Nevada’s First Rodeo! Submitted by Jan Petersen  A young saddle maker, G. S. Garcia and wife, Saturnina came to Elko Thanksgiving week, 1893 from Santa Marguerita, California. The couple set up a temporary shop in the parlor of the Gem Hotel (now the site of the Stockmen’s Hotel on the […]

113th Silver State Stampede Rodeo NEW DATES June 20, 21, & 22, 2025 Elko County Fairgrounds – Elko, Nevada Saddle Up for the Silver State Stampede – Where Legends Ride! Welcome to Nevada’s oldest and boldest rodeo—the Silver State Stampede—where tradition meets adrenaline in the heart of Elko! This […]

Elko Beer Festival Mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Elko Beer Festival on Friday, June 27th, starting at 5 PM.  Join the Chamber for one of our most anticipated annual events. We will have over 60 beer samples to experience, along with draught trailers, multiple raffle prizes, food from […]