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Coyotes MC Howl at the Moon
2023-07-29 17:00 - 23:00 UTC | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Coyotes MC Howl at the Moon
This is the weekend to #RideElyNV! White Pine County is also dirt bike friendly and Coyotes MC is having their Howl at the Moon Night Ride July 29th!
All info can be found in the flyer below and they’ll also be having t-shirts and food for sale.

Fair and Horse Races of White Pine County
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20 | White Pine County Fairgrounds, 78 n mcgill hwy, Ely, NV, United States
Fair and Horse Races of White Pine County
The White Pine County Fair and Horse Races returns to the White Pine County fairgrounds on August 18-20, with all the fun of a county fair and all the excitement of horse racing.
**POST TIME FOR HORSE RACING**
Friday @ 3:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 P.M.
In addition to pari-mutuel betting, activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
A safe bet for a fabulously exciting time is the White Pine Horse Races in Ely, NV. This iconic event has been taking place since the 1920s and draws thousands of people from all over the country. Featuring exciting, live action racing of thoroughbreds and quarter horses; complete with pari-mutuel betting, bar, concessions and the County Fair. Post time 3 pm Fri., Aug. 19; and 1 pm Sat. & Sun., Aug. 20-21. Free admission on Friday. On Sat. & Sun. $5. See you at the Races! Located halfway between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Originally organized in 1934, the races were formed by local ranchers and business people in an effort to overcome the depression blues. Some of the people involved in the formation of the races were Bill Goodman, Frank Calloway and Stan Draper. This group ran the races until 1937 when the county helped by forming a Fair Board. The first chairman of the board was Tom Bath, a local business owner. A year later, they would build a new race track and grandstand which is still in use.
The White Pine County Fair returns to the WPC fairground on August 19-21, with all the fun of a county fair. Activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
Pari-mutuel betting is the most common form of horse racing betting. The term actually originated in France, and literally translates “to wager amongst ourselves”. Unlike most other forms of betting, the odds are not fixed. Rather than placing a bet against the race track, like one would with a bookie, horse racing bettors are wagering against each other. For this reason, the payouts on a single wager could range anywhere from less than the actual amount wagered, to astronomical amounts.
Come down to the fairgrounds early on Friday and check out all the excitement of the Ranch Rodeo. Contestants compete in events like bronc riding, barrel racing, roping, and even mutton busting for the kids.
Located at the White Pine County Fair Grounds on Fairview Lane next to the Marich Softball Complex.
See their website for a list of events and prices.
The 2023 Condition Book can be found (TBA)!

More info can be found here!

Race the Rails 2023
2023-09-09 08:00 UTC | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Race the Rails 2023
The steam locomotive and the bicycle were invented nearly 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel, but which will prevail on September 9th at the Race The Rails? At the sound of the train whistle, mountain and road bikers race to see who can get back to the depot before the train.
Mountain bikers test their speed and agility on a challenging 10 mile course through the beautiful mountains surrounding Ely, while road bikers prove their speed and endurance on a 25 mile course along roads and highways in the area. Everyone who finishes the course will receive a finisher’s medal.
This is not a regular race against time, or your fellow riders. It’s a race against one of histories most powerful inventions! It’s Race the Rails – 2023!
Register for Race the Rails 2023 HERE!
See what Ely offers in lodging by clicking HERE!
Ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep. In the nearby Great Basin National Park, travelers have the chance to descend into the depths of the Lehman Cave system to explore a series of limestone and marble caverns full of huge stalagmites and other wild rock formations. The park is also home to the snow-capped Wheeler Peak which, at 13,000 feet, is the second-tallest mountain in Nevada.
Follow Updates on Our Facebook HERE!

Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Join us for the annual end-of-winter, welcome-spring, get-off-the-couch, Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K! Event is held at Veterans Park Near the duck pond and takes a lap around town.
On March 16th, welcome spring and the turkey vultures return to Ely, with a 5K run/walk! The event is held at Veterans Park near the duck pond and takes a lap around town.

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 female, top 3 male, top 3 kids (10 yrs and younger), and top 3 seniors (55+).

To be eligible for awards you must be chipped timed.

