join in the fun!
May
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Battle Mountain is home to many people of Hispanic heritage, bringing their rich culture and traditions with them. Come celebrate with them on this special day.
National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet
Come join in the fun of a local NWTF wild turkey fund-raising banquet. The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive merchandise and have a great time with friends. All the while, you will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conservation and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled.
Stock Car Racing
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), organized in 1915, is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. The Battle Mountain Raceway hosts IMCA races throughout the year.
June
Summer Craft Fair
Locals and visitors alike love to browse the craft fair. The Lander County Convention Center plays host to the event.
Ranch Hand Rodeo
Real working cowboys and cowgirls from the area ranches come together to compete in events such as wild cow mugging, team branding and saddle bronc riding. This is a don't miss event.
Sagetrimmers Radio Controlled Cross-Country Fly-in
Enthusiasts of the sport of radio-controlled flight come together for this event, held at the Battle Mountain Airport.
Stock Car Racing
The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), organized in 1915, is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. The Battle Mountain Raceway hosts IMCA races throughout the year.
July
Community Fourth of July Celebration
The town of Battle Mountain cuts loose on July 4 for a hometown celebration! The day starts with a parade through town, followed by games, food vendors and fun at the park, and capped by a grand fireworks display as night falls. It's a great day in small town America.
Battle Mountain Music Festival
Bluegrass musicians from all around the west gather in Battle Mountain for the Mountain Music Festival. Enjoy the music, vendors and parties all around town.
August
Quilt Show
Quilters young and old will enjoy touring the quilt show, to be held at the Battle Mountain Civic Center. From elegant applique creations to traditional creations, there's something to appeal to every taste.
Annual Basque Picnic
The Basques were vitally important in the history of northern Nevada and Battle Mountain. Members of this exciting culture come together for dancing, food and fun-and there's always plenty for visitors.
Pony Express Open Road Race
Have you ever looked down that long, straight empty highway and wished you could run flat out without getting a ticket? Racers in the Pony Express Open Road Race know all about it. Drivers cruise from Battle Mountain to Austin along the open roads-go as fast as they choose, legally! Adding to the weekend's fun is a craft fair in the park.
September
Lander County Fair
It's time to put up the pickles and harvest that big squash-and bring it the fair. Take a trip back to yesteryear with a tour through the Lander County Fair, and see if you agree with the judge's choices.
Stock Car Silver Cup
The Battle Mountain Raceway plays host to the Silver Cup Stock Car Race.
October
World Human Powered Speed Challenge
There is a magic spot along the highway between Battle Mountain and Austin. Years ago, human powered racers discovered it was the flattest piece of open road available-and brought the World Human Powered Speed Challenge to our area. Racers compete in futuristic bikes that travel at amazing speeds as they attempt to break records.
Harvest Festival
Pumpkins, ghosts and goblins gather at the Battle Mountain Civic Center for night of fun. Little ones enjoy carnival games of all kinds, whiles the older kids (ands adults, too!) enjoy a night of community fun.
November
Chukar Tournament and Feed
Battle Mountain has gained a reputation in Nevada as the home of prime chukar hunting, and judging by the high attendance at the annual Chukar Tournament and Feed, it's well-deserved. Hunters young and old hit the field during the day to bag as many chukar as they can, then meet back at the Civic Center for an evening of great food and even better prizes.
Holiday Craft Fair
Who doesn't love handmade crafts? The Holiday Craft Fair at the Civic Center is your chance to stock up on homemade goodies of all kinds.
December
Community Christmas Celebration
The fun starts early in the evening with a Parade of Lights through downtown Battle Mountain, and culminates at the Civic Center with fun for the youngsters-a visit with Santa, crafts, vendors and fun.
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