Highlights
Carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, commercial booths, and community programming. The free admission policy reflects the fair's community-centered mission and makes it an accessible outing for Nevada families from across the state capital region.
Nevada State Fair Overview
Carson City is home to the Nevada State Fair, which is the official state fair of Nevada, held each June at Mills Park in the state capital. The fair traces back to 1874, making it one of Nevada's longest-running agricultural traditions. This intimate, free-admission fair celebrates Nevada's agricultural heritage and community culture in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada, offering a distinctive small-scale state fair experience quite unlike the massive fairs of other western states.
Good to Know
Located at Mills Park, 1111 E. William Street in Carson City. The fair's free admission is a genuine rarity among state fairs. Carson City is Nevada's compact capital city, with the Nevada State Museum and the Kit Carson Trail walking tour of historic homes worth combining with a fair visit. June evenings at 4,700 feet elevation are cool and pleasant.
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