Email us to get details on group discounts: elyoutdoorenthusiasts@gmail.com

For event details visit their website at:
www.elyoutdoorenthusiasts.org
After the Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K, look forward to enjoying some of the best dining Ely has to offer!

Fears, Tears, and Beers 2024
2024-06-08 | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Fears, Tears, and Beers 2024
Fears, Tears, and Beers 2024 is the enduro format mountain bike event of the season! Pedal your bike to the top of the mountain and then you are timed at specific sections of the course. There will be 2-6 timed sections, mostly twisty downhills and sprint sections. The sum of the times on these special tests will determine the winner.

The event takes place on BLM and USFS administered lands under special use permits.

Men’s and women’s events for all classes.

Fun Run: Shorter in length and less climbing than the beginner class, 2 timed sections
Beginner Class: 17.5 miles, 2,300′ elevation gain, 3 timed sections
Sport Class: 26.6 miles, 3,500′ elevation gain, 4 timed sections
Expert/Pro Class: 33.3 miles, 5,400′ elevation gain, 6 timed sections
Be prepared for the weather. We have had everything from hot and sunny to very wet and snowing.
After-party/awards ceremony at Bristlecone Convention Center
Racers eat free, others will need purchase wristband for $10.

The event is also great for visitors. Music and celebrating all day at Broadbent Park. Bring your binoculars and lawn chairs to watch the Expert and Pro classes take on the final downhill timed section.

June 8th – Check in begins at 8:00 a.m. Races start 9 a.m.
Fun Ride, Beginners, Sport, Expert and Pro
1st 2nd and 3rd awarded in each class
Contact Kent Robertson-(775-289-6042) or Kelly Ernest-(775-296-0910) for more information.
Stay Updated by Following This Event on Facebook HERE!
Learn More and Register For the Event HERE!

2024 County Fair and Horse Races
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-18 | White Pine County Fairgrounds, 78 n mcgill hwy, Ely, NV, United States
2024 County Fair and Horse Races
The White Pine County Fair and Horse Races returns to the White Pine County fairgrounds on August 16-18, with all the fun of a county fair and all the excitement of horse racing.
**POST TIME FOR HORSE RACING**
Friday @ 3:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 P.M.
In addition to pari-mutuel betting, activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
A safe bet for a fabulously exciting time is the White Pine Horse Races in Ely, NV. This iconic event has been taking place since the 1920s and draws thousands of people from all over the country. Featuring exciting, live action racing of thoroughbreds and quarter horses; complete with pari-mutuel betting, bar, concessions and the County Fair. Post time 3 pm Fri., Aug. 16; and 1 pm Sat. & Sun., Aug. 17-18. Free admission on Friday. On Sat. & Sun. $5. See you at the Races! Located halfway between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Originally organized in 1934, the races were formed by local ranchers and business people in an effort to overcome the depression blues. Some of the people involved in the formation of the races were Bill Goodman, Frank Calloway and Stan Draper. This group ran the races until 1937 when the county helped by forming a Fair Board. The first chairman of the board was Tom Bath, a local business owner. A year later, they would build a new race track and grandstand which is still in use.
The White Pine County Fair returns to the WPC fairground on August 19-21, with all the fun of a county fair. Activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
Pari-mutuel betting is the most common form of horse racing betting. The term actually originated in France, and literally translates “to wager amongst ourselves”. Unlike most other forms of betting, the odds are not fixed. Rather than placing a bet against the race track, like one would with a bookie, horse racing bettors are wagering against each other. For this reason, the payouts on a single wager could range anywhere from less than the actual amount wagered, to astronomical amounts.
Come down to the fairgrounds early on Friday and check out all the excitement of the Ranch Rodeo. Contestants compete in events like bronc riding, barrel racing, roping, and even mutton busting for the kids.
Located at the White Pine County Fair Grounds on Fairview Lane next to the Marich Softball Complex.
See their website for a list of events and prices.

The 2024 Condition Book(TBA)

More Info Can Be Found HERE!

