The sights, sounds, and flavors of one of Churchill County's longest-running traditions will return to Fallon this summer as preparations ramp up for the 41st annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair.
The festival will be held Aug. 28-30 at the Rafter 3C Event Complex, and presale tickets went on sale June 1. Physical tickets for collectors are available at Financial Horizons Credit Union, with only 250 available. Carnival wristband presale tickets can also be purchased online at FallonCantaloupeFestival.com/tickets.
The festival celebrates the agricultural heritage of Churchill County and the famous Hearts of Gold cantaloupe, a variety developed in the Fallon area more than a century ago. Over the years, the event has grown into one of the region's largest community celebrations, drawing visitors from throughout Nevada and beyond.
New to the festival this year are military discounts and Senior Sunday. Military discounts will be available at the gate only — just show your ID. Senior Sunday will be held Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering $5 admission for visitors age 65 and older.
The three-day festival will feature a variety of activities and events, including country fair exhibits, carnival rides and games, a truck and tractor pull, a farmers market, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, a cornhole tournament, a Kids Zone, animal exhibits, RC car events, the Lil Buckaroo Bounce Off, and the Cutest Cowboy and Cowgirl Contest. Other related activities include the Cantaloupe 5K and Fun Run, as well as a car show.
This year's festival is once again presented by CC Communications, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the event's presenting sponsor. Festival organizers praised CC Communications for its contributions, noting that, beyond monetary sponsorship, its assistance with internet services, marketing, and design, board member involvement, and hanging banners throughout the fairgrounds each year help make the Cantaloupe Festival what it is today.
Sponsorship and vendor applications remain open and are available at FallonCantaloupeFestival.com.
Additional festival highlights and announcements will be released throughout the summer.
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