About Storey County Fair
The Storey County Fair in Virginia City celebrates the legendary Comstock Lode — the richest silver discovery in American history transformed Virginia City into one of the West's grandest boomtowns in the 1860s-1880s, producing enough wealth to help finance the Union side of the Civil War, and today the remarkably preserved Victorian city is one of Nevada's premier heritage destinations.
What to Expect
Expect a community fair with heritage exhibits, Victorian-era demonstrations, local food vendors, and the unique atmosphere of America's best-preserved silver mining boomtown.
Visitor Tips
Virginia City's C Street boardwalk, the Mackay Mansion, the Fourth Ward School Museum, and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad excursion train define one of the West's most authentic heritage tourism experiences. Mark Twain worked as a reporter at the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City, an experience that launched his literary career.
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