Race the Rails 2024
2024-09-07 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Race the Rails 2024
The steam locomotive and the bicycle were invented nearly 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel, but which will prevail on September 7th at the Race The Rails? At the sound of the train whistle, mountain and road bikers race to see who can get back to the depot before the train.
Mountain bikers test their speed and agility on a challenging 10 mile course through the beautiful mountains surrounding Ely, while road bikers prove their speed and endurance on a 25 mile course along roads and highways in the area. Everyone who finishes the course will receive a finisher’s medal.
This is not a regular race against time, or your fellow riders. It’s a race against one of history’s most powerful inventions! It’s Race the Rails – 2024!
Register for Race the Rails 2024 HERE!
See what Ely offers in lodging by clicking HERE!
Ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep. In the nearby Great Basin National Park, travelers have the chance to descend into the depths of the Lehman Cave system to explore a series of limestone and marble caverns full of huge stalagmites and other wild rock formations. The park is also home to the snow-capped Wheeler Peak which, at 13,000 feet, is the second-tallest mountain in Nevada.
Follow Updates on Our Facebook HERE!

National Plan for Vacation Day
2025-01-28 | NV
National Plan for Vacation Day
“National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and travel away to a little fun and relaxation!”
Plan your White Pine County Road Trip Today! Learn how to observe National Plan for Vacation Day here: https://bit.ly/4gaU8P0
Discover What You Can Do In White Pine HERE!

Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K 2025
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Turkey Vulture Stretch 5k 2025
Welcome spring and the turkey vultures back to Ely, with the Turkey Vulture 5K Run/Walk. Every March, the turkey vultures return to Ely after a relaxing winter in South America. This run is to honor these not-so-pretty birds and welcome them and spring back to Ely! The route takes you past the Ely Cemetery where you have a chance of seeing a turkey vulture with its wings outstretched in a tree.
The event is held at Veterans Park near the duck pond and takes a lap around town. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 female, top 3 male, top 3 kids (10 yrs and younger), and top 3 seniors (55+). To be eligible for awards, you MUST be chipped timed.
More Info and More Events From Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts HERE!
Discover More To Do In White Pine HERE!

Nevada Open Road Challenge 2025
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-18 | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Nevada Open Road Challenge 2025
For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday of May in the Nevada high desert for the one of the truly most unique automotive events. Traverse 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping corners, blind dips, even carving through a twisty canyon. The current course record stands at 219.6430 mph average speed, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The best part is, if you’ve got the nerve, a little cash, and a fast ride, you too can join them to run as fast as you can, legally, down a public highway.
This event in May is a two-way event, totaling 119.78 miles (59.89 each way), with a weekend packed full of gearhead activities, and an awards banquet after-party held in our charming, rustic mining town of Ely, Nevada. Registration packet pickup will be held in Ely, Nevada.
The Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and staff who annually host the Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC) and Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) Open Road Racing events on a closed section of Nevada State Highway 318, renamed by the Nevada Department of Transportation as the Silver State Classic Challenge Highway.
SSCC events are based on time, speed, and distance. Classes begin at 95 mph, and increase in 5 mph increments up through the 160 mph class, with a 170 mph, 180 mph, and an Unlimited, top speed class. Vehicles start one at a time, in one minute intervals against a GPS timing clock, and attempt to break the beam at the finish line as close as possible to their speed class target time. First, Second and Third place trophies are awarded to the Driver and Navigator/Co-driver in each class, based on most accurate elapsed time targets achieved, as measured by SSCC timing equipment. Trophies are also awarded to drivers of our companion One-Mile and Half-Mile Shootout events, both held on race weekends in conjunction with our Open Road Racing events.
All first-time SSCC participants are considered rookies, and may enter classes ranging from 95 mph up to 110 mph, determined by their vehicle capabilities and safety equipment, and each Driver and Navigator/Co-Driver’s comfort level. All rookies must also attend an SSCC rookie driver school. Those with documented Open Road Racing or other equivalent racing experience, or those who hold racing licenses from select sanctioned racing bodies, may be eligible to obtain a waiver from rookie school.
All Details and Qualifications About This Event Can Be Found HERE!
Discover More of What White Pine County Offers HERE!

