About Mineral County Fair

The Mineral County Fair in Hawthorne celebrates a western Nevada county where the Hawthorne Army Depot — one of the world's largest ammunition storage facilities — and Walker Lake's fishery define a community at the edge of the Great Basin, where cattle ranching and military employment sustain one of Nevada's smaller counties.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, rodeo events, and the small-county community spirit of a western Nevada fair in the Walker River country.

Visitor Tips

Hawthorne sits on the western shore of Walker Lake — one of Nevada's largest natural lakes and an important stopover for migrating birds. The Hawthorne Army Depot's distinctive ammunition bunkers dot the desert landscape for miles, and the El Capitan Casino is the town's entertainment hub.

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