Event Calendar
Genoa Candy Dance
City of Genoa in the Carson Valley
September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008
This event is located within a short drive from
Carson City
the state's capital, and is a perfect place to start holiday gift shopping. It's the ultimate candy and craft sale with artisans from all over
Northern Nevada
flocking to sell their wares. Breathe in the small-town spirit of an old-fashioned craft sale and stock up on candy and sugar plums for the winter season.
* Foothill Road south of Genoa
* Genoa Lane east of Genoa
* Jacks Valley Road north of Genoa
Free parking will be available at Douglas High School and the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. Shuttle service to and from the Genoa will be available at these locations for $2 per person (round trip). The shuttle runs during faire hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
From Points West: From the north Lake Tahoe area, take Highway 50 to Highway 395 south to Jacks Valley Road. Turn right on Jacks Valley Road continue on to Genoa. From South Lake Tahoe, take the Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) to Foothill Road. Turn left on Foothill and travel north to Genoa.
From Points South: From Minden or Gardnerville, take Highway 395 north to Muller Lane. Turn left on Muller Lane then right on Foothill Road and continue on to Genoa. From Alpine County take Highway 88 north to Highway 395 north and follow the directions above.
2. Tickets: $25 for Adults, $12 for Children age 12 and under, $15 for Dance only.
The 2008 Candy Dance Dinner Dance will be held at the Orchard House in Genoa on Saturday evening, September 27, 4 to 10 p.m. The doors and no-host bar will open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served promptly at 5 p.m. The dinner will catered by Mom and Pop’s Catering of Carson City. The menu includes barbequed beef and chicken, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and dessert. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available at the no-host bar.
Tickets can be purchased at the Genoa Town Office, and the following locations: The Dancing Deer, Tahoe Ridge Winery, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and Carson Valley Museum. Tickets are also available by mail. Mail a check (Visa/Master charge also accepted) for the number attending, your telephone number and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Candy Dance Dinner Dance, Town of Genoa, P.O. Box 14, Genoa, NV 89411. To purchase tickets by phone, contact the Genoa Town Office, (775) 782-8696. All dinner dance tickets will be sold in advance and must be purchased by 5 p.m., Monday, September 22. Dance only tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. All tickets are non-refundable.
The following roads will be closed at the specified locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the Candy Dance weekend:
* Genoa Lane at Kinsey Way
* Foothill Road at Candy Dance Lane
* Jacks Valley Road at the Genoa Cemetery
Parking and Shuttles
The parking fee in designated lots is $5 per vehicle, with free shuttles to and from the Candy Dance Faire. The locations of these lots are:* Foothill Road south of Genoa
* Genoa Lane east of Genoa
* Jacks Valley Road north of Genoa
Free parking will be available at Douglas High School and the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. Shuttle service to and from the Genoa will be available at these locations for $2 per person (round trip). The shuttle runs during faire hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
Driving Tips
From Points North: From the Reno/Carson City area, take Highway 395 south to Genoa Lane. Turn right on Genoa Lane and continue on to Genoa. Due to limited and restricted parking on Jacks Valley Road, we recommend Genoa Lane for all Faire visitors.From Points West: From the north Lake Tahoe area, take Highway 50 to Highway 395 south to Jacks Valley Road. Turn right on Jacks Valley Road continue on to Genoa. From South Lake Tahoe, take the Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) to Foothill Road. Turn left on Foothill and travel north to Genoa.
From Points South: From Minden or Gardnerville, take Highway 395 north to Muller Lane. Turn left on Muller Lane then right on Foothill Road and continue on to Genoa. From Alpine County take Highway 88 north to Highway 395 north and follow the directions above.
Dinner-Dance: Tickets and Information
1. Dinner-Dance: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.2. Tickets: $25 for Adults, $12 for Children age 12 and under, $15 for Dance only.
The 2008 Candy Dance Dinner Dance will be held at the Orchard House in Genoa on Saturday evening, September 27, 4 to 10 p.m. The doors and no-host bar will open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served promptly at 5 p.m. The dinner will catered by Mom and Pop’s Catering of Carson City. The menu includes barbequed beef and chicken, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and dessert. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available at the no-host bar.
Tickets can be purchased at the Genoa Town Office, and the following locations: The Dancing Deer, Tahoe Ridge Winery, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and Carson Valley Museum. Tickets are also available by mail. Mail a check (Visa/Master charge also accepted) for the number attending, your telephone number and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Candy Dance Dinner Dance, Town of Genoa, P.O. Box 14, Genoa, NV 89411. To purchase tickets by phone, contact the Genoa Town Office, (775) 782-8696. All dinner dance tickets will be sold in advance and must be purchased by 5 p.m., Monday, September 22. Dance only tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. All tickets are non-refundable.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed at the specified locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the Candy Dance weekend:
* Genoa Lane at Kinsey Way
* Foothill Road at Candy Dance Lane
* Jacks Valley Road at the Genoa Cemetery
Contact Info
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Phone: (775) 782-8696