Coyotes M/C Jake's Valley Desert Rally
2025-06-21 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Coyotes M/C Jake’s Valley Desert Rally

T-Rex/Costume Shuffle
2025-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | White Pine County Fairgrounds, 78 n mcgill hwy, Ely, NV, United States
T-Rex/Costume Shuffle
Mark your calendars! The 2025 T-Rex/Costume Shuffle is back at the White Pine Horse Races!
This fan-favorite race is bigger and better than ever! Whether you’re racing to win or just for laughs, it’s guaranteed to be a roaring good time!
Sunday, August 17, 2025
FREE! OPEN TO ALL AGES!
For More Information: AllAboardEly.com/trex
T-Rex/Costume Shuffle

9th Annual Race the Rails
2025-09-06 07:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
9th Annual Race the Rails
The steam locomotive and the bicycle were invented nearly 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel, but which will prevail on September 6th at the 9th Annual Race the Rails?!
At the sound of the train whistle, mountain and road bikers race to see who can get back to the depot before the train.
Mountain bikers and gravel grinders test their speed and agility on a challenging 10-mile course through the beautiful mountains surrounding Ely. Road bikers prove their speed and endurance on a 25-mile course along roads and highway sin the area. Everyone who finishes the course will receive a finishers medal.
This is not a regular race against time, or your fellow riders. It’s a race against one of history’s most powerful inventions! It’s a Race the Rails – 2025!
Register for the Race the Rails HERE!
Ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep. In the nearby Great Basin National Park, travelers have the chance to descend into the depths of the Lehman Cave system to explore a series of limestone and marble caverns full of huge stalagmites and other wild rock formations. The park is also home to the snow-capped Wheeler Peak which, at 13,000 feet, is the second-tallest mountain in Nevada.
Learn more about Ely and White Pine County HERE!

Silver State Classic Challenge - 2025
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-21 | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Silver State Classic Challenge – 2025
For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday September in the Nevada high desert for the one of the truly most unique automotive events. Traverse 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping corners, blind dips, even carving through a twisty canyon. The current course record stands at 219.6430 mph average speed, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The best part is, if you’ve got the nerve, a little cash, and a fast ride, you too can join them to run as fast as you can, legally, down a public highway.
The SSCC in September is our classic 90-mile, one-way event, with additional activities held in Ely, and the SSCC awards banquet after-party is held at the historic Sam’s Town Casino Hotel in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thursday:
Cars will be showing up in town for registration. Enjoy and watch them cruise!

Friday:
Parade of cars through the downtown at 5:30pm

Saturday:
Car show and judging at Broadbent Park, 9:00am-1:00pm

Sunday:
HWY 318 closes at 5:00am and doesn’t open until 4:00pm. Become a course worker!!!

The Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and staff who annually host the Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC) and Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) Open Road Racing events on a closed section of Nevada State Highway 318, renamed by the Nevada Department of Transportation as the Silver State Classic Challenge Highway.
SSCC events are based on time, speed, and distance. Classes begin at 95 mph, and increase in 5 mph increments up through the 160 mph class, with a 170 mph, 180 mph, and an Unlimited, top speed class. Vehicles start one at a time, in one minute intervals against a GPS timing clock, and attempt to break the beam at the finish line as close as possible to their speed class target time. First, Second and Third place trophies are awarded to the Driver and Navigator/Co-driver in each class, based on most accurate elapsed time targets achieved, as measured by SSCC timing equipment. Trophies are also awarded to drivers of our companion One-Mile and Half-Mile Shootout events, both held on race weekends in conjunction with our Open Road Racing events.
All first-time SSCC participants are considered rookies, and may enter classes ranging from 95 mph up to 110 mph, determined by their vehicle capabilities and safety equipment, and each Driver and Navigator/Co-Driver’s comfort level. All rookies must also attend an SSCC rookie driver school. Those with documented Open Road Racing or other equivalent racing experience, or those who hold racing licenses from select sanctioned racing bodies, may be eligible to obtain a waiver from rookie school.
All Details and Qualification Information About This Even Can Be Found HERE!
Know Where You'll Stay! Check Out Our Lodging Options HERE!

