Future Events
The Downtown Business Association strives to be both a strong community supporter and promoter. Throughout the year the DBA holds various events to raise money to be used to beautify the downtown area. The DBA also holds a Christmas event that allows the community to come together to share in the holiday spirit with shopping, parades, entertainment and holiday treats. We hope you can join us in this years events or just come see all that the downtown area has to offer.
Below is our current list of events. If you wish to be involved, please contact us at the number listed for each event below. Thanks!
Downtown Sidewalk Sale
Many DBA members will hold a sidewalk sale throughout the downtown area on June 14, 2008.
Wine Walks
The wine walks are held on the second Saturday of each month of July, August and September beginning at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. A list of the participating businesses and a map will be distributed at the start of each event. The cost is $20 per person which pays for the event and includes an etched wine glass to be used for the event. After the first wine walk of each year the participant may choose to reuse their wine glass
for a $2 discount. This years events will be held:
July 12 beginning at
August 9 beginning at
September 13 beginning at
This event is a fun way to enjoy a summer evening full of fun, friends, family, food and wine while experiencing Downtown Elko.
Elko Uncorked
In association with Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, the Elko Downtown Business Association is hosting the 5th annual “Elko Uncorked” Wine Tasting, Friday, October 10th 5:30-8:00pm in the Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino Ballroom. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. Raffle prizes will be given away during the event and Gene Russell will provide musical entertainment. The proceeds of this event benefit Downtown Elko beautification and improvement projects. .
Elko Snowflake Festival
We would like to invite you to participate in this year’s Snowflake Festival in downtown Elko, on Saturday, December 13th, 2008 from 1 pm to 5 pm. (new hours) This event is held in downtown Elko where the streets are closed and the shops are catering to your holiday needs while you enjoy the festive spirit that goes along with the holidays. Event Map
Vendors
We would like to invite your group to participate in this event by selling soup bowls, kettle corn, art or whatever your group would like to sell. We are offering this opportunity to everyone, not just non-profit groups. For more information and a vendor packet please contact Mary McGarry 753-8455 mary@mishmashandmuddle.com
Entertainment
The streets in the downtown area will be closed during the festival. The DBA will arrange for a stage to be set up at the intersection between 5th and Idaho Street. We would like to invite you to participate. We encourage all groups and clubs to sign up. Performances are not limited to just arts and music.
Performance times are limited so please contact us as soon as possible if you would like to participate! For more information and entry form please contact Erin Munson (775) 778-9600 or Monica Wright 753-4350 hayleys@frontiernet.net or jemunson@frontiernet.net.
Parade
The festival will end with the Parade of Lights starting at the Crystal Theater parking lot making a loop through downtown and ending back in front of the Crystal. For more information and entry form please contact Judy Trotter at (775) 397-1950 judystrotter@hotmail.com.
The success of this event is due to the participation and enthusiasm of all groups and individuals in our community. We look forward to your participation, and hope to see you there!