Nevada Open Road Challenge 2026
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Nevada Open Road Challenge 2026
For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday of May in the Nevada high desert for the one of the truly most unique automotive events. Traverse 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping corners, blind dips, even carving through a twisty canyon. The current course record stands at 219.6430 mph average speed, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The best part is, if you’ve got the nerve, a little cash, and a fast ride, you too can join them to run as fast as you can, legally, down a public highway.
This event in May is a two-way event, totaling 119.78 miles (59.89 each way), with a weekend packed full of gearhead activities, and an awards banquet after-party held in our charming, rustic mining town of Ely, Nevada. Registration packet pickup will be held in Ely, Nevada.
The Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and staff who annually host the Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC) and Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) Open Road Racing events on a closed section of Nevada State Highway 318, renamed by the Nevada Department of Transportation as the Silver State Classic Challenge Highway.
SSCC events are based on time, speed, and distance. Classes begin at 95 mph, and increase in 5 mph increments up through the 160 mph class, with a 170 mph, 180 mph, and an Unlimited, top speed class. Vehicles start one at a time, in one minute intervals against a GPS timing clock, and attempt to break the beam at the finish line as close as possible to their speed class target time. First, Second and Third place trophies are awarded to the Driver and Navigator/Co-driver in each class, based on most accurate elapsed time targets achieved, as measured by SSCC timing equipment. Trophies are also awarded to drivers of our companion One-Mile and Half-Mile Shootout events, both held on race weekends in conjunction with our Open Road Racing events.
All first-time SSCC participants are considered rookies, and may enter classes ranging from 95 mph up to 110 mph, determined by their vehicle capabilities and safety equipment, and each Driver and Navigator/Co-Driver’s comfort level. All rookies must also attend an SSCC rookie driver school. Those with documented Open Road Racing or other equivalent racing experience, or those who hold racing licenses from select sanctioned racing bodies, may be eligible to obtain a waiver from rookie school.
All Details and Qualifications About This Event Can Be Found HERE!
Discover More of What White Pine County Offers HERE!

Lund Pioneer Days 2026
2026-07-25, 2026-07-26 | Lund, Nevada, Main Street, Lund, NV, 89317, United States
Lund Pioneer Days 2025
Lund Pioneer Days 2025 begins both on Friday, July 25th and Saturday July 26th with Team Roping at Lanes Area. On Friday, look forward to an old-fashioned rodeo with bull riding, open breakaway, steer riding, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, and much more, starting at 5:00 p.m. And don’t forget the Western Family Dance at 9:00!
On Saturday, of course, park and view the Pioneer Day Parade starting at 9:30 a.m. Expect floats, antique cars, horses and a variety of entertainers progressing through downtown, followed by a Special Presentation at 11:00 a.m., a BBQ dinner at noon, plus children’s games and adult horseshoes, with vendor booths close by. A rodeo in the late afternoon and a fireworks show at dusk end the two-day event in spectacular fashion.
This is one of our favorite and historic weekends in White Pine County. Turn out in Lund, Nevada for the Oldest Amateur Rodeo in Nevada!

White Pine County Fair & Horse Races
2026-08-21 09:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | White Pine County Fairgrounds, 78 n mcgill hwy, Ely, NV, United States
White Pine County Fair & Horse Races
The White Pine County Fair & Horse Races return to the White Pine County fairgrounds on August 21-23, with all the fun of a county fair and all the excitement of horse racing.
**POST TIME FOR HORSE RACING**
Friday @ 3:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 P.M.
In addition to pari-mutuel betting, activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
A safe bet for a fabulously exciting time is the White Pine Horse Races in Ely, NV. This iconic event has been taking place since the 1920s and draws thousands of people from all over the country. Featuring exciting, live action racing of thoroughbreds and quarter horses; complete with pari-mutuel betting, bar, concessions and the County Fair. Post time 3 pm Fri., Aug. 16; and 1 pm Sat. & Sun., Aug. 17-18. Free admission on Friday. On Sat. & Sun. $5. See you at the Races! Located halfway between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Originally organized in 1934, the races were formed by local ranchers and business people in an effort to overcome the depression blues. Some of the people involved in the formation of the races were Bill Goodman, Frank Calloway and Stan Draper. This group ran the races until 1937 when the county helped by forming a Fair Board. The first chairman of the board was Tom Bath, a local business owner. A year later, they would build a new race track and grandstand which is still in use.
The White Pine County Fair returns to the WPC fairground on August 19-21, with all the fun of a county fair. Activities include, 3 days of live music, BBQ, crafts, vendors, 4H exhibits, livestock auctions, and more. Grab the entire family and Visit Ely Nevada for 3 days of fun at the oldest horse racing event in Nevada.
Pari-mutuel betting is the most common form of horse racing betting. The term actually originated in France, and literally translates “to wager amongst ourselves”. Unlike most other forms of betting, the odds are not fixed. Rather than placing a bet against the race track, like one would with a bookie, horse racing bettors are wagering against each other. For this reason, the payouts on a single wager could range anywhere from less than the actual amount wagered, to astronomical amounts.
Come down to the fairgrounds early on Friday and check out all the excitement of the Ranch Rodeo. Contestants compete in events like bronc riding, barrel racing, roping, and even mutton busting for the kids.
Located at the White Pine County Fair Grounds on Fairview Lane next to the Marich Softball Complex.
See their website for a list of events and prices.

The 2026 Condition Book(TBA)
More Info Can Be Found HERE!

10th Annual Race the Rails
2026-09-12 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
10th Annual Race the Rails
The steam locomotive and the bicycle were invented nearly 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel, but which will prevail on September 12th at the 10th Annual Race the Rails?!
At the sound of the train whistle, mountain and road bikers race to see who can get back to the depot before the train.
Mountain bikers and gravel grinders test their speed and agility on a challenging 10-mile course through the beautiful mountains surrounding Ely. Road bikers prove their speed and endurance on a 25-mile course along roads and highway sin the area. Everyone who finishes the course will receive a finishers medal.
This is not a regular race against time, or your fellow riders. It’s a race against one of history’s most powerful inventions! It’s a Race the Rails – 2026!
Register for the Race the Rails TBA!
Ely is a remote mountain town of 4,000 where history, art, and outdoor adventure run deep. In the nearby Great Basin National Park, travelers have the chance to descend into the depths of the Lehman Cave system to explore a series of limestone and marble caverns full of huge stalagmites and other wild rock formations. The park is also home to the snow-capped Wheeler Peak which, at 13,000 feet, is the second-tallest mountain in Nevada.
Learn more about Ely and White Pine County HERE!

Silver State Classic Challenge 2026
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-20 | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Silver State Classic Challenge 2026
For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday September in the Nevada high desert for the one of the truly most unique automotive events. Traverse 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping corners, blind dips, even carving through a twisty canyon. The current course record stands at 219.6430 mph average speed, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The best part is, if you’ve got the nerve, a little cash, and a fast ride, you too can join them to run as fast as you can, legally, down a public highway.
The SSCC in September is our classic 90-mile, one-way event, with additional activities held in Ely, and the SSCC awards banquet after-party is held at the historic Sam’s Town Casino Hotel in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thursday:
Cars will be showing up in town for registration. Enjoy and watch them cruise!

Friday:
Parade of cars through the downtown at 5:30pm

Saturday:
Car show and judging at Broadbent Park, 9:00am-1:00pm

Sunday:
HWY 318 closes at 5:00am and doesn’t open until 4:00pm. Become a course worker!!!

The Silver State Classic Challenge, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and staff who annually host the Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC) and Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) Open Road Racing events on a closed section of Nevada State Highway 318, renamed by the Nevada Department of Transportation as the Silver State Classic Challenge Highway.
SSCC events are based on time, speed, and distance. Classes begin at 95 mph, and increase in 5 mph increments up through the 160 mph class, with a 170 mph, 180 mph, and an Unlimited, top speed class. Vehicles start one at a time, in one minute intervals against a GPS timing clock, and attempt to break the beam at the finish line as close as possible to their speed class target time. First, Second and Third place trophies are awarded to the Driver and Navigator/Co-driver in each class, based on most accurate elapsed time targets achieved, as measured by SSCC timing equipment. Trophies are also awarded to drivers of our companion One-Mile and Half-Mile Shootout events, both held on race weekends in conjunction with our Open Road Racing events.
All first-time SSCC participants are considered rookies, and may enter classes ranging from 95 mph up to 110 mph, determined by their vehicle capabilities and safety equipment, and each Driver and Navigator/Co-Driver’s comfort level. All rookies must also attend an SSCC rookie driver school. Those with documented Open Road Racing or other equivalent racing experience, or those who hold racing licenses from select sanctioned racing bodies, may be eligible to obtain a waiver from rookie school.
All Details and Qualification Information About This Even Can Be Found HERE!
Know Where You'll Stay! Check Out Our Lodging Options HERE!
